HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, April 5: The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, organised a North East Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs’ Conclave 2024 from March 27 to 28 at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here.
Aaranyak’s senior scientist Dr Partha Jyoti Das inaugurated a session on ‘Drone Simulation’ on March 28 as the chief guest. More than 25 young students took part in the drone simulation exercise, which was a competitive event.
The aim of the conclave was to display the vibrancy of the north-east start-up ecosystem, bringing together stakeholders to unite investment, innovation, and connectivity.
Dr Das interacted with the students about the importance of applying drone technology in the development sectors of our country and how the same can be used for socio-economic development and natural resources management in north-east India.