THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
ANUGOLA, JULY 29, 2026
Reinforcing its reputation as one of India's leading
educational institutions, O.P. Jindal
School, Anugola has been honoured with the prestigious Education Excellence Award 2026 for the second consecutive year.
The national recognition celebrates the school's unwavering commitment to
academic excellence, holistic development, and inclusive quality education.
The award was presented at a grand ceremony held in New
Delhi, where Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sahu, Principal of O.P. Jindal School, received
the Winner's Trophy from Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta
Majumdar, in the presence of a distinguished gathering of eminent educationists
and education leaders from across the country.
The prestigious honour came after a rigorous evaluation
process involving some of the country's top educational institutions. Notably,
O.P. Jindal School, Anugola emerged as the only school from Odisha to receive
the coveted award this year, underscoring its exceptional standards in
delivering quality and inclusive education.
Organised by Arrucuc Media, New Delhi, the Education
Excellence Awards recognised institutions that have made significant
contributions towards advancing quality, innovation, and inclusivity in the
education sector.
Expressing his gratitude after receiving the award, Dr. Ashwini
Kumar Sahu said, "We are deeply grateful to our Management, our esteemed
patrons — Jindal Steel and its social arm, Jindal Foundation, under the
leadership of Smt. Shallu Jindal Ji — and the local community. Their unwavering
support continues to inspire us to achieve greater heights in imparting
inclusive quality education."
Congratulating the school on its remarkable achievement, P. K. Biju Nair, Executive Director In-charge, Jindal Steel, Anugola; Damodar Mittal, Executive Director – Projects, Jindal Steel, Anugola; and Subhash Chander, Vice President & HR Head, Jindal Steel, Anugola; extended their heartfelt appreciation to the Principal, teachers, students, and the entire school fraternity for bringing national recognition to the institution.
With this latest accolade, O.P. Jindal School, Anugola has further strengthened its position as one of eastern India's premier educational institutions, continuing its mission of nurturing young minds through academic excellence, character building, and holistic development while setting new benchmarks in quality education.
