Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, will support more than 5000 women and girls from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh in its fourth edition of Yashasvi.
The flagship initiative of the foundation is aimed at empowering girls and women from economically disadvantaged sections of society. The selected candidates, in the age of 16 to 30 and with an annual family income of less than Rs. 200,000, will receive financial assistance to pursue vocational skill training and academic programmes in general or professional streams at their preferred educational institutions, a release 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,” said chairperson of the Jindal Foundation Shallu Jindal.
The financial assistance will cover academic fees, helping beneficiaries overcome economic challenges and achieve their aspirations, she added.
The selection will be based on academic merit, the family’s economic conditions, proof of admission to a recognised educational or skill development institution, and other criteria. Interested applicants are required to submit their candidature along with all supporting documents by August 16, 2025, following the guidelines provided on the official website: https://
The programme launched in 2022 removes financial barriers and allows beneficiaries to focus on education and achieve their aspirations, fostering self-reliance and employability.
More than 11,000 women and girls have benefitted from the initiative in the last three years. Of them, nearly 8,000 women and girls are now earning their livelihood through employment, entrepreneurship, or self-employment, the release added.
