The Guwahati Round Table
Dialogue for Development — Assam's pursuit of UN SDG goals and improving the state's scoring in the SDG India Index.
Read report
Est. 2006 · Guwahati, Assam
Towards sustainable solutions for North East India.
NEDF is a not-for-profit organisation bridging development gaps through ICT, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, and community empowerment across all eight states of Northeast India.
18+Years active in the region
8Northeast Indian states reached
5,000+Beneficiaries supported
Who we are
Development-focused, community-first
North East Development Foundation (NEDF) is a not-for-profit, development-focused consulting and implementing organisation contributing to sustainable development across livelihoods, capacity building, entrepreneurship, ICT, youth empowerment, natural resource management, and rural technology.
Since 2006, NEDF has implemented key socio-economic projects with a bottom-up approach, and is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Read our full story- Livelihoods & rural employment generation
- ICT for development & digital inclusion
- Capacity building & vocational training
- Gender empowerment & microfinance
- Social entrepreneurship & SHG formation
- Natural resource management
Driving grassroots change through digital & community-led solutions
Flagship programmes designed to bridge the divide — digital, economic, and social — across Northeast India.
01
DigiDonate
Collects used digital devices, reconditions them, and redistributes them to bridge the digital divide in education, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Learn more 02Cyber Shakti
Empowers rural women entrepreneurs with digital safety awareness and skills to build cyber-resilient businesses in the digital economy.
Learn more 03Digital Udyamita
Equips rural and grassroots entrepreneurs with essential digital skills to start, grow, and sustain their businesses in the digital economy.
Learn more 04eNorth East Award
Recognising and connecting outstanding ICT practices in North East India with global platforms, honouring innovation that transforms communities.
Learn moreEmpowering communities through focused initiatives
Flagship initiative
2nd North East CSR Forum 2024
Bridging the CSR Divide in North East India — a decade of corporate social responsibility and beyond, connecting businesses with communities across the eight states of the Northeast.
Education
Higher Education Quality
NEHEQEP — improving the quality and relevance of higher education institutions across Northeast India.
Discover →
Livelihoods
Rural Livelihoods
Sustainable employment and income generation for rural communities through skill development and micro-enterprise support.
Discover →
Enterprise
Social Entrepreneurship
Building resilient enterprises that create social impact while achieving financial sustainability for community development.
Discover →
ICT
ICT for Development
Harnessing information and communication technology to accelerate development outcomes in underserved communities.
Discover →Insights from the field
All publications →Bridging the CSR Divide in North East India
A comprehensive policy brief on a decade of Corporate Social Responsibility and beyond in the Northeast region.
Read reportNorth East CSR Policy Report
A decade of Corporate Social Responsibility and Beyond (2011–2020), analysing impact and shaping future policy directions.
Read reportReady to partner with NEDF?
Whether you're a corporate looking to invest in CSR, an institution seeking a development partner, or a community organisation — let's work together for a better Northeast India.
