1Department of Natural Resource and Sustainable Development, Amity University, India; Amity School of Natural Resource and Sustainable Development, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Department of Chemistry, D.B.S. P.G. College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
3Sanjeevani Foundation for Health Education and Environment Research Action, New Delhi, India
4Amity Institute of Global Warming and Ecological Studies (AIGWES), Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
5Department of Chemistry, D.A.V. P.G. College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
6Eco Bambrin India Private Limited (EBIPL), New Delhi, India
Bamboo—one of the fastest-growing lignocellulosic resources—represents a scalable, low-cost, and renewable solution for climate-resilient rural development. This study synthesizes evidence from peer-reviewed literature (2020–2025), national datasets, and model-based simulations to evaluate bamboo's dual role in carbon sequestration and livelihood enhancement within India's emerging bioeconomy. Simulated datasets indicate a mean carbon sequestration potential ranging from 7 to 15 Mg C ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹, substantially higher than conventional timber species. Livelihood assessments reveal that value-added bamboo enterprises can generate net incomes exceeding ₹200,000 ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹, while also increasing rural employment intensity. Policy reforms—most notably the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017, which delisted bamboo from the "tree" category in non-forest areas, and the restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM, 2020–2025)—have catalyzed cultivation, processing, and market integration. Overall, findings demonstrate bamboo's potential to synergize ecological restoration, carbon mitigation, and inclusive economic growth, thereby reinforcing India's commitments under the Paris Agreement (NDCs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Keywords: Bamboo, Carbon sequestration, Livelihood, Nature-based solutions, India, Policy, Sustainable development
How to cite this article: Singh CJ, Singh SP, Singh R, Lepcha STS, Singh R, Singh V, Singh P, Sharma D. Bamboo as a Catalyst for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in India. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(14s): 560. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.14s.64
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