Archive · 3 Jul 2025
NTPC Launches Girl Empowerment Mission in Assam
NTPC, a big power company, is running a program called GEM to help girls in Assam.
This program is for girls aged 10 to 12 and will last for a month.
Forty girls from nearby schools will learn new skills and participate in activities.
The program is designed to build their confidence and teach them about being responsible.
Leaders from the community and NTPC are supporting the initiative, which has already helped over 12,700 girls in other locations.
GEM aims to empower girls and help build stronger communities.
NTPC launched a month-long Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Assam.
The program is for underprivileged girls in Assam to train 40 minors.
The program is in its fourth year and is being held in Kokrajhar district.
GEM focuses on holistic development of girls aged 10–12 years.
The program includes learning modules, activities, and well-being focus.
- Who
- NTPC is running the program for 40 underprivileged girls aged 10-12.
- What
- NTPC launched the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Assam.
- When
- Started July 1, 2024.
- Where
- Kokrajhar district of Assam, India
- Why
- To empower girls and promote gender equality.
- Program Name
- Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)
- Location
- Kokrajhar, Assam, India
- Duration
- Month-long
- Target Age Group
- 10-12 years
- Number of Participants
- 40 girls
- Organization
- NTPC