The NTPC’s flagship CSR Girls Empowerment Mission (GEM) conducted at NTPC Kaniha since May 20 concluded on Monday.
The workshop was designed for 120 girls students between 10 to 12 years of age selected from 13 village schools from neighbouring 34 villages of the power station.
The concluding ceremony began with welcome address by PK Sahu, DGM (HR) which was followed by showcase of video on activities of GEM.
Participants of the workshop performed dances which included a group song on “Bande Utkal Janani” and multi-diversity cultural dance programme from various States like West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu which provided a taste of multiple culture to the august audience.
The children under the guidance of GEM faculties performed skid on gender inequality and played a drama on their experiences during the workshop which got thunderous applause from the audience present.
Speaking on the occasion NTPC unit CGM Ramesh Babu V said, "The workshop which started with an objective of “empowering girls” has met its expectations. It was a fulling experience to watch the students performing with such confidence. Children have learnt a lot through the curriculum which was designed to empower the girls in every possible way through physical and mental well-being. Students learned yoga, computer, leadership qualities and personal hygiene which has given an overall development of the children and personality development.”
On the occasion, participants shared their experiences. The workshop witnessed a phenomenal improvement among rural children.