Bhubaneswar: The state government Friday announced the operationalisation of a dedicated website for online sale of bamboo products and expanded market access for local artisans.
Inaugurating the National Bamboo Conclave 2026 , Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia announced the operationalisation of www. www.odishabamboohaat.com, a bamboo-specific website, and said bamboo is an inseparable part of rural livelihood in the state, and has immense potential to revamp the rural economy.
The bamboo products will emerge as a viable source of income generation, and the sector could move into a cornerstone of the state’s green economy, he said.
Organised by One Future Foundation, the event brought together over 200 participants, including policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainable design experts, to discuss the vast potential of bamboo as a renewable resource and a driver for rural prosperity.
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The minister emphasised that the programme was not just a meeting but a collective effort to provide a powerful shape to the state’s bamboo industry.
He expressed confidence that the exchange of knowledge among participants would propel Odisha’s rural economy to new heights, leveraging bamboo to create sustainable livelihoods.
The primary objectives of the conclave included enhancing the understanding of bamboo’s diverse uses in daily life and its contribution to global sustainable development goals.
Technical sessions focused on government policy frameworks, engineered bamboo technologies, and the strengthening of the supply value chain.
The event also served as a vital networking hub, encouraging collaboration between various stakeholders to foster a more resilient bamboo ecosystem.
The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Advisory to One Future Foundation Guru Prasad Mishra, conclave’s chief coordinator Sarada Prasad Panda and World Bamboo Ambassador and sustainable design expert Rebecca Reubens.
Other prominent figures included Odisha Bamboo Development Agency Project Director Karthick V and Bharateeyam Trust’s Sudhakar Pahi, who served as the co-organiser.
