The first bamboo investors meet of the country from June 20 to 22 will be attended by investors and experts from China, Belgium, Germany, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tripura, Gujarat, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal etc. These include producers of bamboo-based energy, textiles, furniture, manufacturers of handicraft, builders of bamboo houses, bamboo producing farmers etc.
Director Madhya Pradesh Bamboo Mission AK Bhattacharya informed that demand for bamboo-based products has increased immensely in the country and world. Since Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country, immense possibilities of bamboo production and industry can be developed here. Due to numerous benefits of bamboo, it is called ‘Green Gold’. The Investment Meet named as ‘Investing in Green Gold’ will bridge the gap between producers, farmers, craftspersons, entrepreneurs, investors and government. Madhya Pradesh will also serve as a gateway for major industries since it is situated in the middle of the country.
The meet will give maximum benefit to rural economy. Farmers will grow bamboo along with other crops and with the initiative of Bamboo Mission, skills of craftsperson, who usually made only baskets, mats and ordinary goods, will be upgraded. Now, bamboo craftsperson will also manufacture modern furniture, floor tiles, cloth, board etc. apart from traditional bamboo products. Apart from expansion of bamboo forest area, it would also cast positive effect on world’s environment.
Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari will be chief guest at the inaugural function at Academy of Administration on June 20 at 5 pm. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will preside over the function. The three-day meet comprising eight sessions will be participated by bamboo investors, farmers, artisans, industrialists, IAS and senior IFS officers.