Bhubaneswar: Jindal Steel has been awarded by Bengal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) work in the field of Health, Community Development & Women Development.
The award was presented at a grand ceremony in Kolkata on December 19, by Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Government of India and Former Director General & CEO of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Jitendra Kumar, Chairperson, National CSR & Corporate Governance Committee, BCC&I, President Legal & Corporate Affair and Dr Ravindra Chamaria , Chairman, Infinity Group.
The prestigious award recognised Jindal Steel’s flagship CSR initiative, Kishori Express, for its outstanding efforts in the holistic development of healthcare for adolescent girls.
This recognition from the Bengal Chambers of Commerce & Industry underscores Jindal Steel’s deep and sustained social impact, through its social arm Jindal Foundation, across its operational geographies in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Its interventions have touched and transformed millions of lives. Through a holistic development approach, the Foundation has strengthened community well-being by addressing health, education, livelihoods, water security, and women’s empowerment in an integrated and sustainable manner.
Expressing gratitude on receiving the award, Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation, said, “This recognition reaffirms our belief that meaningful development must be holistic and people-centric. At Jindal Foundation, we work at the intersection of health, education, livelihoods, environment, and social equity, ensuring that progress is both inclusive and sustainable. Initiatives like Kishori Express reflect our commitment to empowering adolescent girls by addressing their health, dignity, and future potential. When communities are strengthened from within, they are better equipped to chart their own path of growth and well-being.
Jindal Steel’s President and Group Head (CSR & Education) Prashant Hota commented “The BCC&I recognition for Kishori Express reflects Jindal Foundation’s commitment to holistic and inclusive development. By integrating healthcare, education, and empowerment for adolescent girls, we aim to create sustainable, community-led impact. Aligned with all 17 UN SDGs, our CSR initiatives continue to strengthen resilient communities and drive meaningful social change.”
The award-winning Kishori Express initiative exemplifies the Foundation’s integrated approach to healthcare and community development, focusing on adolescent girls through preventive healthcare, awareness, counselling, and access to essential services. Complemented by interventions in education, livelihood promotion, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation, the Foundation’s programmes continue to drive measurable and lasting change across regions.
