13 November 2026
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REC Limited Wins GEEF Global CSR Award 2026 for Excellence in Sports Development & Inclusion

REC Foundation recognised for using sports to promote youth empowerment, talent development, inclusion and community development across India.
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New Delhi: REC Limited, through its CSR arm REC Foundation, has been honoured with the “GEEF Global CSR Award 2026” under the category “CSR Excellence in Sports Development & Inclusion 2026.”

The award was presented during the Global WaterTech Summit 2026 in New Delhi, recognising REC’s continued efforts to promote sports as a tool for youth empowerment, inclusion and community development.

REC Recognised for Sports Development Initiatives

The award recognises REC Foundation’s continued efforts to support sports development and create opportunities for aspiring talent across the country.

Key areas of REC Foundation’s sports-related CSR initiatives include:

  • Youth empowerment through sports development programmes.
  • Promotion of inclusivity by creating opportunities for wider participation.
  • Talent development by supporting aspiring sportspersons.
  • Community development through sports-focused initiatives.
  • Creating opportunities for young people to realise their potential.

Read also: REC Limited to Set Up 20 Smart Classrooms in West Bengal Government Schools, Benefiting 1,500+ Students

REC Foundation Focuses on Youth Empowerment and Inclusion

REC Foundation’s CSR interventions in the sports sector reflect its focus on nurturing talent, promoting inclusivity and creating avenues for youth development.

The company views sports as a powerful means of empowering young people and contributing to community development. Its initiatives aim to help aspiring talent access opportunities and develop their potential.

Award Highlights REC’s CSR Commitment

The recognition at the GEEF Global CSR Awards 2026 highlights REC’s continued commitment to creating meaningful social impact through its CSR initiatives.

By supporting sports development, REC Foundation continues to contribute towards building a more inclusive and empowered society.

About REC Limited

REC Limited is a Maharatna company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is registered with the Reserve Bank of India as an NBFC, Public Financial Institution and Infrastructure Financing Company.

REC finances the power infrastructure sector, including generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy, along with emerging areas such as electric vehicles, battery storage, pumped storage, green hydrogen and green ammonia. The company has also diversified into non-power infrastructure sectors such as roads and expressways, metro rail, airports, IT and communication, educational institutions, hospitals, ports and other infrastructure projects.

Read also: REC Limited Renews ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Recognition from British Standards Institution


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