Responsible Industrialist

As a good corporate citizen, Naveen is equally committed to the upliftment and improving the lot of the under-privileged and is determined to do his best for their all-round development. He has been making substantial contributions towards improving their quality of life with on-going programs.

Besides being a successful industry leader, Naveen Jindal also aims to propel country's youth to measure up to the global education standards. Establishing O.P. Jindal schools, O.P Jindal Institutes and O P Jindal Global University is a testimony of his commitment to help India become a knowledge leader.

He has already taken up the task of improving the conditions in villages, contributing to the development of the region through a more holistic effort. In Raigarh, 42 villages have been adopted. From providing sewage and sanitation facilities, electrification and safe drinking water programme, building and maintaining roads and parks, to healthcare and education facilities, he is leaving no stone unturned in serving the society. From better sewage systems and construction of highways to novel education schemes. From women's welfare programs to safe drinking water.

Availability of medical facilities by setting up charitable clinics and hospitals is yet another aspect, he is constantly working towards providing world-class health facilities to the people of Raigarh. At Raigarh, the 100-bed multi-specialty O. P. Jindal Hospital & Research Centre and an ICU unit at the General Hospital has been established, medical camps, health check ups and other healthcare seminars are organized regularly.

"We are making all possible efforts to create a clean and healthy environment, giving back in a small measure what we receive from the community."

Concern for the environment
Steel is a very environment friendly material. This is because it is completely recyclable, possesses great durability, and compared to some of the other materials, requires relatively low amounts of energy in its production.

At Raigarh, we are committed to continuous improvement in our environment policy and performance. We use efficient and environmentally sound technology and continue to develop our environment management systems on an ongoing basis. We are an ISO 14001 certified Company, committed to conducting our business safely, ethically and in a responsible manner that protects the natural resources and the environment. A green belt has been developed and the concept of green productivity for sustainable development is being implemented.

Some of our major initiatives include

• State-of-the-art Fume Extraction System for dust emission control at the SMS
• Bag filters for dust control at source
• Electrostatic precipitators to control fly ash emission from the power plant
• Ventury scrubber in lime kilns for flue gas control
• 100% effluent recycling to ensure zero water pollution
• Sewage treatment plant for domestic waste
• Reuse of solid waste and waste heat as power plant fuel
• Use of fly ash for brick manufacture