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May 2-5, 2005; Guwahati, Assam Playing a significant role in the evolution of the human society, bamboo contributes to the subsistence needs of over a billion people worldwide. With the objective of highlighting the role of bamboo in alleviating poverty, generating employment, conserving environment and promoting tourism, the second North East Bamboo Festival is being organised by the Cane and Bamboo Technology centre, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya. - For more information contact: