CHENNAI (India CSR): REC Limited, through its Corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, REC Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal, Chennai wherein REC committed Rs 6.00 Crore for the project ‘Eye Care for All’ – an initiative to provide support to 8,000 beneficiaries for cataract surgery.
MoA Formalization Ceremony
The MoA was formalized on February 17, 2025, between Thara Ramesh, Chief Program Manager (CPM), REC Regional Office Chennai, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee, Sankara Eye Hospital, in the presence of Narayanan Thirupathy, Director (Independent), REC Limited, along with other officials from REC’s Regional Office in Chennai and Sankara Eye Hospital.
Objective of the Initiative
This initiative aims to restore vision and enhance the quality of life for 8,000 economically disadvantaged individuals in and around Chennai. Through this collaboration, patients will receive free-of-cost cataract surgeries, ensuring vital eye care services for those in need.
Statement from REC Leadership
Speaking on the occasion, Narayanan Thirupathy, Director (Independent), REC Limited, said, “REC Foundation is committed to empowering communities through impactful CSR initiatives. Our partnership with Sankara Eye Hospital is a significant step towards eliminating avoidable blindness and improving lives.”
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