Eco-Friendly Delights at Srishti Bandh Bambu Rakhi Mahotsav: Showcasing Bamboo Craftsmanship at Pune University
Pune, August 28: A remarkable display of bamboo-crafted items took center stage at Savitribai Phule Pune University during the Rakhi Mahotsav celebrations.
The inauguration of this eclectic exhibition was conducted by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Gosavi in the Marble Auditorium. Collaboratively organized by the Skill Development Center’s Handicrafts and Art Center and the Melghat Support Group, the event heralds the festive season in a sustainable manner.
On the auspicious occasion of Rakhi Mahotsav, Dr. Suresh Gosavi, Vice-Chancellor of the University, was adorned with a rakhi tied by Pooja More from the Skill Development Center. The ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Dr. Radhakrishna Pandit, Director of Skill Development Center, Ravindra Shingnapurkar, Member of the Management Council, Dr. Prafull Pawar, Registrar, Shailendra Devlankar, Director of Higher and Technical Education Department, Dr. Mahesh Kakade, Director of Examination and Evaluation Board, Charushila Gayke, Finance and Accounts Officer, along with other esteemed members of the Management Council.
Highlighting the Srishtibandh Bambu Rakhi Mahotsav hosted by the Handicrafts and Arts Unit of the University, the event is scheduled to continue from August 26 to 30.
The main attraction of the festival is the eco-conscious Srishtibandh Bambu Rakhya, skillfully crafted by women from the Korku tribal community of Melghat. These unique Rakhi pieces bear names assigned by the very women who fashioned them.
In a significant move towards skill enhancement and empowerment, the Skill Development Center and the Melghat Support Group have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to introduce two credit courses within the university, focusing on training students in diverse bamboo-based crafts. By equipping students with these valuable skills, the initiative envisions self-reliance and the potential for creating industries and employment opportunities through their acquired expertise.
Dr. Radhakrishna Pandit, Director of the Skill Development Centre at Savitribai Phule Pune University, expressed his enthusiasm for the ongoing efforts to bridge education and hands-on training, thus nurturing a new generation of skilled artisans.
