New Delhi, July 3 -- July 03: The Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 at NTPC Bongaigaon commenced with great enthusiasm on 1st July 2025, marked by a ceremonial inauguration graced by Masanda Partin, IAS, District Commissioner, Kokrajhar; Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon; and Kasturi Maitra, President of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club.
Currently in its fourth year, the GEM initiative continues to focus on the holistic development of rural girls aged 10-12 years, nurturing their self-confidence, leadership qualities, and sense of social responsibility. A total of 40 girls from 12 nearby schools have been selected for this year's program.
The inaugural event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the NTPC theme song, s...