KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has been honored with the prestigious Rural Outreach Award at the ASSOCHAM Energy Excellence Awards 2026, celebrating its impactful initiatives toward rural development, social infrastructure, and community empowerment. The accolade was presented by Shri Dipak Barman, Honorable Minister-in-Charge for the Department of School Education, MSME & Textiles, and Housing, Government of West Bengal. The recognition highlights DVC’s sustained endeavors to foster holistic socio-economic growth across its operational areas by delivering targeted welfare programs and significantly enhancing the quality of life for surrounding communities.
This award reinforces DVC’s long-standing philosophy of creating sustainable value that extends well beyond its core power generation operations. Through focused efforts in social infrastructure, healthcare, education, and inclusive community engagement, the corporation continues to align its operational success with the broader goal of regional growth. Dedicated to making a positive social impact, DVC attributes this success to the collective teamwork, commitment, and vision of its entire workforce.
