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	Born in Manipur and professionally based in Guwahati, Assam, he has worked extensively to build an integrated bamboo value chain connecting farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industries, investors, researchers, and policymakers. His work focuses on strengthening sustainable livelihoods while promoting bamboo as a renewable resource capable of supporting climate resilience, green infrastructure, and inclusive economic growth.		Born in Manipur and professionally based in Guwahati, Assam, he has worked extensively to build an integrated bamboo value chain connecting farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industries, investors, researchers, and policymakers. His work focuses on strengthening sustainable livelihoods while promoting bamboo as a renewable resource capable of supporting climate resilience, green infrastructure, and inclusive economic growth.

			Between 1999 and 2012, Kamesh SALAM worked extensively with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on bamboo development programmes across India, Ghana, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. During this period, he contributed to the planning and implementation of bamboo-based industrial development initiatives, technology transfer, capacity building, enterprise development, value chain strengthening, rural livelihood programmes, and international cooperation projects. His work with UNIDO helped establish sustainable bamboo industries, strengthen institutional capacities, and promote bamboo as a viable green economic resource in both Asia and Africa.

	Kamesh SALAM is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of '''Cane and Bamboo Value Chain Management (CanBoo)'''. Through CanBoo, he pioneered a comprehensive bamboo value chain model encompassing cultivation, processing, product development, enterprise creation, market access, investment promotion, and industrial innovation.		Kamesh SALAM is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of '''Cane and Bamboo Value Chain Management (CanBoo)'''. Through CanBoo, he pioneered a comprehensive bamboo value chain model encompassing cultivation, processing, product development, enterprise creation, market access, investment promotion, and industrial innovation.
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	In 2009, during his tenure as President of the '''World Bamboo Organization (WBO)''', Kamesh SALAM founded '''World Bamboo Day''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual observance has since evolved into a global movement promoting awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social importance.		In 2009, during his tenure as President of the '''World Bamboo Organization (WBO)''', Kamesh SALAM founded '''World Bamboo Day''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual observance has since evolved into a global movement promoting awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social importance.

	He made history as the '''first and only Asian''' to be elected President of the World Bamboo Organization, the world's premier international organization dedicated to bamboo research, innovation, trade, policy, and sustainable development.		He made history as the '''first and only Asian''' to be elected President of the World Bamboo Organization (WBO), the world's premier international organization dedicated to bamboo research, innovation, trade, policy, and sustainable development.

			His career has also included collaborations with leading international organizations and development agencies, including '''UNIDO, UNDP, Asian Development Bank (ADB), INBAR, PwC, CII''', and numerous national and state governments, providing strategic guidance on bamboo policy, industrial development, sustainable construction, bio-based industries, climate-smart technologies, and investment promotion.

	==Professional Contributions==		==Professional Contributions==
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	He has contributed to the preparation of Development Project Reports (DPRs), strategic development plans, and sectoral initiatives under the '''National Bamboo Mission''', where he also served as a Member of its Apex Committee.		He has contributed to the preparation of Development Project Reports (DPRs), strategic development plans, and sectoral initiatives under the '''National Bamboo Mission''', where he also served as a Member of its Apex Committee.

	He has consistently advocated ~~for~~ improving the Ease of Doing Business in the bamboo sector by promoting policy reforms, investment, market development, and private-sector participation.		He has consistently advocated improving the Ease of Doing Business in the bamboo sector by promoting policy reforms, investment, market development, and private-sector participation.

	Kamesh SALAM played an important role in advocacy efforts that contributed to reforms culminating in the '''Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017''', which removed major regulatory barriers governing the cultivation and transit of bamboo grown outside forest areas. These reforms created significant new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, industries, and investors across India.		Kamesh SALAM played an important role in advocacy efforts that contributed to reforms culminating in the '''Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017''', which removed major regulatory barriers governing the cultivation and transit of bamboo grown outside forest areas. These reforms created significant new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, industries, and investors across India.
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	These collaborations have strengthened bamboo enterprise development, sustainable industrialization, climate-smart livelihoods, green infrastructure, and economic growth across South Asia.		These collaborations have strengthened bamboo enterprise development, sustainable industrialization, climate-smart livelihoods, green infrastructure, and economic growth across South Asia.

	A notable ~~example~~ of his vision is CanBoo's contribution to bamboo-inspired infrastructure and design initiatives at '''Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL)'''. These initiatives demonstrate how indigenous materials, local craftsmanship, and sustainable design can contribute to internationally recognized infrastructure while showcasing the culture, heritage, and sustainability ethos of Northeast India.		One of the notable examples of his vision is CanBoo's contribution to bamboo-inspired infrastructure and design initiatives at '''Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL)'''. These initiatives demonstrate how indigenous materials, local craftsmanship, and sustainable design can contribute to internationally recognized infrastructure while showcasing the culture, heritage, and sustainability ethos of Northeast India.

	==World Bamboo Day==		==World Bamboo Day==

	Kamesh SALAM is the founder of '''World Bamboo Day''', officially established on '''18 September 2009''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.		Kamesh SALAM is the founder of '''World Bamboo Day''', officially established on '''18 September 2009''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand.

	The annual observance is ~~now~~ celebrated in numerous countries to promote awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social significance while encouraging its sustainable cultivation, utilization, conservation, innovation, and responsible use.		The annual observance is celebrated in numerous countries to promote awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social significance while encouraging its sustainable cultivation, utilization, conservation, innovation, and responsible use.

	==Recognition==		==Recognition==
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	His long-term vision focuses on integrating bamboo into national and international sustainable development strategies through innovation, entrepreneurship, industrialization, investment, research, policy advocacy, and global cooperation across the bamboo value chain.		Today, Kamesh SALAM continues to champion bamboo as a strategic material for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting climate action, carbon neutrality, green infrastructure, renewable materials, and circular economy solutions.

			His long-term vision focuses on integrating bamboo into national and international sustainable development strategies through innovation, entrepreneurship, industrialization, investment, research, policy advocacy, and global cooperation across the bamboo value chain. His vision is to position bamboo as a mainstream industrial resource capable of generating sustainable livelihoods, strengthening rural economies, and contributing to a low-carbon future both in India and globally.
	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	==Career==		==Career==

	Kamesh SALAM has devoted ~~his professional career~~ to ~~strengthening~~ the bamboo sector through innovation, enterprise development~~, research~~, policy advocacy, and international ~~cooperation~~.		Kamesh SALAM has devoted more than three decades to advancing the bamboo sector through innovation, research, enterprise development, policy advocacy, sustainable livelihoods, and international collaboration. Widely regarded as one of the architects of Northeast India's bamboo growth story, he has played a pivotal role in transforming bamboo from a traditional forest resource into a strategic economic, environmental, and industrial asset.

	~~He is recognized as a leading authority on bamboo~~ in ~~South Asia~~ and has worked extensively ~~with governments, international organizations~~, ~~research institutions~~, entrepreneurs, ~~and community organizations to promote bamboo-based~~ industries and sustainable livelihoods.		Born in Manipur and professionally based in Guwahati, Assam, he has worked extensively to build an integrated bamboo value chain connecting farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industries, investors, researchers, and policymakers. His work focuses on strengthening sustainable livelihoods while promoting bamboo as a renewable resource capable of supporting climate resilience, green infrastructure, and inclusive economic growth.

	~~In 2009, during his tenure as President~~ of ~~the~~ '''~~World~~ Bamboo ~~Organization~~ (~~WBO~~)''', he ~~founded '''World Bamboo Day''' in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual observance has since become~~ a ~~global movement dedicated to increasing awareness about~~ bamboo~~'s environmental~~, ~~economic~~, and ~~social significance~~.		Kamesh SALAM is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of '''Cane and Bamboo Value Chain Management (CanBoo)'''. Through CanBoo, he pioneered a comprehensive bamboo value chain model encompassing cultivation, processing, product development, enterprise creation, market access, investment promotion, and industrial innovation.

	~~Throughout~~ his ~~career~~, he has ~~actively~~ promoted bamboo as a ~~renewable resource capable~~ of ~~supporting climate resilience~~, ~~rural development~~, ~~employment generation~~, and ~~green economic growth~~.		Under his leadership, CanBoo has promoted the application of bamboo in sustainable construction, green infrastructure, engineered bamboo products, furniture manufacturing, handicrafts, biochar production, carbon sequestration, renewable materials, environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, and circular economy initiatives.

			In 2009, during his tenure as President of the '''World Bamboo Organization (WBO)''', Kamesh SALAM founded '''World Bamboo Day''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual observance has since evolved into a global movement promoting awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social importance.

			He made history as the '''first and only Asian''' to be elected President of the World Bamboo Organization, the world's premier international organization dedicated to bamboo research, innovation, trade, policy, and sustainable development.

	==Professional Contributions==		==Professional Contributions==

	Kamesh SALAM has ~~contributed~~ to ~~numerous~~ initiatives involving:		Kamesh SALAM has made significant contributions to the development of the bamboo sector through initiatives involving:

	* Bamboo Value Chain Development		* Bamboo Value Chain Development
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	* Sustainable Livelihood Development		* Sustainable Livelihood Development
	* Bamboo Policy Advocacy		* Bamboo Policy Advocacy
	* International Bamboo Collaboration
	* Rural Entrepreneurship Development		* Rural Entrepreneurship Development
	* Bamboo Processing Technologies		* Bamboo Processing Technologies
	* Green Economy Initiatives		* Green Economy Initiatives
	* Capacity Building and ~~Training~~		* Climate Resilience through Bamboo
			* Bamboo-Based Sustainable Construction
			* Engineered Bamboo Products
			* Carbon Sequestration Initiatives
			* Capacity Building and Skill Development
			* International Bamboo Cooperation
	* Community-Based Bamboo Development		* Community-Based Bamboo Development
			* Investment Promotion in Bamboo Industries

			He has contributed to the preparation of Development Project Reports (DPRs), strategic development plans, and sectoral initiatives under the '''National Bamboo Mission''', where he also served as a Member of its Apex Committee.

			He has consistently advocated for improving the Ease of Doing Business in the bamboo sector by promoting policy reforms, investment, market development, and private-sector participation.

			Kamesh SALAM played an important role in advocacy efforts that contributed to reforms culminating in the '''Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017''', which removed major regulatory barriers governing the cultivation and transit of bamboo grown outside forest areas. These reforms created significant new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, industries, and investors across India.

			He has collaborated extensively with governments, universities, research institutions, and international organizations including:

			* United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
			* United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
			* International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR)
			* Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
			* Asian Development Bank (ADB)

			These collaborations have strengthened bamboo enterprise development, sustainable industrialization, climate-smart livelihoods, green infrastructure, and economic growth across South Asia.

			A notable example of his vision is CanBoo's contribution to bamboo-inspired infrastructure and design initiatives at '''Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL)'''. These initiatives demonstrate how indigenous materials, local craftsmanship, and sustainable design can contribute to internationally recognized infrastructure while showcasing the culture, heritage, and sustainability ethos of Northeast India.

	==World Bamboo Day==		==World Bamboo Day==

	Kamesh SALAM is the founder of '''World Bamboo Day''', officially established on 18 September 2009 during the 8th World Bamboo Congress ~~held~~ in Bangkok, Thailand.		Kamesh SALAM is the founder of '''World Bamboo Day''', officially established on '''18 September 2009''' during the 8th World Bamboo Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

	~~World Bamboo Day~~ is celebrated ~~annually across many~~ countries to promote awareness ~~about the~~ environmental, ~~social~~, cultural, and ~~economic importance of bamboo~~ while encouraging its sustainable cultivation and ~~utilization~~.		The annual observance is now celebrated in numerous countries to promote awareness of bamboo's environmental, economic, cultural, and social significance while encouraging its sustainable cultivation, utilization, conservation, innovation, and responsible use.

	==Recognition==		==Recognition==

	Kamesh SALAM is ~~widely acknowledged~~ as one of ~~the~~ foremost bamboo experts in ~~South Asia~~. His work has influenced bamboo ~~policies~~, ~~entrepreneurship~~, research, and sustainable development initiatives at both national and international levels.		Kamesh SALAM is internationally recognized as one of South Asia's foremost bamboo experts and value chain specialists.

			He is the recipient of the '''Outstanding Green Activist Award of India''' in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sustainable development, environmental conservation, green enterprise, and bamboo-based livelihood promotion.

			His pioneering work has significantly influenced bamboo entrepreneurship, industrial development, public policy, research, market systems, and sustainable development initiatives at both national and international levels.

	~~His contributions have helped popularize~~ bamboo as ~~an environmentally sustainable~~ resource capable of supporting rural ~~economies~~ and ~~climate-friendly development~~.		He is widely acknowledged for demonstrating bamboo's potential as a strategic renewable resource capable of supporting climate resilience, green infrastructure, circular economy practices, rural prosperity, employment generation, and sustainable economic growth.

	==Vision==		==Vision==

	Kamesh SALAM ~~advocates the use of~~ bamboo as a renewable ~~natural~~ resource ~~that can contribute to~~ environmental conservation, ~~economic development~~, employment generation, and ~~improved livelihoods~~. ~~His vision focuses on integrating bamboo into~~ sustainable ~~development strategies while encouraging innovation~~, ~~entrepreneurship~~, and ~~international cooperation~~.		As India advances towards the vision of '''Viksit Bharat''', Kamesh SALAM continues to advocate bamboo as a strategic renewable resource for environmental conservation, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, green infrastructure, employment generation, and inclusive economic development.

			He believes:

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			''"Bamboo is not merely a resource; it is a pathway to sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, green infrastructure, and a more prosperous future for communities around the world."''
			</blockquote>

			His long-term vision focuses on integrating bamboo into national and international sustainable development strategies through innovation, entrepreneurship, industrialization, investment, research, policy advocacy, and global cooperation across the bamboo value chain.
	==External Links==		==External Links==

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Kamesh SALAM is an Indian Bamboo value Chain Expert based in Imphal, Manipur. He is recognized as an authority on bamboo in South Asia and is known for founding World Bamboo Day in 2009.

==Education==
Kamesh SALAM is a graduate who received technical training in China, which contributed to his expertise in the bamboo value chain.

==Career==
Kamesh SALAM is known as an authority on bamboo in South Asia. He founded World Bamboo Day in 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand, during his presidency of the World Bamboo Organisation (WBO).

==External Links==
* [https://www.kameshsalam.guru Official Website]
* [https://www.canboo.org Official Website]
* [https://instagram.com/kamesh_bamboo Instagram – @kamesh_bamboo]
* [https://linkedin.com/in/kamesh-salam-21310631 LinkedIn – @kamesh-salam-21310631]

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