Minister launches projects worth Rs 32 crore in 2 districts of Bihar

PATNA/ARA: Union minister of state (independent charge) for power and new and renewable energy R K Singh on Saturday laid foundation for the corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to be undertaken by REC Ltd worth Rs 24 crore in Muzaffarpur through videoconferencing.
The projects include construction of a 100-bed waiting hall for the attendants of patients, multipurpose hall and incubation centre at Muzafarpur sadar hospital and procurement and installation of 25 incubators at district hospital and PHCs.Also, a 200-bed rest room for patient’s attendants will be constructed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital.
Earlier, the minister dedicated CSR projects undertaken by REC Ltd (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) worth Rs 1.64 Crore at Koilwar in Bhojpur district through videoconferencing on Friday.
According to officials, altogether 14 schemes were launched, including eight schemes for construction of PCC roads, three for LED, solar and high-mast lights and three for the construction of community halls.
“The aim of the schemes is to improve and provide basic infrastructure to villages in Koilwar block,” the minister said.
Earlier on Thursday, the minister had launched 77 schemes worth Rs 6.99 crore on Barhara block office premises in Bhojpur district through videoconferencing. These schemes were under the CSR initiative of REC Limited.