JSW cherishes people and believes in inclusive growth to facilitate creation of a value based and empowered society through continuous and purposeful engagement of all partners in the development process.

JSW would strive to achieve sustainable development in all spheres of life including education, health and livelihood, promotion of arts and culture, environment protection, and sports.

The JSW group fulfils its social development responsibility through activities that are undertaken through four public charitable trusts, viz. Jindal South West Foundation, Hampi Foundation, a Heal Foundation and Friends of the Sir J J School of Arts Trust. These Trusts annually consult with the Management and other company's personnel to identify the list of activities that are subsequently incorporated into the JSW Group's business plans.

The corporate social initiatives undertaken are in the areas of community development, environment, sports and arts and culture. The CSR initiatives of the group are led by Mrs. Sangita Jindal. In 2007-2008, the Mumbai Corporate office was strengthened with the appointment of full time staff. An advisory board has also been created to suggest programmes and strategies to mainstream for JSW CSR initiatives. Management has approved an allocation of 1.5% of profit after tax for CSR operational expenses for 2008-2009

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