17 October 2026
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REC Limited Pledges ₹11.56 Crore for Sankara Eye Hospital to Boost Eye Care in Saharsa, Bihar

CSR initiative to fund clinical and non-clinical equipment, enhancing healthcare access for underserved communities in Bihar
REC Limited Pledges ₹11.56 Crore for Sankara Eye Hospital to Boost Eye Care in Saharsa, Bihar
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New Delhi: REC Limited has announced a commitment of ₹11.56 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support Sankara Eye Hospital, Saharsa, Bihar. The funding will be used for procuring clinical and non-clinical equipment, aiming to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality eye care services in the region.

Memorandum of Agreement Signed

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on March 9, 2026, at the REC Limited office in SCOPE Complex. Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee & Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, formalized the partnership.

Read also: REC Limited Receives Two Awards at National Summit, Harsh Baweja Named India’s Most Influential CFO 2026

Boosting Eye Care Services in Saharsa

The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to deliver specialized and timely eye care services. The project will particularly benefit economically weaker sections in Saharsa and surrounding districts of Bihar, making quality eye care more accessible and affordable.

REC Limited’s Commitment to Healthcare

Through this CSR initiative, REC Limited continues its mission to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure across India, focusing on underserved and remote regions. By supporting projects like Sankara Eye Hospital, REC reinforces its dedication to promoting accessible and high-quality healthcare services.

About REC Limited

REC Limited is a ‘Maharatna’ company under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and functions as a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC finances power and non-power infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, metro rail, airports, hospitals, and educational institutions.

The company plays a strategic role in government schemes such as SAUBHAGYA, DDUGJY, National Electricity Fund (NEF), and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), contributing to electrification and infrastructure development across India.

Read also: REC Limited Forms Vizag Power Transmission Limited for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Projects in Andhra Pradesh


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