Bihar: REC Ltd., a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has signed a contract with RITES Ltd., a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, to strengthen quality assurance mechanisms under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
The agreement marks another significant step toward ensuring the deployment of high-quality power infrastructure under the Government of India’s power distribution modernization initiative.
RITES Appointed as Third-Party Quality Monitoring Agency
Under the contract, RITES Ltd. will act as REC’s Third-Party Quality Monitoring Agency (TPQMA) for conducting Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) of power transformers that will be deployed across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh under the RDSS.
The appointment aims to ensure that power transformers meet prescribed quality standards before dispatch, helping improve the reliability, efficiency, and performance of the electricity distribution network in the two states.
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Contract Signed at REC Corporate Office
The agreement was signed at REC’s Corporate Office in Gurugram by Sh. Yogendra Singh, General Manager & Head of Department (PMD Quality), REC, and Sh. Akshaya Kumar Swain, Additional General Manager, RITES Ltd.
Senior officials from both REC and RITES were present during the signing ceremony, highlighting the importance of the collaboration in strengthening quality assurance under the RDSS.
Strengthening Quality Assurance Under RDSS
The collaboration focuses on enhancing quality control through independent third-party inspections before power transformers are dispatched for installation.
By leveraging RITES’ expertise in inspection, engineering, and quality monitoring, REC aims to ensure that equipment supplied under the RDSS complies with technical specifications and performance standards. This is expected to improve project execution, reduce equipment failures, and support the modernization of India’s power distribution infrastructure.
Focus on Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
As part of the agreement, RITES will carry out Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) of power transformers that are scheduled for deployment across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
These inspections will help verify manufacturing quality and technical compliance before the transformers are delivered, supporting the successful implementation of the RDSS in both states.
About REC Ltd.
REC Ltd. is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and one of India’s leading infrastructure financing companies. The company provides financial assistance for power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and other infrastructure projects. REC plays a key role in supporting the Government of India’s initiatives to strengthen the country’s power sector and improve electricity access through schemes such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
About RITES
RITES Ltd. is a Government of India enterprise and one of the country’s premier transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering companies. It offers consultancy, engineering, project management, inspection, and transportation services across sectors such as railways, highways, metro systems, ports, airports, urban transport, and logistics. RITES has successfully executed projects in India as well as in several countries around the world.
