Team Skoch, since 2003, has visited various places and projects in North Eastern Region. Projects include Rajiv Gandhi Computer Literacy Program; Aamar Seva; Community Information Centres; Property Registration; Land Records; Sales Tax Computerization and so on. Amongst the farthest places visited include Majuli in Assam and Temi and Namchi in Sikkim. During all these visits it was found that the government and other enabler visits are limited to relatively junior level functionaries and those too in small numbers thus depriving the region of showcasing what they really have to offer to attract investments. There is an inadequate attempt on training and capacity building. The reach of banking services is poor. There is also a need to be exposed to the changes happening in other parts of the country.While there is no regional data available for North East; based on Skoch’s own travel and experiences in the region, it was inferred that the number of internet and PC penetration in the region would be quite low compared with rest of the country.

North East @ Work Summit therefore revolved around the Opportunities and Challenges of digital and financial inclusion in the North East.