TFP Bureau, Raipur; September 18, 2024: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, virtually inaugurated the world’s tallest bamboo tower in Bemetra, Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of World Bamboo Day. The 140-foot tower, weighing 7,400 kilograms, was built in Kathiya village by Bhavya Srishti Udyog at a cost of approximately Rs 11 lakh. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the structure was designed by Shri Ganesh Verma, an expert in bamboo technology and the founder of Bhavya Srishti Udyog.
Dr. Raman Singh, Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, attended the ceremony virtually, joining Shri Gadkari in praising the innovative structure. In his address, Shri Gadkari highlighted the continuous research into bamboo’s properties and potential applications, commending Bhavya Srishti Udyog for their creativity and dedication. The tower, which has a projected lifespan of 25 years, was praised for its lightweight design and its potential to serve as a watchtower, telecom tower, transmission tower, or radio tower.
Shri Gadkari emphasised the critical role bamboo could play in improving the livelihoods of Chhattisgarh’s tribal communities. He urged the state government to adopt policies that promote bamboo cultivation and utilization. He also proposed setting up design centres to develop bamboo-based utility products such as furniture, which could boost Chhattisgarh’s export market.
Dr. Raman Singh expressed pride in the tower’s construction, calling it a symbol of Chhattisgarh’s growing prestige. He congratulated Bhavya Srishti Udyog on their achievement, noting the company’s close ties to local farmers and forest dwellers. Also present at the virtual event were MP Shri Vijay Baghel, MLA Shri Deepesh Sahu, and MLA Shri Ishwar Sahu.
Shri Ganesh Verma, the creator of the bamboo tower, shared that Bhavya Srishti Udyog’s bamboo products have been recognised by several national bodies, including Indian Railways and the Indian Roads Congress. He announced that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning pilot projects to install bamboo crash barriers across hundreds of kilometres in 25 states. These trials are expected to offer both economic and environmental benefits for rural communities by promoting sustainable bamboo usage.
