Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address today, mentioned the bamboo sector of Tripura and highlighted the success stories of two men from the state who are achieving remarkable success.

Speaking in Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, “The Northeast is like Ashtalakshmi for all of us. There is immense talent here, and the natural beauty of the Northeast also draws everyone's attention. In Mann Ki Baat too, we have often discussed the achievements of the people of the Northeast.”

“Today, I will discuss another such achievement with you, and that is the success of the Northeast in the bamboo sector. What was once viewed as a burden is now giving new impetus to employment, business, and innovation. Our mothers and sisters are its biggest beneficiaries. You will be surprised to know how much change has come about by redefining bamboo,” he said.

He further explained that, according to laws made during British rule, bamboo was defined as a tree, and the rules associated with it were very strict. It was very difficult to transport bamboo anywhere. As a result, people began moving away from bamboo-related businesses.

“By changing the law in 2017, we removed bamboo from the tree category, the results of which are visible to everyone. Today, the bamboo sector is flourishing throughout the Northeast. People are continuously innovating and adding value to it,” said PM Modi.

The Prime Minister also mentioned Bijoy Sutradhar of Gomati district and Pradip Chakraborty of South Tripura.

“They saw the new laws as a huge opportunity for themselves. They then integrated their work with technology. Today, they are producing better and more bamboo products than ever before,” he added.