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{{Infobox university
| name        = North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
| native_name = उत्तर पूर्वी प्रौद्योगिकी अनुप्रयोग एवं प्रसार केंद्र
| other_name  = '''NECTAR'''
| established = {{Start date and years ago|2012|df=yes}}
| type        = Autonomous society under Government of India
| location    = '''Shillong'''<br/> Survey of India Campus, Barik Point, Shillong - 793001 Meghalaya <br/> '''New Delhi Office: ''' <br/> 2nd Floor, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110016
| director    =[[Arun Kumar Sarma (Physicist)|Arun Kumar Sarma]]
| parent      = Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
| website     = {{url|https://www.nectar.org.in/|nectar.org.in}}
}}
'''North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach''' (NECTAR) is an autonomous society within the [[Government of India|Indian Government]]. It operates under the [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|Department of Science & Technology]]. Its headquarters are in [[Shillong]], [[Meghalaya]]. The center work towards the social and economic development of the Northeastern region by harnessing and leveraging frontier technologies available through the central scientific departments and institutions. To assist the region, NECTAR uses technology to address biodiversity concerns, watershed management, telemedicine, horticulture, infrastructure planning and development, planning and monitoring, and tele-schooling using cutting-edge MESHNET solutions, employment generation, etc. through the utilization of local products/resources and associated skill development.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=NECTAR is an autonomous society|url= https://dst.gov.in/autonomousstinstitutions/north-east-centre-technology-application-reach-nectar |archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Bikash|title=Cabinet clears setting up of North East Centre For Technology Application and Reach at Shillong|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cabinet-clears-setting-up-of-north-east-centre-for-technology-application-and-reach-at-shillong/articleshow/13902018.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref>
NECTAR partners with the following Indian states: [[Arunachal Pradesh]], [[Assam]], [[Manipur]], [[Meghalaya]], [[Mizoram]], [[Nagaland]], [[Sikkim]], and [[Tripura]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Partners|url=https://www.nectar.org.in/|access-date=6 May 2021|website=North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach|publisher=Department of Science and Technology, Government of India}}</ref>
== History ==
NECTAR was formed in 2012 through the merger of the former National Mission on Bamboo Applications (NMBA) and the Mission on Geospatial Applications (MGA).
== Mission ==
NECTAR's primary mandate is to design technological solutions and to adapt and adopt such technologies for effective, local use in [[Northeast India]] in consultation with state governments. Mission statement:
{{Blockquote|text=The focus and emphasis of technology induction and extension is clearly on applications that serve [the] public good; that create livelihoods and employment, particularly among the poor and disadvantaged communities; [and] that promote equitable economic growth."}}
== Key areas ==
* Agro & Food Processing
* Renewable energy
* Bamboo Applications
* Geo Spatial Applications
* Employment & Livelihood Generation
* Communication
== Key Projects ==
* [[Saffron]] cultivation in the [[Northeast India|North Eastern]] region<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saffron flowers debut on Sikkim soil as varsity project|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/saffron-flowers-debut-on-sikkim-soil-as-varsity-project/cid/1797459|access-date=2021-01-26|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Saffron bowl of India extends to northeast|url=https://newsstation.media/news/saffron-bowl-of-india-extends-to-northeast/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=News Station|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Growing Saffron in Sikkim: How Jammu & Kashmir is helping|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/growing-saffron-in-sikkim-how-jammu-kashmir-is-helping/2126170/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hazarika|first=Myithili|date=2020-11-11|title=72-year-old Meghalaya woman revives Garo fashion with recycled material|url=https://theprint.in/neye/72-year-old-meghalaya-woman-revives-garo-fashion-with-recycled-material/541848/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=NECTAR to explore saffron farming in north east region|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/latest-news/nectar-to-explore-saffron-farming-in-north-east-region/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NECTAR Undertakes a Pilot Project to Explore Feasibility of Growing Saffron in North East Region|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/nectar-undertakes-pilot-project-explore-110219069.html|access-date=2021-01-26|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>
* [[Bamboo]] applications and product development<ref>{{Cite web|author=Vineet Upadhyay|date=Jul 11, 2019|title=U'khand's bamboo market to showcase products from 10 states {{!}} Dehradun News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/ukhands-bamboo-market-to-showcase-products-from-10-states/articleshow/70164419.cms|access-date=2021-01-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2016-03-10|title=North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (Nectar) Implementing Several Projects {{sic|Suces|sfully|nolink=y}}|url=https://www.punekarnews.in/north-east-centre-for-technology-application/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Punekar News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-28|title=Left in lurch by 'failed' Bamboo Mission, units now face suits for loan recovery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/left-in-lurch-by-failed-bamboo-mission-units-now-face-suits-for-loan-recovery-2939928/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-17|title=Bamboo: let the 'Golden Grass' grow|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/665059/bamboo-let-golden-grass-grow.html|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Vineet Upadhyay|date=Aug 26, 2015|title=Forest dept promotes 'bullet-proof' bamboo for building houses {{!}} Dehradun News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/forest-dept-promotes-bullet-proof-bamboo-for-building-houses/articleshow/48687355.cms|access-date=2021-01-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* Urban Management and Urban Civic Services<ref name=":0" />
*Remote sensing and aerial mapping <ref>{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2015-10-02|title=NHAI to sign pact with Isro for satellite mapping of highways|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-to-sign-pact-with-isro-for-satellite-mapping-of-highways-115100200020_1.html|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref>
* Training and skills development programs in rural areas<ref name=":0" />
* Development of SDR (Software Defined Radios)<ref name=":0" />
* High Speed Wireless Mesh Networks for Telemedicine & CCTV based monitoring<ref name=":0" />
* Technology Support for Agriculture Crop Analysis<ref name=":0" />
*Various other research & development programs<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pareek|first=Shabdita|date=2015-10-24|title=76 Families In A Rajasthani Village Have Electricity Thanks To This Student's Project|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/electricity-in-rajasthan-village-thanks-to-student-project/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-26|title=Cet étudiant indien amène l'électricité dans les villages les plus reculés|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2015/10/26/electricite-inde-village-recule-panneaux-solaires_n_8366946.html|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Le HuffPost|language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2019-11-24|title=Nectar DG Dr Arun Kumar Sarma inspects terracotta villages in Dhubri - Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/nectar-dg-dr-arun-kumar-sarma-inspects-terracotta-villages-in-dhubri/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}</ref>
== References ==
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[[Category:Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]]
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[[Category:2012 establishments in Meghalaya]]
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