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NTPC to fund STEM labs in 27 Meghalaya government schools

Newsmantra — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:25 +0000

SHILLONG: NTPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Ri-Bhoi district administration in Meghalaya to establish STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) laboratories in 27 government schools.

Under the initiative, NTPC will provide financial support of up to ?1.48 crore through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to strengthen science and technology education in the district.

The project will involve setting up STEM laboratories equipped with learning tools such as robotics kits, renewable energy models, electronics modules, and digital learning aids. It will also include teacher training programmes, infrastructure support, and maintenance assistance.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal and Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of Human Resources at NTPC Bongaigaon.

According to officials, the Ri-Bhoi district administration will serve as the implementing agency and oversee procurement, execution, quality assurance, and coordination with participating schools. NTPC will monitor progress through periodic reviews and impact assessments.

The initiative aims to promote experiential learning and strengthen students’ understanding of science and technology through hands-on activities rather than classroom instruction alone.

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Rourkela Steel Plant presents Merit Based Cash Award of Rs. 13.13 lakhs to 657 students of periphery villages

Newsmantra — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:06 +0000

SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative presented Merit Based Cash Award to 657 meritorious pass out students of classes 7th and 10th of UP Schools and High Schools belonging to the peripheral villages of Nuagaon, Bisra, Kuarmunda and Lathikata Revenue Blocks, Model Steel Villages, Resettlement Colonies/Camps.

In a function organised at Institute for Peripheral Development, of CSR Deptt on 8th May, 2026, Mr. B Sunil Kartha, CGM (SMS-I) presented dummy cheques to few students, with the money being transferred online to the account of the students. Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-charge (CSR), Mr. R S Bara, DGM (CSR) and other officials of RSP were present on the occasion.

The students have been selected on the basis of their results in examinations for the academic year 2024-25. There were total 203 students from 66 High Schools and 454 students from 150 UP Schools.

The first, second and third position holders among the boys as well as girls of each school were given Rs 3000/- , Rs 2000/- and Rs 1000/- respectively . Total Rs. 13.13 lakh was disbursed towards the scholarship.

In his address, Mr. Kartha highlighted the multifarious CSR initiatives of RSP for the holistic development of the peripheral populace. He urged the students to make the best use of the scholarship and pursue their academic goals with single-minded devotion.

At the outset Ms. Mittra welcomed the gathering while Mr. R S Bara proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. B Ekka, Section Officer (CSR) coordinated the function.

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NTPC Bongaigaon Extends Educational Support to Parkhijora L.P. School

Newsmantra — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:03:35 +0000

GOWAHATI. NTPC Bongaigaon continued its commitment to social responsibility by distributing educational kits and nutritional food packets to the students of Parkhijora L.P. School, Salakati, Kokrajhar.

Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of Smt. Kasturi Maitra, President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, distributed more than 100 educational kits to the students. Interacting with the children on the occasion, Shri Maitra encouraged them to pursue education with dedication and wished them a bright and successful future.

The students expressed their happiness and gratitude for NTPC’s thoughtful gesture, while the school Principal and faculty members conveyed their appreciation for the support extended to the institution. Shri Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon, along with members of the HR team, was also present during the programme.

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