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From Bamboo INS Vikrant to Saras Mela Success: Hemant's Inspiring Journey
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News18•16-10-2026, 09:30
From Bamboo INS Vikrant to Saras Mela Success: Hemant's Inspiring Journey
- •Hemant started his bamboo craft business with just 5 thousand rupees and now earns an annual income of 2 to 2.5 lakh rupees.
- •He made headlines by creating a bamboo model of INS Vikrant and recently achieved sales worth 3.5 lakh rupees at the Saras Mela.
- •His wife is a state-level award-winning bamboo artist who inspired him and plays a major role in their craft business.
- •He utilized a loan under the Bihar government Udyami Yojana to purchase modern machinery for cutting and designing bamboo.
- •Hemant provides free training to local women, empowering 20 to 25 women to earn money by crafting bamboo items.
Key Questions Answered
Hemant started his bamboo art business with an initial capital of just ₹5,000. Today, he earns an annual income of about ₹2 to ₹2.5 lakh, and recently sold goods worth around ₹3.5 lakh at the Saras Mela.
To expand his business, Hemant received a loan under the Bihar government's Udyami Yojana. He used this financial assistance to install various machinery, including a cutting machine, fracture machine, generator, compressor, and design-cutting machine.
Hemant imports bamboo from Assam because it is much more flexible than local bamboo, making it easier to bend and create intricate designs. In contrast, local bamboo is harder, which causes difficulties when crafting certain products.
