REC Foundation, the CSR arm of Navratna CPSE REC Ltd under of Ministry of Power, has started distributing cooked food, ration, utility packets, masks, sanitizers and even providing shelter during the lockdown to over 36,500 daily wagers and their families.

The Foundation has already released Rs 3.26 crore for these activities and more such funds are already in the pipeline. It is to be mentioned that REC has already donated Rs 150 crore to the PM CARES Fund to support India's fight against coronavirus.

REC Foundation in association with respective state-owned power distribution utilities is providing food grain packets and other utility packets like masks and sanitizers. REC has also tied up with Delhi Police to provide 500 ration kits on a daily basis with over 2000 beneficiaries. REC Foundation has also released funds to the offices of Distribution Companies, Collector and/or District Magistrates of various districts across India to provide cooked meals twice a day for 10-30 days.