NTPC-Bongaigaon conducts medical camp under Girl Empowerment Mission 2025

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KOKRAJHAR: NTPC-Bongaigaon situated at Salakati in Kokrajhar district, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, organized a medical examination and identification camp recently as part of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), 2025. This initiative is a part of NTPC’s sustained efforts to create equal opportunities for underprivileged girls, fostering an environment for holistic learning and development.

Sources from the NTPC said that the camp was inaugurated by Arnab Maitra, Business Unit Head and Head of Project, NTPC-Bongaigaon, in the presence of Kasturi Maitra, President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, NTPC-Bongaigaon.

Speaking on the occasion, Maitra emphasized NTPC-Bongaigaon’s commitment to nurturing the potential of young girls and ensuring the timely and effective execution of the GEM programme. He mentioned that the medical camp marked just the beginning of a transformative journey ahead.

Kasturi Maitra, along with office bearers of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, also reviewed the arrangements and extended wholehearted support to the initiative, reaffirming the club’s dedication to community-focused welfare.

The camp saw the participation of 50 girls aged between 10 and 12 years from nine local schools. Out of these, 40 girls will be selected for the four-week residential module, scheduled to commence from July 10. The event included health assessments, consent form collection from guardians, and measurements for uniforms and identity cards, all carried out by NTPC officials and support teams.

Now in its fourth edition at NTPC-Bongaigaon, the GEM programme is structured to promote educational enrichment, personal hygiene awareness, basic self-defence, and confidence-building activities. It incorporates sessions on communication in Hindi and English, foundational mathematics, yoga, nutrition, and sports. To ensure overall personality development, modules on gender sensitivity, cyber safety, team activities, and cultural engagement through music, dance, and theatre are also part of the curriculum.

A baseline survey was earlier conducted on May 3 to evaluate the existing knowledge levels of the selected students, helping customize the modules for greater impact. The GEM initiative, since its inception in 2018 with just 392 participants across three locations, has now grown into a national programme, reaching 17 states and benefiting more than 12,700 girls. It continues to be a transformative force in challenging societal norms, particularly the stigma around female foeticide, and empowering girls with knowledge and confidence.

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