MANOJ SINHA
Ramgarh, July 10: JSP Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), under the leadership of Chairman Naveen Jindal and Chairperson of JSP Foundation Shallu Jindal, inaugurated the Jindal Sports Hostel at Soyabali in Keonjhar District. This pioneering initiative aims to promote rural sports talents and provide exceptional residential facilities to 60 children who have demonstrated sporting prowess and a commitment to academic excellence.
The Jindal Sports Hostel, established by JSP Foundation, represents a significant step towards nurturing young athletes from underprivileged backgrounds. Chairman Naveen Jindal emphasized the profound impact of sports on character development, discipline, teamwork and the ability to overcome challenges.
“This sports hostel reflects our commitment to providing opportunities for young people to excel in sports and education. It is a place where they can receive holistic nourishment, enabling them to learn, grow and ultimately become champions, role models and leaders,” he said.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Chairperson Shallu Jindal underscored the crucial role of education and sports in youth development. She highlighted the hostel as another stride by JSP Foundation towards fostering a more prosperous and equitable India by providing equal opportunities to underprivileged students. “This hostel will nurture the sports and education careers of its residents by offering top-notch facilities, nutrition, coaching, schooling and skill development. We assure all children from the tribal predominant region of Barbil for unwavering support in their pursuit of success in sports and education,” she affirmed.
Aligned with the Government of Odisha’s focus on sports infrastructure development, the Jindal Sports Hostel is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. The facilities include comfortable accommodations, modern sports equipment, a fourth-generation gym and a dedicated sports training facility staffed with experienced coaches. Moreover, the Foundation will provide the students with nutritious meals and physical fitness training.
