Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power company, is committed towards the holistic development of the communities living in and around its areas of operation. In line with this philosophy, Tata Power initiated the Income Generation Programme under Project “Samriddhi” at its Maithon Power Plant. Women’s Self Help Groups (WSHG) comprising of 80 members and local women have benefitted from this programme by providing in-house training at the Samriddhi center.
With the aim of ensuring a sustainable future for women community, Tata Power has undertaken the Income Generation Programme where they will undertake a 25 days in-house training programme on jute and straw handicraft training. Post the training, the partner agency that is responsible for training the women will buy the entire production prepared by WSHG women. Moreover, the partner agency will ensure payment twice a month to the members.
Speaking on this initiative, Bhaskar Sarkar, CEO – Maithon Power limited, Tata Power, commented, “Tata Power firmly believes that women are at the center of building the social capital of India and their development is synonymous with India’s development. We must aim to empower women, motivate them to achieve their dreams and be independent. This change in attitude must spread across the nation, and we are committed to this cause. Therefore, Tata Power is committed to the cause of community development in and around the project area.”