Jharkhand is all set to organize Bamboo Artisans’ Conclave in Sept

Ranchi, Aug 5 (KNN) In an effort to promote the international market for bamboo produced in Jharkhand, the State Government will organize a two day Bamboo Artisans Conclave 2019 on September 18 and 19.

The conclave would be organised in Dumka that will witness international buyers from more than half a dozen countries like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Norway, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Several members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries will also visit the in bamboo products making training.

Representatives of IKEA, an international furniture brand from Sweden, which buys Bamboo from Jharkhand, will also participate.

The program will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of rural development Narendra Singh Tomar, a letter of invitation for which has been sent to him by Chief Minister Raghubar Das.

Jharkhand produces around 2500 million tonnes of bamboo in a year. The State Government plans to create an international market for bamboo products made of here. The program is being organized by the Mukhyamantri Laghu Evam Kutir Udyog Vikas Board and matches with the International Bamboo Day observed on September 18.

Earlier this week, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Industry Secretary, K Ravi Kumar said, “The program is being held to provide a platform for farmers, artisans, bamboo-based entrepreneurs and prospective investors in the plantation processing and value addition sector of bamboo.”

“Around 10,000 artisans of Bamboo from across the State will participate in the event to learn and showcase their products. To promote our local art with the modern techniques that will generate a livelihood opportunity for the tribal population and double their income is the vision of our Chief Minister,” Ravi Kumar said.

He further said that Bamboo has always been synonymous with Jharkhand due to its all over presence in the State plays a crucial role in the daily life of tribal populace of Jharkhand.

With an aim of creating job opportunities to local youth and promote traditional the craftsmanship of local artisans, this program will be held. There is a target to distribute 50,000 artisan cards through the office of DC handicrafts and more than 2700 selected artisans will also be provided with bamboo tool kits.