Tripura Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Deb was presented
with Bamboo bats and stumps made by the BCDI, Agartala, under the mentorship of
NECTAR.
Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General of North East Centre
for Technology Application & Reach met with the Chief Minister of Tripura
Biplab Deb and presented him with bamboo cricket bats and stumps on behalf of
NECTAR.
In collaboration with BCDI, Agartala, NECTAR carried out a
pilot project on development of indigenous Bamboo Cricket bats and Stumps.
Bamboo bat is made up of bamboo glue board technology which is a substitute of
wood and a sustainable material. The indigenously developed bamboo cricket
carries good strokes and it has now been sent to various agencies for Feedback.
Bamboo Stumps are an innovative use of round bamboo poles.
Thyrsostachys oliveri, a special bamboo variety which is nearly solid and
straight, is used for making stumps. A small hollow central core can also
provide a natural way for fixing stump mic and camera.
An innovative idea of manufacturing Bamboo
Cricket bats & stumps with advanced technology will catch the attention of
the youth and is expected to create more avenues of livelihood for the artisans
of Tripura. Courtesy: www.economictimes.indiatimes.com
