NTPC Bongaigaon launched the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 with great enthusiasm on 1st July 2025, marking the beginning of a month-long initiative focused on empowering rural girls through education, leadership training, and holistic development.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Masanda Partin, IAS, District Commissioner of Kokrajhar, Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, and Kasturi Maitra, President of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club.
Now in its fourth edition, the GEM initiative aims to foster self-confidence, leadership qualities, and social responsibility among girls aged 10–12 from rural backgrounds. This year, 40 girls from 12 nearby schools have been selected to participate in the program.
The inauguration began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the rendition of the NTPC theme song, symbolizing the company’s enduring commitment to progress and empowerment. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Debarata Kar, CGM (O&M); Soumya Kar, Vice President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club; L.N. Meitei, Commandant, CISF; and Amit Kr. Asthana, Head of HR, along with representatives from unions, welfare bodies, and parents of the participants.
The event featured a short film on GEM 2025, a cultural dance performance by students of Bal Bhawan and Notre Dame Academy, and testimonials from GEM alumni, who shared inspiring stories of personal transformation. A powerful skit titled ‘Educating the Girl Child’ was also performed by the students, highlighting the importance of education in shaping young lives.
In her keynote address, District Commissioner of Kokrajhar, Masanda Partin emphasized that empowering girls is crucial for building stronger families and communities. Shri Arnab Maitra, in his address, reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to inclusive development, calling GEM one of the company’s flagship initiatives for nurturing future women leaders.
Scheduled from 1st to 30th July 2025, the GEM program includes structured learning modules, creative workshops, and a focus on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, aiming to provide a truly transformative experience for the participants.
With over 12,700 girls empowered across NTPC locations so far, the Girl Empowerment Mission stands as a testament to NTPC’s dedication to social responsibility, gender equality, and sustainable community development.
