REC organises Bijli Utsav in Gujarat as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 
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REC organises ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Gujarat as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ REC Limited organised ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Mota Fofaliya village, Taluka Sinor, Vadodara district in Gujarat

PSU Watch Bureau

New Delhi: As a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' – to celebrate 75 years of Independence, REC Limited organised 'Bijli Utsav' in Mota Fofaliya village, Taluka Sinor, Vadodara district in Gujarat. Officials from Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) and REC Regional Office Mumbai, Vadodara had graced the occasion.

The event witnessed speaker sessions by utility officials highlighting the consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves with access to power. Beneficiaries from the villages were also invited on-stage to share their experience and views on how access to electricity has transformed their lives.

To engage with the villagers and children, quiz competition was also held. Nukkad Natak was also performed to impart knowledge on subjects such as consumer rights of electricity, energy conservation and the benefits of electricity. The event concluded with the distribution of LED bulbs as prizes to the winners of the competitions.

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