- The event saw participation from 200+ stakeholders, including government officials and members of the local community
- The summit is an extension of Jindal Stainless’ CSR initiative, Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan, covering 1,000+ households across three villages in Danagadi block, Odisha, benefiting more than 2,500 individuals daily
- A structured Self-help Group-led model within ‘StainlessSwachhata Abhiyaan’ is advancing women’s economic empowerment alongside environmental sustainability
Delhi, Hisar, Bhubaneshwar, March 6, 2026: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, organised the second edition of its annual ‘Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan’ (SSA) Summit at Danagadi block in Jajpur, Odisha. The event saw participation from over 200 individuals, including representatives from local administration, community members, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), youth, and school students. Centered on the theme ‘Mo Gaon, Swachh Gaon’ (My Village, Clean Village), the Summit aims to raise awareness and strengthen structured, community-driven action towards an effective waste management system in Jajpur, where Jindal Stainless’ largest manufacturing facility is located.
The Summit saw the presence of Mr Pradipa Kumar Sethy, Danagadi Block Development Officer, Mr Deepak Agrawal, Unit Head – Jajpur, Jindal Stainless, Mr Manas Ranjan Sahani, District Sanitation Coordinator, Mr Diptimanta Mallick, Danagadi Block Resource Coordinator, Mr Sukanta Kumar Rath, Deputy General Manager – CSR, Jindal Stainless, Ms Maitreyee Deb, Environment Head, Jindal Stainless, and Mr Ashish Sachdeva, Founder President, Green Dream Foundation. Their participation showcased the commitment from government institutions, corporate CSR platforms, and community stakeholders towards sustaining rural waste systems.
Reflecting on the company’s commitment to community development, Jindal Stainless, Managing Director, Abhyuday Jindal, said, “At Jindal Stainless, we firmly believe that the communities around us must grow with us. Through initiatives such as ‘Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan’ Summit, our endeavour is to mobilise communities to actively participate in sustainable waste management practices, fostering cleaner and healthier surroundings across Odisha.”
Addressing the gathering at the Summit, Jindal Stainless, Unit Head – Jajpur, Deepak Agrawal, said, “Clean surroundings and sustainable habits are crucial for community well-being and public health. Through our programme Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan, we are committed to building systems that are community-owned and long-lasting. In this effort, the involvement of women-led Self-Help Groups has been instrumental in driving change at the grassroots level.”
In attendance at the Summit, Mr Pradipa Kumar Sethy, Block Development Officer, Danagadi, said, “Effective waste management is imperative in safeguarding communities from sanitation-related diseases. We appreciate Jindal Stainless’ consistent efforts towards creating solutions and lasting improvements at the village level.”
The Summit is an extension of Jindal Stainless’ CSR initiative, Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan, aligned with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission and implemented in collaboration with Green Dream Foundation. Rooted in community ownership and empowerment, it aims to institutionalise sustainable waste management practices by driving door-to-door waste collection, segregation at source, material recovery facility (MRF) operations, community awareness initiatives and remediation of legacy waste sites. The programme currently covers 1,000 households across villages in Solei, Singagadhia, and Danagadi in Odisha, and benefits 2,500+ individuals on a daily basis.
At the heart of the initiative are women-led Self-Help Groups, which manage key aspects of the waste management value chain – from collection and storage to segregation, processing, and linkages with recyclers. The programme builds women’s economic empowerment by generating livelihood opportunities.
As part of its broader CSR commitment, Jindal Stainless continues to implement initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, community development, and inclusive growth in and around its operational areas. ‘Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan’ Summit reflects the company’s collaborative approach to working alongside local administration, Self-Help Groups, and citizens to strengthen structured waste management systems at the grassroots level.
About Jindal Stainless:
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 40,182 crore (USD 4.75 billion) in FY25 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27. It has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2025. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2025. The company’s product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.
Jindal Stainless relies on its integrated operations to enhance its cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless continues to be inspired by a vision for innovation and enriching lives and is committed to social responsibility.
Jindal Stainless remains focused on a greener, sustainable future, fuelled by environmental responsibility. The company manufactures stainless steel using scrap in an electric arc furnace, which involves lower greenhouse gas emissions and enables recyclability with no reduction in quality.