About Us

We Build The Future

The Bamboo Center was founded in February of 2009 to offer bamboo construction and furniture training workshop for all, as well as to promote the green credentials and the cultivation and usage of bamboo.

Bamboo Centre Auroville is a pioneer in the creative development of sustainable bamboo products, the Bamboo Centre is committed to generate awareness of environmentally sustainable applications of bamboo through research and education. Employing people from local villages around Auroville, the organisation strives to support and revitalise the community in which it is located while serving both domestic and global markets that demand high-quality, eco-friendly bamboo merchandise. Through these initiatives the Bamboo centre aims to advance the vitality of the planet and its people.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Bamboo Center is to promote uses of bamboo.

It is our conviction that the time for a bamboo revolution has come, and that Auroville, an international community in India dedicated to endless education is a perfect place to help this revolution.

Our Activities

  • Training Workshops
  • Harvesting / Cutting Bamboo
  • Construction
  • Treatment
  • Products & Furniture
  • Bamboo Charcoal & Cosmetics
  • Bamboo Food & Drinks
  • Research & Development
  • Bamboo Textile

Team Members

Core Team

Balu

Founder & Director

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Rajaveni

Executive

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Yuval

Executive

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Ranjith

Executive

Romel Chhadva

Executive

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Dr.N.Barathi

Advisory Board Member

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Ar.Neelam Manjunath

Advisory Board Member

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Divij

Architect

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Sahithi Divi

SDG Consultant & Advisory Board Member

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Raman

Architect

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Rajan

Admin Team

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Guhan

Admin Team

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Manikandan

Admin Team

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Chandiran

Technician / Guide

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Parhmadevi

Accountant

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Ezhilarasi

Receptionist

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Kanthamani

Jewellery Technician

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Mushanth

Technician / Guide

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Manibal

Technician

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Raji

Bamboo Kitchen Chef

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Lal Singh

Bamboo Kitchen Chef

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Priya

Bamboo Kitchen Assistant

Our Location