As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, NTPC Bongaigaon organized a medical examination and identification camp under the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025. The camp marked the beginning of this year’s edition of the flagship residential program aimed at empowering underprivileged girls through holistic education and development.
The camp was inaugurated by Arnab Maitra, Business Unit Head and Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of Kasturi Maitra, President of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club. Speaking on the occasion, Maitra reiterated NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to creating equal opportunities for young girls and ensuring impactful execution of the GEM program.
Kasturi Maitra, along with other office bearers of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, reviewed the arrangements and extended full support to the initiative, highlighting the club’s continued focus on community welfare.
A total of 50 girls aged 10 to 12 from nine local schools participated in the camp. Of these, 40 will be selected for the four-week residential program beginning 1st July 2025. The camp included comprehensive health check-ups, consent form collection from guardians, and measurement for uniforms and identity cards, carried out by NTPC officials and support teams.
Now in its fourth edition at NTPC Bongaigaon, GEM is designed to build confidence and life skills among girls. The curriculum includes sessions on communication, basic mathematics, personal hygiene, self-defense, yoga, nutrition, sports, and personality development. Modules also cover gender sensitivity, cyber safety, and cultural activities such as music, dance, and theatre.
Earlier, a baseline survey was conducted on May 3, 2025, to assess the academic and developmental needs of participants, allowing for a customized learning experience.
Since its inception in 2018 with just 392 participants at three locations, GEM has expanded to 17 states, positively impacting over 12,700 girls across India. The initiative remains central to NTPC’s mission of fostering inclusive growth and challenging social stigmas, particularly around female foeticide.
Through GEM and other community-focused programs, NTPC continues to exemplify its role as not only India’s largest power generator but also a socially responsible corporate leader.
