National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, India’s largest integrated power company, implements the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. About NTPC NTPC is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) that was established in 1975 to accelerate power development in India. NTPC became a Maharatna company in May 2010. It is dedicated to lighting every corner of the country and building a sustainable future for all. As a leader in the power sector, it is committed to generating efficient and affordable power, aiming to achieve 130 GW by 2032. It embraces a diverse fuel mix, integrating fossil fuels, gas, hydro, nuclear, and renewable sources to minimize our carbon footprint. Girl Empowerment Mission of NTPC The program aligns with the Government of India's Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative and aims to tackle gender inequality by nurturing girls' imaginations and fostering their ability to explore opportunities. GEM does this through a 1-month workshop for young girls during summer holidays, by offering them a platform for their all-round upliftment and development. The GEM Mission, initiated as a pilot project in 2018 with just three locations and 392 participants, has flourished into a nationwide movement. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the program has continued to expand its reach and impact. Starting from April 2024, the new edition of GEM added nearly 3,000 meritorious children belonging to underprivileged sections of the society at 42 identified locations of the power sector PSU. With this, the total number of children benefiting from the Mission will cross 10,000. The Mission focuses on the empowerment of girls through various interventions and aims to identify and nurture their leadership qualities, so that they can be future-ready. The workshop focuses on health, hygiene, safety, fitness, sports and yoga. 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. It seeks to empower girls to become catalysts of change, influencing not only themselves but also their families, communities, and the nation as a whole. It has been conferred as the First Runner-Up in the prestigious 2024 UN Women India WEPs (Women’s Empowerment Principles) Award in the category “Community Engagement & Partnerships” for its flagship CSR Project “Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)”. Source : NTPC Related resources Comic book on GEM