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The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Manufacturing units planned in northeast States for vegan leather developed by CSIR-NIIST
Manufacturing units will be established in the northeast States for the plant-based vegan leather developed by the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram. CSIR-NIIST on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in this regard. NIIST described the MoU as a significant step towards promoting sustainable technologies and a circular economy in the northeast. 'The MoU facilitates the transfer of CSIR-NIIST's plant-based vegan leather technology to NECTAR for establishing common facility centres and manufacturing units in Meghalaya and other northeast States. These centres will support farmers, MSMEs, and women-led self-help groups in converting agro-waste into high-value sustainable products,' NIIST said. NIIST director C. Anandharamakrishnan and NECTAR director Arun Kumar Sarma exchanged MoU documents in the presence of CSIR director general N. Kalaiselvi at the CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi. By harnessing locally available agro-waste, the partnership aims to promote regional entrepreneurship, create jobs and foster environmentally-responsible manufacturing practices in the northeast region. Dr. Kalaiselvi said there is a pressing need to address the growing agro-waste challenge in northeast India. Agricultural residues such as rice straw, banana and pineapple waste are typically discarded or burned, leading to air and water pollution, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss, she said. NIIST said its technology provides a sustainable solution by converting this biomass into plant-based leather, replacing 50–70% of the chemicals used in synthetic leather and significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the leather industry. The initiative, it said, is aligned with national missions such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make In India, Innovate India and Swachh Bharat.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
NECTAR opens common facility centre in Nagaland village
1 2 Dimapur: The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous institute under the Union science and technology department, inaugurated a common facility centre (CFC) for banana fibre extraction at New Chumoukedima village under Chumoukedima district on Wednesday. The centre aims to promote sustainable livelihoods, skill development and value addition through efficient utilisation of agricultural wastes. The facility has been established under the ministry of DoNER's PM-DevINE scheme as part of the 'NECTAR Livelihood Improvement Project — A Value Chain on Utilisation of Banana Pseudostem for Value-Added Products'. Chanchal Kumar, secretary, ministry of DoNER, attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest. A key highlight of the event was the launch of an organic biofertiliser derived from banana pseudostem sap — a product developed under the same project to provide eco-friendly fertiliser alternatives for farming communities.
India Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Education and sports get a major boost in Nagaland with new infrastructure projects
In a move poised to reshape educational and athletic landscapes, Nagaland's Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, has launched a series of transformative projects. On Wednesday, he virtually inaugurated nine new Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) and six sports facilities, marking a leap that is significant in developmental efforts. These projects are integral to the World Bank-backed Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR).advertisementThe LSCs will be constructed across nine districts, including Chumoukedima, Phek, Kiphire, and Dimapur, serving as academic sanctuaries for underprivileged communities. The comprehensive plan for all 16 institutions carries an estimated cost of Rs 198.57 the event, Rio praised the Department of School Education and the NECTAR team for their work in uplifting the educational environment in Nagaland. He remarked, "These initiatives equip our students to engage competitively on broader platforms." Acknowledgements were extended to the Union Ministry of Education and funding allies for their support. Simultaneously, Rio unveiled six new sports and recreational venues, among them a wrestling facility in Dimapur and a mini stadium in projects align with government efforts to foster sports and develop local talent. Rio conveyed via social media, "These amenities will support local talents and offer avenues for physical growth."advertisementFunding stems from central schemes, including the North Eastern Council and the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment. Such initiatives are set to rejuvenate local communities by providing essential educational and sporting developments place Nagaland on a path to bolster both educational frameworks and sports facilities, aligning with broader endeavours to enhance living standards and opportunities for its people.(WITH PTI INPUTS)Must Watch
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nagaland CM launches INR 198.57 cr education and sports development push across state
KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday virtually laid foundation stones for nine schools and inaugurated six sports and recreational infrastructure projects across the state. Under the Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR) of the Department of School Education, Rio laid the foundation of Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) in nine districts, according to an official statement. Funded by the World Bank, the LSCs are envisioned as model schools with all facilities required to function as hubs of academic excellence. On December 1 last year, the chief minister also laid the foundation stones of the seven other LSCs. The total cost for the construction of the 16 LSCs is estimated at Rs 198.57 crore, the statement said. Under the NECTAR project, one LSC each will be developed in the 16 districts of Nagaland. LSCs would reach out to the socio-economically disadvantaged groups to provide learning spaces with adequate resources for children with special needs, the statement said. Those institutes would be set up in Chumoukedima, Phek, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Shamator, Noklak, Longleng, Mokokchung and Dimapur districts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The education sector is undergoing significant reforms in the state, Rio said at the programme held in the chief minister's residential complex here. Rio commended the School Education Department and the NECTAR project for their innovative work which aims to transform classrooms and teaching methods and change the entire ecosystem of schools in the state. He thanked the Union Ministry of Education and the funding partners for their continued support and partnership. The initiatives would help the students of Nagaland compete with others from within and outside the state, Rio said. The CM also inaugurated six sports and recreational facilities across the state. The facilities include a wrestling centre in Dimapur district, a mini stadium in Wokha district and a multidisciplinary sports stadium in Shamator district. "These facilities will serve as centres to nurture excellence, express creativity, foster talent, growth, and excellence. Supported by central schemes including North Eastern Council, Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources, and Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, these projects are symbols of opportunity and progress," Rio posted on his social media handle. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rio flags off lighthouse project in 9 schools
Dimapur: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stones and launched the Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) initiative in nine schools across the state. Speaking during the programme in Kohima, Rio expressed happiness at the progress of the LSCs under the Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR), adding that the education sector was undergoing significant reforms. Commending the school education department and the lighthouse (NECTAR) project for their innovative work, Rio said the aim was to transform classrooms and teaching methods, reforming the entire education ecosystem in schools. Emphasising on the importance of primary schools, which lays the foundation for students, Rio said the new initiatives will help students perform and compete with others from within and outside the state. The LSCs are envisioned as model schools, with all necessary facilities required, to function as hubs of academic excellence. Under the project, one LSC each will be developed in 16 districts, with the total cost of construction estimated to be Rs 198.57 crore. The LSCs will be centres of holistic learning, fostering inclusivity, strong community engagement and constant innovation, thriving on local knowledge of the communities. They will be economically and ecologically sustainable and also promote an evidence-based education system.
