Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency

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Disclosures Under Sec 4 of Right to Information Act 2005

NAGALAND BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

Right to information and obligations of public authorities

Sec 4 (1), (b) of RTI Act 2005

MANUAL- I

1. PARTICULARS OF ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1.1 History and Background of the Organization:
Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency was established pursuant to the
notification of the State Bamboo Policy on 15th March 2004 and initiative thereon.
The Agency is an autonomous body registered as a society under the Government of
Nagaland. The agency is headed by a governing body under the chairmanship of the
Hon’ble Chief Minister of the State.

1.2 Aims and objectives:
Keeping in view, the ecological significance and vast economic potential of
bamboos in the state, the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency as envisaged in
the Nagaland Bamboo Policy will aspire to achieve the following Aims & Objectives:
a) Protection & conservation of rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests
and bamboo growth areas in the state.
b) Sustainable development and utilization of bamboo resources through
scientific management.
c) Promotion of bamboo plantation (by Government, Individuals and
communities) as they key thrust area for future economy of the state.
d) Promotion of bamboo based industries for utilizing the available resources for
generating income.
e) Revitalization and promotion of local traditional bamboo craft & art with
improved technology & design and value addition for export through
industrialized mode of production.
f) 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.
g) Promotion of awareness and understanding of bamboo as “Green Gold”
among farmers, traders, industry, and the people in the state with a view to
utilizing its full potential and to galvanize the rural and industrial economy in
the state.
h) Effective exploitation of existing mature bamboos before the impending
gregarious flowering.

1.3 Missions/visions:

The Naga people have survived through the centuries with the diverse and
varied uses of bamboo and its products. From the cutting of the umbilical cord to the
mats that have wrapped the dead for burial, Bamboo has been integral to the life of
the Nagas. It continues to play a predominant role in the life of the people even
today in every walk of life that ranges from agricultural tools and implements to
shelter, food, and livelihood.

Bamboo, the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural resource,
and found extensively all over the State, constitute one of the most important
resources of Nagaland which has to be put to use in the present day context for the
benefit, growth and development of the people.
Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating
ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal. The development of the
natural bamboo resources of Nagaland will greatly add to the environment and the
ecological balance of the land consequently having great impact on the quality of life
of the people.
A planned, scientific and holistic approach to the cultivation and management
of bamboos on a sustained basis can be an inexhaustible source of goods and
services and can play a significant role in the development of the State.
With increasing demand of timber and wood, which is becoming a scare
commodity in the world, bamboos can serve as an alternative to many of the forest
products. Its wide range of uses and its great versatility qualifies it to be a multiple
use alternative to timber which will add greatly to the rural agricultural economy in
general and act as poverty alleviator for the rural poor in particular. Through the
processing of such bamboo goods and products and incorporating many other
economic uses, bamboos can boost the economy of the State and facilitate the entry
of Nagaland into the world economy.

1.4 Key objectives:

The Development of Bamboo in Nagaland will be approached in a Mission
mode, which shall have two approaches namely:
a) Development of Bamboo as a Resource
b) Development of Bamboo as an Enterprise

Development of Bamboo as a Resource:

Strategy for cultivation and management of bamboo resources in the state
shall be evolved with special focus to the following activities;

i. Inventorization of the bamboo resources, including identification,
documentation, demarcation, assessing the extent of various types.

ii. Assess scope and potential of bamboo growth and regeneration, both in
Government land and in private/community land.

iii. Evolve scientific management practices for naturally occurring bamboos
and plantation bamboos to improve productivity and harvesting.

iv. Create massive and consistent awareness of the value of bamboo among
the people, especially among major stakeholders.

v. Evolve suitable policies to deal with gregarious flowering of Bamboo.

vi. Set up appropriate Institutes for research and development of bamboos,
both for regeneration and industrial processing & value addition.

vii. Evolve suitable techniques of multiplication and develop infrastructure for
mass production of planting materials for commercial cultivation.

viii. Introduce desirable species of commercial importance for cultivation in the
state.

ix. Establish infrastructure and mechanism for dissemination of bamboo
production technologies to the common man.

x. Establish network of bamboo setum for different agro-climatic zones for ex-
situ preservation of bamboo germ plasm.

xi. Development of communication network for development of Bamboo as in
industry in Nagaland.
Development Bamboo as enterprise:

Shall evolve policies and action plans that will focus on the following aspects:
A. Promote Bamboo based Industries:
i. Food Products
ii. Medicinal, Chemical Products and Alcoholic Beverages
iii. Craft, handicraft and Art Products
iv. Value added products and wood substitutes such as ply, flooring tiles,
shuttering, etc.

B. Create awareness of the uses and value of Bamboo by imparting Training,
Seminar and Workshop etc.

C. Promotion of bamboo in structural applications.

D. Promote and Develop traditional usage of Bamboo

1.5 Organizational Setup:

 Administrative setup in the Districts
There is no Administrative setup in the District Level. The NBDA Office is based in
Dimapur and all NBM-IT Members is assigned with district in-charge and is
assisted by a Bamboo Development Assistant (BDA)
 Name and address of the organization
Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency
Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre Complex,
6th Mile, Dimapur - 797 115, Nagaland, India
 Contact details
Phone: [phone] 217, Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected],
Website: www.nagalandbamboo.

 Office Timing:
10 AM to 4 PM.
1.6 Functions and Duties of Officers and Employees:

Sl. Name Designation Responsibilities
No.
1 Shri.T. Imkonglemba Ao IAS Comm. & Secy., APC & Mission Director NBDA
2 Shri Peter Lichamo, NCS Addl. Secy. GoN & Team Leader NBM-IT
3 Dr. K. Vikato Sumi Deputy T.L I/c Zunheboto district
NBM-IT - Nodal officer
- Administrator NBDA & NBRC
- Accounts
- NBRC machineries
4 Shri Likhase Sangtam Member, I/c Kiphire district
NBM-IT - Resource development
- Data base entry/collection
- Mat cluster/board
5 Ms. Asula Imlong Member, I/c Peren district
NBM-IT - Documentation & Publicity
- Emporium & Retail outlets
- Guest House & Training Hostel, NBRC
- Venetian Blinds & Incense sticks
- Handicrafts/furniture
6 Ms. Amongla C Member, I/c Wokha district
NBM-IT - Nursery, setum, garden & CFC, NBRC
- Bamboo shoot production
- Monitoring & Evaluation
7 Shri M.Shakiba Yim Member, I/c Tuensang district
NBM-IT - Resource development matters
- Nursery, setum, garden & CFC, NBRC
- Handicrafts/furniture
8 Er. M. Imkonglemba Member, I/c Mon district
NBM-IT - NABM/NECTAR/UNIDO/CBTC/
WBO/NEC/DONER/State Plan
- Documentation & Publicity
- Mat cluster/board
- Data base entry/collection
9 Dr. Tolto Metha Member, I/C Kohima district
NBM-IT - Monitoring & Evaluation
- Publicity & Documentation.
- NABM/NECTAR/UNIDO/CBTC/WBO/
NEC/DONER/State Plan
10 Er. Lipokmeren Ao Member, I/c Dimapur district
NBM-IT - Vehicles
- NBRC machineries
- Handicrafts/furniture
- SHGs
11 Shri. Kevin Solo Member, I/c Mokokchung District
NBM-IT - Resource development matters
- Emporium & Retail outlets
- Exhibitions & Trade fairs
- Data base entry/collection
- SHGs
12 Shri P. Chuba Yaden Member, I/c Mokokchung district
NBM-IT - Treatment Plant
- Mat cluster/board
- Charcoal
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Civil works/Construction
13 Shri M.Kichung Phom Member, I/c Longleng district
NBM-IT - Accounts
- NABM/NECTAR/UNIDO/CBTC/WBO/
NEC/DONER/State Plan
14 Ms. K. Leye Member, I/c Mon district
NBM-IT - Exhibitions & Trade fairs
- Bamboo shoot production
- SHGs
15 Er. Vezota Member, I/c Phek district
NBM-IT - Civil works/Construction
- Incense sticks

Bamboo Development Assistants (BDA):

1 Mr. Loungpai BDA Mon District
2 Mr. Shikato -do- Dimapur
3 Mr. Peter Humtsoe -do- Wokha
4 Mr. Tohuka Chophy -do- Zunheboto
5 Mr. Aotungbang -do-
Mokokchung
6 Mr. Chuba
7 Mr. Akelo Lorin -do-
Kohima
8 Mr. Rokoviche Chase
9 Mr. Namtumbe -do- Peren
10 Mr. Langkhuh Phom -do- Longleng
11 Mr. S. Threnso Yimchunger -do- Tuensang
12 Mr. Mr. Tsalethrong -do- Kiphire
13 Mr. Vengopra -do- Phek

STAFF:

Sl. No. Name & Designation Responsibilities
1 Mr. Menguphrezo Ziephru Accounts Assistant
2 Ms. Among Yaden Senior Office Assistant
3 Ms. Mhallevinuo Kirha Emporium Assistant
4 Ms. Jemimah Kamei P.S to Team Leader
5 Mr. John Rupreo Supervisor NBRC
6 Mr. Mhasisoko Office Asst. Kohima
7 Ms. Bonnie Office Asst.
8 Ms. Bino Zachumo Sweeper
9 Ms. Asano Sweeper
10 Mr. Krishna Sr. Technician
11 Mr. Dokishe Asst. technician
12 Mr. Kupe Asst. Technician
13 Mr. Kito Sales Asst.
14 Ms. Achenla Mali
15 Mr. Phongkhao Mali
16 Mr. Gome Mali
17 Mr. Viloto Chowkidar
18 Mr. Asoba Chowkidar
19 Mr. Mhasivo Chowkidar Kisama

LIST OF DRIVERS WITH ATTACHMENT:

Sl. No. Name Attachment
1. Mr. Birachung Burali Mission Director
2. Mr. Vitohe Team Leader
3 Mr. Er. Lipokmeren Ao
4 Mr. Throngso Shri Shakiba Yimchunger
5 Mr. Lawrence Dr. K. Vikato Sumi
6 Mr. Moatemjen Ms. Asula Imlong
7 Mr. Kajol Shri Lipokchuba Yaden
8 Mr. Rokozetuo Shri Kevin Solo
9 Mr. Santosh Ms. Amongla C
10 Mr. Atok Shri M. Kichung Phom
11 Mr. Zhabulie Rio Dr. Tolto Metha
12 Mr. Apong Er. M. Imkong Longkumer
13 Mr. Lumsaba Shri Likhase Sangtam
14 Mr. Haomang Ms. K. Leye
15 Mr. Gideon Er. Vezota Khusoh

Manual-II

Power and Duties of Officers and employees [Section 4 (1) (b) (ii) of Right
to
Information Act, 2005.]

Details of Power and duties of the officers:

Sl. Designation No. of Power & Duties
No employ
ees
1. Mission Director 1 - In the rank of Comm. & Secy., APC
Govt. of Nagaland.
- Member Secretary Governing Body
- De-facto AHOD of the Agency
- Oversee the overall Planning and implementation of the
Projects Scheme as per the Norms laid down.
- Financial Power to Approve amount upto 10.00 lakhs
2. Team Leader 1 - In the Rank of Secretary/Addl.Secy to GoN
- De-facto HOD of the Agency
- Oversee day to today functioning of the Agency and
the Projects planning and implementation..
- Financial Power to approve amount upto Rs.2.00 lakhs

3. NBM-IT Members 13 - Incharge of a particular District.
- To oversee project implementations on the field.
- Disbursement of Assistance to farmers
-To conduct/organize seminars & workshop
- Work assigned according to their expertise.
- Any other duties assigned from time to time.
4. Bamboo Dev. 13 - To assist NBM-IT Members in district activities
Asst.
5. Accountant 1 To assist in accounting
6. Senior Office 1 File/Book keeping etc
Assistant
7. Emporium 1 Sale, purchase and functioning of Bamboo Emporium
Assistant
8. P.S to Team 1 Co-ordinates and assist Team leader
Leader
9. Supervisor NBRC 1 Assist NBRC administrator
10 Office Asst. 2 To assist office establishment
.
11 Office Attendant 2 To assist office establishment
.
12 Sweeper 2 Sanitation
.
13 Sr. Technician 1 Electrification & Machine operation
.
14 Asst. Technician 2 To assist Sr. Technician
.
15 Mali 3 Gardening
.
16 Chowkidar 3 Nightsman
.

Manual-III

The Procedure followed in decision making process including channels of supervision
and Accountability (Section 4 (i) (b) (iii) of Right to Information Act, 2005).

Village Bamboo Development Committees (VBDC):

Identification of projects, project locations and beneficiaries and
implementation/supervision of the project in consultation with the District Bamboo
Development Assistant/Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team.
District Bamboo Development Assistant:

Monitoring and supervision of bamboo development projects in the district under the

guidance of Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team i/c of the district.

Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team (NBM-IT):

Preparation of district project proposals in consultation with the VBDCs, getting

necessary approvals and overseeing the implementation of the projects in the

districts/State including disbursement of district funds to the VBDCs/beneficiaries.

Team Leader/Mission Director:

Administrative approvals of projects/schemes to be implemented in the State.
Certification of fund utilizations and audit matters.
Governing Body:

Accord of approvals for all policy and administrative guidelines required for administration

of the NBDA office, schemes/projects to be implemented by the/under the Agency.

Manual-IV

The terms set by it for discharge of its functions. (Section 4 (I) (b) (iv) of Right to
Information Act, 2005).
The norms for discharge of duties
Formulation of proposals – Administrative approval of the Team Leader/Mission
Director/Approval of the Governing Body for policy matters – Implementation of the
project.

Manual-V
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by it or under its
control or use by its employees for discharging its functions. (Section 4 (I) (b) (v) of
Right to Information Act, 2005).
1. The State Bamboo Policy 2004.
2. Article and Memorandum of Association of the Agency.
3. Approvals of the Governing body.
4. Scheme guideline of the National Bamboo Mission, GOI.

Manual-VI

A statement of categories of document that are held by it or under its control.
(Section 4 (I) (b) (vi) of Right to Information Act, 2005).
Approved administrative and policy documents.

NAGALAND
BAMBOO POLICY

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION COMMISSIONER
NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated Kohima the 15th March, 2004.

N O T I F I C A T I O N
No. APC/P-1/2004. With a view to promote and develop Bamboo and its potentials as
a major Economic activity in the State both ad a resource and as enterprise the
Government of Nagaland is pleased to adopt the Nagaland Bamboo Policy with
immediate effect.

Sd/-

R.S. PANDEY
Chief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland.

No. APC/P-1/2004 Dated Kohima the 15th March
2004.
Copy To:-
1. The Special Secretary to the Governor of Nagaland, Raj Bhavan, Kohima.
2. The Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nagaland, Kohima.
3. The PS to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima.
4. The PS to all Ministers/Ministers of State, Nagaland.
5. The PPS to Chief Secretary, Nagaland.
6. The Commissioner, Nagaland.
7. All Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretaries/Commissioners &
Secretaries to the Government of Nagaland.
8. The Secretary, Nagaland Legislative Assembly/NPSC/Vigilance Commission,
Kohima.
9. All Heads of Department, Nagaland.
10. The Publisher, Nagaland Gazette, Kohima.

( ALEMTEMSHI JAMIR )
Agriculture Production Commissioner Nagaland.

VISION STATEMENT
The Naga people have survived through the centuries with the diverse and varied
uses of bamboo and its products. From the cutting of the umbilical cord to the mats
that have wrapped the dead for burial, Bamboo has been integral to the life of the
Nagas. It continues to play a predominant role in the life of the people even today in
every walk of life that ranges from agricultural tools and implements to shelter, food,
and livelihood.
Bamboo, the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural resource, and
found extensively all over the State, constitute one of the most important resources
of Nagaland which has to be put to use in the present day context for the benefit,
growth and development of the people.
Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating
ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal. The development of the
natural bamboo resources of Nagaland will greatly add to the environment and the
ecological balance of the land consequently having great impact on the quality of life
of the people.
A planned, scientific and holistic approach to the cultivation and management of
bamboos on a sustained basis can be an inexhaustible source of goods and services
and can play a significant role in the development of the State.
With increasing demand of timber and wood, which is becoming a scare commodity
in the world, bamboos can serve as an alternative to many of the forest products. Its
wide range of uses and its great versatility qualifies it to be a multiple use alternative
to timber which will add greatly to the rural agricultural economy in general and act
as poverty alleviator for the rural poor in particular. Through the processing of such
bamboo goods and products and incorporating many other economic uses, bamboos
can boost the economy of the State and facilitate the entry of Nagaland into the
world economy.
The Nagaland Bamboo Policy is thus adopted to attain such goals:
1. RATIONABLE
i. Bamboo has been the basic natural resource that has helped mankind to
survive and progress since primitive days. Tribal people, particularly the
Nagas, continue to depend on bamboo for their existence and sustenance.
Bamboo qualifies to be a multiple use alternative to timber in the rural
agricultural economy in general. Its use has grown over the centuries and the
study of bamboo has currently identified over 1500 use of bamboo.
ii. Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating
ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal because of its
adverse impact on climate and ground water resources. Accelerated overuse
and mismanagement of our natural forest resources and galloping rise in
human and livestock population is leading to fast dwindling of our natural
resources with adverse consequences leading to impoverishment of
watershed, disruption of ecological balance and consequently having an
adverse impact on the quality of life of the rural people who constitute 80% of
the population of the state.
iii. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. Apart from its
critical role in maintaining the fragile environment in the forms maintaining
the balance of Oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it is the fastest
growing canopy for greening of degraded areas and capable of generating
more oxygen than equivalent stand of other tree species. It lowers light
intensity, protects against ultraviolets rays, and is an atmosphere and soil
purifier.
iv. Bamboo is a hardly and versatile species, which is adaptable to a wide range
of soil and climate. It responds well to high inputs like irrigation and fertilizers
for higher productivity.
v. Bamboo is a viable alternative of wood as timber. Technology inputs to the
qualities of versatility and resilience has given it a totally wider scope of uses
in the form of pulping, boards, Ply furniture, handicrafts and many other use
including energy alternatives in the form of bamboo charcoal and biomass
electric generating resource.
vi. Bamboo shoot has been identified as food with a large commercial market the
world over. Bamboo leaves can promote various forms of medicine, apart
from being a rich fodder for domesticated animals.
vii. Bamboos are the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural
resource. If managed on sustained basis, bamboos can be an inexhaustible
source of goods and services and can play a significant role in the restoration
and rejuvenation or rural economy.
viii. Bamboo is therefore, one of the most important forest resources in Nagaland.
Its wide range of uses and its great versatility qualities it to be a multiple use
alternative to timber, food in the rural agricultural economy in general and as
poverty alleviator for the rural poor and tribal in particular.
ix. Mass propagation of bamboo by active involvement of the people for
plantation on private and public jhumlands is feasible as the plantation,
management and harvesting technique of bamboo is well known to the rural
people.
x. A planned and scientific approach to the cultivation and management of
bamboos in the state will greatly contribute to the economic development of
the state.
ii. THE BAMBOO RESOURCE OF NAGALAND: