Likhi spoke about the Ministry's efforts to assist the National Bamboo Mission in strengthening the value chain, enabling producers through incentives, and ensuring the last mile effectiveness of government schemes, and thanked Invest India for organizing the event.
Moe Kyaw Aung, Ambassador of Myanmar, Sinisa Pavic, Nita Pokhrel Aryal, Minister of Economics, Nepal, and Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare attended the inaugural session. The Bamboo Technical Support Group South Zone, Kerala Forest Research Institute (BTSG - KFRI) launched a bamboo information website at the inaugural session: https://www.bambooinfo.in/default.asp. This is an exclusive website for bamboo information, including bamboo species, cultivation, and BTSG-KFRI activities, as well as a database of artisans, researchers, farmers, plantations, and nurseries.
Following this, the Foundation for MSME Clusters launched a book titled "Different Eco-friendly Bamboo Products and Business Opportunities," as well as a short film by NBM highlighting the scope of the Indian Bamboo Sector. Naveen Kumar Patle, Additional Commissioner (Horticulture), delivered the vote of thanks for the session on "India's Vision for Bamboo," thanking Invest India, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, media outlets, and workshop delegates in particular.
Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, set the tone for the workshop. He emphasized that rising awareness of the use of sustainable and eco-friendly products, increased investments in infrastructure development, and the use of sustainable building materials are the major growth drivers for Bamboo. To expand on the discussion, 5 technical sessions were held, which included presentations from bamboo industry experts as well as interactive directions with the delegates.
Abdul Sattar, the Minister of Agriculture (Maharashtra), graced the occasion with his presence and shared his insights on the scope and potential of this sector. He also went to the exhibition and spoke with the artisans and business owners.
Pasha Patel, Progressive Bamboo Farmer, closed the workshop, which was summarized by Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, DA&FW.
