NTPC Talcher Thermal commenced the GEM Programme 2026 on 18 May 2026, a 4 week residential and free CSR initiative aimed at empowering girls through education, life skills, , yoga, sports and personality development activities. This year, 40 girls from Government Schools of Jagannathpur, Tehranpur, Padiabhanga, Santhapada, Dasnali, Lingrakata, Bantol, Balhar and Kukudola are participating in the programme.
To welcome the GEM Girls a colourful program was organized at Tarangam Hall, Talcher Thermal. Shri Vijay Chand, HOP & Executive Director, ER-II has formally inaugurated GEM-2026, in august presence of Sri Praveer Kumar, GM (Project), Smt. Vibha Agarwal, Presesident Sagarika Ladies Club, Sri. Rohit Kumar AGM (HR) and HODs, Office-bearers of Sagarika Ladies Club, and many invitees, Parents of GEM girls and villagers.
On this occasion beautiful Cultural performances were presented by Previous year trained GEM Girls -2025 and students of Government High School, Padiabhanga, DAV Talcher Thermal High School, God-Tal College, Santhapada, and DAV Higher Secondary School. The GEM-2026 will be conducted by Specialist trainers from Tanvi Consultancy, Bhubaneswar. All arrangements have been made by NTPS Talcher Thermal for comfortable stay of GEM Girls-2026.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Vijay Chand reflected on the impact created through previous editions of GEM and reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment towards the vision of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. He expressed confidence that the participating girls would contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The efforts made by NTPC Talcher Thermal for creating opportunities for learning, growth and empowerment of rural girls are appreciated by the parents
