Bamboo experts in Manipur stressed the need to replace heavy construction materials with bamboo and the need to merge the technological aspect of bamboo harvesting and construction with the cultural aspect of the NE region as a part of the disaster management plans.
World Bamboo Day: The External Affairs Ministry is waiting for the varieties of bamboo products from entrepreneurs so that they can be linked with foreign countries, says MoS RK Ranjan.
Our Correspondent Imphal, Sep. 18 (EMN): The World Bamboo Day (WBD) is widely celebrated in Manipur since 2019, considering the amazing qualities of bamboo which can be used as a biofuel, food and for architecture and construction applications. Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) in collaboration with Manipur State Bamboo Mission, South Asia Bamboo Foundation (SABF) and North East Center for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), celebrated World Bamboo Day at Imphal on Sunday. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, Dr RK Ranjan Singh, IBSD director Prof. Pulok K Mukherje, principal secretary and mission director (State Bamboo Mission), SS Chhabra, chief executive officer Kamesh Salam of SABF and others were present during the WBD celebration at IBSD premises in Imphal. Speaking on the occasion, the Union minister emphasised on exploring bamboo diversity and scientific interventions for developing products/ processes and improving the s
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