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Source– This post on “Girl Empowerment Mission” is based on the article “NTPC launched a new edition of Girl Empowerment Mission” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, NTPC launched a new edition of the Girl Empowerment Mission.
About Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)
1. It is the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
2. The program aligns with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative.
3. It aims to tackle gender inequality by nurturing girls’ imaginations and fostering their ability to explore opportunities.
4. GEM facilitates empowerment by conducting a one-month workshop for young girls over the summer break, providing a platform for their comprehensive development and empowerment.
5. The Mission is dedicated to empowering girls by identifying and fostering their leadership skills to prepare them for the future. It includes interventions that focus on health, hygiene, safety, fitness, sports, and yoga.
6. Success of the initiative: The GEM Mission has grown into a national movement. Despite COVID-19 setbacks in 2020 and 2021, it has continued to expand, benefiting 7,424 girls to date.
In 2023, the program reached 2,707 girls across 40 NTPC locations in 16 Indian states.
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