NEW DELHI — REC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility wing of state-run REC Limited, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Y4D Foundation to implement solar lighting infrastructure across six districts in West Bengal.
Under the Memorandum of Agreement signed on November 3, 2026, the joint initiative will deploy 350 solar street light systems across Purba Bardhaman, Bankura, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Birbhum, and Paschim Medinipur. The signing was attended by L. B. Nautiyal, HoD (CSR) at REC Limited, and Bijesh Kumar, Vice President of Y4D Foundation. The project is designed to bolster rural energy resilience, enhance public safety for women and children during night hours, and upgrade community infrastructure using clean technology.
Core Takeaways
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Project Initiative: Deployment of 350 solar street light systems in rural West Bengal.
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Key Partners: REC Foundation (REC Limited CSR division) and Y4D Foundation.
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Coverage Footprint: Six districts (Purba Bardhaman, Bankura, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Birbhum, and Paschim Medinipur).
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Formalization Date: MoA executed on November 3, 2026.
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Leadership Representation: Signed by L. B. Nautiyal (REC Limited) and Bijesh Kumar (Y4D Foundation).
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Strategic Intent: Promoting renewable energy integration while upgrading public safety and night-time mobility for local residents.
