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Suresh Prabhu Calls for Cooperative Boost to Bamboo Sector for Rural Economic Transformation
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Suresh Prabhu: Bamboo Sector Needs Cooperative Push for Rural Economic Revolution
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09-03-2026, 15:00
Suresh Prabhu: Bamboo Sector Needs Cooperative Push for Rural Economic Revolution
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Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu advocates for robust institutional backing and cooperative integration for India's bamboo sector.
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Prabhu calls bamboo a "magical crop" with potential for extensive rural employment and a sustainable industry, not just an agricultural commodity.
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He highlights bamboo's ecological benefits, aiding carbon reduction and fostering a green economy, unlike some other crops.
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Pasha Patel notes increasing demand for bamboo products as sustainable alternatives and praises state government subsidies of ₹7 lakh/hectare.
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Experts at the 'BambooCon' conference emphasized policy support, investment, and cooperative involvement for sustainable rural growth.
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