REC commits Rs 15 crore for free medical treatment of children with congenital heart disease

New Delhi: In a significant corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, REC Limited has committed Rs.15 crore to provide free medical treatment and surgery for approximately 1,000 children born with congenital heart disease from economically weaker sections of society.

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The memorandum of agreement (MoA) formalizing this noble endeavour was signed between REC Limited's Executive Director (CSR) Taruna Gupta and Vivek Gaur, Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust. The agreement was exchanged in the esteemed presence of REC CMD Vivek Kumar Dewangan.

This initiative is a continuation of REC’s previous CSR initiative, ‘Healing Little Hearts’, where Rs15 crore was allocated to treat 1,000 children. The success of the initial project provided these children with a new lease on life, has Inspired REC to extend its support for second consecutive year to even more families in need.

Through this CSR initiative, REC Limited reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility by ensuring that children born with congenital heart disease receive the necessary medical intervention to lead healthy and active lives. This initiative underscores REC’s ongoing dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need through its CSR activities.

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