Jindal Steel and Power Wins Prestigious Platinum Award for CSR Excellence at Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards

Bhubaneswar, 04/02/2025 – Jindal Steel and Power has been honoured with the Platinum Award in
the CSR category at the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2025 awarded by Hon’ble Chief
Minister of Odisha Sri Mohan Charan Majhi for its outstanding contributions to community
development through the Jindal Foundation. This prestigious recognition highlights JSP’s
commitment to sustainable development, social empowerment, and inclusive growth.
JSP’s social arm, the Jindal Foundation, has been a catalyst for change, implementing a range of
high-impact programs aimed at education, healthcare, skill development, women’s
empowerment, environmental sustainability, and rural infrastructure development. The
foundation's initiatives have been deeply rooted in community participation, ensuring long-term
and sustainable improvements in the quality of life of the underserved populations.
The award recognizes the visionary leadership and personal commitment of Mr. Naveen Jindal,
Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, and Mrs. Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation, in
driving social impact. Under their leadership, the Jindal Foundation has undertaken pioneering CSR
initiatives that have significantly improved the socio-economic landscape of rural communities
The award acknowledges Jindal Foundation’s impactful CSR initiatives across education, healthcare,
women’s empowerment, livelihood generation, and environmental sustainability. Through its
extensive programs, the foundation has transformed lives in rural and underprivileged
communities, aligning with JSP’s vision of holistic and long-term social development.
Mr. Prashant Kumar Hota , President and Group Head CSR at Jindal Steel and Power, expressed
gratitude for the honor, stating: "We are deeply humbled to receive the Platinum Award at the
Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards. At Jindal Steel and Power, we believe that true progress is
measured by the well-being of the communities we serve. This recognition reaffirms our dedication to
impactful CSR initiatives through the Jindal Foundation, ensuring a better future for generations to
come."
Jindal Steel and Power’s CSR initiatives have significantly contributed to improving education
accessibility, skill development, and healthcare facilities, benefiting thousands of individuals across
Odisha and beyond. The company’s efforts in promoting environmental conservation and
sustainable livelihoods have also set a benchmark in corporate social responsibility.
The Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards celebrate businesses that demonstrate exceptional
leadership, innovation, and commitment to societal progress. The Platinum Award in CSR further
solidifies JSP’s position as a responsible corporate leader, dedicated to nation-building and
community upliftment.