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At JSW Steel, we view cultural heritage as a living legacy that shapes our identity and inspires future generations. We are committed to safeguarding and celebrating India’s rich cultural tapestry through restoration projects, art precincts, museums, and active community engagement. By preserving traditions and promoting artistic expression, we strive to ensure that our cultural heritage continues to thrive and enrich lives for years to come.

Commitment

JSW values the unique cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and rights of Indigenous Peoples in its operational areas and is committed to safeguarding these through inclusive engagement, Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and culturally sensitive benefit-sharing. In line with international standards such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and IFC Performance Standards, we integrate traditional ecological knowledge into biodiversity strategies. This helps us to avoid disruption of culturally significant sites, and ensures access to essential services like healthcare, education, and clean water.

Alongside these measures, we actively support initiatives that protect, restore, and celebrate cultural heritage sites and practices across India, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and community enrichment. These efforts are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, which calls for safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage for future generations.

Flagship Community Development Initiatives

Empowering Indigenous Communities at Palghar

JSW Foundation implemented a comprehensive initiative to uplift Indigenous communities in Palghar, focusing on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and early childhood development.

Key Highlights:

  • Implemented ASPIRE Adolescent Education Programme with Magic Bus India Foundation, benefiting 1,329 students across 13 schools in Jawhar Taluka with life skills, academic support, and work-readiness training[V.
  • Established 12 Community Learning Centres and a sub-CLC for literacy and numeracy enhancement.
  • Partnered with Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute, conducting 5,000+ health camps and facilitating 85,640 cataract surgeries, addressing blindness, malnutrition, and NCDs.
  • Upgraded ZP schools and Anganwadi centres with essential roof repairs for safe learning environments.
  • Revitalized 91 Anganwadi centres with culturally resonant painting and teaching materials to create inclusive spaces.

Ensuring Clean Water Access in Barbil

We introduced a sustainable water access program in Barbil, Odisha, using solar-powered borewells to provide safe drinking water to rural communities.

Key Highlights:

  • Conducted needs assessment identifying drinking water as a critical concern.
  • Initially deployed 12 water tankers for short-term relief.
  • Implemented solar-powered borewells with overhead tanks and tap connections, powered by 2.5 kW solar units for uninterrupted supply.
  • Installed 45 borewells across 32 villages, directly benefiting 8,149 people over three years.
  • Reduced reliance on tankers, cut electricity costs, and promoted renewable energy for sustainable rural development.

Through these efforts, JSW Foundation continues to strengthen community well-being and resilience by addressing critical needs in education, healthcare, and access to safe drinking water, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth.

Read more about our Community Development interventions and outcomes in our Integrated Annual Report.

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