The Jindal Foundation works in partnerships with the Govt. and people by using Triple Bottom Line as an approach for achieving ecological balance, sustainable and inclusive development in the region. In line with this unique approach to its CSR activities, the Foundation has supported two Micro-Watershed Management Projects, - "The Jay Kissan and Kalapata Watersheds", located in the Banarpal block of Angul district in Odisha and WADI development program in Tamnar at Chhattisgarh in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD).
In order increase agriculture production and productivity on a sustainable basis with simultaneous focus on ecological enrichment of bio diversity, an Integrated Watershed Development Programme is under implementation in Angul district over a catchment of 4500 acres. Through the integrated watershed project, the bio diversities of the Catchment have been conserved and enriched, Soil erosion controlled and the ground water table has been increased across all slopes. 3500 farming families are able to enhance their income from farm and non-farm sector on sustainable basis.
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WADI development programme is an a agro-horti-silvi-pasture based project implemented under the aegis of JSP FOUNDATION at Tamnar in partnership with NABARD for transforming the lives of 500 tribal farmers and their families by developing orchard and intercropping of vegetables.
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The Foundations' efforts are also aimed at holistically developing the Agriculture sector in the areas of operation. Jindal Foundation also trains farmers in following crop rotation, multi crop farming, cash crop cultivation, exotic vegetable cultivation, organic agriculture produce.Farmers Club have been formed and Credit linkages, input support from agriculture department is provided to the farmer's club. More than 2000 farmers are involved in the agri practices.
Community Dairy: Community Dairy farming has more than 326 farmers engaged in the cattle rearing and dairy activities. The dairy farmers work in a cluster model and collect milk at Milk Collection Centres set up at village level where quality testing is being assured and then finally supplied to the market.
Apiculture: A project on Apiculture (beekeeping) has been initiated by Jindal Foundation for the farmers at Angul, Odisha in which more than 50 farmers are engaged and have developed more than 25 honeybee colonies.
Mobile Veterinary Service is a convenient and efficient approach which allows veterinarians to examine, treat, and vaccinate animals at their owners' preferred location, such as homes, or even farms. This service caters to a wide range of animals, including cows, dogs, and other livestock, ensuring they receive proper medical attention without causing undue stress or inconvenience to the animals or their owners. Looking at its importance and emergent need, Jindal Foundation has taken a pioneering step by integrating animal care and animal husbandry into its CSR initiative in 2023. The prime objective of such initiative is to support the livelihoods of rural farmers who depend upon livestock, such as cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, and poultry. This initiative will also result in production of quality animals through latest technology of artificial insemination and reduce the load of stray animals on the roads. This service has been operating in peripheral villages of Angul (Odisha) and Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) through mobile veterinary ambulance. The mobile veterinary ambulances are equipped with GPS and other technical devices which will provide animal vaccination and diagnostic services to animals at doorstep. The ambulance has a team of a qualified veterinarian and para-veterinary professionals to ensure comprehensive medical assistance for animals to ensuring better quality of life. The range of services provided by ‘Jindal Vet Seva’ includes routine health examinations, treatments, administration of necessary medications, artificial insemination, vaccination, and control of stray animals through necessary animal population control measures within the framework of government regulations. Jindal Foundation ensures that through this mobile ambulance service every animal of its operational region will receive timely and quality medical care, regardless of their circumstances. Since the time of inception, this initiative has extended comprehensive animal health care services to over 19,000 animals. This has impacted in reducing animal contagious diseases contamination in the operating villages of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Circular Economy is a sustainable economy model where most of the material for a new product comes from the older product. Based on the concept of Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle, it is one of the solutions to handle the climate change crisis. Circular Economy removes the pressure from natural resources by encouraging the use of old and waste materials for production rather than using virgin materials promoting the efficient use of resources. Compared to other districts of Odisha, Angul district has witnessed a steep rise in the economy in the last few years. Looking at this negative environmental effect, it was felt by Jindal Foundation that Environmental Education, Awareness and Training will play a significant role in encouraging and enhancing people’s participation in activities aimed at conservation, protection, and management of the environment, essential for achieving sustainable development. This process should begin with schools to make the future generation ready for creating an eco-friendly environment. Jindal Foundation joined hands with District Administration, in establishing eco-clubs in 259 schools of Angul District. The Eco clubs established in 259 selected schools will empower over 1 Lakh+ students to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities and projects. It is a forum through which students can reach out to influence, engage their parents and neighbourhood communities to promote sound environmental behavior. It will empower students to explore environmental concepts and actions beyond the confines of a syllabus or curriculum.
