Hukkeri Rural Electric Co-operative Society

Hukkeri Rural Electric Co-operative Society Ltd is India's first electric co-operative society, established on 21 July 1969 under the provisions of the Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, 1959.[2][1] The society also runs a unit which is involved in manufacturing of cement poles (alternative to iron poles) under the name of late prominent co-operative leader in North Karnataka, Appannagouda Patil.[3]

The Hukkeri Rural Electric Co-operative Society Ltd
FoundedJuly 21, 1969 (1969-07-21)[1]
Area served
Hukeri taluka[1]
ServicesPurchase, Distribution and retail supply of Electricity[1]
Websitewww.hrecs.com

References
  1. "Karnataka" (PDF). www.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  2. Southern Economist. Mrs. Susheela Subrahmanya. 2003. p. 20. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  3. Panda, Haribandhu (2007). Governance of Rural Electricity Systems in India. Academic Foundation. ISBN 978-81-7188-603-6.


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