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in the workshop across 40 locations of NTPC, spanning 16 states of India.

The GEM Mission, initiated as a pilot project in 2018 with just three locations and 392 participants, has since flourished
into a nationwide movement. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the program has continued to
expand its reach and impact.

The GEM Workshop has garnered widespread acclaim for its holistic approach to skill development, confidence-building,
and mentorship. By equipping girls with essential tools and unwavering support, NTPC aims to pave the way for a brighter
future for upcoming generations.

LIGHTING THE

PATH FOR GIRL

EMPOWERMENT

NTPC’s Girl Empowerment Mission aims

to empower girls by providing them with
education and skills necessary for their holistic

development

TPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power company, recently
launched the latest edition of its flagship CSR initiative, the Girl
Empowerment Mission (GEM). The new edition will add nearly
3000 meritorious children from underprivileged sections of the
Nsociety at 42 identified locations of the power major, thereby
taking the total number of beneficiaries above 10,000 mark.

This program aligns with the Government of India’s “Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao’ initiative and is designed to tackle gender inequality by nurturing girls’
imaginations and fostering their ability to explore boundless opportunities. The
goal is to empower them to become catalysts of change, influencing not only
themselves but also their families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Till date, the GEM has benefited a total of 7,424 girls, with the number of
participants steadily increasing each year. In 2023 alone, 2,707 girls participated

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