Apraava Energy and CII Foundation have partnered to honor 15 women change makers from Assam who have uplifted over 1000 women from disadvantaged communities in the state, promoting inclusive development. Under the ‘Empowering Champions of Change’ initiative led by Apraava Smart Meter Private Limited, a subsidiary of Apraava Energy, these women were recognized for their contribution in bringing grassroots-level transformation to society.
Ms. Bijaya Boro, General Manager –Bongaigaon Zone (Kokrajhar EC, Barpeta EC and Bongaigaon EC), APDCL, along with Mr.Rubul Nath, CEO, Kokrajhar EC and dignitaries from Apraava Energy, presented the laurels to the women leaders. “My best wishes to the 15 women champions as they continue to be catalysts of change for society,” Bijaya added, congratulating them on the program.
The women leaders hail from eight districts of Assam, namely, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, and South Salmara Mankachar are working to address issues like domestic violence, livelihoods, school dropout re-enrollment, adult literacy, and other related issues. They will receive training to enhance leadership skills and lead community projects to address socio-economic inequalities. They aspire to impact over 15,000 women from the marginalised communities of Assam, in the next year. Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Senior Vice President – AMI, Apraava Energy, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and CII for their support in this endeavour.”
