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Assam Introduces Eco-Friendly Bamboo Bicycles
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Assam launched eco-friendly bamboo bicycles on Gandhi Jayanti, aiming to promote sustainable transportation and expand the practical use of bamboo.
Key facts
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a bamboo-framed bicycle on Gandhi Jayanti.
- The bicycle is made from locally sourced bamboo and is being developed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) category.
- Bamboo India claims the bamboo frame is stronger than steel.
- The project is a pilot initiative with plans to expand based on public feedback.