Eclectic Northeast – July 2019

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n a world where people chase after the

conventional, it is not always easy to break the

chains and take the path unknown. But that is

exactly what sets achievers apart from the crowd.

One such achiever who made her own path is Neera

Sarmah. Hailing from Tezpur, she started her skill

enhancement initiative for the underprivileged in

2003. Her aim was to empower artisans across the
      country to earn a decent livelihood, and as for her

Anindita Hazarika

We find out more about Neera Sarmah, and how she has brought a

bamboo revolution in the region

The Bamboo Lady of Northeast

weapon of choice, she opted for bamboo. Back then,

artisans only used expensive cane and had little

knowledge about bamboo jewellery, because it was

still a relatively new concept. It was Neera who helped

them see the benefits of making jewellery and other

crafts out of bamboo.