THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

NEW DELHI, JUNE 27, 2026

Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the Jindal Foundation, has been honoured with the prestigious 'CSR Visionary Leader of the Year' award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and significant contribution to social development across India.

The award was presented at the 7th Edition of the Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2026, organised by The Brainalytics at Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi, acknowledging her role in steering impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives that have transformed lives in communities across the country.

Under Jindal's leadership, the Jindal Foundation has significantly expanded its outreach, implementing sustainable development programmes across education, healthcare, women empowerment, skill development, livelihoods, water and sanitation, rural infrastructure, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, and social inclusion. The Foundation's initiatives have focused on creating long-term opportunities and improving the quality of life for underserved communities.

Accepting the honour, Shallu Jindal dedicated the award to the communities served by the Foundation, as well as to its dedicated teams and partners whose collective efforts have helped build a more equitable and inclusive society.

The recognition further reinforces the Jindal Foundation's growing role as one of India's leading corporate social responsibility institutions, committed to fostering sustainable and inclusive development through community-centric initiatives.

The Jindal Foundation, the social impact arm of Jindal Steel, works towards empowering communities by promoting equitable growth and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. Its interventions span education, healthcare, skill development, women empowerment, water and sanitation, environmental conservation, rural infrastructure, sports, arts and culture, and social inclusion, contributing to India's broader socio-economic development agenda.