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RECPDCL extends ₹1.25 Crore CSR support for Kargil

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:34:41 +0000

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has extended financial support of ₹1.25 crore to the District Administration of Kargil, Ladakh. The funding is dedicated to strengthening critical education, healthcare, and drinking water infrastructure, directly benefiting nearly 1.95 lakh residents across the remote district.

A key milestone of the initiative was the flagging off of a 40-seater school bus on 19 June 2026 by Sh. Jitendra Srivastava, CMD, REC Ltd, in the presence of Joint Secretary, Transmission, Ministry of Power, GoI; Sh. Prince Dhawan, CEO, RECPDCL and distinguished key officials of the UT Administration of Ladakh and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil.

By establishing safe, reliable, and consistent transportation, the newly deployed school bus aims to bridge geographical gaps for youth in the rugged terrain, bringing children closer to essential learning opportunities and a brighter academic future.

This infrastructure support underscores RECPDCL’s core mission to empower remote and underserved communities through sustainable, impactful development.

REC Limited Commended For Driving India’s Flagship Rooftop Solar Mission

Newsmantra — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:10:55 +0000

NEW DELHI. REC Limited has been officially honoured for its outstanding contribution as the National Programme Implementing Agency of the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, India’s flagship rooftop solar initiative. The prestigious recognition was presented during a special national event titled Two Years of PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Scaling the Solar Home to 1 Crore Rooftops, held in New Delhi. Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Honourable Minister of New and Renewable Energy, alongside Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, handed over the award to Shri Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of REC Limited, celebrating the company’s crucial role in executing the project.

During the same high-profile event, Shri Jitendra Srivastava also participated in the official launch of the brand-new logo for the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This new logo is set to serve as the official visual identity of the central scheme, which is dedicated to bringing clean solar energy into millions of Indian households. By scaling up eco-friendly installations across the country, the ongoing mission focuses on securing sustainable, cost-effective, and affordable electricity access for residents nationwide.

To hear more about the company’s strategic financial and execution vision for clean energy projects, you can watch this [Keynote Address by Jitendra Srivastava, CMD of REC Limited](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJUdv2ZutlI) on YouTube.

Jitendra Srivastava appointed as CMD of REC Ltd

Newsmantra — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:15:16 +0000

Jitendra Srivastava (IAS: 2000: BH): Appointed as CMD of REC Ltd, in the rank of Additional Secretary. Presently he is serving as Joint Secretary, Drinking Water and Sanitation, under Ministry of Jal shakti.