Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde visits bamboo processing centre in Tripura

Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde on Tuesday visited the Bamboo Processing Centre at the Bamboo and Cane Development Institute BCDI in Tripuras Agartala reported news agency ANIDuring her visit she interacted with artisans who have undergone expert training and are now building sustainable careers through their craftPankaja Gopinath Munde commended the advancements in Tripuras bamboo industry and acknowledged the challenges faced by artisansBamboo has a bright future Currently there are many technologies available both in the country and abroad and we will face some struggles for that I have seen the development of the bamboorelated industry here and despite all the challenges we are working hard and moving forward with many projects I hope for progress I would like to thank everyone and wish them all the best for doing great work in the future Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde told ANIDr Abhinav Kant in charge of BCDI highlighted the institutes ongoing efforts in promoting bamboobased craftsmanship He underscored the importance of specialised training programs particularly in bamboo jewellery makingA training program is currently underway to create jewellery from bamboo Making jewellery from bamboo is very important because it allows for significant value in addition to minimal materials The craft of Tripura is highly regarded across the country Based on this we have created various excellent designs using bamboo with the help of different designers and we have received great responses and orders The Tripura Bamboo Mission is developing a specific brand around this All artisans here have come for training The reason for the visit of our honourable minister from Maharashtra is to learn about the variety of bamboo available in Tripura its growth and the different types of bamboo This program was organised to provide her with a comprehensive understanding We have set up an exhibition and conducted a live demonstration for her visit Kant told ANITrainees also shared their experiences emphasising the value of skill development initiativesSikharani Das a trainee expressed enthusiasm for the program stating I am really enjoying the training here I am learning a lot and even though I know many things I am still learning so much moreLaxmi Debbarman another trainee said I have received training at BCDI in Tripura and I really enjoyed the bamboo jewellery training I already had some ideas about the work but after this training I will be able to do it much better We would like to do more such training in the future Tripura is very famous for bamboo and bamboo furniture is in demand across the country Through this training employment opportunities will be created for the people of TripuraRashmi Dasgupta another trainee emphasised the economic potential of bamboo mentioning I have received a 15day bamboo mission training at BCDI I really liked this training The price of bamboo in Tripura is quite high and the prices outside are even higher more than those in TripuraWith inputs from ANI