Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati on 03 November, 2025.
He also laid the foundation stone for infrastructure and connectivity projects worth Rs 635 crore across Assam, aiming to boost regional development. These projects include the establishment of 65 new secondary schools, upgradation of Chayagaon–Ukium Road, and industrial estate developments at Ramphalbil (Kokrajhar) and Lakhibazar (Baksa).
The NEST Cluster, with an investment of Rs 22.98 crore, will focus on grassroots innovation, semiconductors, AI, bamboo-based technologies, and biodegradable plastics. Minister Scindia stressed that every infrastructure improvement symbolises a commitment to the region’s growth and innovation.