Udaipur grows some of the best quality bamboo in the world, becoming a major source of income for the tribals

Nisha Rathod/Udaipur.Bamboo is an important source of income for the tribals of Udaipur division and is an important part of their lives. Apart from this, it is also important as a local handicraft and is an important part of industrial production, which provides revenue to the government.

Udaipur bamboo of Dendrocalamus strictus species
Chief Conservator of Forests, Udaipur, RK Jain said that bamboo of the species Dendrocalamus strictus is found only in Udaipur district. Its biggest feature is its length. Its length ranges from 35 to 40 feet. It is used for making poles, huts, stairs, furniture. At the same time, the bamboo artisans were being made aware of the economic potential of bamboo handicrafts, they were introduced to various government schemes to encourage bamboo handicrafts. The trainees were also educated about the efforts made by DHHJ to promote bamboo handicrafts and the upcoming Modified Bamboo CFC Sallan and Agarbati Bamboo CFC Bilawar to the artisans for promotion and promotion of bamboo handicrafts. Residents of tribal areas are also benefiting from this.

The forest department is conducting the operation
The Forest Department also runs various schemes for the conservation of bamboo trees in tribal areas. Small saplings are made and given to people in tribal areas. So that they can use it as a fence around their fields and get profit from it.