REC Sanctions Rs 42.2 Million for Smart Classrooms in Assam

04 Jul 2026 CW Team

REC has sanctioned Rs 42.2 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to establish 100 smart classrooms in 100 government schools across the Lakhimpur and Kaziranga regions of Assam.

The project aims to strengthen education infrastructure by introducing digital learning solutions and creating technology-enabled classrooms to enhance the learning experience for students.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the initiative was signed on July 2, 2026, at REC Limited's corporate office in Gurugram between L. B. Nautiyal, Head of CSR, REC Limited, and B. Vinod Kumar, Director, Indo German Institute of Advanced Technology (IGIAT), in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

REC said the initiative forms part of its broader CSR programme, which focuses on education, healthcare, skill development, environmental sustainability and community development across the country.

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