Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Lays Foundation Stone for NECTAR's Permanent Campus in Shillong
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for NECTAR's permanent campus in Shillong. |
| Location | Mawdiangdiang, Shillong |
| Union Minister | Dr. Jitendra Singh |
| Institute | North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) |
| Department | Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India |
| Year Established | 2014 |
| Key Mission | Mission Saffron (2021) |
| STEM Education Collaboration | IISER Pune and Smart Village Movement |
| Focus Sectors | Saffron Cultivation, Drone Technology, STEM Education, Flood Risk Mitigation, Beekeeping and Honey Mission, Bamboo Innovation |
| Key Announcements | NECTAR's efforts in saffron cultivation, aiming to make the Northeast a saffron hub.STEM Education Lab empowering 100 schools with robotics, 3D printing, and electronics technology.Drone technology applications for flood vulnerability assessments in Morigaon, Dhubri, and Majuli districts.Beekeeping and Honey Mission for rural livelihood enhancement.Alignment with "Atmanirbhar Northeast" and "Viksit Bharat" initiatives. |