Assam Launches Bamboo-Framed Bicycle On Gandhi Jayanti
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a bamboo-framed bicycle on Gandhi Jayanti to promote eco-friendly transport and local manufacturing. The project, supported by Bamboo India and the state government, aims to scale production for daily commuting.
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This initiative represents an effort to integrate sustainable, locally sourced materials into mainstream industrial products, potentially boosting the regional bamboo economy.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a unique bamboo-framed bicycle in Guwahati on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, promoting eco-friendly mobility and the use of bamboo-based products.The bicycle, made using bamboo sourced locally in Assam, was launched at the Brahmaputra Riverfront in Guwahati to mark Gandhi Jayanti.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the bamboo-framed bicycle was being introduced as a pilot project and would be developed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) category."Today is Gandhi Jayanti, a very auspicious day. On this occasion, we have introduced the first bamboo-based cycle in the country.
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