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SAIL’s commitment to promote education is reflected in several deeds. As a responsible
corporate citizen, SAIL is making sustainable efforts to achieve inclusive growth by extending
support to meritorious students. Several plants have introduced merit based cash awards to
promote educational excellence for boys and girls studying in high schools and ME schools.

Financial assistance is also provided to financially poor ST / SC and general category students, for
pursuing graduation level and PG level courses in Engineering, Medical, Agriculture and
Management. Scholarship schemes for primary students upto Class V is also present at several
plants. RSP has been sponsoring the students of Sundargarh district for pursuing ITI at KIIT-ITI,
Bhubaneswar. So far, more than 100 students have availed the opportunity through the unique

CSR initiative of SAIL-RSP.

GyanJyoti helping Birhor children
Today, the GyanJyoti Yojna stands as a beacon of hope for the near-extinct Birhor tribe of Jharkhand.

GyanJyoti – this CSR initiative by SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant, launched in 2001 adopted the first batch of
15 Birhor children, aiming to provide them with education, healthcare, and holistic development. The
Birhor tribe inhabits remote dense forest areas and are much away from the mainstream
development. Thus these
children, coming from remote,
initially struggle to adapt to a

structured environment and
modern amenities. Despite the
challenges, their resilience and
eagerness to learn began to
shine through, marking the
beginning of a transformative
journey.

The success stories from the
GyanJyoti Yojna are remarkable.
The first batch of Birhor
children, who embarked on this
journey in 2001, made history

by passing their 12th-grade
GyanJyoti helping Birhor children
exams in 2012 and 2013. They
were the first to do so in amongst their tribe! Recognizing the need to enhance their employability,
SAIL provided ITI training to nine of these students, leading to successful job placements, with four
securing positions in the Jharkhand Government. The second batch of 15 Birhor children adopted in
2011 is making significant strides in their education, will pass out by mid-2024. The latest and the third
batch of 12 Birhor students have been admitted in June 2024. This initiative, initially aimed at
providing basic education, has evolved to encompass broader developmental needs, ensuring these

children are well-prepared for their futures.

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