NTPC has achieved the distinguished honor of being the First Runner-Up in the 2024 UN Women India WEPs Award in the category of “Community Engagement & Partnerships.” This accolade is a testament to NTPC’s commitment to gender equality and community development, particularly through its flagship CSR initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM). Launched in 2018, GEM focuses on empowering school-going girls from underprivileged backgrounds near NTPC power stations through education, skill development, and life-skills training. Since its inception, the program has positively impacted over 10,000 girls, laying the groundwork for enhanced gender equality and brighter futures.
Shri V Jayanarayanan, General Manager (HR/CSR/LA/R&R), accepted this prestigious award on behalf of NTPC during a ceremony held in Delhi on November 29th. The award was presented by notable figures including Susan Ferguson, Country Representative for UN Women India, and Franck Viault, Minister Counsellor Head of Cooperation for the European Union. Additionally, Shri Jayanarayanan contributed to a panel discussion titled “Marketplace and Community: Transforming Supply Chains for Impact,” where he emphasized NTPC’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive work environment for women and its comprehensive engagement with the community through the GEM program.
