Workshop on Bamboo Jewellery making

Two days long Workshop cum Demonstration on Bamboo Jewellery making was organized by NB Institute for Rural Technology (NBIRT) with the support of SUNIL Project, SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, for the sustainability of rural women participants on 25th Sept. 2026 at training hall, ARKANEER, Sekerkote, West Tripura at 12 noon. At the outset, the former Vice-President, Master Trainer and other Senior Staff members of the organization were present. A total of 21 women from Sepahijala and West Tripura participated in the workshop.

The objective of the programme was to provide alternative income-generating opportunities to rural women and to promote eco-friendly bamboo-based entrepreneurship. Participants were imparted hands-on training by an experienced master trainer in crafting various types of bamboo jewellery, including necklaces, earrings etc. In addition, the officials of the organization elaborated on the nuances of the craft, with special focus on market dynamics, market demand, market creation and the potential for self-reliance.

On 26th September, all the participants were taken to the Common Facility Centre (CFC) under SUNIL Project for handicrafts, established by the organization with state-of-the-art machinery. Er. Satyajit Bhattacharya demonstrated the use of each machine and highlighted the importance of the CFC for bamboo artisans in the present time. During the visit, Project Officer of SUNIL Project, Shri Anup Dey was also present and briefed the participants in detail about the other components of the said project, with special emphasis on the Bamboo Treatment Plant and its significance. The participants expressed their enthusiasm and stated that such skill-based training will help them become self-reliant.