NTPC Bongaigaon Strengthens Commitment to Girl Empowerment with New Dormitory and Sanitation Facilities at JNV Basugaon

Bongaigaon: In a major step towards improving sanitation infrastructure at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Basugaon, Kokrajhar, NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the District Administration of Kokrajhar and the Public Works Department (PWD), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the construction of a new toilet block.

The MoA, valued at ₹9.35 lakhs, was signed by Smt. Masanada M. Pertin, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar, Smt. Kabita Deka, ACS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, and Shri Ajit Kr. Narzary, Executive Engineer, PWD. Representing NTPC Bongaigaon, Shri Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project, and Shri Onkar Nath, AGM (HR), along with other members of the HR-CSR team, were also present.

This initiative follows NTPC’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities at JNV Basugaon. Earlier this year, on 29th March 2024, NTPC had laid the foundation stone for a dormitory to provide on-campus accommodation for 80 female students enrolled at the Centres of Excellence (CoE). The latest project aims to construct four toilets and four bathrooms, along with water facilities, to further improve the infrastructure and ensure a comfortable learning environment for the students.

Smt. Masanada M. Pertin, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar, had remarked that education was a key factor in empowering communities, and initiatives like this not only addressed infrastructure needs but also contributed to the holistic development of the students. Smt. Pertin had expressed that the collaboration between NTPC, the District Administration, and the Public Works Department demonstrated a shared commitment to enhancing education and development.

Shri Akhilesh Singh, HOP, NTPC Bongaigaon, had also highlighted NTPC’s dedication to the overall development of the region, especially in the education sector. He had reiterated NTPC’s commitment to ensuring quality infrastructure for female students, promoting a safe and conducive learning environment.

The project aligns with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign and further strengthens NTPC Bongaigaon’s focus on empowering young women through education and infrastructure support.