Diksha Laddha

LA4021

The project focuses on establishing bamboo groves in Luheri village to ensure a sustainable supply of bamboo for the local community, thereby reviving the traditional wattle and daub construction methods that are gradually disappearing. This will be ensured by designing the groves in such a way that some parts of the village will always be flourished with bamboo. The groves are strategically designed into three distinct zones: the intensive use zone, where bamboo is regularly harvested and to further promote regrowth the shoots are lefts; the semi-intensive or regenerative use zone, which allows for less frequent harvesting which also serves as a transition zone between intensive use zone and conserved zone; and the conservation zone, where harvesting is prohibited to allow bamboo to mature fully to complete their life span. Each zone incorporates intercropping techniques, integrating various crops that provide additional benefits to the villagers, thereby incentivizing the maintenance of bamboo plantations. Specific plant species are selected for intercropping in each zone to maximize the advantages derived from the bamboo, fostering a symbiotic relationship between the crops and the bamboo groves. This initiative not only aims to enhance the ecological landscape of Luheri but also seeks to empower the community by reviving traditional practices and promoting sustainable agricultural methods.