Bijli Utsav celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 28 2022:
As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration to commemorate 75 years of independence of India; REC Limited, which is a public infrastructure finance company under ministry of Power, organised 'Bijli Utsav' at Leisang village in Kangpokpi district on Thursday.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of officials of REC and others, as well as Leisang village chief Tongsat Haokip, church head Tongminlal Haokip and secretary Lamkholen Lotjem.
In their speeches, the dignitaries highlighted the benefits of electricity, the challenges faced during electrification in rural areas and how the quality of life improved with access to power.
The event also witnessed several beneficiaries of the village sharing their experiences and REC representatives briefing the gathering on various government programmes, explaining about judicious usage of electricity, billing, etc.
The event concluded with distribution of LED bulbs as prizes to winners of the competitions.
Mention may be made REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India.
Established in 1969, REC Limited provides financial assistance to state electricity boards, state governments, central/state power utilities, independent power producers, rural electric cooperatives and private sector utilities.
Its business activities involve financing projects in the complete power sector value chain; for various types of projects including Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Energy.