BCDI also participated in an international conference and exhibition on the art and joy of wood 19-22 October 2011 keeping aim to promote the prototypes (BCDI also participated in an international conference and exhibition on the art and joy of wood 19-22 October 2011 keeping aim to promote the prototypes (mainly made up of bamboo wood) from BCDI which are very good substitute of wood. The exhibition was organized by Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore and Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at J N Tata Auditorium Complex, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India. Among the key visitors and appreciators of BCDI prototypes were Dr Ernst Kursten (Head of international cooperation) college of wood technology, Dr. R. Michael Martin, Director, FAO, Rome; Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore; Dr Vipin Kumar Chawlaa, IPIRTI, Bangalore.  The feedback for BTC products like bamboo wood products, coasters, table mats, flower vase etc. was very good. Many enquired for training schedule for such products at BCDI Agartala, fees and duration for training program etc. In line with their enquiries we have devised training modules to suite potential trainees.

mainly made up of bamboo wood) from BCDI which are very good substitute of wood. The exhibition was organized by Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore and Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at J N Tata Auditorium Complex, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India. Among the key visitors and appreciators of BCDI prototypes were Dr Ernst Kursten (Head of international cooperation) college of wood technology, Dr. R. Michael Martin, Director, FAO, Rome; Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore; Dr Vipin Kumar Chawlaa, IPIRTI, Bangalore.  The feedback for BTC products like bamboo wood products, coasters, table mats, flower vase etc. was very good. Many enquired for training schedule for such products at BCDI Agartala, fees and duration for training program etc. In line with their enquiries we have devised training modules to suite potential trainees