Kolkata: REC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of REC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Y4D Foundation to support the installation of 350 solar street light systems across six districts of West Bengal.
The agreement was signed on November 3, 2026, as part of an initiative aimed at improving rural infrastructure, enhancing public safety and promoting the use of renewable energy in underserved communities.
The project will cover six districts of West Bengal: Purba Bardhaman, Bankura, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Birbhum and Paschim Medinipur.
REC Foundation Partners with Y4D Foundation for Solar Street Lights
Under the agreement, REC Foundation will provide financial assistance for the installation of 350 solar street light systems across the identified districts. Y4D Foundation will be the partner organisation for implementing the initiative.
The MoA was signed in the presence of L. B. Nautiyal, Head of Department (CSR), REC Limited; Bijesh Kumar, Vice President, Y4D Foundation; and officials from both foundations.
The partnership reflects a collaborative effort to strengthen rural infrastructure through sustainable energy solutions and community-focused development initiatives.
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Solar Street Light Project to Improve Safety in Rural Areas
The installation of 350 solar street light systems is expected to improve night-time visibility, safety and mobility in rural communities.
The initiative will particularly benefit women, children and elderly residents by helping create better-lit public spaces and making movement easier after sunset.
Improved street lighting is also expected to support safer community environments and enhance access to local infrastructure.
Initiative to Promote Clean Energy and Rural Development
Along with improving public safety, the project aims to encourage the adoption of clean and renewable energy solutions in rural areas.
Solar-powered street lighting will contribute to strengthening community infrastructure while supporting sustainable development at the grassroots level.
Through this initiative, REC Foundation aims to combine renewable energy promotion with social development, addressing the everyday infrastructure needs of rural communities across six districts of West Bengal.
About REC Limited
REC Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Established in 1969, the company primarily finances power sector projects across the country, including generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy initiatives. Its CSR arm, REC Foundation, undertakes social development activities in areas such as healthcare, education, sanitation, rural development and sustainable infrastructure.
