Apraava Energy collaborated with CII Foundation, a leading non-profit fostering inclusive development pan India, to honour 15 women change makers from Assam. Over 1000 women from disadvantaged communities in the state have been uplifted under the ‘Empowering Champions of Change’ initiative by Apraava Smart Meter Private Limited, a subsidiary of Apraava Energy.
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. Bijaya congratulated the 15 female champions on the program and said, “My best wishes to them as they continue to be catalysts of change for society.”
Women leaders from eight Assam districts namely, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, and South Salmara Mankachar are working to address issues like domestic violence, livelihoods, and adult literacy. 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.”We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and CII for their support in this endeavour,” stated Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Senior Vice President – AMI, Apraava Energy, in response to the initiative.
