New Delhi: REC Limited’s IT Division has been recognized at leading national platforms for its outstanding performance in digital transformation, emerging technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption. The achievements highlight REC’s growing leadership in modernizing India’s power sector through advanced technology solutions.
Major National Recognitions for REC IT Division
The IT team of REC Limited received multiple prestigious awards across two major industry events in 2026, reinforcing its strong focus on innovation and digital excellence.
Governance Now PSU IT Awards 2026
At the 11th Edition of the India PSU IT Forum and Awards organized by Governance Now, REC’s IT Division was honored with the Best Use of Emerging Technologies Award.
The award recognizes the organization’s successful deployment of advanced digital tools and technologies to improve operational efficiency and governance in the power sector.
In addition,Saurabh Rastogi, Executive Director (IT), REC Limited, received the Digital Transformation Leader Award for his leadership in driving technology-led transformation within the organization.
The awards were presented by Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Mr. C.R. Patil, highlighting the importance of digital innovation in India’s public sector enterprises.
Bharat PSU Manthan & Excellence Awards 2026
In another major achievement, REC’s IT Division secured the AI & GenAI Adoption Excellence Award at the Bharat PSU Manthan & Excellence Awards 2026.
This recognition acknowledges REC’s efforts in implementing Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions to enhance:
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making processes
- Service delivery systems
- Internal digital workflows
Driving Digital Transformation in India’s Power Sector
These awards collectively underline REC Limited’s strategic focus on:
- Large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and automation
- Strengthening data-driven governance systems
- Enhancing efficiency in the power and infrastructure financing ecosystem
REC’s efforts reflect the broader shift among Indian public sector undertakings toward technology-led modernization, especially in sectors critical to national infrastructure.
Growing Role of AI and Emerging Technologies in PSUs
The recognition also highlights a wider trend across Indian PSUs, where organizations are increasingly adopting:
- AI-based automation systems
- GenAI-driven decision support tools
- Cloud-based infrastructure
- Data analytics for policy and operational decisions
These advancements are playing a key role in improving transparency, efficiency, and scalability in public sector operations.
About REC Limited
REC Limited is a leading public sector enterprise in India focused on financing and promoting power sector development. The company plays a crucial role in supporting infrastructure growth by funding generation, transmission, and distribution projects across the country. With increasing emphasis on digital transformation, REC continues to strengthen its operations through advanced technologies like AI and data-driven governance systems.
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