Tripura govt has launched “eco-friendly” bamboo candles and diyas ahead of India’s biggest festival ‘Diwali’.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that the initiative can deliver double benefits of cutting down on environmental pollution and providing employment to local artisans.
The newly launched bamboo candles comprises shells which can be used multiple times and will also help reducing the use of plastic and other non bio-degradable products.