Gurugram, June 14, 2025: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a leading NBFC under the Ministry of Power, organized a blood donation camp on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, in collaboration with Lions Blood Centre — a charitable blood bank committed to saving lives.
International kickboxer Shri Sudhir Saxena graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from REC employees, and Shri Saxena’s presence inspired donors by emphasizing the importance of fitness, discipline, and social responsibility in building a healthier and more compassionate society.
Demonstrating his personal commitment to the cause, Shri Jitendra Srivastava, CMD, REC Limited, led by example by donating blood during the camp. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Voluntary blood donation is a noble act that can make a life-saving difference. At REC, we believe in promoting a culture of compassion and collective responsibility. This camp reflects our ongoing commitment to the health and welfare of the community.”
The initiative underscores REC’s dedication to social responsibility and community welfare. Employees of REC enthusiastically participated in the camp, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to humanitarian causes and the importance of voluntary blood donation.
This effort highlights the power of collective action in addressing critical healthcare needs and supports the global message of World Blood Donor Day — “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.”
About REC LIMITED
REC is a ‘Maharatna’ company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI) and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC is financing the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pump Storage projects, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia projects etc. More recently REC Limited has also diversified into the Non-Power Infrastructure sector comprising Roads & Expressways, Metro Rail, Airports, IT Communication, Social and Commercial Infrastructure (Educational Institution, Hospitals), Ports and Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works in respect of various other sectors like Steel, Refinery, etc.
REC Limited provides loans of various maturities to State, Central and Private Companies for creation of infrastructure assets in the country. REC Limited continues to play a key strategic role in the flagship schemes of the Government for the power sector and has been nodal agency for Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGAYA), Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), National Electricity Fund (NEF) Scheme which resulted in strengthening of last mile distribution system, 100% village electrification and household electrification in the country. REC has also been made the nodal agency for certain States and Union Territories for the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). REC has also been given the responsibility of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna from Central Government. The Loan Book of REC stands at ₹5.66 lakh crore, and Net Worth at ₹77,638 crores as on March 31, 2025.
