The project has undertaken a quick study of the existing and potential market for bamboo products in different segments like lifestyle, utilities and housing and construction materials. It has also identified impact making products ideas and organized a consultation meeting with leading design schools (namely the World University of Design, the National Institute of Design and the Indian Institute of Fashion Technology), individual designers and entrepreneurs to explore the bamboo product design ideas relevant for the changed market scenario due to Covid-19 led pandemic.
Ten innovative product designs were created, alongside their prototypes. Two training programs were organized for 50 master artisans in two different locations to scale up the product ideas and designs. Moreover, 10 business incubation/start-up mentoring sessions were organized for young entrepreneurs who were willing take-up bamboo. More than 1000 artisans and entrepreneurs are likely to benefit through this intervention.
