REC Limited Signs MoU with ERDA to Strengthen Quality Assurance under RDSS
Dated 2026-05-28

New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA) on Wednesday at SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, to strengthen quality testing and assurance mechanisms for materials deployed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

The MoU was signed by Shri Prabhat Kumar Singh, Executive Director (RDSS), REC Limited and Shri Brijesh Sachdeva, Head, ERDA North, in the presence of Shri Prince Dhawan, IAS, Executive Director (PMD), REC Limited and senior officials from both organisations.

Under the agreement, REC Limited and ERDA will collaborate on third-party quality testing of materials used in RDSS projects, technical support, capacity-building initiatives, and development of robust quality assurance frameworks. The collaboration aims to ensure that materials deployed in RDSS works conform to prescribed standards and contribute towards enhanced operational reliability and efficiency of the power distribution network across the country.

The partnership reinforces REC Limited’s commitment towards supporting quality infrastructure development and strengthening the implementation of power sector reforms under RDSS.

About REC LIMITED

REC is a 'Maharatna' company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI) and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC is financing the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pump Storage projects, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia projects etc. More recently REC Limited 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, Refinery, etc.

REC Limited provides loans of various maturities to State, Central and Private Companies for creation of infrastructure assets in the country. REC Limited continues to play a key strategic role in the flagship schemes of the Government for the power sector and has been nodal agency for Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGAYA), Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), National Electricity Fund (NEF) Scheme which resulted in strengthening of last mile distribution system, 100% village electrification and household electrification in the country. REC has been designated as the nodal agency for certain States and Union Territories under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Additionally, the Central Government has entrusted REC with the responsibility of implementing the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.