Konda Veduru Bamboo in the Godavari Valley:
The Konda Veduru bamboo variety (Dendrocalamus strictus), often referred to as the ‘Green Gold’, plays a significant role in the cultural, nutritional, and economic practices of the Konda Reddi tribe.Konda Veduru Bamboo: Native to the Eastern Ghats, primarily found in the Godavari river valley (spreads across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh). Konda Veduru bamboo shoots is a staple food for the Konda Reddi tribe. Known for its nutritional benefits, rich in proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and iron, with women traditionally harvesting the Bamboo shoots.
