New Delhi, Nov 26 (FN Bureau) Medhavi Skills University (MSU) and the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at boosting bamboo-based startups and driving innovation in the bamboo industry. As part of the collaboration, MSU and NECBDC will jointly establish incubation centers to support bamboo-based startups. These centers will provide crucial infrastructure, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs working in the bamboo sector.
Additionally, the collaboration will focus on setting up Research & Development (R&D) setups to scale bamboo-based solutions, advance sustainable harvesting methods, and promote bamboo as a sustainable resource. The partnership will also see the creation of Centers of Excellence where MSU will offer training in bamboo crafts, technology, and value-added products. “The initiative brings together Medhavi Skills University’s extensive experience in conducting industry-oriented skill-based degree and diploma programs with NECBDC’s specialized expertise in cane and bamboo development,” an official release said. Kuldip Sarma, Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Medhavi Skills University, stated, “Our partnership with NECBDC is focused on developing vocational training in cane and bamboo technologies, integrating practical skills with formal education. We aim to provide industry-relevant certifications to empower local communities and support sustainable economic growth in the Northeast.” Added M.C. Omi Niingshen, Managing Director, NECBDC, “Our joint efforts will not just develop skills but also create a sustainable pathway for economic empowerment and technological innovation in the cane and bamboo sector.”