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Essar Foundation-supported athlete rises from rural Maharashtra to international recognition Mumbai, September 18, 2025: Essar Foundation is proud to announce that Durga Gunjal, a 11-year-old skater from Lasalgaon, Nashik, has been awarded the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Sports, following her international debut representing India at a prestigious tournament in Thailand. Durga’s […]

Mumbai, 2nd September 2025: In a historic moment for Indian Scrabble, 14-year-old Madhav Gopal Kamath from Delhi has won the 2025 World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC), becoming the first Indian ever to claim a major global Scrabble title. Madhav, India’s highest-ranked Scrabble player in the world and the reigning national champion, emerged victorious among 218 […]

As part of our ongoing commitment to support communities in need, Essar Foundation recently partnered with Jeevan Anand Sanstha, a shelter and care facility for the homeless, destitute, and elderly, located in Palghar District. A team from the Foundation, Dominic DSouza and Tej Singh Barwa, visited the Sanstha and personally handed over ration kits, food […]

Mumbai, 28th August 2025: Essar Foundation is proud to announce its support for Team India as they head to the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) 2025, scheduled from 30th August to 1st September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The annual championship brings together over 200 young players from 18 countries, making it one of the most […]

At Essar Foundation, we believe that opportunity can change everything. That when young people are given a chance, they rise—not just for themselves, but for their communities. This year, we are proud to renew our support for the Vibrant Football Club—a team of spirited young athletes from the slums between Kandivli and Dahisar. These boys […]

Essar Foundation is proud to partner with Little Angels School, Mumbai, a pioneering institution run by the Human Development Trust, dedicated to providing inclusive education and comprehensive care for differently abled learners since June 14, 2002. Catering to students with learning disabilities including Autism, Fragile X syndrome, Down’s syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit […]

In its fight against “hunger and disease” Essar Foundation reached out to Apna Ghar Ashram in Vasai, Palghar District, in providing ration and food grains and extending medical assistance and support. Apna Ghar works for the homeless, hopeless, helpless, destitute persons generally found in harsh and painful conditions found on roadside, railway station, bus stands, […]

Essar Foundation continues its heartfelt commitment to the elderly by supporting Sahyog Vridh Ashram, an old age home located in the Wada-Palghar region. Dedicated to brightening the lives of seniors who have been separated from their families or abandoned, the Foundation’s ongoing involvement brings joy and comfort to the residents. Sahyog Vridh Ashram provides a […]

An article published by the Indian Express newspaper in their feature article on “Developing Jamnagar” Essar shares a special bond with Gujarat — a state where we have built mega projects of national importance, powered by the enterprising spirit of its people. Our association with Gujarat continues to deepen, in line with its bold vision […]

On 17th April 2025, Avid Learning presented Cultural Gateways: Mumbai & Dubai as Creative Capitals at Art Dubai 2025—a thought-provoking panel discussion that brought together some of the most influential voices from the arts and culture sectors of India and the UAE. The conversation explored how these two cities are shaping and redefining the global narrative of South […]