Context:
∙ Recently, the Tribal people have been carrying broom grass at a village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
About Broom Grass:
∙ It is also known as Thysanolaena maxima, is a type of grass that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
∙ Karbi Anglong, in Assam, is the largest producer of brooms in India.
Cultivation:
∙ The cultivation of broom grass is comparatively easy and requires small financial inputs.
∙ It can be grown on marginal lands, wasteland, and in Jhum fallow land.
∙ The planting can be done by seeds or rhizomes.
Significance:
∙ It is a cash crop, and its cultivation is a significant source of income for many farmers, and has the potential to generate local employment and can be used to enhance rural income.
