Guwahati, March 17: Marking the 39th Foundation Day of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) on 17th March and completing 12 years of its presence in Northeast India, the Guwahati-based C-DAC CINE has announced a major expansion of its research and development infrastructure, aimed at strengthening the region’s digital innovation ecosystem through advanced work in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and cybersecurity.
The expansion is expected to boost technology research, digital governance systems and skill development across Northeast India, while positioning Guwahati as an emerging hub for advanced computing research supporting sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity and public infrastructure in the region.Over the past decade, C-DAC CINE has supported multiple digital governance and healthcare platforms across North-eastern states while training thousands of youths in advanced digital technologies.
As part of the expansion, C-DAC CINE is increasing its operational footprint by nearly 400 percent, including the addition of a 20,000 sq. ft. facility at the IIT Guwahati Research Park. The new infrastructure will host specialised laboratories including a Quantum Technology Lab, Cyber Forensics and Security Operations Centre, IoT and Industry 5.0 Lab, and an HPC Experience Centre.
Officials said the Foundation Day provided an opportunity to reflect on the organisation’s journey in the region and outline its roadmap for supporting the Northeast’s growing digital economy.
“On the occasion of C-DAC’s 39th Foundation Day, Mr. Jitesh Chaudhary, Director and Centre Head of C-DAC – North East, said, “As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to transforming the Northeast into a vibrant hub for advanced technology research and innovation. Over the past decade, C-DAC has focused on strengthening technological capabilities and delivering digital solutions that support governance, healthcare, and infrastructure development across the region.”
Over the years, the centre has implemented several technology platforms that directly support public service delivery across Northeastern states.
In the healthcare sector, C-DAC CINE has successfully deployed the DVDMS (e-Aushadhi) platform, a digital system that manages the medical supply chain and ensures efficient procurement and distribution of medicines and vaccines across states including Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
The centre has also been implementing Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) in hospitals across Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim to improve hospital administration and enhance patient care through digital technologies.
In the field of digital governance, C-DAC CINE has developed platforms such as PWDOMMAS, which supports the planning, monitoring and management of public infrastructure projects, helping government departments enhance transparency and efficiency.
Beyond governance platforms, the centre is exploring innovative technology applications in areas such as agriculture, healthcare and environmental monitoring. These include IoT-enabled controlled cultivation systems for medicinal plants and mushrooms, as well as wearable monitoring technologies designed to track the health of indigenous livestock such as Mithun in remote areas of the region.
The centre is also investing in emerging technologies including AI-assisted medical imaging, intelligent digital assistants for citizen services, and advanced machine perception systems that allow drones and autonomous devices to operate safely in challenging environments such as dense forests, fog or mountainous terrain.
Recognising the growing importance of digital security, C-DAC CINE is conducting research in quantum cryptography and post-quantum cybersecurity frameworks to protect future digital infrastructure and communication networks.
Earlier this year, the centre hosted the ISEA–CISO Leadership Meet 2026 in Guwahati, bringing together more than 100 cybersecurity experts, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss strategies for strengthening cyber resilience across the country.
Capacity building continues to be a major focus area for the organisation. Through various programmes supported by MeitY, C-DAC CINE has trained over one lakh youth and professionals in digital technologies, helping build a skilled workforce for the region’s emerging knowledge economy.
Looking ahead, the centre aims to position Northeast India as a strategic technology hub connecting India with Southeast Asian economies, supporting innovation, research collaboration and digital infrastructure development under India’s Act East vision.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier research and development organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The organisation works across areas such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital governance to strengthen India’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
