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INDIAN STATE : NAGALAND
Bamboo
Policy
Bamboo is found extensively in Nagaland. It occurs
as a predominant plant in parts of the districts of
Dimapur, Peren, Mon and Mokokchung; it is found mixed
with other forest species in all other districts. About
5% of the growing stock of bamboo of the country is
in Nagaland which is about 4,48,000 hectares.
The dominant species in Nagaland are Kako (Dendrocalamus
hamiltonii), Dolo (Teinostachyum dulloa) and Jati (Bambusa
tulda). They occur all along the lower belts in the
border with Assam. While Kakoo and Daloo clumps are
characterised in moist localities along the nalas and
streams, Jati occupies better-drained sites. In more
accessible localities along the roads bamboos have been
over cut while, in other areas they have been left untouched
for may years. Hence there is huge potential for the
bamboo industry in the state.
Objectives of the policy
- Keeping in view the ecological significance and
economic potential of bamboos in the State, the Nagaland
Bamboo Policy is intended to achieve the following
objectives:
- Protection & conservation of rich bio-diversity
associated with bamboo forests and bamboo growth areas
in the State.
- Sustainable development and utilization of bamboo
resources through scientific management.
- Promotion of bamboo plantations (by government,
individuals and communities).
- Promotion of bamboo based industries for utilising
the available resources.
- Revitalisation and promotion of local traditional
bamboo craft & art with improved technology &
design and value addition for export through industrialized
mode of production.
- Promotion of bamboo as an essential wood substitute
by increasing bamboo production and promotion of bamboo
based enterprise in the state in order to reduce pressure
on forests.
- Promotion of awareness and understanding of bamboo
as "Green Gold" among farmers, traders,
industry, and the people in the state with a view
of utilizing its full potential and to galvanize the
rural and industrial economy in the state.
- Effective exploitation of existing mature bamboos
before the impeding gregarious flowering.
Full
text of the policy
Investment Incentives
Investment Incentives Packages as according to the
New Industrial Policy
- Power subsidy: Provision of power subsidy at 25
per cent and 30 per cent for consumption of over 2MW
for a period of five years from the date of production
or Rupees Two Lakh annually which ever is lower.
- Consumption of power line: Rupees Two lakh is the
amount as subsidy provided as cost of drawal of 33/11
KV line for industrial unit.
- Subsidy for feasibility study Cost: Subsidy will
be made available at 50 per cent of the cost of the
detailed project report subject to a ceiling of Rs
One Lakh, eligible to new units with an investment
in plant and machinery above US$ 54,201.03 subject
to the report being prepared by a Government approved
industrial consultant.
- Human Resource subsidy: a subsidy of upto 25 percent
on actual wage bill for all local tribal being employed
by eligible units upto three years of employment with
Rupees One Lakh annually. Stipends of US$ 10.8379
per month is provided to all trainees for special
EDP programs conducted by Government approved/ recognized
institutions providing training for a minimum period
of three months.
- Special Incentives for 100 per cent Export Oriented
Units (EOUs): Under this scheme an additional 5 per
cent capital investment subsidy subject to a maximum
ceiling of US$ 0.00650278 million (Rupees Three Lakh
)and a sales tax exemption for an additional period
of one year.
- Subsidy for quality control measures: The cost
of laboratory equipment for the purpose of quality
control and ISI/ BIS/ISO 9000 certification will be
reimbursed subject to a maximum ceiling of US$ 1083.73
for SSI and Rs. 1 lakh for large and medium units.
- Stamp Duty exemption: Fifty per cent of stamp duty
and registration fee for securing loans from financial
institutions shall be exempted from the stamp duty
act for a period of five years.
Thrust Areas
- Food Processing Industry:
- Tourism Industry
- Agro Based Industry
- Mineral based industry
- Handloom and Handicrafts
- Sericulture
- Floriculture
- Electronics and IT
- Pharmaceuticals
- Petrochemicals
- Biotech Industries
Potential Areas for Exports
- Forest produce
- Cane and Bamboo handicrafts (Machine made Bamboo
sticks, blades, ply)
- Wood produce and artifacts
- Handloom and Handicrafts
- Organic, sub tropical fruits and vegetables
Growth Centres
Industrial Growth Centre
An Industrial Growth Centre with high standard infrastructure
is being set up at Ganeshnagar near Dimapur. The Growth
Centre would provide dedicated Power, sufficient water
supply and communication facilities besides other facilities
like banks, post offices, fire station, police station,
etc in an industry friendly environment.
Industrial Estates
Two Industrial Estates have been established at Dimapur.
The Estates, managed by NIDC provides ready built Industrial
Sheds at nominal rent to industrial units. Augmentation
of the facilities at the Industrial estates is being
considered. The Department has also established Mini
Industrial Estates with ready built industrial sheds
at Kiphire and Tizit.
Export Promotion Industrial Park
An Export Promotion Industrial Park with state of the
art and environment friendly industrial infrastructure
and facilities is being set up at Ganeshnagar near Dimapur.
The Park, spread over an area of around 80 acres and
adjacent to the Industrial Growth Centre, would provide
industrial plots as well as ready built Standard Design
Factories, state of the art Convention Centre with hi-tech
communication services, secretarial services, besides
other facilities.
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