Hindustan Zinc Honoured with 6 Awards at 29th Bhamashah Samman for Transformational Educational Initiatives

Updated: 29-06-2025, 06.35 AM

June 28, 2025 | Udaipur: In a proud moment for corporate social responsibility in India, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)—the country’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer—was conferred six awards at the 29th Bhamashah Samman ceremony, held in Rajasthan. The company received accolades for its remarkable and sustained contributions to quality education, particularly in rural and tribal regions of the state.

Hindustan Zinc

The awards were presented to Hindustan Zinc’s units—Rampura Agucha Mine, Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter, Zawar Mines, Rajpura Dariba Complex, Zinc Smelter Debari, and Kayad Mine—in recognition of their long-standing impact on educational development. While five units received the “Shiksha Vibhushan”, Kayad Mine was honoured with the “Shiksha Bhushan” for its positive role in advancing education.

🎓 A Decade of Educational Impact

This marks the 10th consecutive year that Hindustan Zinc has been recognized by the Rajasthan government for its transformational education initiatives. Since 2017, the company has invested over ₹430 crore in various educational interventions under its CSR programmes, impacting over 2 lakh students every year.

🏆 Awards Presented by State Dignitaries

The ceremony took place at the Takshashila Auditorium of Maheshwari Public School. Dignitaries present included:

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa
Education Minister Madan Dilawar
Principal Secretary for Education Krishna Kunal

The awards were received on behalf of HZL by its senior leadership and CSR team, including:

Ramamurari, IBU CEO, Rampura Agucha Mine
Amit Surana, Unit Head, Chanderiya Smelter
Balwant Singh Rathore, IBU CEO, Dariba Complex
Anshul Khandelwal, IBU CEO, Zawar Mines
Mukesh Kumar, Head of Operations, Debari
Ankur Mandawat, Mine Manager, Kayad Mine

📚 Transformative Educational Programmes

Hindustan Zinc’s CSR education initiatives have gone beyond mere funding. Key highlights include:

₹80 crore spent on infrastructure improvements: classrooms, toilets, playgrounds, drinking water, and electrification
₹350 crore invested in long-term educational programmes such as:
- Nand Ghar (modern Anganwadis)
- Shiksha Sambal (supplemental learning for rural children)
- Jeevan Tarang (inclusive education for children with special needs)
- Unchi Udaan (higher education coaching for rural girls)
- Support to company-run schools

Recently, HZL also signed an MoU with Rajasthan’s Education Department pledging an additional ₹36 crore investment over the next five years to boost academic outcomes across the state.

📈 Measurable Social Impact

Class 10 pass percentage in Rajasthan has risen from 47% (2007) to 93.6% (2025)
Girls continue to outperform boys in academic results
Notably, school enrollment among rural girls has significantly increased

💬 CEO’s Vision

Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said:

“We believe education is the strongest foundation for building empowered communities. Winning the Bhamashah Award year after year validates the lasting impact we’re making in schools across Rajasthan. These honours reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the people of this state.”

🌱 Beyond Education: A Holistic CSR Approach

Hindustan Zinc’s CSR programmes extend far beyond education. The company is also working to:

Empower rural women and farmers
Promote healthcare access and sanitation
Support water conservation and sustainable livelihoods

These efforts have positively impacted over 23 lakh people across 2,300+ villages. Today, HZL is recognized among India’s top 10 socially responsible corporates, committed to innovation, empowerment, and environmental stewardship.

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