AGARTALA: In a significant development, with the proposed establishment of a state-of-the-art Integrated Bamboo Park in the Chandipur block of Kailashahar, located in the Unakoti District, Tripura’s bamboo industry is poised for a major leap. Under the Bamboo Value Chain Development of the Tripura Bamboo Mission, the ambitious initiative is expected to significantly enhance bamboo-based industrial activities in the state.
The project is estimated to cost Rs. 162.92 crore and will require more than 40 acres of land, a senior official from the Industries and Commerce Department confirmed. The official stated that “The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted to the central government, and work will begin once it receives final approval.”
With the inauguration of the nation's first Bamboo Park in 2007 at RK Nagar in West Tripura, the state has long been a leader in bamboo innovation. “Funded by the Ministry of Industries and Commerce and managed by the Tripura Industrial Development Corporation, the RK Nagar park played a crucial role in nurturing bamboo-based small and medium enterprises,” the official added.
The proposed Integrated Bamboo Park in Kailashahar is expected to further transform the industry by hosting modern production units focused on value-added bamboo products.
“The park will accommodate industries for manufacturing activated charcoal, biodegradable utensils from bamboo-plastic blends, and eco-friendly bamboo fibre cups,” the official revealed.
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