Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Kitchen & Multi-Purpose Hall Dedicated to Inmates
A new Kitchen & Multi-Purpose Hall was opened for inmates at Kokrajhar District Jail in Assam.
This was made possible by NTPC Bongaigaon's CSR initiative, which aims to improve the lives of inmates.
The facility will help with better nutrition, recreation, and vocational training.
The District Commissioner and NTPC officials were present at the opening.
The project cost Rs.
32.82 lakh and is part of the Assam government's 'Karagar se Karigar' program, which helps inmates learn skills and reintegrate into society.
NTPC Bongaigaon has been supporting the district with various initiatives in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
A new Kitchen & Multi-Purpose Hall was dedicated to inmates of Kokrajhar District Jail under NTPC Bongaigaon's CSR initiative.
The facility was inaugurated by Smt. Masanda M. Pertin, IAS, District Commissioner, Kokrajhar, and Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon.
The project, costing Rs. 32.82 lakh, aims to improve nutritional services, recreational opportunities, and vocational training for inmates.
The initiative aligns with the Assam government's 'Karagar se Karigar' program, focusing on skill development and reformation.
NTPC Bongaigaon has been supporting the district with various CSR initiatives, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
- Who
- Smt. Masanda M. Pertin, IAS, District Commissioner, Kokrajhar; Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon; officials from NTPC Bongaigaon and the District Administration
- What
- Dedication of a newly developed Kitchen & Multi-Purpose Hall for inmates of Kokrajhar District Jail
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Kokrajhar District Jail, Assam
- Why
- To strengthen rehabilitation and welfare infrastructure, and support skill development and reformation-based activities for inmates
- Location
- Kokrajhar District Jail, Assam
- Initiative
- NTPC Bongaigaon CSR
- Cost
- Rs. 32.82 lakh
- Programme
- Karagar se Karigar (From Prison to Artisan)
- Attendees
- District Commissioner, NTPC officials, District Administration