Bamboo & Cane Development Institute
Agartala, Tripura

Highlights of Achievements

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Set up Bamboo Technology Centre (BTC) at BCDI with world class bamboo processing machines
Developed Website & Logo of BCDI
Started 1 year Post Graduate Diploma Course with Tripura University: 66 students passed: 8 batches completed
Launched 2 Books on Design Excellence in Bamboo
Set up Resource Centre Cum Library at BCDI
Set up Bambusetum with 13 Bamboo Species
International Craft Exchange Programs with Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Ghana And Bhutan at BCDI
Associations / Tie Ups with Universities, National & International Organizations /Institutions
3600 Handicraft Artisans from Tripura trained at BCDI under Soft Skill
600 Bamboo Artisans trained at BCDI for Tripura JICA Projects

20 Artisans Trained at BCDI under UNIDO Projects
15 Artisans of National ScheduledCaste Finance & Development Corporation (NSFDC) Trained on Bamboo Turning Products
15 Artisans from Govt. of Jharkhand Trained in Bamboo Furniture Products
47 Participants from Govt. of Maharashtra (Forest Department, Chandrapur) Trained in Bamboo Furniture Products
Set up 4 Different Production Units for Tripura JICA Project
38 B. SC (Forestry) Students form Pasighat got Industrial Training
200 Improved Tool Kits distributed to Bamboo Artisans of Tripura

18 Artisans from Govt. of Mizoram Trained in Bamboo Furniture Products
28 Artisans from Administration of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Port Blair Trained In Bamboo Jewellery Products
15 Artisans from North Eastern Council, Ministry of Doner Trained In Bamboo Furniture Products