Agartala, Oct 4 (KNN) Bamboo growing northeastern region would be hugely benefited after the imposition of restrictions by the Indian government on the import of some bamboo products including incense sticks, said Biplab Kumar Deb, Tripura Chief Minister.

Addressing a day-long Bamboo Artisans Conclave here said that northeast India comprising eight states is the major bamboo producing areas and is capable to curb India’s imports of bamboo products from abroad.

“The Indian government had earlier imposed restrictions on the import of some bamboo products including incense sticks", he added. 

Deb said: “Our government is committed to build bamboo sector as a major livelihood provider and offer employment opportunities. At least 50,000 families in Tripura could be self-reliant through bamboo based productions.”

“Those who are currently involved in the bamboo productions and processing, if they give more time and resources, their income would be increased to three times within a year,” he said adding that Tripura is home to 21 species of bamboo out of 130 species available in India.

During the “Bamboo Artisans’ Conclave”, national awardee bamboo artisans were felicitated by the Chief Minister.

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