NE Bamboo Conclave 2025 sets strategic agenda for sustainable bamboo economy
Guwahati, Sept 18: The Northeast Bamboo Conclave 2025, held at Radisson Blu here on Thursday, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across India and abroad to discuss and shape the future of the bamboo sector in the North East.
Organised by the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC), with the support of the North Eastern Council, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, and the National Bamboo Mission, the event aligned with the spirit of World Bamboo Day 2025, focusing on the theme Promoting Investments, CSR and Bio-Economy.
MC Omi Ningshen, managing director at NECBDC, said, “Today’s conclave is not just a discussion platform but a movement towards realising the immense potential that bamboo holds for Northeast India’s green growth and livelihood generation. As we align with the National Bamboo Mission, our focus is on fostering partnerships, driving investments, and promoting innovations that will make bamboo a cornerstone of India’s bio-economy. The path ahead is clear — by integrating traditional knowledge with modern technology, leveraging market-driven approaches, and fostering inclusive growth, we are poised to build a resilient and globally competitive bamboo sector that will contribute to sustainable development and economic prosperity.”
A key highlight of the day was the signing and exchange of MoUs, signalling renewed commitments towards enhancing the bamboo ecosystem. MoUs were signed with Numaligarh Refinery and SELCO Foundation – for CSR-driven development initiatives. Further, MoUs were also signed with IIT Guwahati and NID, Ahmedabad.
It may be mentioned that NECBDC had recently also signed a landmark MoU with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) to jointly develop indigenous technology for bamboo processing machines — a step that will boost self-reliance and cost-effective innovations in the sector.
The Conclave was held in collaboration with SELCO Foundation as the Innovation Partner, FICCI as the Industry Partner, and the Assam State Bamboo Mission as the State Partner. The initiative is further supported by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), with Nurture and Foster serving as the Knowledge Partner.
