NTPC Sets Up Space Labs

Kokrajhar/Chirang, March 11: NTPC Limited’s NTPC Bongaigaon unit has set up three Education Space Labs in the districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in the Bodoland Territorial Region as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to promote science education and innovation among students.

The project has been implemented in collaboration with the Bodoland Territorial Council government and includes the Mahendra Narzary Memorial Space Lab at Amguri Higher Secondary School in Chirang, the Bijendra Wary Memorial Space Lab at Runikata Higher Secondary School, and the Devicharan Brahma Memorial Space Lab at Kachugaon Public High School in Kokrajhar.

The laboratories are named after prominent personalities who contributed to the region’s development.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member (Health & Family Welfare), and Rabiram Narzary, Executive Member (Education) of the Bodoland Territorial Council, along with Amit Kumar Asthana, Additional General Manager (HR), NTPC Bongaigaon.

Each lab has been established at a cost of ₹20 lakh, with the overall project investment reaching ₹60 lakh.

The facilities are equipped with over 30 scientific learning tools, including telescopes, demonstration rockets, educational drones, space suits, satellite imagery learning kits and interactive science modules designed to make science education experiential.

The labs aim to provide students with hands-on exposure to space science, astronomy and emerging technologies, helping them better understand scientific concepts through demonstrations and experiments.

Each centre is expected to benefit over 1,000 students annually, offering opportunities to explore science and technology beyond conventional classroom learning and encouraging interest in careers related to science, technology, engineering and research.

Officials said the initiative reflects NTPC Limited’s ongoing commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure and promoting scientific temper among youth in the Bodoland region through its CSR programmes.