<p>Meghalaya's tableau showcased bamboo and cane handicrafts as well as Lakadong turmeric to honour women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups which revived the popularity and demand of these products with their relentless efforts.</p>.<p>While the front part of the tableau depicting a woman weaving a bamboo basket and several bamboo and cane products of Meghalaya, the rear portion of the tableau depicted the traditional farming and processing of Lakadong turmeric.</p>.<p>The north eastern state is renowned for its cane and bamboo craftswomen. However, there was a time when the demand for Meghalaya's cane and bamboo products had declined, and almost led to the demise of the craft due to the availability of cheaper mass-produced plastic alternatives.</p>.<p>Determined to revive the craft, women across several villages in Meghalaya came together to form cooperative societies and self-help groups for the revival of the cane and bamboo products.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/punjab-tableau-prominently-depicts-martyrs-bhagat-singh-udham-singh-lala-lajpat-rai-1074811.html" target="_blank">Punjab tableau prominently depicts martyrs Bhagat Singh, Udham Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai</a></strong></p>.<p>Women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups today cater to the demand for these products from across the globe. This has not just increased the income levels of artisans in the state, but also revived a craft that was once almost lost.</p>.<p>The Lakadong turmeric, renowned for its high curcumin content, also attained its global fame due to the efforts of the cooperative societies and self-help groups, promoted by enterprising women of Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya.</p>.<p>Lakadong turmeric has a high curcumin content ranging from 7-12 per cent, a combined outcome of a cultivar selectively bred by the villagers and the tender care given to each crop by its farmer.</p>.<p>The state's tableau depicted the entire value-chain which is driven by women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups.</p>.<p>For Meghalaya, this year's Republic Day was not just an occasion to celebrate 75 years of the country's Independence, but also 50 years of its statehood.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Meghalaya's tableau showcased bamboo and cane handicrafts as well as Lakadong turmeric to honour women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups which revived the popularity and demand of these products with their relentless efforts.</p>.<p>While the front part of the tableau depicting a woman weaving a bamboo basket and several bamboo and cane products of Meghalaya, the rear portion of the tableau depicted the traditional farming and processing of Lakadong turmeric.</p>.<p>The north eastern state is renowned for its cane and bamboo craftswomen. However, there was a time when the demand for Meghalaya's cane and bamboo products had declined, and almost led to the demise of the craft due to the availability of cheaper mass-produced plastic alternatives.</p>.<p>Determined to revive the craft, women across several villages in Meghalaya came together to form cooperative societies and self-help groups for the revival of the cane and bamboo products.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/punjab-tableau-prominently-depicts-martyrs-bhagat-singh-udham-singh-lala-lajpat-rai-1074811.html" target="_blank">Punjab tableau prominently depicts martyrs Bhagat Singh, Udham Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai</a></strong></p>.<p>Women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups today cater to the demand for these products from across the globe. This has not just increased the income levels of artisans in the state, but also revived a craft that was once almost lost.</p>.<p>The Lakadong turmeric, renowned for its high curcumin content, also attained its global fame due to the efforts of the cooperative societies and self-help groups, promoted by enterprising women of Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya.</p>.<p>Lakadong turmeric has a high curcumin content ranging from 7-12 per cent, a combined outcome of a cultivar selectively bred by the villagers and the tender care given to each crop by its farmer.</p>.<p>The state's tableau depicted the entire value-chain which is driven by women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups.</p>.<p>For Meghalaya, this year's Republic Day was not just an occasion to celebrate 75 years of the country's Independence, but also 50 years of its statehood.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>