Kokrajhar. NTPC Bongaigaon flagged off 50 local youth for specialised, industry-oriented skill training under Project SAKSHAM (?????), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative implemented in collaboration with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Guwahati. The ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Derhasat Basumatary, Hon’ble Executive Member, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Health and Family Welfare, and Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon. Other dignitaries included Shri Pranjit Kr. Wary, Additional Principal Secretary, BTC; Dr. Harekrishna Deka, In-Charge, CIPET Guwahati; Shri Anurag Gupta, General Manager (O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon; Shri Rajesh Kumar Maji, General Manager (Maintenance & Ash Dyke Management); and Shri Amit Kumar Asthana, Assistant General Manager (HR), NTPC Bongaigaon, along with senior officials and representatives of the participating institutions.
With a financial commitment of approximately ?35.99 lakh, Project SAKSHAM aims to empower 50 unemployed and underemployed youth, particularly from Project Affected Villages (PAVs) and neighbouring communities of Kokrajhar district. The initiative will provide specialised training in Polymer Science and Processing, equipping participants with industry-relevant technical knowledge and practical skills to improve their employability and livelihood prospects.
The selected youth will undergo structured training at CIPET Guwahati, covering polymer materials, processing technologies, quality control, industrial safety and related applications. The programme will combine classroom instruction with hands-on practical training, industry exposure, career guidance and placement assistance. During the ceremony, the dignitaries interacted with the trainees, learnt about their aspirations and encouraged them to pursue the programme with dedication, discipline and a commitment to continuous learning.
Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission and the Sustainable Development Goals relating to quality education, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities, Project SAKSHAM reflects NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to youth empowerment, inclusive development and sustainable livelihood creation. By connecting local talent with specialised technical training, the initiative seeks to open new avenues for employment and entrepreneurship while contributing to the socioeconomic development of Kokrajhar and the wider Bodoland Territorial Region.
