REC Wins ASSOCHAM CSR Award for Healthcare Support Initiatives

23 Jun 2025 CW Team

REC, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) and leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has received the ASSOCHAM CSR and Sustainability Award 2024 for ‘Excellence in Providing Support to Healthcare’.

The award was presented during the 6th ASSOCHAM CSR and Sustainability Conference and Awards held in Hyderabad. Shri Anjan Lahiri, Senior General Manager and Head of Department (REC Foundation), received the honour on behalf of REC from the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.

The recognition highlights REC’s steadfast efforts to bolster the healthcare sector through targeted CSR interventions executed by the REC Foundation, the company’s dedicated CSR arm.

Last year, REC was also awarded by ASSOCHAM for its exemplary CSR work in Aspirational Districts, with particular focus on support for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities). Additionally, REC was ranked 4th among all CPSUs in CSR Contribution, as per the Public Enterprise Survey Report 2023–24, released by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

Driven by its ethos of inclusive development, REC continues to contribute to sustainable social progress through meaningful CSR efforts aimed at empowering communities and enhancing quality of life across India.

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