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    Question

    How much financial assistance has REC Limited committed

    towards supporting the education of children in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh?
    A Rs. 5.00 crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 7.50 crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 9.91 crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 12.00 crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Finance Company, has partnered with the Unit of Science and Educational Development (UNISED) to support the education of around 75,500 children of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh.  • REC has entered into this partnership through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm REC Foundation. REC has committed a financial assistance of Rs. 9.91 crores towards this noble cause. • As part of this collaboration, UNISED will implement solar energy-operated smart classes and establish joyful learning resource labs in government schools across Siddharthnagar district. • This initiative aims to provide students with access to modern educational tools and resources, empowering them to excel academically and creatively. Learn Along: About REC Limited • REC is a 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). • REC finances the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pumped Storage Projects, Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects.  • Recently, REC has also diversified into the Non-Power Infrastructure sector comprising Roads & Expressways, Metro Rail, Airports, IT Communication, Social and Commercial Infrastructure (Educational Institution, Hospitals), Ports and Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works in respect of various other sectors like Steel and Refinery.

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