Most of India’s bamboo grows in wild forests, with only 1-3 per cent cultivated on private lands. This limits industrial access to raw materials, as organised plantations remain underdeveloped.

This development comes after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote to the NTPC chairman proposing to start India's first ...

NTPC is set to launch India's first biomass-based thermal power plant in Solapur, Maharashtra, using bamboo mixed with coal to generate electricity. Farmers will supply bamboo, supported by subsidies, ...

In Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture and ... and promoting harmony in the home. Among these plants, the bamboo plant (Dracaena braunii) is particularly revered for its ...

Development comes after CM Fadnavis wrote to NTPC chairman proposing India's first biomass-based thermal power project at ...

Bamboo plantations, for instance, can sequester up to 400 tonnes of carbon per hectare while providing raw material for construction and handicrafts. Mangrove plantations along India’s ...

Going forward, the founder sees the company crossing the INR 60 Cr revenue mark this fiscal With an annual production of 57 Mn tonnes, India accounts for 23% of the world’s bamboo resources.

Several experts have claimed that the latest government data on India's forests is "inflated" as it includes bamboo plantations, coconut groves, and orchards among others as part of the forest cover.