The widely circulated video stands as a tribute to the creative thinking and resourceful nature of Nagaland’s residents.
Additionally, it shines a spotlight on bamboo’s capacity as an eco-friendly substitute for conventional building resources, displaying its potential for sustainable applications. For instance, Bamboo drip irrigation in Meghalaya is a well-known natural method of irrigating fields.
In the video, water flows seamlessly through the bamboo structure, making its way out through holes equipped with wooden stoppers. Moreover, the basin is equipped with liquid soap and a towel, underscoring the significance of maintaining hand hygiene.
The video is shared on the minister’s Twitter handle, accompanied by a text that read, “Dekha hai aisa kahi? (Have you ever seen anything like this before?)"
देखा है कहीं ऐसा?
?: ontheground.with.sai pic.twitter.com/SxBzMzgEjv
— Temjen Imna Along (@AlongImna) August 10, 2023
A Twitter user said, “Promote and spread such ideas as much as you can. So that people can get ideas and implement them accordingly with respect to their needs."
Another mentioned, “Wow amazing simplicity yet totally functional. Especially where running water is available in plenty."
“This is very innovative and can be tried and scaled up across the country. Truly sustainable model and eco-friendly" added a person.
One of them suggested, “Amazing and inspiring, as always, can I suggest replacing that santoor with something more nature-friendly option as well? I remember we used rakh in childhood, but anything that works with that locality."
The water contained within the bamboo washbasin is transported from rivers to the hills. Such bamboo washbasins are constructed in the villages for people to use or during public events and gatherings like weddings or festivals.
This system is especially apt for rough and uneven landscapes where ground channels are not feasible, one expert mentioned.
