MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRPERSON EMERITUS

Our CSR efforts are more than a statutory responsibility – they reflect our company’s commitment towards society at large. For close to two decades, the Jindal Stainless Foundation has worked closely with communities, particularly around our plant locations in Hisar and Jajpur, while also expanding our outreach to Delhi, Odisha, Haryana, and beyond. Through sustained engagement, we have strived to make a tangible, lasting difference by designing initiatives that respond to ground realities, uphold dignity, and spark transformation.

In FY25, our CSR programmes reached over 92,000 individuals, with more than 83% from marginalised and vulnerable communities. Aligned with national priorities such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, National Health Mission, and Skill India Mission, our efforts reflect a broader commitment to inclusive nation-building – addressing health equity, environmental sustainability, and livelihood generation across underserved communities.

Our initiatives span a few core areas – education and skill development, environment, health, rural development, and women empowerment through livelihood – each tailored to address local needs and global goals. From promoting menstrual health among adolescent girls, ensuring clean drinking water in schools, and enabling responsible solid waste management, to equipping youth and women with employable skills, we focus on impact that empowers and endures.

Ensuring access to basic healthcare is vital for community well-being. Our health initiatives promote preventive care and specialised treatment for conditions such as clubfoot, enhancing quality of life and fostering healthier communities. In Jajpur, our static and mobile health units serve remote villages with free consultations and medicines, contributing to an overall health programme impact of over 13,400 individuals.

Under our Stainless Swachhata Abhiyaan programme, we partnered with the government and NGOs to implement door-to-door waste collection, community sensitisation, and recycling in Hisar, Haryana, and Jajpur, Odisha. The initiative aligns with the Swachh Bharat Mission, benefitting over 27,000 people and diverting significant volumes of waste from landfills, promoting cleaner, greener communities.

Empowering women continues to be a central pillar of our CSR strategy. Through awareness, skill-building and livelihood-linked initiatives, we supported self-help groups and micro-enterprise development, reaching more than 14,600 women. These efforts have helped create pathways for financial independence and grassroots leadership within their communities.

As we look ahead and recognise the rapidly evolving socio-economic and employment landscape in India and the world, we are recalibrating our strategies to align more closely with national priorities and the future of work. Through skill-building, mentorship, and livelihood-linked training, we aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, enabling young people to pursue dignified and aspirational careers.

This forward-looking approach will continue to be rooted in our founding value of ‘Sense of Community’. We remain committed to fostering inclusion, encouraging grassroots leadership, and co-creating solutions with those we serve. Our partnerships with the government, NGOs, and industry experts have been instrumental in shaping a collective impact, and we hope to deepen these collaborations as we move forward.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our stakeholders, employees, and partners who support this journey of empowerment. With your trust, we continue to honour Shri O P Jindal Ji’s legacy by nurturing resilient, inclusive, and empowered communities – one step at a time.