Why is it in the news?
- Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) is a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power company.
More about the news
- Launched as a pilot project in 2018, GEM targets children from underprivileged backgrounds, aligning with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative to address gender inequality.
- The program aims to nurture girls’ imaginations and provide opportunities for their development.
- GEM offers a 1-month workshop during summer holidays, focusing on various aspects such as health, hygiene, safety, fitness, sports, and yoga.
| About CSR
· Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model aimed at ensuring a company’s accountability to itself, stakeholders, and the public. · CSR initiatives can improve society and enhance a company’s brand image. · CSR encompasses four main categories: environmental impacts, ethical responsibilities, philanthropic endeavours, and financial responsibilities. · In India, the Companies Act of 2013, enforced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, mandates CSR activities for companies, imposing a statutory obligation to contribute towards social welfare.
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