With delegates from around 10 countries, Manipur is set to host a 5-day-long 1st International Bamboo Conference cum Workshop (IBCCW) at Oriental College, Takyel from 22-26 October.
Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Ministry of Textiles (India) and also minister of state for Parliamentary affairs would inaugurate the conference cum workshop. Around 500 delegates and 20 experts from different parts of the globe are expecting to attend, said Th Brojendro, Convenor of IBCCW.
In a joint effort Salai Holding private Limited; Bamboo Forum of India; Creato and Deva Bamboo Industry Manipur has been organizing the event in order spread awareness about the useful and economic aspects of bamboo products among students and artisans.
Artisans from different states would showcase their products during the international workshop.
