NTPC Korba organized the 1st GEM workshop in 2019, marking the genesis of an unyielding commitment to empowering young girls. This visionary program is a commitment to the upliftment of society, and it is fulfilling the dreams of 10104 girls across India and 492 girls at Korba since its beginning.
Concluding the month-long residential summer workshop of the Girl Empowerment Mission 2024 (GEM), NTPC Korba organized a grand closing ceremony on 19 June 2024.
Korba began the month-long program to the 120 girls encompassing extracurricular & academic activities and life skills sessions from May 21st May 2024 to 19th June 2024.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Rajeev Khanna, CGM, NTPC Korba as the Chief Guest on the said occasion. “Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can build a world where every girl can shine,” said Shri Rajeev Khanna, CGM, NTPC Korba.
Korba began the month-long program with the arrival of 123 girls from 40 government schools of the 39 nearby villages. Beginning with the health checkup, the workshop imparted numerous skills into the minds of girls and gave them valuable hands-on experience in various domains.
The closing ceremony was graced by all the GMs, HODs, office bearers of Union & Associations, President of Maitri Mahila Samiti, Smt. Roli Khanna, senior members of Maitri Mahila Samiti, Principals of township school, employees of NTPC Korba, parents of the GEM Girls.
Addressing the gathering, Rajeev Khanna, CGM, NTPC Korba reiterated NTPC’s unwavering commitment to the GEM program, emphasizing its pivotal role in sculpting a promising future for its participants. He further added that this mission has been an incredible journey, filled with moments of learning, growth, and empowerment. It is not just the completion of a program but the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of these young girls.
From the outset, NTPC Korba’s goal was clear: to empower girls to realize their full potential, to instill in them the confidence to chase their dreams, and to equip them with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of life. Over the past one month, we have seen incredible transformations. We have witnessed young girls stepping out of their comfort zones, embracing challenges, and emerging as leaders in their way.
The closing ceremony began with the lighting of the lamp followed by NTPC Geet, cultural program by GEM participants, felicitation of the GEM girls and distribution of certificates and mementos to GEM students.
The GEM girls also presented an Art Gallery presenting their creative talents on a dais for the spectators.
Young talented girls in one of their performances gave an important message of promoting unity in diversity, yoga, self-defence, women empowerment & preserving our environment.
During this one month workshop, each day commenced with yoga, refreshing both body and mind, followed by nourishing meals. Comprehensive classes covering English and Hindi grammar, computer literacy, mathematics, science, life skills, dance, Karalipyattu, self-defence, and various co-curricular activities are conducted daily. Along with these classes every day a special session was organized wherein our girls got the opportunity to interact with the experts of different professions and understand various professions in a better way. The girls interacted with the Smt. Neha Verma, Additional SP and Shri P. Chaudhary, Colonel (Indian Army). The girls also visited the Kosa silk cultivation & weaving center at Churi, Hi-Tech Nursery at Pali on World Environment Day and the CISF Unit of NTPC Korba where they also got the opportunity to gain experience to cease fire and other safety measures.
GEM is a flagship CSR mission of NTPC which is adding colors to the lives of thousands of girls annually, thus empowering girls and societies. The initiative marks another significant stride towards fostering educational empowerment and gender equality within the community.
