Jindal Foundation honoured with Exceed CSR Award 2025 for transformative community development initiatives

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 1, 2025

Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has been honoured with the “Exceed CSR Award 2025” for “Best Integrated Community Driven CSR Project”, recognising its exemplary contribution to holistic and sustainable community development.

The award was presented at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar on October 31, 2025, by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, former Secretary to the Government of India and former Director General & CEO of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

This prestigious recognition underscores Jindal Foundation’s far-reaching social impact, which has transformed millions of lives across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Under the visionary leadership of Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament and Chairman of Jindal Steel, the Foundation’s watershed development programmes have strengthened rural livelihoods by improving groundwater levels, boosting agricultural productivity, and ensuring year-round water availability.

Expressing gratitude to the Exceed CSR Award 2025 jury, Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation, said, “At Jindal Foundation, we believe that true progress lies in holistic development—where education, health, livelihood, environment, and culture come together to uplift lives in a balanced and sustainable manner. Our approach focuses on empowering communities from within, nurturing their potential, and ensuring that growth is inclusive and equitable. Holistic development, to us, is not just about creating opportunities — it’s about transforming lives and ensuring that every individual has the foundation to lead a life of purpose, health, and dignity.”

Through its integrated and inclusive approach to social transformation, Jindal Foundation continues to drive positive change across multiple dimensions — from education, healthcare, and livelihood promotion to environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation.

Guided by the compassionate leadership of Shallu Jindal, the Foundation remains committed to aligning human development with environmental stewardship and social equity, creating measurable impact and shared prosperity in the communities it serves.

Prashant Hota, President and Group Head (CSR & Education), Jindal Steel, also participated in the technical session of the conference, highlighting strategies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through CSR. Notably, Jindal Foundation’s programmes are aligned with all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting its comprehensive commitment to sustainable progress across India.