New Delhi: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, REC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Under this partnership, REC will invest Rs 2.92 crore to procure medical equipment for ITBP field hospitals, benefiting personnel, their families, ex-CAPF members, and civilians in remote and underserved areas. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR) at REC, and SC Mamgain, ITBP’s Inspector General (Admin).
The initiative will implemented through the REC Foundation. It is expected to enhance healthcare facilities in ITBP field hospitals located in two facilities of Leh which has two facilities, Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh, Itanagar, Dehradun, and Lucknow. The upgraded medical equipment is anticipated to enhance healthcare delivery by enabling quicker diagnostics, enhanced patient care, and timely interventions, particularly in high-altitude and Naxalite-affected regions. It will reduce wait times, improve critical care, and ensure access to essential healthcare services benefitting more than 1 lakh ITBP personnel and local residents.
Pradeep emphasized the importance of addressing the unique healthcare needs of these remote regions. He stated that “by improving healthcare services, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who serve and the communities they protect.” According to him, the initiative reflects REC’s dedication to supporting ITBP personnel and fostering healthier communities in remote areas.
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