REC Limited Commits Rs. 14 Crore under CSR for Advanced Cancer Treatment in Uttar Pradesh

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Sevarth Sansthan Seth Bimal Kumar Jain Trauma & Physiotherapy Dharmarth Samiti (SSB) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to provide financial assistance of Rs. 14 crore for the procurement of Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine in Trauma Centre established by SSB in Firozabad District of Uttar Pradesh.

 

The agreement was signed on 27th December 2024 by Shri Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director, CSR, REC and Shri P. K Jindal, President, SSB. The ceremony took place in the presence of Shri Vivek Kumar Dewangan, Chairman and Managing Director, REC Limited.

 

A Linear Accelerator, also referred to as LINAC, is suitable for treating all modes of cancer treatment. LINACs help cancer specialists treat cancers of the brain, spine, head and neck, lung, breast, oesophagus, stomach, rectum, uterus, prostate, bladder, liver, and bones.

 

The commitment aligns with REC’s CSR objectives of promoting health and well-being among communities. This project reinforces REC’s commitment to nation-building and creating a healthier future for all. REC continues to support impactful projects in the areas of healthcare, education, rural development, and environmental sustainability.

 

REC Foundation has supported over 400 projects in healthcare, sanitation, clean water access, education and skill development, women empowerment, sports and environmental sustainability. With over Rs. 1,300 Crore disbursed in CSR funds, REC's cumulative commitment to CSR activities exceeds Rs. 2,000 Crore till now.