A Study on Importance of Bamboo Industry in the State Of Kerala

Abstract

Bamboo is one of the most important segment in the socio- economic development of India. Though the industry is not much organized one, it contributes a good portion towards the economy of the nation. The North East states of India possess the highest production position of bamboo in India which followed by the Western Ghats. There are more than 36 genera and 136 species of bamboo found in India and as per the records there are 1500 listed uses for bamboos universally. The uses of bamboo in India are broadly classified as industrial uses, house hold, transportation, fisheries, energy, weapons, medicines, agriculture and construction. These uses of bamboo is exploiting by the peoples in India from the weaker tribal section to the corporate giants.The annual turnover of bamboo sector in India is approximately 9000 crores of rupees in 2015-16. It is one of the largest turnovers from a totally unorganized segment in India. The systematic and effective care taking of this unorganized sector will flourish like anything which will lead to balanced contribution to the national economy. This study intends to identify various commercial potentiality of bamboo products in India and he things to be done to improve the contribution towards the economy.

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Mr. Muhammed Unais, Dr. P Vijayaraghavan, Mr. Aneesh Kumar K K

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Mr. Muhammed Unais, Dr. P Vijayaraghavan, Mr. Aneesh Kumar K K (2017). A Study on Importance of Bamboo Industry in the State Of Kerala. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 6(11), 43-46. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-406111