NTPC Bongaigaon received appreciation from Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member (Health & Family Welfare), Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), for its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2026. The CSR initiative empowers young girls through education, life skills, health awareness, sports and personality development, supporting the vision of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.
Key Highlights
- BTC Executive Member Derhasat Basumatary visits NTPC Bongaigaon GEM Centre.
- Interacts with 50 participants of Girl Empowerment Mission 2026.
- Distributes educational kits and mosquito nets to the girls.
- Praises NTPC’s CSR efforts in girl child empowerment and community development.
New Delhi, July 27: NTPC Bongaigaon welcomed Derhasat Basumatary, Hon’ble Executive Member for Health & Family Welfare, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), to its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) Centre, where he commended the power station’s commitment to girl child empowerment through its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. During his visit, Basumatary interacted with the 50 participants of GEM 2026, encouraging them to pursue their aspirations with confidence, determination and dedication. He appreciated the programme’s residential facilities, supportive learning environment and holistic approach to nurturing young girls through education and personal development.
Highlighting the importance of such initiatives, Basumatary said programmes like Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) play a vital role in developing confident, educated and empowered young citizens. He praised NTPC Bongaigaon for its continued contribution to the socio-economic development of the region by creating opportunities for girls through quality education, life skills training, health awareness, sports activities and personality development. The initiative reflects NTPC’s commitment to promoting inclusive growth while equipping young girls with the skills and confidence needed to build successful futures.
As part of the visit, Basumatary distributed educational kits and mosquito nets to the participants and conveyed his best wishes for their academic success and personal growth. He was accompanied by Anurag Gupta, General Manager (O&M), Amit Kumar Asthana, AGM (HR), Roshan Dungdung, AGM (HR), and officials from the HR and CSR Departments, who briefed him on the various activities and training modules being conducted under GEM 2026. The interaction highlighted the programme’s focus on providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for young girls.
The visit reaffirmed NTPC Bongaigaon’s dedication to community development and women’s empowerment through impactful CSR initiatives. By promoting education, leadership skills, health awareness and self-confidence among young girls, the Girl Empowerment Mission contributes to the national vision of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and supports India’s broader objective of building an inclusive and empowered society.
The appreciation from the Bodoland Territorial Council underscores NTPC Bongaigaon’s continued commitment to empowering young girls through education, life skills and community-focused CSR initiatives, helping create a brighter and more inclusive future.
