Mechanical Engineer, MBA (Construction & Office Management, NIBM Global) and machine tool designer who built a 12-year professional career in Chennai after completing his technical education in Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu — before an international bamboo-technology training redirected his life's work toward sustainable construction across North-East India.
Born on 1 January 1968 in Ghahigaon, Gohapur (Kalangpur Mouza), Sonitpur District, Assam.
Completed his childhood schooling at Rati Medhi Primary School in Barangabari.
Attended M.C.D. Higher Secondary School in Barangabari, Sonitpur District.
Completed 10+2 in the Science Stream at Biswanath College, Sonitpur District.
Anjal spent more than 12 years working across Chennai, Tamil Nadu, steadily rising through engineering roles.
He began under Mr. Even Selveraj, Managing Director of International Tools and Diesets (48, Balaji Street, Ganesh Nagar, Alapakkam, Porur, Chennai-600116), joining as Company Production Supervisor.
Earned promotion to Planning Engineer based on his performance and technical capabilities.
Developed expertise as a Machine Tool Designer, taking on specialised design and planning work.
Executed work for major industrial names including L&T Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Leyland, TVS, Brakes India and Wheels India.
Moved to West Bengal to pursue a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai.
Expanded his technical expertise with a Diploma in Civil Engineering, completed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Completed his MBA specialisation from NIBM Global (National Institute of Business Management), a private, ISO 9001:2015 certified institution operated by Kingster Education.
In 2000, Anjal completed a Certificate of Training in Bamboo Manufacturing Technology at the Cottage Industry Technology Centre, Department of Trade and Industry, Republic of the Philippines, under a UNIDO project (US/IND/08/002) promoting livelihoods in North-Eastern India.
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the National Expert (Training) was responsible for facilitating training and capacity-building activities of the project, working in direct communication with CBTC staff and the UNIDO Project Manager. Main duties included:
Expected results: Capacity building and skill development of project stakeholders, and adoption and management of new technologies for their livelihood improvement.
Department of Trade and Industry, Cottage Industry Technology Centre, Republic of the Philippines.
Aizawl, Mizoram — training on bamboo treatment, joinery systems, truss and frames, and wall panelling, with Colombian architects Juan Carlos and Andres Moran, organised by INBAR, CBTC and the Government of Mizoram.
"Utilization of Bamboo as Building Material in NE Region," organised by CSIR — Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee.
Kissama, Kohima, Nagaland — built a bamboo cafeteria for the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland.
Gangtok, Sikkim — training delivered and exhibition stalls constructed for the festival.
Raj Bhavan, Arunachal Pradesh — exhibition stall built during the visit of Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India.
His bamboo constructions, in their various types, are regularly published in the CBTC quarterly magazine.
Construction features and photographs published in Khabor, Assam Tribune, Dainik Janambhumi and other national monthly publications.
Regular contributor to the AAA (Architecture Association of Assam) publication.
After 26 years spent building bamboo homes and training communities across North-East India, Anjal is facing a kidney transplant. Every contribution brings him closer to treatment.