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KOKRAJHAR: In a landmark initiative to promote community development in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), three Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) were exchanged between the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the NTPC Limited under NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for a total of Rs. 1.10 crores.
Sources from the NTPC said the MoAs were exchanged between Pramod Boro, Chief of Bodoland Territorial Region, and Debabrata Kar, General Manager (O&M), NTPC in the presence of senior officials from BTC and NTPC. The ceremony was attended by Akash Deep, Principal Secretary, BTC, Masanda M. Pertin, Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar, Onkar Nath, Additional General Manager (HR), NTPC and other distinguished guests.
Pramod Boro, Chief of Bodoland Territorial Region, lauded NTPC for its continuous support towards the development of BTR, stating that NTPC has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the region’s growth through meaningful projects under its CSR policy. Boro said, “NTPC’s initiatives are not just projects but pathways to progress, touching lives across education, livelihoods, and healthcare. Their dedication to holistic community development is truly commendable, and we deeply value this partnership that is transforming dreams into reality for our people.”
The three projects covered under the MoAs aim to address key areas of education, livelihood, and healthcare. The Bodoland Youth Employment Mission through Space Education Lab, implemented by the department of Education, BTC, with a financial commitment of Rs. 60 lakh from NTPC, seeks to inspire scientific curiosity and innovation among students. The year-long initiative will offer hands-on learning experiences and foster future career opportunities in space sciences.
The Promotion of Eri Silk and Handloom Village in Raimona National Park, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sericulture, BTC, and supported by Rs. 30 lakh from NTPC, aims to preserve traditional weaving crafts and promote sustainable livelihoods. This project will empower local artisans, particularly women, by providing skill development opportunities and enhancing their access to markets, thereby contributing to socio-economic upliftment.
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