North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council

Promoting the rich heritage of cane and bamboo craftsmanship in the North Eastern Region of India

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NECBDC proudly showcased cluster products from the Northeast at the Walmart Growth Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

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NECBDC proudly showcased North East cluster products at the Walmart Growth Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

A great platform to highlight the region’s craftsmanship, sustainable products, and entrepreneurial potential to wider markets.
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Bringing bamboo artisans closer to the digital marketplace.

Amazon Seller Enablement Workshop at North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council on packaging, cataloging & growth operations—helping artisans go online and scale.

Strengthening bamboo clusters.
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Bringing bamboo artisans closer to the digital marketplace.

Flipkart Seller Enablement Workshop at North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council focused on packaging, cataloging & growth operations helping artisans take their products online and scale.
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Batch II of the Skill Development Training on Bamboo Coiled Product Manufacturing under the CSR initiative of @NRL_MoPNG concluded on 4 April 2026 at North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council Campus,Burnihat.Certificates were distributed and trainees showcased their products

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On 10 April, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, MDoNER, visited the NECBDC office and was received by Shri Kayio Kayina Th., MD, NECBDC. He reviewed ongoing initiatives, toured the bamboo workshop, and appreciated NECBDC’s efforts in promoting sustainable bamboo based livelihoods in NE

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A productive meeting between North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council and Flipkart officials on 13 April 2026 focused on onboarding artisan products to e-commerce platforms and strengthening digital market access for handmade bamboo products.

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Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister, MDoNER, launched major Bamboo Development Projects for NER. An exhibition of cane and bamboo products from clusters across the Northeast was organized, with NEHHDC officials engaging with stakeholders during the event.
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With over 50 vendors and 3,000+ visitors, the festival affirmed the strong potential of these bamboo products in the Japanese market

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On 15 Nov 2025, the JICA-funded Bamboo Use Promotion Project participated in Bamboo Festa at Ube City, Japan, showcasing innovative bamboo products and student-designed works.

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Organized by Ube City and curated by Ethical Bamboo Co., Ltd., the event featured strong PR outreach highlighting sustainable development efforts. The participation of Mr. Parikshit, CEO of Kraftinn, further strengthened India–Japan bamboo market linkages.

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Guided by Mr. Omi, MD, NECBDC, the team visited a Project target cluster at Bezera, Assam, witnessing bamboo basket production (Bezera basket), chick baskets and export-quality bamboo mats for Japan, along with home-based manufacturing by cluster members.

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JICA Officials Visit Assam!

On November 13, officials from JICA Headquarters (Mr. Koide, Deputy Director) and the JICA India Office (Mr. Wakamatsu, Senior Representative, and Ms. Ito, Representative) visited our Project sites.

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The meeting marked a significant milestone in the Project’s journey, reaffirming the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards promoting sustainable bamboo-based livelihoods and market-oriented development in the North Eastern Region.

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3rd Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting Held

The 3rd and final Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the “Bamboo Use Promotion Project in the North Eastern Region” was held on November 12, 2025.

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An overview of the Project Design Matrix (PDM) was also presented, highlighting the key indicators, milestones, and achievements accomplished during the project tenure.

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The initiatives aim to strengthen traditional bamboo artisan clusters and promote engineered bamboo products through industry partnerships and export facilitation. From artisans to enterprises, bamboo from the North East is stepping into a new growth story.
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A milestone moment for the bamboo sector of the North Eastern Region.

On 25 January 2026, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, launched two landmark bamboo projects worth ₹82.5 crore in Guwahati.

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The programme also witnessed the signing of three MoUs with Amazon, Flipkart, and All Time Plastics, strengthening market access, digital integration, and industrial development in the bamboo sector.