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 | <ul><li>NECTAR's efforts in saffron cultivation, aiming to make the Northeast a saffron hub.</li><li>STEM Education Lab empowering 100 schools with robotics, 3D printing, and electronics technology.</li><li>Drone technology applications for flood vulnerability assessments in Morigaon, Dhubri, and Majuli districts.</li><li>Beekeeping and Honey Mission for rural livelihood enhancement.</li><li>Alignment with "Atmanirbhar Northeast" and "Viksit Bharat" initiatives.</li></ul> |