NTPC Bongaigaon, BTC Government Inaugurate Space Labs in Assam Schools
· Free Press Journal
NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Government, has inaugurated three Education Space Labs in the districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), marking a significant step towards promoting scientific learning and innovation among school students.
The initiative has been undertaken as part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and encourage interest in science and technology among young learners.
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The newly established laboratories include the Mahendra Narzary Memorial Space Lab at Amguri Higher Secondary School in Chirang, the Bijendra Wary Memorial Space Lab at Runikata Higher Secondary School, and the Devicharan Brahma Memorial Space Lab at Kachugaon Public High School in Kokrajhar. Each of the labs has been named after prominent personalities from the region who contributed to the development of the area.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member for Health & Family Welfare, BTC, and Rabiram Narzary, Executive Member for Education, BTC. Amit Kumar Asthana, Additional General Manager (HR), NTPC Bongaigaon, along with other NTPC officials, was also present during the programme.
The Education Space Labs have been established at a cost of ₹20 lakh per centre, with a total project investment of ₹60 lakh. The laboratories have been designed to provide students with practical exposure to space science, astronomy and emerging technologies.
Each lab is equipped with more than 30 scientific learning tools and demonstration models, including telescope systems, demonstration rockets, educational drones, space suits, satellite imagery learning kits and several interactive science modules. These facilities are aimed at making science education more engaging and experiential for students.
Through hands-on experiments and demonstrations, the labs will help students understand complex scientific concepts in a practical manner, encouraging curiosity and strengthening their scientific temperament.
Each of the three centres is expected to benefit more than 1,000 students annually, giving them opportunities to explore space science, technology and innovation beyond traditional classroom learning. The initiative is also expected to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and research.
Dignitaries present at the event appreciated the collaborative initiative between NTPC Bongaigaon and the BTC Government, noting that such efforts are vital for improving access to quality scientific education in rural and semi-urban areas of the Bodoland Territorial Region.
The programme was attended by school authorities, teachers, students, representatives of the local administration and officials from NTPC Bongaigaon.
The establishment of these Education Space Labs reflects NTPC Bongaigaon’s continued commitment to community development and its efforts to promote innovation, scientific thinking and knowledge-driven growth among the youth of the region.