Training on bamboo processing begins at MU
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 01 2024: The North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC), in collaboration with the Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS) inaugurated a 30-day training programme on "Bamboo and Cane Processing" at the Department of Forestry, Manipur University today.

The event, sponsored by the NEC, Ministry of DoNER, was focused on developing skills in bamboo and cane processing for restoring livelihoods in the conflict-affected regions of Manipur.

Prof Gopal Kumar Niroula Chhetry, Dean, School of Agricultural Science, Manipur University, Dr Huidrom Birkumar Singh, Chief Scientist at CSIR-NEIST, Imphal, Thoudam Dorendra, an agriculturist from Mantripukhri and H Priyokumar Singh, Manager-Training at NECBDC, Guwahati, Assam among others attended the programme.

At the event, Prof Gopal Kumar Niroula Chhetry, Dean, School of Agricultural Science, MU, underlined the cultural and economic value of bamboo and cane in Manipur and pointed out its potential to create and enhance livelihoods.

During the 30-day programme, 50 participants will be trained in various aspects of bamboo and cane processing.

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