Tripura produces 45,000 MT of bamboo sticks per annum. Under the TBM, 10% of the sticks produced (2000 MT) will be rolled into raw incense every year. This would result in additional employment generation of over 8000 women home based workers and an increase in per capita income from present levels of Rs 15 per day to Rs 36 per day. Read more >>
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Mats are woven all across the state especially by the tribal population. They have varied application in the bamboo mat boards and laminates industry. The TBM strategy is to have an integrated development of the mat sector through mobilizing private investment and linking them to mat supply sources in rural areas. Read more >> |
Mechanized sticks are used for production of Venetian blinds, home utility items and premium incense sticks. There is a growing market potential for stick based lifestyle products. This presents an opportunity for development of a statewide production capacity in mechanized sticks by mobilizing private investments in local enterprise. Read more >> |
Tripura has the largest skill base of bamboo based handicraft artisans in the country. The sector currently lacks economy of scale in production and access to technology for achieving quality standards. TBM is engaged in the integrated development of the specific craft clusters. The strategy includes providing direct market linkage through the e-portal, induction of technology, provisioning of infrastructure, training and design inputs. Read more >> |
Bamboo furniture has a universal appeal by virtue of its eco-friendly attributes and contemporary look and feel. It has a high market potential especially in the straight line furniture for contemporary home, outdoor and resort furniture segments. Tripura has the special round pole variety of bamboo (kanakaich) that is most suited for furniture making. Specialized design inputs, technology for bamboo processing, manufacturing and finishing is provided by TBM. Read More >> |
TBM Strategy on resource generation focuses on planting bamboo species amenable to high value products. Incremental plantations in private areas and homestead plantations are encouraged under the mission. The focus is also on generation of planting material through VPC (Vegetative Propagation Center) and introduction of tissue culture. Read More >> |
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