THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BONGAIGAON, JULY 27, 2026
Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member for Health & Family
Welfare, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), visited the Girl Empowerment
Mission (GEM) Centre at NTPC Bongaigaon and commended the power station for its
steadfast commitment to empowering young girls through its flagship Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
During the visit, Basumatary interacted with the 50
participants of GEM 2026, encouraging them to pursue their aspirations with
confidence, dedication and determination. He appreciated the programme's
residential facilities, enriching learning environment and holistic approach to
nurturing young minds, observing that such initiatives play a vital role in
shaping confident, educated and empowered citizens.
Praising NTPC Bongaigaon's sustained efforts towards the
socio-economic development of the region, Shri Basumatary highlighted the
significance of the Girl Empowerment Mission in creating meaningful
opportunities for girls through education, life skills, health awareness,
sports and personality development.
As part of the programme, Shri Basumatary distributed
educational kits and mosquito nets to the participants and conveyed his best
wishes for their successful and bright future.
He was accompanied by Anurag Gupta, General Manager
(O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon; Amit Kumar Asthana, AGM (HR); Roshan Dungdung, AGM
(HR); and officials from the Human Resources and CSR Departments, who briefed
him on the activities and progress of GEM 2026.
The visit reaffirmed NTPC Bongaigaon's commitment to
empowering the girl child and promoting inclusive community development through
impactful CSR initiatives, in alignment with the national vision of Beti
Bachao, Beti Padhao.
