
बांस शिल्प एवं मूल्य संवर्धन के माध्यम से कौशल विकास और आजीविका संवर्धन पर ICAR-CCARI ने प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया
ICAR-CCARI Organizes Training Programme on Skill Development and Livelihood Enhancement through Bamboo Craft and Value Addition
The ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–CCARI), Goa, organized a three-day “Training Programme on Skill Development and Livelihood Enhancement through Bamboo Craft and Value Addition for Bamboo Artisans” from 28 to 30 September 2026 at the Sal Training Hall, ICAR-KVK, Old Goa. The programme was organized under the ICAR Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), with a focus on strengthening the skills and livelihood opportunities of SC bamboo artisans. A total of 28 artisans from different parts of Goa participated in the training programme. During the valedictory programme, Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa, emphasized the need to revive bamboo arts and crafts, particularly among the younger generation, and highlighted their potential for generating additional income and supporting part-time livelihoods. He stressed the importance of value addition, product diversification, market creation and tourism linkages, along with continued skill development and capacity building for artisans. At the inaugural programme, Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, Section In-charge, Natural Resource Management Section, ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the importance of bamboo crafts for livelihood enhancement and emphasized collective organization through self-help groups to strengthen production, value addition and marketing.The major component of the training was intensive hands-on practical sessions conducted by Ms. Sonali R. Parwar, Bamboo Artisan & Trainer, Cacora, Goa, and Mr. Vishal V. Parsekar, Bamboo Artisan & Trainer, Pernem, Goa. The artisans received practical training in bamboo sliver preparation and finishing, round and hexagonal/bell-shaped hanging lamps, bamboo hair clips, and baskets for fruits, flowers and other applications. The sessions focused on bamboo preparation, cutting, shaping, weaving, assembly and finishing, enabling participants to develop diversified, value-added and market-oriented bamboo products. Dr. Uthappa A. R., Senior Scientist (Agroforestry), ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the significance of bamboo in Goan culture and traditional craftsmanship, emphasizing the need to connect traditional knowledge with contemporary product development and value addition. He also highlighted the potential for developing a distinctive “Goan Bamboo” brand to promote local bamboo products, strengthen artisan livelihoods and create wider market opportunities. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Uthappa A. R., Dr. Sujeet Desai, Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan and Dr. Sreekanth G. B. The programme concluded with participant interaction and feedback, followed by the distribution of certificates and essential craft-making inputs, including buckets for lamp moulding and combination stones for bamboo craft and finishing, enabling participants to continue practicing and applying the skills acquired during the training.