Agartala's Bamboo and Cane Development Institute is playing an important role in employment generation.
Agartala. Agartala Bamboo and Cane Development Institute: Tripura's Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI), Agartala is a leading initiative focused on sustainable development and promotion of bamboo and cane crafts. The aim of the institute is to harness the rich natural resources of the region while empowering local artisans and communities.
It provides structured facilities including training workshops, exhibition areas and resource centres. The designing reflects the integration of traditional workmanship and modern functionality, making it an attractive place for learning and creativity. This institute is playing an important role in employment generation not only in the state of Tripura but in the entire North Eastern states.
Shri Abhinav Kant, in-charge of the institute, said that Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI) was established in Agartala in 1974 to provide skills to the handicraft artisans. North East Center for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, is entrusted with the responsibility of operating the sector with the aim of providing multidisciplinary services in the field of skills, design, technology, research and education. Has been .
He told that bamboo is one of the major and important natural resources of Tripura (Agartala Bamboo and Cane Development Institute). The state has tropical moist deciduous forests with patches of evergreen species of forests and a large area under bamboo plantations. At least 18 species of bamboo are commonly found in the state. The area under bamboo in the forests of the state extends to 3,246 square km.
Shri Abhinav Kant gave detailed information regarding Borak, Mooli Bamboo, Thailand Bamboo, Kanak, Kora, Catcherage, Bari, Ornamental, Dolubans species. Apart from this, he also told about the research and innovations being done in the institute. He said that despite China's objections, BCDI has received the water bottle manufacturing patent.
He explained about the processes involved in manufacturing different types of items from bamboo like bamboo cross cut, splitting, knot removing, incense stick making, four side planing, chemical treatment, lathe machine, laser machine, workmanship on bamboo wood and sports material manufacturing. Information shared with Chhattisgarh media team.
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