North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach

North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) is a Govt. of India autonomous organisation, set up under Department of Science & Technology, headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya. It works towards the social and economic development of the North-Eastern region of the country using technological innovations through research and development. The organisation work in various areas including geospatial, communication, water & flood, agriculture & food processing and other livelihood projects.

Key Projects

 * Saffron cultivation in the North Eastern region
 * Bamboo applications and product development
 * Urban Management and Urban Civic Services
 * Remote sensing and aerial mapping
 * Various others research & development programmes
 * Training and skills development programmes in rural areas