The transition of the country to a richer, progressive & inclusive society as well as a world leader rests on the imparting of quality education to generations of Indians. It is the building block for achieving our national objectives and breaking the poverty cycle which denies millions a better life. It is a unique investment into the country’s bright future the returns for which are manifold. To this end, NTPC earmarks 15%-20% of its CSR-CD budget for education.
Key Initiatives in education:
- Quality education primarily to rural community children through 34 schools located in NTPC townships.
- Special initiative of construction of girl toilets at primary & middle schools so as to support education of girl child and reduce dropouts of girls from schools.
- On regular basis, stations also take up activities related to development of school infrastructure, Adult Education, Coaching and personality development programs, providing Scholarships, Solar Lanterns, Study material & uniforms etc to deserving students.
- Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) - Four weeks residential workshop providing holistic education to girl children moving from class 5 to class 6 during summer vacation.
- Implementation of project for improvement of learning levels in about 130 Schools.
- Smart Tab labs in Government schools in vicinity of 03 NTPC Stations.
- Supporting the construction of facilities for tribal school in Chapaki, Distt Sonebhadra (UP).