Apraava Energy, India’s top energy solutions provider, has partnered with CII Foundation to honor 15 women changemakers from Assam, promoting inclusive development. These women leaders have uplifted over 1000 women from disadvantaged communities in the state. 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.
In response to 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.”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. Congratulating the 15 female champions on the show, Bijaya said, “My best wishes to them as they continue to be catalysts of change for society.”
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. Their goal is to impact over 15,000 women from marginalized communities in Assam within the next year.
