Employers’ Association of Rajasthan awarded “Outstanding Performance in Solar Energy & Socio- Economic Rural Development trophy- 2015” in Large Scale Industries Category of Best Employer Awards-2015 competition to Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), Jaipur.
The Award was given to Managing Director, Shri A.K. Jain by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Minister of State, Government of India, on November 10, 2016 at Grand Uniara Hotel, Jaipur in the gracious presence of other dignitaries. The award was given for 35 years of continuous and incredible contribution of REIL, through solar energy, in economic and social advancement of Rajasthan.
The company has achieved an accelerated growth over past five years where the Company has attained quantum jump in turnover, spread business across the country and overseas, and achieved record distribution of dividends, resulting in numerous state and national awards including the National Energy Conservation Award from the Hon’ble President of India and the SCOPE Meritorious Award for Innovation from Hon’ble Minister Heavy Industries, Government of India.
On this occasion, Shri A.K. Jain stated that REIL, which is a Joint Venture of Government of India and Government of Rajasthan, is making continuous contribution towards the development of the State & the Nation for past 35 years, by manufacturing Electronic Milk Testing machine & equipments powered with solar energy, and through Information Technology. Shri Jain added that the Company is continuously showing excellent performance in the field of solar energy and is looking forward to expand the business by exploring comprehensive applicability of solar energy in various fields. For instance, the huge and extensive business area of roof top solar power system is a perfect example of the same. He also stated that the present rural areas of our country are in urgent need of domestic lighting/stand-alone lighting system and REIL is continuously heading in the direction to address these needs.
Shri Jain appreciated the National Solar Mission of Government of India saying that it is a big initiative in the field of solar energy which will not only provide green energy but will also help in preserving our environment and the ecosystem. He emphasized that SPV (Solar Photo Voltaic) solution is one of the best green energy solution for critical and/or important geographical areas. Replication of such missions/policies is an important opportunity for the development of REIL.
On this occasion, MD REIL Shri A.K. Jain appreciated the efforts made by the Employers’ Association of Rajasthan for encouraging good industrial environment in the State of Rajasthan. He congratulated officers & employees of REIL for this honor and award and thanked the organizers and the Jury, for selecting REIL for this award. He also acknowledged the support and guidance from The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India and Government of Rajasthan.