Bhubaneswar, March 17, 2025: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), one of the
leading steelmakers of the country, won the Special Jury Appreciation Award in Mega
Enterprise Category for promoting education by the leading industry body Indian Chamber of
Commerce (ICC) in a function organised in Kolkata on March 12, 2025.
AM/NS India received the appreciation for its CSR project, ‘Digital Pathashala.’ Through the
‘Digital Pathashala’ project, e- smart classrooms have been set up in more than 100
government schools across Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh.
AM/NS India has adopted an innovative approach by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into
the education sector to enhance learning experiences and empower students. The project
creates an engaging and immersive environment for students by transforming traditional
classrooms into dynamic hubs of learning equipped with multimedia content, interactive
modules, and collaborative tools.
Dr. Vikas Yadvendu, Head CSR, AM/NS India received the award from Shri L Prabhakar,
Executive Vice President & Head – Social Investments, ITC Limited and Shri Saikat Basu, CEO,
Consultivo during the 7 th ICC Social Impact Awards 2025 organised by ICC.
This year 36 corporates had applied for the 7 th ICC Social Impact Awards under various
categories like education, health, environment, etc. AM/NS India won the Special Jury
Appreciation Award for ‘Digital Pathashala’ Project after successfully clearing multiple stages,
including an initial assessment, a presentation round, and audience voting.
Through the ‘Digital Pathashala’ project, AM/NS India strives to bridge the gap between
education and employability by promoting digital literacy and ensuring access to modern digital
learning tools. The company is creating a better learning environment that has led to increased
student enrolments and lower dropout rates. The recognition by ICC is a testament to the trust
and support of the communities that the company serves.
Beyond ‘Digital Pathashala,’ AM/NS India has demonstrated its dedication to education through
other impactful CSR initiatives. Under its ‘Padhega Bharat’ project, the company has
transformed more than 1,100 government and government-aided schools. Additionally, through
the ‘Beti Padhao’ project, AM/NS India has awarded over 1,600 scholarships to meritorious girl
students, enabling them to pursue higher education. To date, these initiatives have collectively
empowered over 5.10 lakh students across India.