‘Bijli Utsav’ organised by REC in Assam as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Bijli Utsav:

REC Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India organized ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Anandapur Gaon of Baksa district and adjoining villages in Assam. The event witnessed speaker sessions by dignitaries and esteemed guests 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 electricity has transformed their lives.

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Important facts:

To engage with the villagers and children, various competitions and cultural programs were 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 distribution of LED bulbs and geometry boxes as prizes to the winners of the competitions.

About REC Limited:

• It is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India.
• Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed fifty years in its field of operations.
• It provides financial assistance to State Electricity Boards, State Governments, Central/State Power Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Rural Electric Cooperative Societies and Private Sector Utilities.