evidence: The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) in 2018-19 with the core objective of developing the complete value chain of the bamboo sector to linking growers with consumers, starting from plantation to marketing, micro, small and medium enterprises, skilled manpower and brand building initiative in a cluster approach mode. The mission aims to increase the total area under bamboo plantations in non-forest government and private lands to increase farm income and contribute towards resilience to climate change. [...] The National Bamboo Mission is a comprehensive scheme that aims to promote the growth and development of the bamboo industry in India. It seeks to increase bamboo production, improve the quality of bamboo products and provide employment opportunities to rural communities. Through its various initiatives, the mission aims to enhance the livelihoods of bamboo growers and artisans, promote sustainable forest management and contribute to the overall economic growth of the country.