Palghar, Maharashtra: In an ambitious move to combat climate change and promote sustainable development, the Government of Maharashtra has established an “Environment and Sustainable Development Task Force" under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. One of the key focus areas of this task force is to encourage large-scale bamboo cultivation across the state as an alternative to fossil fuels and a means to improve environmental sustainability.
Bamboo cultivation is expected to bring transformative changes to the lives of farmers while also helping to reduce environmental degradation. Beyond its ecological benefits, bamboo holds significant economic potential — it is widely used in construction, furniture-making, paper production, and most notably, as a sustainable fuel source. Given its fast growth and versatility, bamboo is increasingly being seen as a viable and long-term crop option for farmers.
As part of this initiative, bamboo cultivation workshops, referred to as Bamboo Mission Farmer Workshops, will be organised across all talukas of Palghar district from May 16 to May 19. These events are being conducted under the guidance of Pasha Patel, Chairman of the State Agricultural Price Commission, who also heads the executive committee of the Environment Task Force. The workshops are also supported by Vivek Bhau Pandit, President of the State Tribal Development Review Committee.
Key government departments and agencies involved in bamboo cultivation will be present at the workshops, providing farmers with information, guidance, and support.
Schedule of Workshops in Palghar District:
• Palghar Taluka: May 16, 2025, 11:00 am at Sativali Maharashtra Kisan Hotel
• Vasai Taluka: May 16, 2025, 2:00 pm at Vidhayak Sansad, Usgaon
• Wada Taluka: May 17, 2025, 11:00 am at Pathare Hall, in front of Wada Court
• Vikramgad Taluka: May 17, 2025, 2:00 pm at Panchayat Samiti Hall, Vikramgad
• Dahanu Taluka: May 18, 2025, 11:00 am near Apsara Hotel, Charoti
• Talasari Taluka: May 18, 2025, 2:00 pm at Panchayat Samiti Hall, Talasari
• Mokhada Taluka: May 19, 2025, 11:00 am at Sai Mandir Hall, Mokhada
• Jawhar Taluka: May 19, 2025, 2:00 pm at Bal Sanjeevani Camp, Silvassa Road, Jawhar
These workshops are being coordinated under the leadership of Vijaya Jadhav, Deputy Collector (Employment Guarantee Scheme), Palghar.
District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar has appealed to all farmers across Palghar district to participate in large numbers in the workshops to explore the opportunities offer by bamboo cultivation.
