New Delhi: In a commendable recognition of its impactful social responsibility initiatives, the Indian Red Cross Society has felicitated REC Foundation, the CSR arm of REC Limited, with the prestigious ‘CSR Award of Appreciation’.
The award was presented by Mr Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, to Mr Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, during a formal ceremony acknowledging the Foundation’s outstanding contribution to healthcare accessibility and community welfare.
Recognizing Healthcare Outreach in Remote Regions
The recognition celebrates REC Foundation’s nationwide healthcare outreach, particularly through its Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) that deliver essential medical services to underserved and remote regions. These MMUs have played a critical role in extending preventive, diagnostic, and primary healthcare to communities lacking access to institutional medical facilities.
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Commitment to Inclusive and Equitable Development
With a strong focus on inclusive growth and nation-building, REC Foundation’s CSR initiatives span across sectors such as –
- Healthcare
- Education
- Sanitation
- Skill development
- Rural infrastructure
By aligning its CSR efforts with national development goals, REC Foundation continues to empower communities and promote equitable access to essential services.
A Moment of Pride for REC
Speaking on the recognition, officials at REC Foundation reaffirmed their commitment to driving social impact through strategic CSR interventions. The award serves as a testament to the organisation’s vision of building a healthier, more inclusive India, particularly for those in regions often left behind in traditional development models.
About REC LIMITED
REC is a ‘Maharatna’ company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI) and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC is financing the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pump Storage projects, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia projects etc. More recently REC Limited has also diversified into the Non-Power Infrastructure sector comprising Roads & Expressways, Metro Rail, Airports, IT Communication, Social and Commercial Infrastructure (Educational Institution, Hospitals), Ports and Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works in respect of various other sectors like Steel, Refinery, etc.
REC Limited provides loans of various maturities to State, Central and Private Companies for creation of infrastructure assets in the country. REC Limited continues to play a key strategic role in the flagship schemes of the Government for the power sector and has been nodal agency for Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGAYA), Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), National Electricity Fund (NEF) Scheme which resulted in strengthening of last mile distribution system, 100% village electrification and household electrification in the country. REC has been designated as the nodal agency for certain States and Union Territories under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Additionally, the Central Government has entrusted REC with the responsibility of implementing the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
