GUWAHATI, Sept. 18: The ‘Northeast Bamboo Conclave 2025’ organised 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 Northeast.
Organised by the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC), with the support of the North Eastern Council (NEC), the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and the National Bamboo Mission (NBM), the event marked a significant step forward in promoting investments, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and the growth of a bio-economy rooted in sustainable bamboo development.
Aligned with the spirit of World Bamboo Day 2025, the conclave reaffirmed the Northeast’s critical role in India’s bamboo strategy, with discussions that laid the groundwork for policy alignment, industry collaborations and future-ready initiatives.
Participants collectively envisioned a bamboo economy that supports environmental sustainability, employment generation, and regional development — paving the way for the realisation of Viksit Bharat through Viksit Bamboo.
Addressing the conclave, NECBDC managing director M.C Omi Ningshen said the event was 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,” Ningshen said.
The inaugural session set the tone for collaboration and innovation, with presentations highlighting India’s bamboo value chain, opportunities through the National Bamboo Mission (NBM), and the global potential of bamboo-based products.
Success stories from the Northeast, including innovative entrepreneurial ventures, provided real-world examples of resilience and sustainable growth.
A key highlight of the day was the signing and exchange of memorandums of understanding, 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.
