I. Skill Development

Skilling is significant aspect for economic development of communities. To build skill sets across all the target groups youth, adolescent, women etc, a skill centre is being run at Angul.

SAKSHAM- Computer And Science Education

The project ‘Saksham’ is fostering learning ecosystem at Government Schools by promoting computer and science education. The project is being implemented in association with NIIT Foundation to impact the education of children.

So far, project impacted 371 children in 5 schools in Derang, Angul.

LAKSHYA - Sports Training

The project ‘Lakshya’ is being run in association with the Sportz Village Foundation, to provide coaching in nationally recognised sports'. This program aims to promote sports as skill to help to improve physical, mental and health among the children in remote communities.

II. HEALTH CARE

B C Jindal Health Centre, Derang

The Derang panchayat being a remote village in Angul lacks the basis health facility for the community thus to ensure quality healthcare services reaches vulnerable and economically disadvantaged populations and to improve access to essential medical care, a health centre was established in the area. The BC Jindal Health Centre provides a range of primary and secondary healthcare services, including preventive, diagnostic and emergency services. The project also focuses on promotive and preventive care.

Community Emergency-Care Services

The Derang panchayat is remotely located and having no access to emergency-care services. BC Jindal Foundation, runs free ambulance facility to provide emergency-care services to local community i.e. transporting accidental cases and referral patients to appropriate referral medical care centre.

So far, approx. 1000 emergency referral cases are attended and provided required support.

PANNI-Safe drinking water for community

Access to quality drinking water is a major health issue in the area, the PANNI project in association with BAIF, installed 20 Solar based RO water lifting plants in peripheral villages of plant areas. These units are providing safe drinking water access to Households in villages who suffer acute shortage and contaminated ground water. To make it self-sustainable, village level committee (VLC) is formed and plants area handed-over to VLCs.

1,356 households have access to quality drinking water

III. EDUCATION

Unnayan (Upgradation of Govt. Schools)

In rural pockets Government schools are the only ray of hope for communities, schools at Derang Panchayat were lacking basic amenities for children and teachers. The project ‘Unnayan’ exclusively worked on improving the infrastructure of schools, basic amenities and creating a technology-based learning environment for children. It allowed children to carve out a bright future and break the shackles of ignorance.

Impacted more than 700 children in 7 government schools

BC Jindal Vidya Scholarship

We echo equal opportunity and the right to education for all. the 'BC Jindal Vidya Scholarship' program in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is an attempt to provide financial assistance to girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are studying in government schools from 9th to 12th grade. The project has provided avenue for meritorious girls think beyond their limitations.

In 2023-24, 93 meritorious girls from 3 government schools provided scholarships

Access to education – transporting children through School Bus

In Derang Panchayat, the lack of public transport is the biggest hurdle in commuting to schools which led to huge drop out in upper primary and senior secondary level especially for girls. JIPL provided free transportation facility to more than 500 children with an objective to ensure access to quality education and bring down the drop-out rate.

Benefitting more than 500 children every year

IV. RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Unnayan – Building Community Infra Structure

In order to improve the rural infrastructure, JIPL engage with local panchayats and village heads to seek their suggestion to build or renovate facilities at villages. The company constructed community hall, village road, beautification buildings and other suggested works. It has impacted more than 5,219 population in the area.

V. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Rural Electrification

JIPL, in collaboration with likeminded organizations and village committee members, installed the Solar Street lights in nearby villages. These solar lights operate with zero operational and maintenance costs, providing illumination and security for residents.

In last one year, 100 units of solar streetlights are installed benefiting 1,306 families.

Oral Health for All : Challenges and Diagnosis

Mr. Ranjan, a 42-year-old resident of Dernag village, consulted the BC Jindal Health Center for a persistent burning sensation in his mouth and restricted mouth opening, both of which he had been experiencing for 5 to 6 months. Clinically, he presented with oral mucosal changes, burning mouth syndrome, and reduced mouth opening. A comprehensive 8-week treatment plan was initiated, resulting in gradual symptom improvement, including reduced burning and increased mouth mobility. Mr. Ranjan is doing much better and expressed gratitude for the treatment.

Transforming Learning Environments

The Government schools in Derang panchayat of Angul lacked basic amenities for students and teachers. To address this, JIPL, in partnership with Habitat For Humanity India undertook the project for development of local Govt. schools. In first phase, the JIPL taken 09 government schools to enhance learning environments for 701 children. The schools were provided support for building clean sanitation units for boys and girls, providing desks and benches, creating dedicated learning spaces like a SMART classroom, computer lab, and mini science lab. The quality sanitation facilities improved privacy, safety, and hygiene, for teenage girls, these improvements have significantly impacted the learning outcomes of schools and modern & interactive classrooms sparked greater interest and engagement among students.

Empowering Dreams: Transformed Barsha Priyadarshini’s Academic Journey

“I am deeply grateful to JIPL for awarding me the education scholarship. My name is Barsha Priyadarshini, and I recently completed my studies at Government High School Derang with an 83% score. This scholarship was crucial in helping me purchase study materials and pay my exam fees. Your support eased my financial burden and allowed me to focus on my education. Thank you for making a significant difference in my academic journey”.

Drops of Million Happiness

Shri Srimukha Pradhan, a 45-year-old resident of Ghantianali village, home to approximately 150 families, faced significant challenges in accessing clean drinking water. During the summer months, the village's tube wells, and open wells would dry up, leading to groundwater contamination. This forced her and others to travel long distances to fetch drinking water. In response, JIPL implemented the 'PANNI' project, installing solar-powered RO water lifting plants on existing water sources to provide clean and safe drinking water by removing contaminants. After benefiting from the RO water, She emphasized that the community felt blessed and deeply thankful for JIPL's impactful initiative.