North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR)
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: Union Minister laid the foundation stone for NECTAR’s permanent campus in Shillong, aiming to boost technology-driven growth in Northeast India.
About North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR):
• What is NECTAR?
• An autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Focuses on technological applications for the development of Northeast India.
• An autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
• Focuses on technological applications for the development of Northeast India.
• Established In: 2014, under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
• Headquarters: Shillong, Meghalaya.
• Promote technological advancements for socio-economic development in Northeast India. Bridge the gap between research institutions and grassroots innovations. Encourage sustainable agricultural practices like saffron and bamboo cultivation.
• Promote technological advancements for socio-economic development in Northeast India.
• Bridge the gap between research institutions and grassroots innovations.
• Encourage sustainable agricultural practices like saffron and bamboo cultivation.
• Functions & Features: Technology Application in Agriculture: Expanding saffron cultivation in Northeast India, similar to Lavender farming in J&K. Drone Technology for Land Mapping: Supports the ‘Swamitva’ program for efficient land records management. Bamboo & Honey Production: Boosts eco-friendly industries to generate sustainable livelihoods. Infrastructure & Connectivity Enhancement: Works on scientific and technological interventions to improve rural accessibility. Skill Development & Research: Establishing a Centre of Excellence in Shillong for advanced tech training and innovation.
• Technology Application in Agriculture: Expanding saffron cultivation in Northeast India, similar to Lavender farming in J&K.
• Drone Technology for Land Mapping: Supports the ‘Swamitva’ program for efficient land records management.
• Bamboo & Honey Production: Boosts eco-friendly industries to generate sustainable livelihoods.
• Infrastructure & Connectivity Enhancement: Works on scientific and technological interventions to improve rural accessibility.
• Skill Development & Research: Establishing a Centre of Excellence in Shillong for advanced tech training and innovation.