NTPC Bongaigaon’s CSR wing, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, and Employee Volunteering Services (EVOICE) under its Disha Classes initiative recently distributed educational kits to 60 students from nearby villages. The kits included books, sports shoes, raincoats, and stationery items to support the students in their academic and physical training endeavors. A whiteboard was also presented to the Disha Classes center to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
The distribution was led by Sh. Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of Sh. Debabrata Kar, GM (O&M); Sh. Asutosh Biswas, GM (Operations); Sh. GM Thangzom, Commandant CISF; Sh. M S Kandari, Assistant Commandant, CISF; Sh. Ashish Kumar, Deputy Commandant, CISF; Sh. Onkar Nath, AGM (HR); Smt. Sangeeta Singh, President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club (BSLC); Smt. Soumya Kar, Vice President, BSLC; and Smt. Jhumita Biswas, Senior Member, BSLC. They were also joined by EVOICE members, teachers, and representatives of HR-CSR.
The initiative aims to provide free coaching to youth from nearby villages, preparing them for competitive exams, particularly for paramilitary and military forces. To date, over 21 youth have secured employment in various paramilitary forces.