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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Jindal Steel & Power Honoured with Dual Greentech Awards for Excellence in Agriculture Promotion and Welfare of Elder Persons
Jindal Steel & Power Limited New Delhi [India], June 17: The Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been awarded Greentech Awards 2025 in two categories during a ceremony held in New Delhi on 14th June 2025. The Company received top honours as winner in the categories of 'Agriculture Promotion' and 'Welfare of Elder Persons,' underscoring its significant contributions to community empowerment through sustainable agriculture and to compassionate care, and support for senior citizens. This dual recognition, in a pan-India evaluation of performance, highlights the JSP's holistic approach to creating positive societal impact across diverse sectors through its social arm Jindal Foundation. Congratulating the team, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation Shallu Jindal said, 'We are deeply humbled to receive these two Greentech Awards. This recognition reinforces our commitment to inclusive development. Whether it is enabling farmers with sustainable techniques or creating dignified spaces for the elderly, our work is driven by a deep sense of responsibility and care. I dedicate this award to our dedicated teams and the resilient communities we serve.' She thanked the jury for the dual recognitions. The Award for Excellence in Agriculture Promotion acknowledges the JSP's innovative and impactful initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural practices in rural and tribal areas. Under its agriculture promotion programme, the Jindal Foundation has trained over 25,000 farmers in organic cultivation, water-efficient irrigation techniques, use of modern farm equipment and soil health management. These initiatives have led to increased crop productivity and income security while promoting environmental stewardship. Recently, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation Shallu Jindal launched the Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory for Angul Farmers with the objective of giving a leap forward to the natural farming project introduced by the Foundation, as envisioned by Shri Naveen Jinda, Member of Parliament and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power. Watershed development project and WADI (Orchad) development programme by the Jindal Foundation are acknowledged as its flagship programme, winning laurels in various national platforms. JSP's initiatives to improve the quality of life for senior citizens are recognised by the Award in the category of 'Welfare of Elder Persons'. Elderly care programs by the Company through Jindal Foundation -- including mobile health clinics, day-care centres, home visits, and mental wellness support -- have touched the lives of thousands of senior citizens, especially in underserved rural areas. These initiatives have helped foster emotional well-being, improve health outcomes, and reduce social isolation among the elderly. Jindal Foundation is collaborating with NGOs for nourishing destitute senior citizens and is coming up with Jindal Apnaghar, a home for healthy ageing . These two Greentech Awards reinforce the JSP and Jindal Foundation's position as a visionary force in India's social development landscape, blending innovation with inclusion to build resilient communities. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by Jindal Steel & Power Limited. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
India Gazette
12-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Jindal Foundation Launches 'Jindal Krishi Seva' to Promote Natural Farming and Millet Cultivation in Angul District
Jindal Steel & Power Limited Angul (Odisha) [India], June 12: Taking forward the vision of Sri Naveen Jindal, 3rd-time Member of Parliament (Kurukshetra) and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), Jindal Foundation launched an innovative programme 'Jindal Krishi Seva,' aimed at promoting natural farming and sustaining agriculture production in Angul district free of chemical-based fertilisers and pesticides. Jindal Foundation's Chairperson Smt. Shallu Jindal today kick-started this project with the flagging off a Mobile Soil Testing Van on 10th June 2025. Mr. Umashankar Mishra, Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) of Angul; Mr. Amber Lubun, Deputy Director Horticulture (DDH), Angul; Mr. Ashutosh Roy, District Development Manager, NABARD; Mr. Debasis Mishra, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK-Angul; Mr. Pankaj Malhan, Executive Director, JSP, senior officials of JSP; Mr. Prashanta Kumar Hota, President & Group Head - CSR & Education; and more than 300 farmers, government officials, and agri-experts joined the programme. On the occasion, Smt. Shallu Jindal said, 'The Jindal Krishi Seva initiative is designed to bring together natural farming practices, farmers' training, capacity building, natural seed treatment, the use of natural agri-inputs like composting, vermiculture, cow dung, and cow urine, and the preparation of bio fertilisers for the natural microbes to grow with the adoption of appropriate agronomic practices of crop diversification and the use of modern farm equipment under a single integrated platform. Through this program, the Jindal Foundation reaffirms its commitment to supporting the vision for ecological balance, food security, and rural economic development by nurturing the backbone of our society--the farmers and the farming families.' This project is inspired by the vision of Shri Naveen Jindal ji, who not only shares our commitment to the welfare of farmers but recently made us all proud by speaking strongly in the Parliament about the importance of natural farming and why the nation should take it up in a mission mode. The mobile soil testing vehicle will travel from village to village, analysing soil quality and addressing the soil health challenges ranging from pH level to salt content, NPK proportion, and other micronutrient contents. The soil health card will be generated in one hour's time, along with customised recommendations for soil treatment and the application of natural nutrients and micronutrients required for each soil specimen. Initially, the service will benefit farmers in 49 villages across the Angul district. It aims to deliver accessible, timely, and accurate soil analysis, empowering farmers with better crop planning and nutrient management. The programme introduced the objectives and scope of the Jindal Krishi Seva project, highlighting soil health, millet promotion, and improved farmer livelihoods. A live soil testing demonstration offered practical perspectives on scientific soil analysis, raising awareness about sustainable farming and the crucial role of soil in crop yield and quality. Smt. Shallu Jindal, while interacting with the farming communities, expressed her happiness with the association of an increasing number of women farmers with Jindal Krishi Seva, mainly in natural farming, millet cultivation, and the value addition of millet-based foods. Sri Pitambar Pradhan of Kulei, Sri Pratap Pradhan of Tukuda, and Sri Dwari Pradhan of Majhika extolled the farming initiatives of the Jindal Foundation, recapitulated their learnings in Kurukshetra on natural farming, and emphasised the rearing of indigenous breeds of cows as a bliss of each home. Talking to the press, Smt. Shallu Jindal said, 'With the 'Back to Nature' approach embedded in natural farming, I am quite sure that our farmers adopting such cropping practices will be the game changers for the prevention of cancer, diseases of the digestive canals, and neurological disorders.' Jindal Krishi Seva program is expected to benefit more than 2,000 farmers in the Angul district in the very first phase and will gradually be expanded to the entire Angul district in collaboration with the District Administration and the State Government. 'We shall gradually cover Odisha as a whole, multiplying Natural Farming Ambassadors from the Farming Community,' Smt. Jindal added. Smt. Jindal, while exchanging with the female farmers, emphasised the use of drumsticks and drumstick leaves in food and the elimination of refined oil, maida, and sugar. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by Jindal Steel & Power Limited. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Jindal Sports Hostel Athletes secure Double Gold for India at Moscow Wushu Star International Championship 2025
Jindal Steel & Power Limited New Delhi/Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], June 10: In a momentous achievement for Indian sports, two Wushu athletes from the Jindal Sports Hostel, Barbil, Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda, have won gold medals at the prestigious Moscow Wushu Star International Championship 2025, held from June 1 to 7 in Russia. Competing in the Senior Men's 48 kg and 52 kg categories, Prem and Rajkumar displayed exceptional skill and determination, overcoming top contenders from host nation Russia. Their victory marks a significant milestone for Indian Wushu on the global stage. The Jindal Sports Hostel, Barbil is established and operated by the Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), under the guidance of its Hon'ble Chairperson, Smt. Shallu Jindal. Congratulating Prem and Rajkumar, Shri Naveen Jindal, Hon'ble 3rd time Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Kurukshetra and Chairman, Jindal Steel & Power, said, 'It is a moment of immense pride for all of us. Prem and Rajkumar's success is not only a victory for Indian sports but a celebration of the power of equal opportunity and perseverance. I salute their grit and congratulate the entire Jindal Foundation team for nurturing rural sporting talents.' Smt. Shallu Jindal, Hon'ble Chairperson, Jindal Foundation, added, 'Their journey from remote villages to the global stage is truly inspirational. At Jindal Foundation, we believe in empowering dreams through holistic support. These gold medals are a tribute to their spirit and hard work. I congratulate Prem and Rajkumar for their immense success and being inspiration to others.' Their journey began in 2012, when the Jindal Foundation launched a CSR initiative in Deojhar, Keonjhar district. Since then, through the Jindal Sports Hostel, Barbil, which is operational since 2023, and under trained coach, they have received structured training, education, and nutrition. They were selected after their outstanding performances at the national camp in Dehradun. Along with Prem and Rajkumar, the Jindal Foundation has also groomed talents like Sweta Rani, Babulu, and Manju Munda, who have bagged silver and gold medals at international Wushu tournaments in cities like Brazil, Brunei, and Moscow. The Foundation supports over 30,000 rural and tribal athletes across India in a wide range of sports including martial arts, women's and men's hockey, women's football, kabaddi, kho-kho, archery, and cricket. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by Jindal Steel & Power Limited. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
