Jindal Steel celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervour across plant and mining units

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JODA/BARBIL/TENSA, AUGUST 16, 2025

Jindal Steel celebrated the 79th Independence Day with unmatched patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across its Barbil Pellet Plant and iron ore mining operations in Kasia, Tensa, and Roida. The grand celebrations, which witnessed the active participation of employees along with their families, reflected the company’s unwavering commitment to national pride and unity.

The day’s proceedings commenced with the ceremonial hoisting of the National Flag at each unit. At Kasia Mines, the tricolour was unfurled by Pramod Kumar Patra, Cluster Head of the Barbil, Kasia, and Tensa units, while Purushotham MD, Unit Head of the Barbil Pellet Plant, led the ceremony at the Barbil Plant. At the Tensa Iron Mines, the flag was hoisted by R.R. Raghuwanshi, Unit Head, amid spirited participation from employees. Patra also presided over the flag-hoisting ceremonies at Jindal Steel’s recently acquired Roida Mines as well as at Jindal School, Soyabali, Barbil.

On social media, Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament (Kurukshetra) and Chairman of Jindal Steel, paid a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters. Extending warm greetings, he said: “Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the 79th Independence Day. The tricolour is our pride, honour, and dignity. Why limit it to just a few special days? Let’s make the tricolour a part of our lives, not just today, but from today onwards. A tricolour in every home, every day. Jai Hind!”

Further extending the spirit of celebration beyond its industrial units, the Jindal Foundation, under the leadership of Chairperson Shallu Jindal, organised a host of community engagement initiatives in nearby schools and villages. These included the distribution of sweets and the organisation of patriotic competitions such as essay writing, debates, and drawing contests, which drew enthusiastic participation from students and villagers alike, reinforcing the company’s close bond with the local community.

A moment of immense pride came when the Jindal Foundation, Barbil, was conferred with the First Prize for Blood Donation among Corporate Houses during the district-level Independence Day celebrations in Keonjhar. The award was presented by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, adding further glory to the occasion.

The Independence Day celebrations across Jindal Steel’s units concluded with colourful cultural programmes held in the townships of Barbil, Tensa, and Kasia. Employees and their families showcased their talents through patriotic songs, dances, and performances, adding vibrancy to the atmosphere and underscoring the deep emotional connection they share with the nation.