The Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched a project to promote sustainable farming practices and livelihood opportunities through establishment of bamboo plantations in the surrounding region of Sundargarh.
Through the transformative initiative, farmers will benefit from the buyback of bamboo and gain access to high-value vegetable markets through registered Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under NABARD, ensuring a fair and sustainable income source.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Tapas Kumar Behera, DDM, NABARD,Sundargarh, along with Chetan Shrivastava, Executive Director, DCBL and Unit Head, Rajgangpur.
The project launching programme was organised at Alanda.
Commenting on the initiative, Executive Director, DCBL and Unit Head, Rajgangpur, Srivastava stated, "At Dalmia Cement we are committed to sustainable development and inclusive growth for communities in the region of our operations. Through our partnership with NABARD, we aim to catalyze a green revolution in agriculture, leveraging the immense potential of bamboo cultivation to create lasting positive impact. We are grateful to NABARD for partnering with us on the significant project laying the groundwork for a greener, more prosperous future.”