Jammu (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir has huge bamboo reserves and it can boost the economy of the Union territory, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today.
While inaugurating a workshop-cum-exhibition on “Bamboo-A wonder grass” at Convention Centre, here today, Singh said the bamboo cultivation can revolutionise the industry in a cost-effective manner and open new gates for young start-ups.
During the workshop-cum-exhibition, the Union minister also inaugurated bamboo and cane cluster stalls established by eight states of North Eastern Region and exhibition stalls. He also visited live stations established by various departments of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Expressing his views on a series of workshops and conferences being organised in J&K, the minister said this was the fourth conference within a short span of three months.
Also present on the occasion, J&K Lieutenant GC Murmu said, “bamboo being eco-friendly can help us saving the environment from pollution and can become a means of livelihood as well.” He added that need of the hour is to find the economic use of the “wonder grass” in Jammu and Kashmir as the UT has its huge reserves.
