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POWERGRID Signs MoU with MMMUT for Construction of 144-Bed Girls’ Hostel under CSR Initiative

POWERGRID signs MoU with MMMUT, Gorakhpur, to build a 144-bedded girls’ hostel under its CSR initiative, strengthening educational infrastructure.
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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur. The agreement provides for the construction of a 144-bedded girls’ hostel under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Empowering Education Through Infrastructure

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, Prof. Jai Prakash Saini, Vice-Chancellor of MMMUT, and Yugesh Kumar Dixit, Executive Director (NR-III), POWERGRID.

By funding this critical infrastructure, POWERGRID aims to create a safe and supportive residential facility for women students pursuing higher education in the state. The initiative reflects the PSU’s commitment to empowering young women by providing them access to better academic opportunities.

Promoting Gender Inclusivity in Higher Learning

The hostel will not only increase accommodation capacity at MMMUT but also encourage more female participation in technical education. This aligns with the Government of India’s broader focus on promoting inclusivity, access, and equality in the education sector.

Through such CSR-driven initiatives, POWERGRID continues to play an active role in strengthening educational infrastructure while contributing to holistic community development.

About POWERGRID

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power. Headquartered in Gurugram, it is India’s largest electric power transmission utility, responsible for planning, implementing, and operating the country’s inter-state transmission network. Alongside its core operations, POWERGRID undertakes multiple CSR projects in education, health, skill development, and rural infrastructure to support sustainable national growth.

Also Read: POWERGRID to Install India’s First 145 kV Eco-Friendly Green Circuit Breaker at Imphal Substation


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