Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, Yashasvi, aimed at empowering girls and women from economically disadvantaged sections of society. In this edition, the Foundation aims to support more than 5000 women and girls from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
Through this initiative, selected candidates will receive financial assistance to pursue vocational skill training, academic programs in general, or professional streams at their preferred educational institutions.
Speaking on the programme, the chairperson of the Jindal Foundation, Ms. Shallu Jindal, said, “At the Jindal Foundation, we believe that empowered women are the backbone of a progressive society. Through the Yashasvi programme, we are investing in the future of young women who have the potential to make a difference in their communities. We are very happy that this initiative has had a positive impact on the lives of over 11,000 women and girls. This year we look forward to transforming the lives of more women and girls through education and skill development.”
Under this programme, meritorious women and girls from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, within the age of 16 to 30 and with an annual family income of less than Rs. 200,000, are eligible to receive financial aid for higher education and skill development. Financial assistance will cover academic fees, helping beneficiaries overcome economic challenges and achieve their aspirations.
