The creatively transformed ambulance stands as a striking example of the ‘Waste to Art’ concept, demonstrating how materials destined to be scrapped can serve a larger social purpose when imagination meets craftsmanship. By repurposing the vehicle into an installation centred on health awareness, ECL has combined environmental responsibility with a message of public welfare.

The installations were unveiled by Dr. Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), ECL, in the presence of the company’s Functional Directors — Shri Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance); Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (HR); Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical/Projects & Planning); and Shri Chittaranjan Kumar, Director (Technical Operations). The Chief Medical Officer of Sanctoria Hospital, Heads of Departments and other ECL employees also attended the occasion.

The initiative was brought to life through the dedicated efforts of the ECL team at Sodepur Central Workshop, which also crafted an artistic installation featuring the Coal India insignia for the hospital premises. The team’s craftsmanship and innovative approach exemplify how discarded materials can be creatively repurposed to enhance institutional spaces while conveying meaningful messages.

Beyond their visual appeal, these Waste-to-Art installations carry a broader message about responsible resource utilisation, environmental consciousness and health awareness. They demonstrate how creative reuse can contribute to sustainability while inspiring people to adopt more responsible practices.
The initiative embodies the spirit of Special Campaign 6, which promotes cleanliness, efficient resource management, space optimisation and the conversion of waste into value.

At Sanctoria Hospital, the discarded ambulance has thus become more than an artistic creation. It serves as a reminder that sustainability does not always begin with new resources; sometimes, it begins with recognising fresh possibilities in what has already served its purpose.

Gurgaon, May 16, 2025 – REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, today commenced Swachhata Pakhwada 2025, a fortnight-long cleanliness and awareness campaign to be observed from 16th May to 31st May 2025, across its offices in the country. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s overarching objective to promote hygiene, sustainable practices, and public awareness across the nation.

The event began with a solemn Swachhata Pledge, administered by Shri Jitendra Srivastava, IAS, CMD, REC Limited, to all employees. The CMD emphasized the importance of the Swachh Bharat Mission and highlighted India’s success in becoming Open Defecation Free (ODF). Drawing from national milestones, he inspired employees to continue championing cleanliness and environmental consciousness. CMD said, “Swachhata is not merely an act; it is a reflection of our values and our respect for community and nature. India’s journey from open defecation to dignity through sanitation has been transformational. The success of Swachh Bharat Mission lies in the fact that it connected with people at the grassroot level and brought behavioural changes in people.”

The inaugural ceremony featured an impactful awareness session by Shri Ramveer Tanwar, popularly known as the Pondman of India, for his grassroots environmental activism. He sensitized employees about the nexus between cleanliness, water conservation, and public health.

Another motivating session was delivered by Shri Jasmer Singh Chauhan, Sarpanch of Sultanpur Village, which won the Cleanest Village Award in Swachhata Survekshan Gramin 2023. His address shed light on community-level leadership and collective will.

A major highlight of the day was the unveiling of a “Waste to Art” installation – a CHARKHA, constructed entirely from 200 kg of recycled waste materials. The artwork, symbolizing self-reliance and sustainability, was unveiled by CMD along with senior officials.

Further underscoring its commitment to the environment, REC conducted a Tree Plantation Drive led by the CMD, Directors, and CVO within the campus to promote biodiversity and ecological balance.

A Health Camp was also organized for REC’s housekeeping staff, where routine health checkups were conducted. Additionally, a facilitation session was arranged in collaboration with banks to inform the staff about various government welfare schemes and financial inclusion initiatives. Simultaneously, REC’s Regional Offices undertook the restoration of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) to scale up decentralized cleanliness efforts.