THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

ANUGOLA, AUGUST 15, 2026

Reaffirming its commitment to nation-building and the vision of a stronger, self-reliant India, Jindal Steel Chairman and Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal on Saturday said the company was “not merely producing steel” but contributing to the foundations of a stronger India, as the company celebrated the 80th Independence Day at its Anugola steel-making facility.

In his Independence Day message, Jindal said, “As we celebrate Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to nation-building and a stronger, self-reliant India. Guided by our vision and inspired by the values of our Founder Chairman, Shri O.P. Jindal, Jindal Steel is not merely producing steel; we are contributing to the foundations of a stronger India.”

He paid profound tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs whose immense sacrifices and unwavering resolve paved the way for India’s independence, and called upon citizens to draw inspiration from the National Flag and work with honesty towards building a developed India.

 “Let us pledge to draw inspiration from the tricolour and do our work with utmost honesty, building the ‘Developed India’ of our dreams. Do not limit the nation’s sacred symbol, the tricolour, to just August 15th or January 26th. Display it with respect every day,” Jindal said in his appeal to citizens.

The celebrations at Jindal Nagar began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Jindal Steel Chief Operating Officer Rajiv Kumar in the presence of senior leadership, employees and their families, schoolchildren and members of the local community.

The programme came alive with patriotic performances by students of O.P. Jindal School, who enthralled the gathering and reflected the spirit of national pride and patriotism.

Damodar Mittal, Executive Director – Iron Zone, Hridayswar Jha, Executive Director – Special Projects, Yoga Guru Swami Satyabindu Saraswati, senior functional heads, employees and their families, schoolchildren and community members attended the programme.

Addressing the gathering, Mittal emphasised that safety must remain integral to every aspect of operations to safeguard employees, the organisation and the environment. He also urged everyone to contribute collectively to India’s journey towards greater prosperity.

Extending the spirit of Independence Day beyond its industrial operations, Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel led by its Chairperson Shallu Jindal, reached out to communities across Angul district with a series of social initiatives.

National flags were hoisted at various educational institutions and youth clubs, while more than 70,000 food packets were distributed among 120 schools and 56 Anganwadi centres across 17 panchayats.

The initiatives reflect Jindal Steel’s continued commitment to combining industrial growth with social responsibility, community engagement and inclusive development. Through its business operations and community-focused initiatives, the company reiterated its commitment to contributing to the nation’s progress and advancing the collective vision of a Viksit Bharat.