Measuring Our Success

Social Sustainability

At JSW Steel, social sustainability is about creating lasting impact, not just philanthropy. Through the JSW Foundation, we design solutions that uplift communities, strengthen capabilities, and build resilience. Guided by our Group’s ‘Better Everyday’ philosophy, we measure success by the positive change we bring. Our initiatives focus on education, skill development, livelihoods, and social equity, driving rural development near our plant and port locations and contributing meaningfully to India’s inclusive growth.

Our Impact

Our Impact

Key Highlights of our Initiatives

Education: Nurturing Futures

01

530,000+ children benefited through JSW Foundation's education initiatives across the learning continuum, from early childhood education to youth employability programmes.

02

3,400 schools and Anganwadi centres served through interventions focused on foundational literacy and numeracy, school strengthening, and early childhood care and education.

03

25,000 students benefited through the Karnataka Model Schools Pathways Programme, promoting holistic development, teacher capacity building, and improved learning outcomes.

04

1,434 students awarded scholarships under the JSW Udaan Merit-cum-Need Scholarship programme during FY26.

05

2.5 lakh+ children reached across 1,464 schools through the JSW Room to Read programme, strengthening reading habits and foundational learning outcomes.

06

5,000+ teachers supported through capacity-building programmes and pedagogical training focused on FLN and experiential learning approaches.

Health & Well-being: Prioritizing People

01

476,000+ beneficiaries reached through healthcare, nutrition, and community health interventions across geographies.

02

160,000+ beneficiaries supported through community clinics, health camps, and primary healthcare services.

03

120,000+ vision screenings conducted through large-scale eye health programmes, including refractive correction and cataract interventions.

04

Thousands of individuals reached through Mobile Health Units (MHUs) delivering doorstep healthcare, diagnostics, medicines, and health awareness services in underserved communities.

05

Nutrition support provided to TB patients under the Government's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to improve treatment adherence and recovery outcomes.

06

Major healthcare infrastructure strengthened, including the redevelopment of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Mumbai, establishment of the JSW Centre on Climate Change and Health, and development of a 400-bed Maternal and Child Health Wing at VIMS Bellary.

Water, Environment & Sanitation: Sustaining Resources

01

910,000+ individuals benefited through water, environment, and sanitation initiatives across JSW Foundation's operational geographies.

02

249,630 beneficiaries reached through access to drinking water and watershed management programmes.

03

61 lakh m³ water storage capacity created/enhanced through integrated watershed management, water recharge infrastructure, reservoirs, and nature-based solutions.

04

Location-specific drinking water solutions implemented through pipeline networks, handpumps, borewell restoration, rainwater harvesting, and water purification systems, supporting the Government's Jal Jeevan Mission.

05

Community-led water security initiatives strengthened, including watershed development and sustainable water resource management in water-stressed regions such as Kuttapatti and Vadagapatti.

06

Environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation promoted through afforestation, renewable energy, climate resilience, community sanitation, and hygiene interventions.

Skills and Livelihoods: Building Resilience

01

18,000 beneficiaries impacted through skills and livelihood programmes focused on youth employability and women-led economic empowerment.

02

Project Sakhi continued to empower women by converting single-use plastic waste into handwoven fabrics and value-added products, integrating circular economy principles with livelihood generation.

03

35 women trained at the Bunkai Handloom School, preserving traditional weaving techniques and promoting artisanal crafts.

04

Youth trained for emerging employment opportunities across sectors including electric mobility, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and language services.

Sports for Development: Fueling Dreams

01

27,825 sportspersons benefited through JSW Foundation's sports promotion initiatives across grassroots and competitive sports programmes.

02

Continued support for football, athletics, boxing, basketball, badminton, mallakhamb, and other sports disciplines through coaching, infrastructure development, and tournament participation.

03

Sports development programmes focused on nurturing talent, improving access to quality training, and creating pathways for competitive excellence.

Culture & Heritage: Preserving Identity

01

Hampi Art Labs, an initiative by JSW Foundation, spans nine acres in the historic landscape of Hampi, serving as a vibrant space for artistic exploration.

02

Eleven art, culture, and heritage projects supported during FY26.

03

The facility includes exhibition galleries, production studios, artist residency apartments, landscaped gardens, and a public café, fostering artistic production and cultural exchange.

04

Continued investments in heritage conservation, artisan support, cultural programming, exhibitions, and artist residencies across India.

Waste Management: Transforming Waste to Wealth

01

1.84 lakh+ multi-layered plastic packages collected through waste management initiatives.

02

Waste management programmes focused on collection, segregation, recycling, circular economy practices, and community participation.

03

Continued efforts to strengthen sustainable waste management systems and reduce environmental impact through community-based interventions.

04

The initiative created 100+ direct and indirect jobs and is expanding to 11 Panchayats, managing 3,500 tonnes annually.

Agri-Livelihoods: Empowering Farmers Through Collaboration

01

100,000+ farmers supported through agri-livelihood and value-chain development initiatives.

02

859 farmers supported in organic farming, medicinal plant cultivation, and dairy development initiatives in Ratnagiri.

03

1,273 farmers directly benefited through focused agriculture interventions during FY26.

04

225 hectares brought under organic and medicinal farming practices.

05

40 farmers engaged in dairy farming, producing approximately 600 litres of premium A2 milk daily.

06

2,000+ apple plants nurtured under community orchard development initiatives in Himachal Pradesh.

Read more about our initiatives and outcomes in our Integrated Annual Report.

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