THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

ANUGOLA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

Jindal Foundation has felicitated 10 successful candidates of its flagship UTKARSH Coaching Programme who secured notable ranks in the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) examination, recognising their perseverance and academic excellence.

The felicitation ceremony, held at Jindal Steel, Anugola, was attended by Jindal Steel Chief Operating Officer Rajiv Kumar, Executive Director P K Biju Nair and Jindal Foundation Group Head–CSR Rishi Pathania.

Among the achievers were Sangram Pradhan, who secured Rank 5, followed by Suman Gupta (15), Somnath Pati (17), Sourav Mohapatra (30), Subhalaxmi Patra (34), Shatarupa Mitra (49), Akshata Sahoo (71), Rabindra Rout (107), Subhasmita Jena (111) and Sanjay Purty (141).

Congratulating the successful candidates, COO Kumar lauded their perseverance and determination in turning their aspirations into reality. He said Jindal Steel, through its social arm Jindal Foundation, would continue to support and nurture talented individuals and help them emerge as responsible and inspiring contributors to society.

Nair urged the achievers to uphold the values of public service and make meaningful contributions to society as they embark on their professional journeys.

The UTKARSH Programme provides free coaching and academic guidance to civil services aspirants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Over the past five years, 68 aspirants associated with the programme have cleared the OPSC examination, while more than 120 others have qualified in various Central and State Government examinations.

The achievers expressed their gratitude to Jindal Foundation for its sustained academic support and guidance, including mock viva-voce sessions conducted by Suraj Kumar Mishra, Founder and Chairman of IAS Gurukul.

Jayanta Kumar Mohanty, HoD–CSR, Anugola, along with other departmental team members, was also present at the ceremony. The programme concluded with a guided visit to the Jindal Steel plant, providing the achievers an opportunity to gain an insight into the operations of the facility.