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Bringing Healthcare Closer: REC Funds Critical Healthcare Equipment for 6 CHCs and 1 District Hospital in Balodabazar

REC Strengthens Rural Healthcare in Chhattisgarh with ₹2.34 Crore CSR Grant
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Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh: In a significant step towards improving rural healthcare infrastructure, REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has approved ₹2.34 crore for a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at enhancing medical services in Balodabazar district, Chhattisgarh.

The funds will be used to equip six Community Health Centres (CHCs) and one District Hospital with essential medical equipment. This effort is expected to bolster primary and secondary healthcare delivery in the region.

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MoA Signed to Launch the Project

On July 8, 2025, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between:

  • Mr Rajesh Awasthi, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Balodabazar
  • Mr Satyabhan Sahoo, Chief Project Manager, REC Regional Office, Raipur

The project will be implemented by the District Health Society, Balodabazar, ensuring alignment with local healthcare needs and public health priorities.

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Targeted Healthcare Support in Underserved Regions

This CSR initiative underlines REC Limited’s ongoing commitment to inclusive development, with a particular focus on improving healthcare access in underserved and rural areas.

By providing modern medical equipment, the initiative aims to:

  • Reduce patient referrals to distant hospitals
  • Improve diagnosis and treatment capacity at CHCs
  • Enhance overall public health outcomes in the district

About REC Limited

REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Established in 1969, REC is a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), playing a pivotal role in financing and promoting power sector development across India.


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