THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BONGAIGAON, MARCH 10, 2026

In a significant step towards promoting scientific learning and innovation among students, NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Government, inaugurated three Education Space Labs in the districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) as part of its CSR initiatives aimed at strengthening educational opportunities.

The newly established laboratories include the Mahendra Narzary Memorial Space Lab at Amguri Higher Secondary School in Chirang; the Bijendra Wary Memorial Space Lab at Runikata Higher Secondary School; and the Devicharan Brahma Memorial Space Lab at Kachugaon Public High School in Kokrajhar. Each of the labs has been named after noted personalities of the region who made significant contributions to the social and educational development of the area.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member, Health & Family Welfare, BTC, and Rabiram Narzary, Executive Member, Education, BTC. Amit Kumar Asthana, Additional General Manager (HR), NTPC Bongaigaon, along with other officials of NTPC Bongaigaon, was also present during the programme.

The Education Space Labs, established at a cost of ₹20 lakh per centre with a total project investment of ₹60 lakh, have been designed to provide students with practical exposure to space science, astronomy and emerging technologies. Each laboratory is equipped with more than 30 scientific learning tools and demonstration models, including telescope systems, demonstration rockets, educational drones, space suits, satellite imagery learning kits and several other interactive science modules aimed at making science education engaging, practical and experiential for students.

These facilities will enable students to understand complex scientific concepts through hands-on learning, demonstrations and experiments, thereby fostering curiosity and strengthening scientific temperament among young learners.

Each of the centres is expected to benefit over 1,000 students annually, providing them with opportunities to explore space science, technology and innovation beyond conventional classroom learning. The initiative is expected to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and research fields in the future.

The dignitaries present on the occasion appreciated the collaborative initiative between NTPC Bongaigaon and the BTC Government in strengthening educational infrastructure in the region. They highlighted that such initiatives play an important role in nurturing young minds and expanding access to quality scientific learning in rural and semi-urban areas of the Bodoland Territorial Region.

The programme was attended by school authorities, teachers, students, representatives of the local administration and officials from NTPC Bongaigaon.

The establishment of these Education Space Labs reflects NTPC Bongaigaon’s continued commitment to community development and educational empowerment, while supporting initiatives that promote innovation, scientific thinking and knowledge-driven growth among the youth of Bodoland.