THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

ANGUL, MARCH 9, 2026

Employees of Jindal Steel celebrated the birthday of their Chairman, Naveen Jindal, with a series of meaningful activities centred on wellness, community engagement, and social responsibility at the Angul plant and nearby locations.

The celebrations commenced early in the morning with a Yoga session at Jindal Nagar Township, guided by Yoga Guru Swami Satyabindu Saraswati. Angul Location Head and Executive Director P.K. Biju Nair, Executive Director (Iron Zone) Damodar Mittal, Executive Director (SMS & Mills) Hridayeshwar Jha, and President (HR) Dilip Sinha, along with Heads of Departments, employees, and their family members, participated enthusiastically in the session, underlining the importance of physical fitness and mental well-being. Participants also conveyed their heartfelt wishes and prayers for the good health, prosperity, and long life of the Chairman.

As part of the company’s CSR initiatives, several community-focused programmes were organised by Jindal Foundation. The Chiranjeevi Nutrition Support Project was conducted at Jamunali to promote nutritional awareness and better health practices among local communities. On the same occasion, the Jamunali Playground was inaugurated to encourage sports and recreational activities among local youth.

A Nadi Pariksha and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Camp was also organised at Jan Jeevika Kendra, promoting traditional wellness practices and preventive healthcare among residents.

Employees across the plant also came together for a gala lunch at all plant canteens, fostering a spirit of unity and celebration. A swimming competition for employees and their families was held at the Swimming Complex, where winners across various categories were felicitated.

Additional activities such as cake-cutting ceremonies at different locations and an online virtual quiz competition further added enthusiasm and excitement to the celebrations.

Through these initiatives, Jindal Steel and Power reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being, community development, and social responsibility — reflecting the vision and values championed by its Chairman, Naveen Jindal.