Noble Mission: JSW Steel-Odisha observes World AIDS Day
By Khetrabasi Mahakud
Barbil: JSW Steel’s Odisha Mining Division commemorated World AIDS Day 2025 on Monday with a series of impactful awareness and outreach programs across its operational sites in Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts. Activities were held at Nuagaon Mines, Narayanposhi Mines, Ganua Mines, Barbil Central Office, and the Bhubaneswar office.
Aligned with the global theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” the company reaffirmed its dedication to employee well-being, public health, education, and community empowerment.
The observance featured health camps offering free HIV testing, educational workshops led by medical professionals, and candlelight vigils to honor lives lost to AIDS-related illnesses. JSW Steel also distributed multilingual educational materials to promote safe practices and reduce stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
All activities were organized under the leadership of Shri Prasanna Panda (Business Head, JSW Steel, Odisha), Shri Chittaranjan Bahinipati (HR Head, JSW Steel, Odisha), and Shri Ankur Dokania (Finance Head, JSW Steel, Odisha).”
“Our employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do. World AIDS Day is a powerful reminder that awareness, compassion, and access to healthcare can transform lives. We are proud to contribute to this global movement,” said Shri Chittaranjan Bahinipati, HR Head, JSW Steel, Odisha Mining Division.
In collaboration with local NGOs and health departments, JSW Steel extended its outreach to vulnerable groups including contract workers, truck drivers, and rural residents. Special sessions in schools and colleges encouraged youth engagement around empathy, prevention, and responsible behavior.
As the global community works toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, JSW Steel remains steadfast in its commitment to building informed, inclusive, and resilient communities.
