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EDII and LIC Housing Finance collaborate for banana fibre skills training in Assam

Programme targets women and youth in Daranggiri to boost rural livelihoods

Innovation includes blending banana fibre with cotton for durable handloom products

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), under the flagship CSR initiative SANGAM of LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL), has successfully conducted a comprehensive Banana Fibre Training Programme at Daranggiri in Assam’s Goalpara district. The initiative aims to empower rural communities through sustainable livelihood generation, particularly by promoting eco-friendly banana fibre-based products.

Known as Asia’s largest banana market, Daranggiri was strategically chosen for the project due to its abundant bana

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