Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan underscored that empowering young girls is fundamental to building resilient families and stronger communities. He highly lauded NTPC Bongaigaon for fostering an inspiring, protective environment and later inspected the residential amenities to interact directly with the participants. To encourage their independence and future educational journeys, Shri Srinivasan personally distributed bicycles to all 50 girls. Echoing this vision, Shri Arnab Maitra reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to inclusive growth, defining GEM as a cornerstone initiative designed to groom confident, capable, and socially responsible future women leaders. The launch event also featured a vibrant cultural showcase, a documentary on the GEM journey, and moving success stories shared by the program’s 2023 alumni batches.

Running from July 4 to July 31, 2026, the comprehensive curriculum offers a life-enriching blend of academic learning, digital literacy, personality development, sports, creative arts, and emotional well-being. Since debuting locally in 2022, the Bongaigaon chapter has successfully empowered 210 girls, standout among which is a merit policy where the top 10% of performers—selected via independent external evaluation—receive fully sponsored free education at the township school. On a national scale, NTPC’s standard-setting GEM initiative has already transformed the lives of over 13,000 girls across India, firmly driving corporate social responsibility, gender equality, and sustainable grassroots development forward.

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The interactive session covered essential aspects such as emotional intelligence, Coping Mechanisms, Positive Self-Talk, and the importance of Support Systems. Students were taught to recognize and manage their emotions, develop self-esteem through affirmations, and lean on family, peers, and educators as vital sources of support. Engaging team activities helped reinforce these lessons and boosted confidence among the participants.

Smt. Kasturi Maitra, President of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, along with club members, graced the occasion to motivate and bless the children. Through such meaningful initiatives, NTPC Bongaigaon reaffirms its commitment to the holistic development of GEM students — empowering them to grow with strength, self-belief, and optimism for the future.

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The initiative includes the construction of four toilets and bathrooms, along with necessary water facilities, contributing to a more comfortable and hygienic environment for the students. The MoA was signed by key officials, including Smt. Masanada M. Pertin, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar, and Shri Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project at NTPC Bongaigaon.

Both initiatives are aligned with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, emphasizing NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to empowering young women through education. Smt. Pertin highlighted the importance of such collaborations in addressing infrastructure needs and fostering holistic student development, while Shri Singh reaffirmed NTPC’s dedication to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for female students in the region

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