- 35,000+ students benefited through Shiksha Sambal programme across 140 schools
- 150 students placed in prestigious institutions including IITs and Government Engineering Colleges under Unchi Udaan
- 2,600+ children with disabilities empowered through Jeevan Tarang initiative
Udaipur, 11th November 2025: Hindustan Zinc (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation through holistic education, skill development, and inclusive learning opportunities. The company’s flagship education programmes – Nand Ghar, Shiksha Sambal, Unchi Udaan, and Jeevan Tarang — continue to transform lives by improving access to quality education, promoting academic excellence, and empowering children with disabilities across its operational regions impacting lives of over 10 lakh children in the last five years.
Education has long been a cornerstone of Hindustan Zinc’s social impact philosophy. Through its Shiksha Sambal initiative, the company supports 35,000+ students across 140 schools, strengthening foundational learning in Science, Mathematics, and English. 30,984 classes have been conducted to enhance comprehension and performance levels, contributing to an impressive 95% overall pass percentage in Class 10 board exams — with 23 out of 66 schools achieving a perfect 100% result. The company has also established four STEM laboratories in Udaipur and Pantnagar to ignite scientific curiosity, developed 26 model schools and renovated 10 schools to create improved learning environments.
Speaking on the occasion, Arun Misra – CEO & Whole time Director, Hindustan Zinc, said,“Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limits. At Hindustan Zinc, our education initiatives go beyond classrooms, they aim to build confidence, curiosity, and capability. With Education Day now and Children’s Day around the corner, I take this opportunity to urge on empowering young minds who will shape India’s future with knowledge, skill, and inclusivity.”
Going beyond school education, Hindustan Zinc’s Unchi Udaan programme continues to create pathways for talented students from rural and tribal communities to pursue higher education in India’s premier institutions. So far, 150 students secured admission in prestigious engineering and government colleges, including IITs, with all participants passing in first division. Notably, 32 students have been placed in top-tier organisations, securing an average annual package of ₹10 lakh, and the highest reaching ₹21 lakh becoming a testament to the programme’s focus on mentorship and excellence.
For children with special needs, Hindustan Zinc’s Jeevan Tarang initiative, launched in 2017, continues to champion inclusivity and empowerment. Through this programme, over 2,600 children with disabilities have benefitted from initiatives that include Indian Sign Language awareness sessions, mental health and hygiene workshops, and pre-vocational training designed to foster independence and confidence. The company’s inclusive programmes across Ajmer, Bhilwara, and Udaipur ensure that children of all abilities have equal access to education and opportunity.
A flagship initiative of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, Nand Ghars are modernised Anganwadis, developed in partnership with the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), built on four core pillars – nutrition, education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment. Each centre is equipped with digital learning tools, solar energy, safe drinking water, and healthcare linkages, while also offering skilling opportunities for women. Within Hindustan Zinc’s operational areas, nearly 2000 Nand Ghars are fostering early childhood development, healthier mothers, and empowered rural women, positively impacting nearly 3.7 lakh women and children.
Sports are also a vital pillar of youth development, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and confidence. In line with its vision of promoting holistic growth through sports, Hindustan Zinc established the Zinc Football Academy — a first-of-its-kind residential academy at Zawar, Rajasthan. The initiative represents a major stride in nurturing football talent from the grassroots. So far, the academy has trained over 3250 young athletes, many of whom have gone on to represent their district, state, and the nation, contributing to Rajasthan’s growing sporting excellence.
Hindustan Zinc’s sustained focus on education and youth development is part of its larger commitment to community transformation. By integrating initiatives that span early learning, higher education, and inclusion, the company continues to create meaningful, measurable change which ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, has the tools to achieve their fullest potential.
About Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and is amongst the top 5 silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 77% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the third consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also became the first Indian company to join the prestigious International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) in 2025. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 3.32 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 2.3 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
