Jindal - Annual Report 23-24

Initiatives
CSR Activities

CSR Activities

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW

JSL’S CSR JOURNEY

Cultivating a Culture of Giving Back

The company recognises its responsibility to extend efforts beyond business, demonstrating a commitment to empowering underserved communities by focusing on their needs through strategic interventions. Adopting an integrated approach to development, the company addresses social concerns related to women empowerment, rural development, education, livelihood and entrepreneurship, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.

These initiatives are meticulously aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Beyond investing in comprehensive social interventions, the company strives to cultivate a culture of giving back. JSL employees significantly steer community developmentefforts by volunteering their time, skills, and knowledge, engaging with local communities, and adding value to the company’s programmes.

The Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the CSR arm of the company, is registered under the Registrar of Societies and is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of communities. JSF plays a crucial role in fostering positive transformations in communities around plant locations and underserved regions. Under the leadership of Chairperson Mrs Deepika Jindal, CSR initiatives are developed in collaboration with experts, non-profit organisations, government institutions, and community stakeholders, delivering impactful changes in the lives of individuals touched by the company.

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Cultivating a Culture of Giving Back

The company recognises its responsibility to extend efforts beyond business, demonstrating a commitment to empowering underserved communities by focusing on their needs through strategic interventions. Adopting an integrated approach to development, the company addresses social concerns related to women empowerment, rural development, education, livelihood and entrepreneurship, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. These initiatives are meticulously aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Beyond investing in comprehensive social interventions, the company strives to cultivate a culture of giving back. JSL employees significantly steer community developmentefforts by volunteering their time, skills, and knowledge, engaging with local communities, and adding value to the company’s programmes.

The Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the CSR arm of the company, is registered under the Registrar of Societies and is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of communities. JSF plays a crucial role in fostering positive transformations in communities around plant locations and underserved regions. Under the leadership of Chairperson Mrs Deepika Jindal, CSR initiatives are developed in collaboration with experts, non-profit organisations, government institutions, and community stakeholders, delivering impactful changes in the lives of individuals touched by the company.

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Community Development

Jindal Stainless’ CSR intervention for rural development focuses on enabling sustainable growth, enhancing the quality of life, and promoting economic empowerment.

By fostering inclusive progress and addressing fundamental needs, the company aims to bridge the urban-rural divide, reduce poverty, and create resilient communities capable of self-sustained growth.

Jindal Stainless has focused on enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability to improve farmers’ income. By adopting improved production practices and strengthening market linkages, the company has assisted over 5,000 farmers in Jajpur, Odisha, and Nuh, Haryana, with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections to increase their yields and secure better prices for their produce, thereby ensuring sustainable income growth and economic stability for farming communities.

Providing access to clean water is another crucial aspect of the company’s CSR intervention. By installing water filtration units in government schools in Hisar and Jajpur, as well as a solar water unit in a village in Jajpur, JSL ensures communities have reliable access to safe water, improving health and everyday living. These initiatives regularly benefit over 7,800 students, teachers, and community members, fostering a healthier environment conducive to growth and development.

Community Development

Jindal Stainless’ CSR intervention for rural development focuses on enabling sustainable growth, enhancing the quality of life, and promoting economic empowerment. By fostering inclusive progress and addressing fundamental needs, the company aims to bridge the urban-rural divide, reduce poverty, and create resilient communities capable of self-sustained growth.

Jindal Stainless has focused on enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability to improve farmers’ income. By adopting improved production practices and strengthening market linkages, the company has assisted over 5,000 farmers in Jajpur, Odisha, and Nuh, Haryana, with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections to increase their yields and secure better prices for their produce, thereby ensuring sustainable income growth and economic stability for farming communities.

Providing access to clean water is another crucial aspect of the company’s CSR intervention. By installing water filtration units in government schools in Hisar and Jajpur, as well as a solar water unit in a village in Jajpur, JSL ensures communities have reliable access to safe water, improving health and everyday living. These initiatives regularly benefit over 7,800 students, teachers, and community members, fostering a healthier environment conducive to growth and development.

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Education

Jindal Stainless runs non-formal education centres to provide basic education to first-generation learners and dropouts, eventually integrating them into formal schools. Remedial education centres support older students in subjects like mathematics, english, and science, ensuring enrolled students do not drop out due to poor performance. Innovative programmes such as ‘Hole in the Wall’ and ‘Education Through Sports’ extend their reach.

‘Hole in the Wall’ offers a self-learning, computer-based programme accessible to community children, fostering exploration of various learning modules. ‘Education Through Sports’ engages 2,000 children, enhancing sports skills and helping in personality development through games addressing personal hygiene, friendship, gender sensitivity, leadership, and communication.

Formal education is provided through Vidya Devi Jindal School, a residential school for girls with over 800 students annually, and O P Jindal Modern School, a co-ed institution with 5,000 students in Hisar.

Education

Jindal Stainless runs non-formal education centres to provide basic education to first-generation learners and dropouts, eventually integrating them into formal schools. Remedial education centres support older students in subjects like mathematics, english, and science, ensuring enrolled students do not drop out due to poor performance. Innovative programmes such as ‘Hole in the Wall’ and ‘Education Through Sports’ extend their reach.

‘Hole in the Wall’ offers a self-learning, computer-based programme accessible to community children, fostering exploration of various learning modules. ‘Education Through Sports’ engages 2,000 children, enhancing sports skills and helping in personality development through games addressing personal hygiene, friendship, gender sensitivity, leadership, and communication.

Formal education is provided through Vidya Devi Jindal School, a residential school for girls with over 800 students annually, and O P Jindal Modern School, a co-ed institution with 5,000 students in Hisar.

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Skill Development

The JSL Foundation, through the Jindal Institute of Industrial Training in Hisar and Jajpur, empowers youth with market-relevant skills to foster economic independence. These institutes, equipped with modern infrastructure and dedicated mentors, offer comprehensive courses in dress designing and fashion technology, beauty culture, industrial, electrical, and computer software, hardware, and networking. Special programmes for differently-abled youth include an English and Hindi sign language course in Hisar.

Strategic partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation, Skill India, NIIT Foundation, Schneider Electric, Usha International, and DLF Foundation ensure that the training imparted aligns with industry standards.

Skill Development

The JSL Foundation, through the Jindal Institute of Industrial Training in Hisar and Jajpur, empowers youth with market-relevant skills to foster economic independence. These institutes, equipped with modern infrastructure and dedicated mentors, offer comprehensive courses in dress designing and fashion technology, beauty culture, industrial, electrical, and computer software, hardware, and networking. Special programmes for differently-abled youth include an English and Hindi sign language course in Hisar.

Strategic partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation, Skill India, NIIT Foundation, Schneider Electric, Usha International, and DLF Foundation ensure that the training imparted aligns with industry standards.

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Women Empowerment

The company’s holistic CSR interventions focus on women empowerment by addressing health, livelihood, education, and social equality challenges. The company enables women to thrive personally and professionally through comprehensive support systems, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable community development.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE

Addressing menstrual health and hygiene in collaboration with the NGO Sachi Saheli, the company educates adolescent girls and women in Hisar on the importance of menstrual hygiene. In Jajpur, it supports women entrepreneurs producing affordable sanitary napkins under the brand name ‘Sahaja’. These initiatives have impacted over 7,000 women and girls, promoting menstrual health awareness and reducing stigma.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND LIVELIHOOD

JSL’s skill development and livelihood programmes empower women economically, supporting Self Help Groups (SHGs) to develop entrepreneurial skills, receive financial support, and participate in community decisionmaking. Over the years, the company has enabled various women to establish micro-enterprises successfully. As part of its women empowerment through livelihood initiatives, the company has reached over 4,300 women, providing them with economic opportunities and fostering financial independence.
WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY

Focusing on women’s rights and gender equality, the company partners with the Selfie with Daughter Foundation to advocate for women’s rights and educate men and women on gender bias. Collaborating with the Woman of the Elements Trust, the company addresses domestic violence by providing legal counselling and support. These initiatives have impacted over 6,200 individuals, underscoring the company’s commitment to empowering women and fostering community well-being.