Guwahati: The NTPC on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a new dormitory of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) at Basugaon in Kokrajhar district of Assam under the CSR programme of NTPC Bongaigaon marking a significant step towards empowering girl students of the area. This joint initiative by the NTPC, the Kokrajhar district administration of Kokrajhar, and the Public Works Department (PWD) Building Division aims to provide on-campus accommodation for 80 students enrolled at the Centres of Excellence (CoE).
The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), along with Joyanta Basumatary, Sidli MLA, and Lawrence Islary, Kokrajhar East MLA. Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, Kokrajhar District Commissioner, KC Muraleedharan, CGM (O&M), representatives from NTPC Bongaigaon, and officials from the PWD were also present.
Pramod Boro, in his address, stressed the importance of holistic education in shaping future leaders. He encouraged students to develop diverse skills and talents, emphasising the need for a well-rounded educational system, and acknowledged NTPC Bongaigaon’s efforts toward community services.
KC Muraleedharan, CGM (O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon, commended the unwavering support from the BTR government and district administration towards the project and highlighted how this construction aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, a national initiative promoting girls’ education and empowerment.
The new dormitory, with a projected cost of Rs 35 lakh, will address the urgent need for on-campus accommodation for female girl students enrolled at the CoE. This initiative not only tackles the accommodation issue but also contributes to the broader goals of youth development and empowering young women in the North-East. The foundation stone laying ceremony marks a collective commitment towards enhancing educational access and opportunities for girls in the state and the region. It paves the way for their growth, empowerment, and future leadership in various fields.
