Council for Social & Digital Development
Empowering Communities.
Driving Digital
Social Change
We work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social development to build resilient communities in North East India.
About Us
Discover Our Path
to Excellence
The Council for Social & Digital Development is a Guwahati-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between communities and opportunities. By integrating digital tools with grassroots initiatives, we address pressing challenges in livelihood, education, health, and governance. Our work is guided by the belief that empowered communities can lead their own path to prosperity.
Thematic
Areas
At CSDD, we work at the intersection of technology, social change, and sustainability. Our initiatives address the pressing needs of North East India while building long-term community resilience. We focus on practical solutions that empower people, strengthen local economies, and promote inclusive growth.
Impact
Impact Highlights
Through our programs and partnerships, CSDD has created meaningful opportunities for people across North East India. Our impact is reflected not only in numbers but in the lives transformed, skills gained, and communities strengthened.
Our Projects
We design and implement initiatives that blend digital innovation with grassroots action. Each project addresses specific local needs while contributing to a broader vision of inclusive development in North East India.
The Digital Peace Fellowship – North East Region empowers young leaders to use digital tools for peacebuilding, countering misinformation, and promoting dialogue across diverse communities. Through training, mentorship, and community projects, the fellowship builds digital literacy, strengthens resilience against online conflicts, and fosters intercultural harmony in conflict-sensitive areas of North East India.
Manipur CAN
Strengthening internet resilience in conflict-affected areas of Manipur. This initiative focuses on ensuring reliable digital access for education, healthcare, and communication, even during periods of social unrest, helping communities remain connected and informed.
Rural Udyamita empowers women in Assam and North East India to move beyond livelihood activities and build sustainable enterprises. By providing skills, resources, and digital support, we help rural women entrepreneurs formalize their businesses, access markets, and contribute meaningfully to community and economic growth.
Articles
Latest Articles & Research
- All Posts
- Articles
- Research
The digital space has helped advance global conversations and collaboration but also exacerbated and fanned...
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected civil soci ety – operations were disrupted, new issues...
For over a decade there have been reports of central funds meant for the north-eastern...
Sister & Partner Organisation
