Naveen Patnaik, Chief minister of Orissa 2010

I am glad to know that Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre is going to organize World Bamboo Day along with the North East International Bamboo Festival from 16th to 18th September, 2010 in collaboration with Govt. of Nagaland and World Bamboo Organization.

The theme of the festival is "Bamboo for Livelihood and Community Development". A newsletter is also being brought out in commemoration.

Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre has a great role in promoting bamboo farmers, entrepreneurs and industries based in India. I am sure, this kind of festival will certainly help the stakeholders concerned with bamboo farming with increasing awareness.

I wish the festival and the publication all success.

(Naveen Patnaik)
Chief Minister, Orissa 2010