The eNorth East Forum is a deliberation, networking, advocacy, and knowledge exchange platform connecting stakeholders on issues critical to inclusive, last-mile, sustainable ICT and Internet Governance for development in Northeast India.
Spanning the eight strategic, landlocked states of the Eastern Himalayas, the Forum addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of one of India's most digitally significant yet underserved frontier regions.
It connects government, industry bodies, companies, CSOs, NGOs, academic institutions, advocates, and practitioners in open, multi-stakeholder dialogue — aimed at bridging the digital divide and shaping internet governance policy across the Northeast.
Since its founding in Guwahati in 2010, eNorth East has identified, recognised, and documented over 200 digital innovations that are driving sustainable development across the region, and has convened dialogues that have influenced ICT policy at both state and national levels.
Started in 2010 in Guwahati, Assam, the platform is organised and promoted by the Council for Social and Digital Development, the North East Development Foundation, and the Digital Empowerment Foundation — together building a sustained forum for digital inclusion in Northeast India.
The eNorth East Forum is guided by four core objectives that shape every edition — from the award to the internet governance dialogues to community network research.
The Forum operates through three interconnected programmes, each addressing a distinct dimension of digital development and internet governance in Northeast India.
The EAG brings together experts from technology policy, academic research, digital rights, and internet governance to provide strategic direction and intellectual guidance to the Forum across all its programmes.
The Forum is organised and promoted by three founding institutions working in close partnership to advance digital development and internet governance across the Northeast region.