ISB released its landmark report- Bamboo for Viksit Bharat 2047: A Roadmap for Sustainable Industrial Futures during the Save the Earth Conclave held on the occasion of International Earth Day 2025.
This report charts a strategic path to elevate bamboo from a marginal resource to a key driver of India’s climate-smart and inclusive industrial transformation.The key takeaways of the report:
India’s Strategic Advantage:
-> Home to 30% of global bamboo resources (136 species)
->Backbone for 8+ million artisans and informal workers
Global Market Momentum:
->Bamboo trade hit USD 71.6B in 2023, projected to grow to USD 92.6B by 2027
Innovation-led growth:
->From bioethanol and low-silica pulp to biochar and green construction, bamboo is powering sectors like energy, steel, textiles, pharma, and more
Growth Barriers:
->80% of the forest bamboo is untapped
->High imports despite rich local reserves
->Weak supply chains, limited private investment, and value-add gaps
Inclusive & Green Growth:
->Potential to bring 4.3M hectares under bamboo — boosting farmer incomes and aiding land restoration
