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.
Latest Publications
Reports & Field Findings
2025 – 2026
Digital Empowerment of Tea Tribe & Adivasi Communities in Assam
20 Community Digital Centres, 5,000+ individuals trained, and a network of Digipreneurs bringing digital access to tea gardens across 7 districts.
in Education
Bridging the Digital Divide in Schools & Madrasas of Northeast India
5,648 children trained, 46 institutions connected, and 75 teachers certified — transforming internet-dark classrooms into digitally active learning hubs.
Internet in School
Restoring Digital Connectivity for Students in a Conflict Zone
9 schools connected, 1,422 direct beneficiaries, and 385 households reached via a community-owned network built during Manipur's historic internet shutdown.
2025
Building a Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Northeast India
Second national convening bringing together RWEs, UNDP, NABARD, DAY-NRLM and 20+ institutions to co-create pathways for rural women entrepreneurs.
Our Projects
Initiatives on the Ground
We design and implement initiatives that blend digital innovation with grassroots action — addressing specific local needs while building inclusive development across North East India.
Digital Udyamita
Equipping rural women entrepreneurs across Assam and Northeast India with digital skills, online marketing tools, safe payment practices, and market linkages — cluster by cluster, district by district.
HaqDisha: Entitle4All
A flagship initiative improving access to government entitlements and welfare schemes for indigenous, tribal, and vulnerable groups across the North East — through digital literacy, navigation support, and community facilitation.
Manipur CAN
Community Access Network — rebuilding internet resilience for IDPs, women, youth, and schools in conflict-affected Churachandpur District during the world's longest internet shutdown. Supported by the APNIC Foundation.
Rural Udyamita
Empowering rural women across Assam and Northeast India to transition from livelihood activities to sustainable enterprises — through entrepreneurship training, sector skills, digital tools, and Udyamita Kendras as permanent community hubs.
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.
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