New Delhi: NTPC Bongaigaon has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to roll out a Mobile Science Lab Project across 60 government schools in the districts of Bongaigaon, Chirang and Kokrajhar. The initiative, undertaken under NTPC’s Corporate Strategic CSR framework, carries a total outlay of Rs 57.88 lakh and aims to strengthen science education through experiential and activity-based learning.
The MoA has been signed between Riju Dutta, Secretary, Seva Bharati Purbanchal, and Shri Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations, including Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, Sanjiv Barman, Joint Secretary, Seva Bharati Purbanchal, Sanjiv Bist, Coordinator, and Surendra Talkelkar from Seva Bharati Purbanchal. Officials from NTPC’s HR and CSR teams were also present.
Seva Bharati Purbanchal, a CSR-registered organisation with proven experience in education-focused interventions across the North-East, will implement the project. Covering 20 schools in each of the three districts, the initiative will deploy fully equipped mobile laboratory vans outfitted with scientific instruments, demonstration models and digital teaching aids to bring practical science learning directly to schools in remote and underserved areas.
The labs will offer students hands-on exposure to concepts in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and renewable energy, helping foster scientific curiosity and promote STEM education. Each van will feature microscopes, telescopes, solar energy kits, optics and rocket models, laptops, projectors and a range of learning tools. The project also includes the deployment of trained lab instructors, preparation of IEC materials and capacity-building programmes to ensure long-term effectiveness.
Speaking at the signing, Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, said the initiative underscores NTPC’s sustained commitment to enhancing the education ecosystem in its operational regions. He noted that by bringing science learning beyond textbooks, the project aims to nurture scientific thinking and support the development of future-ready human capital in Assam.
The project will be implemented over one year with structured monitoring, periodic reporting and submission of utilisation certificates as per CSR guidelines. NTPC Bongaigaon will conduct regular field reviews to ensure transparency and timely delivery of project objectives.
With this initiative, NTPC Bongaigaon reinforces its commitment to inclusive, innovation-driven community development, aligned with national priorities of promoting scientific temper and improving access to quality education.
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