Shillong, April 30: NTPC Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the District Administration of Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, for the establishment of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Laboratories in 27 Government Schools across the district under its strategic CSR Initiative of North East India.
The agreement was formalised today, marking a significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure and promoting experiential learning in the region.
The MoA signing ceremony was attended by Shri Abhilash Baranwal, Deputy Commissioner, Ri-Bhoi District,Meghalaya and Shri Amit Kr. Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon Assam.
The MoA was attended by Shri Sailand G Momin, Research Associate, Planning Branch , Ri-Bhoi District, Shri Madhurjya Singha Lahkar, DGM(HR-Corporate Communication) and Ms. Smriti Das, Executive ( CSR, LA and R&R), NTPC Bongaigaon, Assam today at the District Administration office at Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.
Under this initiative, NTPC will extend financial support of up to ₹1.48 crore for setting up fully equipped STEM laboratories in 27 government schools, aimed at enhancing scientific temperament, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students.
The project will cover infrastructure development, procurement of modern STEM kits, teacher training, and ongoing maintenance support.
The District Administration, Ri-Bhoi, will act as the implementing agency and will be responsible for execution, procurement, quality assurance, and coordination with beneficiary schools.
NTPC, as the funding agency, will monitor progress through periodic reviews, site inspections, and impact assessments to ensure effective implementation of the project.
The STEM laboratories will be established within existing school infrastructure and will include advanced learning tools such as robotics kits, renewable energy models, electronics modules, and digital learning aids.
The initiative also incorporates structured teacher training programmes and baseline-to-endline assessment to measure learning outcomes and overall impact.
This initiative reflects NTPC’s continued commitment to community development through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, with a focus on education, skill development, and capacity building.
The project is expected to benefit a large number of students across Ri-Bhoi District by providing hands-on exposure to scientific concepts and fostering innovation at the grassroots level.
The collaboration is also aligned with national priorities of promoting STEM education and building future-ready talent, particularly in underserved regions.
Through this partnership, NTPC and the District Administration aim to create a sustainable ecosystem for quality education and empower students with the skills required for the evolving technological landscape.
