Project for the Promotion of Bamboo Resource Utilization in the Northeastern Region of India

This JICA tender concerns a project designed to promote the utilization of bamboo resources in the northeastern region of India. This region is rich in bamboo diversity, and the project aims to leverage this natural resource for socio-economic development while ensuring sustainable management. The initiative will likely involve supporting local communities and enterprises in developing bamboo-based industries, such as handicrafts, construction materials, and bio-energy. It may also focus on improving harvesting techniques, processing technologies, and market access for bamboo products. Furthermore, the project could encompass research and development activities, capacity building for local stakeholders, and policy recommendations to foster a conducive environment for the bamboo sector. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable livelihoods, generate income, and contribute to the economic growth of the northeastern states through the effective and responsible use of bamboo. Responses to inquiries have been posted.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Agritech, Food Processing and Industrial Development. Located in India, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.