Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Jindal Stainless, has launched ‘Parivartan’, an integrated village development programme aimed at supporting the long-term social and economic development of Ladwa Village in Hisar, Haryana. Located near Jindal Stainless’ manufacturing facility in Hisar, Ladwa has around 7,500 to 8,000 residents who are expected to benefit from the initiative. The programme will focus on healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, agriculture, livelihoods, sanitation, environmental sustainability and community participation.
Unlike individual CSR projects, Parivartan will follow an integrated village development model. The programme will focus on identifying local needs, strengthening community institutions and developing solutions that can continue to benefit residents over the long term.
Deepika Jindal, Chairperson, Jindal Stainless Foundation, said the initiative reflects the company’s belief that business growth and community development should move together. “At Jindal Stainless, we believe that true progress is achieved when communities grow alongside businesses. Through ‘Parivartan’, we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive development model for Ladwa Village by addressing critical areas such as healthcare, education, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability,” she said.
The programme will begin with a baseline survey and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to understand the village’s socio-economic conditions, identify development gaps and assess available resources. The findings will be used to prepare a Village Development Plan in consultation with local stakeholders.
Implementation will involve the Gram Panchayat, government departments, local institutions, community organisations, NGOs and residents. The programme will also include regular Gram Sabha meetings and community consultations to ensure that development priorities remain aligned with local requirements. Women, youth, farmers, teachers, frontline workers and local leaders will participate in consultations throughout the programme. The approach is intended to improve transparency, encourage community ownership and strengthen local capacity.
Key areas of intervention will include improving access to healthcare and education, supporting women and livelihoods, strengthening agricultural practices, promoting sanitation and encouraging environmental sustainability. The programme will also work towards improving institutional capacity within the village. Through Parivartan, Jindal Stainless Foundation aims to develop a measurable model of rural development that can support inclusive growth and greater community self-reliance.
Jindal Stainless is one of India’s major stainless steel manufacturers. The company reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore in FY2026 and has an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. Its operations include 16 manufacturing and processing facilities in India and overseas, including Spain and Indonesia.
Founded in 1970, the company has a global network spanning 12 countries, with products including stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel and coin blanks. Jindal Stainless also focuses on reducing the environmental impact of steel production. Its use of electric arc furnace technology supports lower greenhouse gas emissions and enables the recycling of steel scrap without compromising product quality.
