REC Secures Top Honours at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of Power, has earned significant recognition at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025, securing top honours across four distinguished categories. The accolades reflect the organisation’s steady and well-calibrated approach towards strengthening institutional resilience, advancing sustainability goals, reinforcing governance frameworks, and embracing digital transformation in a rapidly evolving public sector landscape.
The awards come as an affirmation of REC’s ongoing efforts to align its operations with emerging national and global benchmarks, while remaining focused on its core mandate of supporting India’s power and infrastructure development. Over the years, the organisation has demonstrated a consistent commitment to building systems that are not only robust and future-ready, but also transparent, accountable, and responsive to stakeholder expectations.
In the category of the Resilience in Action Award, REC was conferred the Silver Award for Cyber Defense & Resilience. This recognition highlights the organisation’s proactive stance in safeguarding its digital ecosystem against increasingly complex cyber threats. The award was received by Shri K. Venugopal, Senior General Manager (IT) and Head of Department – Chief Information Security Officer, along with members of the CISO team. Their collective efforts have contributed to the strengthening of REC’s cybersecurity architecture, ensuring business continuity, data integrity, and operational reliability in a digitally interconnected environment.
REC’s commitment to sustainable and responsible growth was acknowledged under the Green PSU Award category, where it received the Gold Award for ESG Leadership & Net-Zero Operations. The honour was accepted by Shri Awanish Kumar Bharati, General Manager (Finance), and Ms. Neha Sharma, Deputy General Manager (Finance). This recognition underscores REC’s structured approach towards integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into its decision-making processes. Through focused initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprint, promoting responsible financing, and strengthening social responsibility, REC continues to move steadily towards its net-zero ambitions while setting an example for the wider PSU ecosystem.
The organisation’s emphasis on structured and forward-looking governance was further reinforced with the Risk Management Leader Award for ISO 31000 for Risk Management – Guidelines. The award was received by Shri Jeetender Kumar, Deputy General Manager (Finance), and Shri Hitesh Kumar Meena, Deputy Manager. This accolade recognises REC’s successful adoption of internationally aligned risk management practices, enabling the organisation to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a systematic manner. Such frameworks play a crucial role in enhancing institutional resilience and supporting informed decision-making across operational and strategic levels.
Adding to its achievements, REC also received the Rising Star Award for REC Limited Official Website Transformation: A Digital Gateway to a New Corporate Identity. The award was accepted by Shri Ujjal Mondal, Assistant Manager (BDM). The recognition highlights REC’s efforts in reimagining its digital presence through a modern, user-centric website that enhances accessibility, transparency, and engagement with stakeholders. The revamped platform reflects the organisation’s evolving identity and its emphasis on digital-first communication in line with contemporary expectations.
Collectively, these honours at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025 serve as a meaningful endorsement of REC Limited’s balanced approach to growth—one that combines operational efficiency with innovation, sustainability, and good governance. The recognitions also mirror broader trends highlighted in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News, where public sector enterprises are increasingly being acknowledged for adopting progressive practices and global standards.
As REC continues to support India’s power sector and infrastructure ambitions, these achievements reinforce its role as a dependable and forward-looking institution, steadily contributing to national development while adapting to the demands of a dynamic economic and technological environment.