The North-East has often been recognized as a land of rich culture, tribes, heritage, tapestry and is also known for its variety of flora and fauna. Despite being so rich and vibrant in terms of natural resources, the north-east wasn’t able to have many breakthroughs in the technology sector. With the intent of providing technological advancements and boosting development in the north-east, the Centre established the North-Eastern Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), Shillong by Department of Science and Technology. Shot extensively in the North-East and other areas around Delhi-NCR, the film captures the core activities of NECTAR which include bamboo applications, agro processing, skill development activities, geo spatial applications and communication which have helped bring about an equitable, sustainable and economic development of the north east region. 

Ever since its inception, NECTAR has come a long way in the setting up of major technological advancements for the north-east. From making housing, renewable energy, edible bamboo shoots, furniture, bathroom products out of bamboo plants to processing of spices and chilli into sauces and pickles to beekeeping activities across various villages to UAV technology, CCTV surveillance, SDR technology, NECTAR’s technological breakthroughs have been numerous.  They have helped opened doors and avenues for the communities in the North-East.