REC Limited Honoured with Rajbhasha Deepti Shield Award for Excellence in Official Language Implementation
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) and one of India’s premier Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), has been conferred the prestigious Rajbhasha Deepti Shield Award for the year 2023-24. The recognition comes for REC’s outstanding efforts in promoting and implementing the Official Language (Hindi) across its operations, as well as in offices and undertakings under the Ministry of Power.
The award was presented during the meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, held today in New Delhi. Shri Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of REC, along with Shri R. P. Vaishnaw, Executive Director (Official Language), received the honour from the Hon’ble Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal.
The award acknowledges REC’s commitment to strengthening the use of Hindi in official work and ensuring effective implementation of the Government of India’s Official Language Policy. This recognition also underlines REC’s consistent efforts to create awareness and encourage wider usage of Hindi among its employees through various programs, publications, and initiatives during the year.
The event was graced by the presence of several key dignitaries, including the Hon’ble Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Shri Pankaj Agarwal. Also present were the heads and representatives of various offices and undertakings under the Ministry of Power, members of the Hindi Advisory Committee, and other senior officials.
A significant highlight of the event was the release of REC’s Hindi magazine ‘Urjaayan’ by the Hon’ble Minister. The publication showcases REC’s efforts in promoting the Hindi language and highlights achievements and developments in the power sector.
This recognition reaffirms REC’s leadership not only in the field of power financing but also in upholding and promoting the national language across institutional frameworks. The award serves as an inspiration for other PSUs to continue fostering the use of Hindi in official communication, thereby strengthening national linguistic unity.