The Business Bytes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) has been honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award for CSR Excellence at the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2025. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the award in recognition of JSP’s exceptional contributions to community development through the Jindal Foundation.
The award underscores JSP’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, social empowerment, and inclusive growth. Through its social arm, the Jindal Foundation, the company has led impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and rural infrastructure development. These programs are deeply rooted in community engagement, ensuring lasting improvements in the lives of underserved populations.
This recognition also highlights the visionary leadership of JSP Chairman Naveen Jindal and Jindal Foundation Chairperson Shallu Jindal, whose dedication to transformative social impact has significantly enhanced the socio-economic landscape of rural communities. Under their guidance, the foundation has pioneered CSR projects that align with JSP’s vision of holistic and long-term social development.
Expressing gratitude for the honour, Prashant Kumar Hota, President and Group Head of CSR at JSP, stated, “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 commitment to impactful CSR initiatives through the Jindal Foundation, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.”
JSP’s CSR efforts have significantly improved access to education, enhanced healthcare facilities, and fostered skill development, benefiting thousands across Odisha and beyond. The company’s initiatives in environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods have also set a benchmark in corporate social responsibility.
The Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards celebrate businesses that exemplify leadership, innovation, and dedication to societal progress. The Platinum Award in CSR further solidifies JSP’s position as a responsible corporate leader, committed to nation-building and community upliftment.
