GEM 2025 Concludes at NTPC Farakka with Closing Ceremony and Deregistration

Md Nawaj Shorif, Natun Gati, Malda: NTPC Farakka concluded the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 with a grand closing ceremony on 21st June, followed by the deregistration and farewell of participants on 22nd June 2025.

The closing ceremony at RLI, PTS was graced by Shri Ajay Singhal, Executive Director, NTPC Farakka, and Smt. Seema Singhal, President, Udita Ladies Club, along with other dignitaries.

The event featured lamp lighting, NTPC Geet, a GEM 2025 short film, and performances including yoga, recitations, dance, mime show, and self-defense.
Participants also shared their experiences of the GEM 2025.

In his address, the Chief Guest, Executive Director (Farakka) praised the GEM girls for their confidence, talent, and growth over the 28-day residential program. Later, certificates for participation were distributed to all 116 participants.

On 22nd June, GEM girls were formally deregistered and handed over to their parents with a group photo, gift, and sweets, marking a heartfelt farewell.

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Md Nawaj Shorif, Natun Gati, Malda: NTPC Farakka inaugurated the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM-2025), a CSR initiative aimed at empowering 120 young girls (90 from West Bengal and 30 from Jharkhand) on 27th May 2025 at RLI PTS.

The 28-day residential program scheduled from May 26 – June 22 will train girls in leadership, skill development, and confidence-building.

The event was graced by Shri Amit Kumar Shaw, SP, Jangipur (Chief Guest), along with Ms. Ekam J. Singh, SDO Jangipur; Shri Ajay Singhal, ED (Farakka); and Smt. Seema Singhal, President (Udita Ladies Club).

During the 28-day workshop, participants will receive academic support in subjects like English, Mathematics, Bengali, Hindi, EVS and Science. The curriculum also includes special sessions on health and hygiene, self-defense training, life skills development, yoga, art & craft, and others.

The inauguration ceremony featured cultural performances, a screening of GEM-2024 film, testimonials from past participants and concluded with memento distribution to dignitaries and a group photo.

In his address, Shri Ajay Singhal reiterated NTPC’s aims towards girls’ education and empowerment, while Ms. Ekam J. Singh commended the program for building confidence and independence among girl participants. Chief Guest Shri Amit Kumar Shaw praised GEM as a practical initiative creating tangible change in young girls’ lives.

GEM-2025 represents NTPC Farakka’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the national ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ mission while creating opportunities for young girls in the region.

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Natun Gati: Mahmudul Alam Dipu is a rising literary figure, known for his engaging writing and unique storytelling. A dreamer at heart, he has been consistently showcasing his talent through his works. Born and raised in Dhaka, Dipu’s literary journey is deeply rooted in his passion for books.

Dipu’s father, Shafi Uddin, was a religious scholar (Maulana), while his mother, Razia Begum, played a significant role in his upbringing. Standing at 5 feet 6 inches with a medium build, Dipu now resides in the United States, where he works in data science. Despite his professional commitments, writing remains an integral part of his life. His latest book, 293 Million Dollars and Me, has made waves at this year’s book fair.

A Childhood Shaped by Literature

Dipu’s love for books began in his early years. A defining moment came when he visited his uncle’s house as a child and discovered Jochona O Jononir Golpo by the renowned Bangladeshi author Humayun Ahmed. That book left a profound impact on young Dipu’s mind. Recalling the memory, he shares, “I was about 10 or 11 years old when I visited my uncle’s house. While looking around, I found a book on the table—it was Jochona O Jononir Golpo. That book changed everything for me.”

This moment marked the beginning of Dipu’s deep engagement with literature. As a voracious reader, he consumed countless books before venturing into writing himself.

From Passion to Publication

Balancing the demands of expatriate life, Dipu gradually began writing his own stories. His first book, 293 Million Dollars and Me, is based on his experiences abroad, interwoven with the lives of his friends. He completed the manuscript in 2011 and later translated it into English. The book was first published in the United States in 2013 and has now been introduced to Bangladeshi readers at this year’s Ekushey Book Fair, published by Manchitro Prokashan. Dipu believes his readers will find the book accessible and engaging.

The novel primarily explores the life of an expatriate, chronicling Dipu’s personal experiences along with the tragic story of his late friend, Khalek. Having confronted the inevitability of death up close, Dipu translated his emotions into words, crafting a compelling narrative.

A Proud Bangladeshi at Heart

Despite living abroad, Dipu remains deeply connected to his Bangladeshi roots. He still enjoys traditional Bangladeshi cuisine whenever possible. A passionate driver, he loves long drives on highways. In his leisure time, he reads, writes, and continuously seeks new knowledge. Currently, he is engaged in poverty alleviation initiatives, nurturing a dream of a hunger-free world.

On the personal front, Mahmudul Alam Dipu is a devoted family man, residing in the United States with his wife and daughter. His journey from an avid reader to an accomplished writer is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance.

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Md Nawaj Shorif, Natun Gati, Farakka: The 50th NTPC Raising Day was celebrated at Farakka on 7th Nov 2024 at Admin Building Premises. The chief guest Shri Ramakanta Panda, HOP Farakka, unfurled the NTPC flag followed by the NTPC geet.

Smt. Niva Panda, President Udita Ladies Club; Shri AK Patra, GM (O&M); Shri Satheesh S, GM (BE & EMG); Shri Alok Kumar Ranbir, HOHR; other HODs; representatives of Unions and Executive Association, and other employees & families also graced on the occasion.

The program commenced with garlanding the statue of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, inspection of CISF contingent, address by the chief guest, balloon release, and cake cutting ceremony.

In his address, HOP Farakka praised the achievements of the station and inspired all employees to continue working with dedication and excellence. He emphasized on the importance of NTPC and its contributions over the past 49 years to the nation.

Later, NTPC Farakka employees gathered in the Admin Building Auditorium to view the live broadcast of the Raising Day ceremony from the Corporate Centre. The program featured an inspiring address by the CMD, NTPC Ltd., and concluded with prize distribution for winners of the Vigilance Awareness Week and Cyber Security Program competitions.

Earlier in the day, a Walkathon was organized at FHC Township, engaging employees and families in a spirited start to the celebrations.

The event honored NTPC’s 49 years of excellence and its significant contributions to the nation’s energy security.

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Md Nawaj Shorif, Natun Gati, Farakka: NTPC Farakka organised the inauguration ceremony of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM-2024) on 21st May 2024 at RLI PTS. It is an NTPC CSR initiative which is scheduled from 19th May to 15th June 2024, with 120 young girls from West Bengal and Jharkhand, representing 24 schools, joining the program.

The workshop was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd., in the presence of guests of honor, Shri Sudip Nag, Regional Executive Director (ER-I & ER-II); Shri Arindam Sinha, Executive Director (OS) and Shri Ramakanta Panda, HOP Farakka.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd., acknowledged the potential of GEM 2024 participants and emphasized the philosophy of the Girl Empowerment Mission, which is to encourage and nurture the dreams of the 120 girls.

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The survey, conducted on April 27, 2024, aims to tailor the upcoming workshop to the educational and personal growth needs of the girls.

Under the leadership of Shri Ramakanta Panda, CGM Farakka, the GEM Workshop is set to start on 19th May 2024. This initiative is a part of NTPC Farakka’s commitment to empowering young girls by providing them with opportunities for learning and personal development.

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His rapid rise is more a result of an unwavering pursuit of his passion than of adopting methods to gain more social media followers. He has singlehandedly created his empire without building any content team for his facebook page or content editing. So, all his contents are just examples of his hardwork and perseverence.

Let’s know more about his journey. He was born in 9th December, 1999 in Comilla. Then he completed his schooling in Nakhalpara Hossain Ali High School and college in Bangladesh Navy College. After getting admitted in Dhaka University, he started to make videos. But his official journey as a content creator was in 22th July, 2022. His main content is pretty simple, reflecting our daily life, family fun culture in Comilla’s local language. He is already famous for some his created characters named “Kashem, Sadek, Jaane Alam” etc.

But his content “Ghost Seires” outbroke through the social media, which was eventually shared by not only his general audience, but also some celebrities like “Nuhash Humayun”. Then he also focused to spread his contents to more people by creating Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok account about five to six months ago. With his excellence in content, he already has 99,000+ subscriber in his youtube account and his expectation is laving 1 lakh subscriber within a few days.

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Their wedding was like other normal weddings. But at the same time, they also set an example by organising this blood donation camp. Through the wedding card, the guests are also requested to voluntarily participate in the blood donation camp. About 18 blood donors gave blood in this camp, including the groom and his family.

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He received this Social Leadership Award for engaging the young generation in creative and positive activities by building Unmukht Pathagar (Ekush) and Kavitar Dewal (Kavyamaya). Before this, he was awarded the Global Youth Parliament’s Leadership Award in 2021, Purity Award in 2022 and other awards.

He said, “Any achievement is a joy. But it also increases the responsibility for the days ahead. I will try to convert the joy of achievement into a more auspicious initiative. I took these two initiatives while serving as UNO at Shariatpur headquarters. So I dedicate this award to the people of Shariatpur. I want to work for people till the last breath of my life.”

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RJ and author Shanto is quite well known for his works. This talented young man has already published 17 books. Apart from this, he has acted in several music videos and dramas. Currently he is busy with his company Voyage Factory Bangladesh and Turning Talks Bangladesh. He is doing two shows named Aha Jeevan and White Color on Radio Dhvani. He also received the Global Youth Leadership Award from the President of Nepal in 2021.

Regarding the award, he said, “It is always a pleasure to receive an award. But this pleasure increases the responsibility much more. So I will try to maintain the continuity of the work in the future.”

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The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, followed by the singing of enchanting NTPC geet by the talented GEM participants. Shri Ramakanta Panda, HoP Farakka in his welcome address, highlighted the 28day long residential GEM program’s significance as an exemplary CSR initiative by NTPC, fostering national empowerment and promoting equity.

The event showcased the remarkable talents of the GEM girls, including an aspirational song performance, a screening of the GEM Farakka movie, captivating self-defense demonstrations, enthralling dance and yoga skill presentations, and a thought-provoking skit on Bal Vivah. Female employees of NTPC were felicitated with International Women’s Day(IWD) awards.

The GEM girls shared their transformative four-week experiences at Farakka, showcasing their personal growth and empowerment. Shri DSGSS Babji, RED(ER1) in his address, lauded the exceptional performances by the GEM girls and urged parents to continue supporting their daughters’ dreams.

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates, recognizing the participants’ dedication and accomplishments, followed by a heartfelt vote of thanks.

The Girl Empowerment Mission 2023 has left an indelible mark on all those involved, fostering empowerment, resilience, and personal growth among the young girls.

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