BC Jindal Foundation, the CSR wing of India’s leading business conglomerate, the BC Jindal Group, has announced that it has extended support directly to more than 500 children across 4 districts in 4 states by committing Rs 192 lakh. Through its foundation’s initiative, the BC Jindal Scholarship, the group continues to support talented children to pursue higher education in Angul, Nashik, Ernakulam and Varanasi across the states of Odisha, Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, respectively.
The BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter, BC Jindal Group has been working toward enabling education in India’s remote areas through various social initiatives of the BC Jindal Foundation. The education program has become a cornerstone of the group’s commitment to social upliftment, specifically targeting children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Low family incomes and deep-rooted societal biases against girls’ education often prevent talented youth from reaching their full potential. Through targeted financial aid, we are empowering academically bright, underprivileged students to access higher education and build brighter futures. We aim to create opportunities for children to pursue education beyond primary school,” said a BC Jindal Group spokesperson.
In Odisha’s Angul district, the foundation’s BC Jindal Vidya Scholarship initiative focuses on a transparent, merit-based system across four government high schools, directly impacting 20 villages in the Kaniha block. The rural-centric scholarship model empowers financially disadvantaged yet academically meritorious girl students to excel in higher education.
In Nashik, Maharashtra, the BC Jindal Foundation-supported Udayan Shalini Fellowship (USF) initiative offers financial assistance to deserving girl students over five years from government and government‑aided schools, ensuring economic barriers do not disrupt their education. The unique academic excellence and personality development program for deserving, talented girls from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds aims to transform students into empowered and dignified women— “Shalinis.” Unlike a typical scholarship, it supports higher education while providing sustained mentoring, leadership development, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
In Ernakulam, Kerala, the BC Jindal Foundation’s partnership with Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) for the ‘Utthistha Bharata – Arise India Scholarships programme’ stands as a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding students hailing from underprivileged and underserved communities throughout India.
Beyond traditional education, the Foundation is deeply committed to preserving India’s cultural legacy, specifically focusing on the artisanal heritage of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. By adopting a specialized school of design and weaving, the Group supports children of the Varanasi weaver community, helping them navigate the challenges of sustaining traditional handloom textile production. The program integrates the use of authentic silk yarn and zari (metal thread) into a modern training curriculum. This dual mission not only nurtures the heritage of fine hand weaving but also empowers the next generation with self-sustaining livelihoods, standing as a testament to the BC Jindal Group’s enduring commitment to inclusive development and social equity.
“These initiatives stand as a testament to the BC Jindal Group’s enduring commitment to inclusive development, educational empowerment, and social equity, particularly in rural areas, contributing meaningfully to building a more equitable and progressive society. It focuses on enabling children to continue their studies beyond the primary level by addressing financial and social barriers. The initiatives seek to support talented students who are often held back due to gender bias and economic constraints. Ultimately, it strives to build a more inclusive and opportunity-driven educational ecosystem,” added a BC Jindal Group spokesperson.
Through the BC Jindal Scholarship initiative, the group is working toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education (SDG-4), Gender Equality (SDG-5), contributing to Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG-8) by promoting access to education for meritorious students.
During FY26, the BC Jindal Group has planned a total investment of Rs 40 crore for various CSR projects across India. Through this commitment, the foundation plans to focus on improving healthcare, skill development, animal welfare, and nutrition by expanding its ongoing initiatives and introducing new projects under its CSR program. The BC Jindal Group plans to intensify its CSR operations in the states of Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana, and Maharashtra, among others.
Founded in 1952 by Shri BC Jindal, the BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter, BC Jindal Group, is one of India’s leading conglomerates and is engaged in a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes packaging films, energy and steel products.