New Delhi: REC Limited has been awarded the First Prize for outstanding implementation of the Official Language Policy for 2025-26 at a meeting of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
The award recognises REC’s sustained efforts towards promoting, propagating and effectively implementing Hindi as the official language across the organisation.
The award was presented to REC by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Dinesh Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and current Rajya Sabha MP, Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Lok Sabha MP, and Pankaj Agrawal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, were also present at the event.
Jitendra Shrivastava, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director of REC, received the award on behalf of the organisation.
REC Tops Among Ministry of Power Organisations
The recognition is particularly significant as REC earned the distinction among all Central Public Sector Enterprises, subordinate offices and organisations under the Ministry of Power.
The award highlights REC’s efforts to ensure effective compliance with the provisions of the Official Language Policy and strengthen the use of Hindi in its official functioning.
According to the organisation, the achievement reflects the collective efforts of its officers and employees and its sustained commitment to creating a workplace that encourages the effective use of Hindi.
Focus on Hindi and Innovative Initiatives
REC has undertaken various initiatives to promote and propagate Hindi as the official language while fostering a work culture that encourages its wider use.
The First Prize recognises the organisation’s exemplary work in implementing the Official Language Policy and introducing innovative initiatives at the national level.
The recognition also underscores REC’s efforts to ensure that the provisions of the Official Language Policy are effectively implemented throughout the organisation.
Award a Matter of Pride for REC Family
The award has been described as a matter of pride and inspiration for the entire REC family.
The recognition establishes REC’s work culture and official language initiatives at the national level and further underscores the organisation’s leading role in the effective implementation of the Official Language Policy.
The achievement reflects the collective contribution of REC’s officers and employees towards strengthening the use of Hindi in the organisation.
About REC Limited
REC Limited is a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is engaged in financing power sector and infrastructure projects across the country. REC provides financial assistance for generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy and other infrastructure development initiatives, contributing significantly to India’s energy growth and development.
