- The event had sports activities like athletics, kabaddi and handball, with participation from youth and community members, including women and senior citizens.
Hisar, September 11, 2026: Jindal Stainless, under its CSR programme Parivartan, brought together 160+ participants in Ladwa through a series of sports and recreational activities organised in collaboration with the Ladwa Panchayat. The event, held to commemorate National Sports Day, saw participation from 100+ youth and 60+ community members, including women, senior citizens, Panchayat representatives and other members, creating a common platform for sports, fitness and community participation.
The event featured three inter-village matches in Under-17 handball (girls and boys) and Under-19 kabaddi (boys), with teams from Singharan, Bithmada and Sisai villages participating alongside Ladwa teams. Ladwa won all three matches. Eight women and eight senior citizens also participated in 80-metre races, while Panchayat members took part in a tug-of-war against the Panchayat handball team. Naveen Poonia, vice-captain of the Indian Handball Team, and Ramphal Poonia, Sarpanch, Ladwa, were among those present and distributed trophies to winning teams and certificates to participants.
The initiative forms part of Parivartan, Jindal Stainless’ integrated rural development programme in Ladwa to benefit approximately 7,500-8,000 residents through initiatives focused on healthcare, education, livelihoods, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Through sports and recreational activities, the programme also seeks to bring communities together, encourage teamwork and strengthen interaction between residents of Ladwa and neighbouring villages.
About Jindal Stainless
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26 and an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. 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 2026. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2026. 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 and sustainable future. The company manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for recyclability of scrap without compromising on quality.