The harvest of bamboo from the environment (be it from a
natural stand or plantation) should be in equilibrium with the capacity of bamboo for
regeneration. Coming to the production itself, the design should be such that it cuts
across the socio-economic strata. For instance, the initial processing could be at the
level of the rural families so that it offers an opportunity to them to earn steady, additional
income. The final processing could be at the industry level, involving semi-urban or
urban labor. This may require redesign of the industrial processes involved, but the
outcome will be worth the exercise.
A major obstacle with job creation using bamboo is the prev