REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a prominent NBFC, has received the ‘Innovative Technology Development Award’ at the ‘Building India 2047: Technology for Better Tomorrow,’ an IIT Madras CSR Summit.
The accolade acknowledges REC’s CSR initiative involving the installation of a 2 MW Roof Top Solar plant at IIT Madras. This solar facility contributes approximately 3.15 million units of clean energy annually, aiding IIT Madras in reducing its carbon footprint.
Smt Taruna Gupta, Executive Director (CSR), and Smt Thara Ramesh, CPM, REC, Regional Office Chennai, accepted the award on behalf of REC. The ceremony, attended by Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister of IT and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu, and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, highlighted REC’s dedication to sustainable development goals.
REC Limited, through its CSR arm, REC Foundation, maintains a steadfast commitment to CSR, prioritizing projects with a significant impact on society and aligning with sustainable development goals and national priorities. By championing initiatives in renewable energy, REC continues to contribute to a greener and more environmentally conscious future.
REC Limited has garnered various prestigious awards for its CSR endeavors, including the Global CSR Leadership Awards in 2023, the PSE Excellence Award for CSR in 2023, and more.
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