Jharsuguda: Sports are emerging as a powerful driver of grassroots development across villages and , schools and communities in Jharsuguda. Through sustained and structured interventions, Vedanta Jharsuguda is expanding access to organised sports for children and youth, strengthening physical fitness well-being, discipline and confidence at the community level.
By investing in both team and individual sports, Vedanta Jharsuguda is creating inclusive platforms that engage youth early and deliver long-term impact. From community cricket tournaments that bring villages together to martial arts programmes that nurture self-defence skills, focus and resilience, these initiatives are driving meaningful change at the grassroots.
This commitment was reflected during the five-day Community Cricket Tournament held at the RR Colony Ground under Vedanta Jharsuguda’s CSR-led engagement programme. Sixteen teams from across Jharsuguda participated, with strong community turnout, reinforcing values of teamwork, sportsmanship and social cohesion.
Vedanta Jharsuguda has recently also conducted martial arts workshops across 10 schools in the district, reaching over 1,000 children. The programme focused on building self-defence skills, physical fitness and mental resilience while fostering discipline, confidence and respect. In addition, the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre provides structured training in karate, judo and grappling to over 100 local youth, with access tosupported by professional coaching and pathways to compete at state, national and international levels.
Highlighting the importance of sports-led development, Mr. C Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Jharsuguda said, “At Vedanta Jharsuguda, we see sports as a catalyst for building confident and resilient communities. Our grassroots initiatives are designed to empower youth and create opportunities that enable long-term social impact.”
Sharing the impact of the programme, Muktikant Nayak, beneficiary of the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre said, “The martial arts training has made me more confident and disciplined. I feel stronger, focused and better prepared to face challenges both at school and in daily life.”
Together, these initiatives reflect Vedanta Jharsuguda’s sustained commitment to strengthening communities through grassroots sustained engagement. By using sports as a tool for inclusion, empowerment and skill development, Vedanta continues to nurture youth potential, foster community bonds and create long-lasting impact.
