Assam Launches Bamboo-Framed Bicycle on Gandhi Jayanti
· India · NDTV
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a bamboo-framed bicycle as a pilot project on Gandhi Jayanti. Speaking to reporters, Sarma stated that the bicycle would be developed under the Bureau of Indian Standards category. The initiative aims to promote sustainable manufacturing and local resources in the state. Further rollout and production timelines for the pilot project remain unspecified.
Why it matters
The initiative promotes local manufacturing and sustainable transportation options using regional resources in Assam.
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