He was warmly received by Sanjib Kumar Saha, Head of Project (Vindhyachal), in the presence of AJ Rajkumar, General Manager (O&M), and Ruma De Sharma, Head of HR (Vindhyachal). The occasion was also graced by Dr Rajesh Mishra, Member of Parliament (Sidhi), and Gaurav Benal, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate of Singrauli, along with other distinguished dignitaries.

The interaction with the GEM girls was candid, engaging, and deeply inspiring, reflecting the core spirit of the flagship initiative focused on empowering young girls through education, exposure, and confidence-building.

During the session, the Hon’ble Chief Minister lauded NTPC Limited Vindhyachal for its sustained commitment to social development through impactful CSR initiatives. He encouraged the participating girls to pursue their dreams with confidence, resilience, and determination.

The Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), a flagship CSR initiative of NTPC, continues to make a meaningful difference by nurturing the potential of young girls and equipping them with the tools to build a brighter future.

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The session was graced by Atul Kumar Khandelwal, Khalid Mohtaram Ahmad and Manoram Tiwari, who engaged with the participants in an interactive and awareness-driven dialogue.

During the session, the dignitaries sensitised the girls on critical issues including child rights, the provisions of the POCSO Act, Good Touch & Bad Touch, as well as emerging concerns around social media frauds and data security. The speakers emphasised the importance of awareness, confidence and speaking up against any form of harassment or uncomfortable behaviour.

The participants were also encouraged to make the most of the GEM platform for their future career development and overall personality enhancement.

The programme was conducted in the presence of Sanjib Kumar Saha and Ruma De Sharma, along with senior officials from HR, CSR and Law departments.

Such initiatives continue to enrich GEM 2026 with value-based learning and awareness-driven engagement, further strengthening the station’s resolve towards the holistic empowerment and well-being of every participant.

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On the occasion, Harshita Mathur (IAS), District Magistrate, Raebareli, graced the program as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, she motivated the girls to move forward with hard work and self-confidence to shape a brighter future. She emphasized that the campaign would not only be a memorable experience but also a key step in building the participants’ personalities. Appreciating NTPC’s commitment to social responsibility, she added that such efforts provide fresh momentum to girl child education and self-reliance in rural areas. She also assured that NTPC Unchahar has always supported the district administration in the region’s overall development.

Abhay Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director and Head of Project, NTPC Unchahar, welcomed the initiative and highlighted that bicycles would make the school and coaching journeys of the girls easier, enabling them to pursue higher aspirations. He further inspired the participants with the mantra “Victory lies beyond fear”, encouraging them to face challenges courageously.

The program was attended by several dignitaries, including Mrs. Anupama Srivastava, President, Priyadarshini Ladies Club, NTPC Unchahar; Dilip Kumar Sahu, General Manager (Operations & FM); S.U. Haridas, General Manager (Maintenance & Administration); Ranjita, Senior Member, PDLC; Ruma De Sharma, Head of Human Resources; Rajesh Srivastava, SDM Unchahar; representatives from CISF, union officials, senior officers, and members of the Priyadarshini Ladies Club.

Through such initiatives, NTPC Unchahar continues to contribute toward progressive opportunities in education, skill-building, and self-reliance for girls, while fostering awareness and empowerment within the wider community.

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The valedictory ceremony was graced by Arindam Sinha, Regional Executive Director (ER-II), NTPC Limited, as the Chief Guest. In his address, Sinha described GEM as a shining portrayal of NTPC’s commitment to fostering positive change, uplifting spirits, and empowering young girls to realize their full potential. He lauded the exceptional talent of the participants, who enthralled the audience with a vibrant cultural presentation.

Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, serving as the Guest of Honour, highlighted the importance of providing holistic experiences to the girls. He emphasized how outbound learning opportunities, creative endeavors, and interactive sessions during the four-week stay enriched their personal growth. He also extended heartfelt gratitude to parents, teachers, and the district administration for their continued support. Maitra welcomed the gathering and elaborated on the program’s objectives and underlined how GEM transcends statistics, leaving behind stories of transformed lives, hopeful smiles, and rekindled dreams.

Adding to the moment, NTPC Bongaigaon facilitated the distribution of bicycles to the girls, supporting their journey towards independence and accessibility.

Rupali Sinha, President, Vasudha Mahila Mandal, ER-II appreciated NTPC Bongaigaon’s meticulous arrangements for the program and acknowledged the active role of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, NTPC Bongaigaon in ensuring a nurturing environment for the participants. Amit K. Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon, proposed the vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective efforts of various departments.

The two-hour-long cultural program featured diverse performances including a skit on the Mahabharata, Operation Sindoor Act, fusion dance, Assamese Bihu and Bodo folk dance, group songs, yoga displays, and a grand finale celebrating women’s empowerment. An exhibition of handmade craft items prepared by the girls was also organized on the sidelines.

During the de-registration ceremony, certificates and framed photographs of their journey were presented to the participants by Arindam Sinha, Arnab Maitra, Rupali Sinha, Kasturi Maitra, President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club and members of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, marking their successful completion of GEM 2025. Shri Anurag Gupta, General Manager (O&M) along with distinguished guests, union and association representatives, faculty members, and coordinators from Tanvi Consultancy Limited.

The program, held from July 1 to July 29, 2025 and with its de-registration on 30th July,2025, this edition of GEM at NTPC Bongaigaon provided academic inputs in Hindi, English, Maths, Science, and Vernacular Languages, alongside training in life skills, yoga, dance, computers, crafts, clay and pottery painting and sports. Sessions on fire safety by CISF personnel and menstrual health and hygiene talks by medical experts further enriched the learning experience.

Visits to the Masanda M Pertin, IAS, District Commissioner’s Office, Senior Superintendent of Police’s Pushpraj Singh, IPS’s Office, Sports Authority of India (SAI), and Bodoland Silk Park offered the girls valuable real-world insights.

In addition key leadership of NTPC including Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), Meenakshi Srivastava, Senior Member, Sanyukta Mahila Samiti, NTPC Limited, Rachana Singh Bahl, Executive Director (Strategic HR and Talent Management), Dr. Arup Kumar Misra, Chairman, Pollution Control Board, Assam and Kabita Deka, ACS, Addl. District Commissioner, Kokrajhar . With this year’s GEM (2025) , NTPC Bongaigaon has empowered a total of 160 girls around its vicinity since 2022 with an intake of 40 girls per year.

Launched in 2018, NTPC’s GEM initiative has so far empowered more than 11,000 girls across the country, with NTPC Bongaigaon hosting the program for the fourth time.

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Chairman Prasar Bharati, Mr. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, (Retired IAS) graced the occasion by becoming the Chief Guest of the event. Mr. Sehgal lauded the efforts of PSUs in building the nation. He said that the new India is witnessing tremendous growth of PSU under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He added that even loss making one have now come in the green and other PSUs have managed to cut their losses. He expressed hope that the loss-making ones will also be in green in the near future.

Chairman Prasar Bharati, Mr. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, (Retired IAS) graced the occasion by becoming the Chief Guest of the event. Mr. Sehgal lauded the efforts of PSUs in building the nation. He said that the new India is witnessing tremendous growth of PSU under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He added that even loss making one have now come in the green and other PSUs have managed to cut their losses. He expressed hope that the loss-making ones will also be in green in the near future.

The guests of honour included Mr. Deepak Mishra, (IPS Retired) former Special Commissioner of Delhi Police; Mr. Rajeev Agarwal, former IAS officer and now Senior Vice-President of Samsung India; veteran journalist Mr. Alok Verma; and leading criminal lawyer of the country – Senior Advocate Ramesh Gupta.

Mr. Deepak Mishra, (IPS Retired) former Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, when asked to say, “two words” came to the mike, only to enthrall the audience by saying just two words “Jai Hind”.

Mr. Rajeev Agarwal, former IAS officer and now Senior Vice-President of Samsung India, spoke on the role of Indian Public Sector Undertakings in their important contribution to the country in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility and lauded their role in nation building.

In his opening address, Vivek Avasthi, Editor-in-Chief of www.indianpsu.com and www.indianpsucsr.com welcomed all guests and delegates. He especially thanked CMD of Indian Oil Corporation Limited Mr. Aravindar Singh Sahney; CMD NTPC Mr Gurdeep Singh; MD Petronet LNG Limited Mr. Akshay Kumar Singh and CMD HPCL – Mr. Vikas Kaushal, for being a constant support to all endeavours of White Dolphin Media. He also thanked the MD and CEO of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ms. Niharika Rai and CMD of Central Coalfields Limited Mr. Nilendu Kumar Singh for becoming the Associate Partners for the INDIANPSU CSR Impact Awards – 2025.

Veteran journalist Mr. Alok Verma spoke at length about the five-year journey of Vivek Avasthi and www.indianpsu.com and highlighted the need for the newly launched portal –www.indianpsucsr.com –

Awards and Accolades

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, the person widely acclaimed as the Father of Indian CSR, was indisposed due to health reasons and his award was received by his long-time associate Professor rohan sarma.

His video message was played in the auditorium, and the applause of the audience did not seem to stop.

Team IndianOil walked away with the most awards including the special award of the evening- “From Energy to Excellence – The Most decorated PSU”

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards – PSU Category

Best CSR Project of the Year
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Healthcare Initiative of the Year
Coal India Ltd

Best Integrated CSR Initiative of the Year
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Best Women Healthcare Initiative of the Year
HLL Lifecare Limited

Best Rural Child Healthcare Initiative of the Year
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Best Skill Development Programme Initiative of the Year
Petronet LNG Limited

Most Tree Plantation Initiative of the Year
United India Insurance Company Limited

Best Wildlife Protection Initiative of the Year
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Best CSR in Aspirational Districts
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

Best Use of Solar Energy Initiative of the Year
Indraprastha Gas Limited

Best Women Empowerment Initiative of the Year
Shipping Corporation of India

Best Mental Health Initiative of the Year
Petronet LNG Limited

Empowering the Girl Child Initiative of the Year
NTPC Limited

Environmental Sustainability and Public Healthcare Initiatives of the Year
Bharat Petroleum Corporation limited

Best Child Healthcare Initiative of the Year
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited

Best Women Empowerment Initiative of the Year
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Best CSR Initiative – Lifeline Express – Hospital on Train
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

Best Rural Healthcare Initiative of the Year
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited

Best Senior Citizen Healthcare Initiative of the Year
Petronet LNG Limited

Best CSR Initiative to Give First Flight Experience to School Children
Alliance Air

Lifetime Achievement Award
Mr. Rajeev Goel, Former Executive Director, HPCL

From Energy to Excellence – The Most Decorated PSU
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

And last but not the least
The CSR Trailblazer of the Decade – Professor rohan sarma

Special Recognition – NGO Category

Best NGO of the Year
Rotary Foundation (India)

Most Impactful NGO of the Year
Helpage India Foundation

Most Inspiring NGO of the Year
Smile Foundation India

Most Trusted NGO of the Year
Dulari Devi Foundation

Most Meaningful NGO of the Year
Navratan Foundations

And finally, at the end of the evening, all awardees posed for a group photograph.

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Warmly received by senior NTPC officials and members of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, Ms. Deka engaged in an interactive and heartfelt session with the GEM girls. She shared her journey into the civil services, narrating real-life experiences that resonated deeply with the young minds. Her words, grounded in resilience and dedication, served as a beacon of hope and aspiration for the participants.

During her visit, Ms. Deka was taken on a guided tour of the GEM infrastructure and briefed on the various initiatives undertaken under the program. She commended the thoughtfully curated curriculum and the state-of-the-art facilities, appreciating NTPC Bongaigaon’s steadfast efforts in nurturing and empowering the next generation of women leaders.

Addressing the girls, Ms. Deka highlighted the importance of education, personal safety, and self-reliance, urging them to dream big and pursue their goals with confidence. Her powerful message reinforced the belief that empowered girls lay the foundation of a progressive and inclusive society.

The visit concluded with a group photograph, capturing the spirit of unity, inspiration, and shared purpose. It marked a significant milestone in NTPC Bongaigaon’s GEM journey—reflecting the collective endeavor to shape a future where every girl has the opportunity to thrive and lead.

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The interactive session explored critical topics such as Emotional Intelligence, where students learned the importance of identifying and managing their emotions. The participants were also introduced to practical coping mechanisms to address stress and anxiety, empowering them to handle challenges with confidence.

Organised in collaboration with the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club and the Medical Cell of the power station, the session was conducted by Ms. Udangshri Basumatary, Clinical Psychologist from KMCH, Kokrajhar. Smt. Kasturi Maitra, President of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, along with club members, was present to encourage and bless the children.

A strong emphasis was laid on Positive Self-Talk and daily affirmations, encouraging girls to believe in themselves and build lasting self-esteem. The session also highlighted the importance of support systems — including family, peers, and educators — in fostering emotional resilience and growth.

To further engage the participants, a series of team-building exercises were conducted, designed to enhance confidence, collaboration, and communication skills.

Through such initiatives, NTPC Bongaigaon continues its commitment to the holistic development of GEM students, empowering them to grow into confident, resilient, and emotionally healthy individuals ready to face the world.

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As part of the initiative, eco-friendly jute bags were distributed to the GEM girls by Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of Kasturi Maitra, President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, along with office bearers of the ladies club.

Trainers from M/s Tusti Foundation, who are actively engaged in skill development programmes related to Areca leaf nutsand jute products for the females of Project Affected Villages, displayed their range of sustainable products and interacted with the girls. The session encouraged the young participants to understand the significance of sustainability and inspired them to make conscious choices that contribute to a greener future.

Through such activities, NTPC Bongaigaon continues to promote environmental responsibility while empowering young minds to become ambassadors of change in their communities.

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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.

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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.

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