Tata Power aligns with 'Beti Padhao' program to fortify its women empowerment initiatives

Taking this philosophy forward, Tata Power has aligned its women-centric initiatives in line with the government’s ‘Beti Padhao’ scheme, thereby, employing a focused strategy with emphasis on literacy, scholarships, and empowerment, to mitigate all gender discrimination. 

The initiative aims to promote girls' education, and ensure zero school drop-outs due to economic or social reasons. India suffers from gender disparity in primary and secondary education, and is yet to achieve the Gender Parity Index in tertiary education, outlined in the Millennium development goals.

Recognising this need, Tata Power has implemented special projects in schools- like E-learning, adult literacy, and scholarships- that are in line with the government’s Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan. In addition, the company has also introduced remedial coaching centres for secondary class students for the underprivileged children. The programs, currently, are active in Mumbai, Jojobera, Haldia, Khopoli and Dherand.

Speaking on this initiative, Anil Sardana, MD & CEO, Tata Power, stated, "Tata Power’s community development initiatives have always focused on a holistic development of women, which include healthcare, sanitation, education and livelihood. Tata Power has always endeavored to promote the well-being of its stakeholders and communities by undertaking initiatives that benefit people in more ways than one. We hope that, through our efforts, we are able to boost the Government’s efforts towards educating and protecting girl child."

Tata Power’s efforts in educating women has not only helped in the development of the community but has also helped mitigate child marriage. India’s high rates of child marriage is one of the core reasons behind maternal deaths. To combat this, Tata Power has also initiated various skill development and employment opportunities for women to ensure the community women have access to livelihood options in addition to education opportunities, a company statement said.