North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR):
Union Minister laid the foundation stone for NECTAR’s permanent campus in Shillong, aiming to boost technology-driven growth in Northeast India.
- NECTAR is 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.
- Aim is to 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.
