Sangita Jindal

Sangita Jindal (born 30 August 1962) is an Indian businesswoman and the chairperson of the JSW Foundation,[1] which oversees social development projects within the JSW Group.[2]

She also leads Jindal Arts Centre and serves as the President of Art India magazine, a publication that focuses on contemporary art practices and critical theory in India.[3] The magazine promotes interdisciplinary arts activity across the country. Under her leadership, the JSW Foundation has received the Golden Peacock Award for CSR in 2009 and 2019.[3][4]

Early and education

Jindal was born on 30 August 1962 in

Career

JSW Foundation

Jindal has served as chairperson of the JSW Foundation since the 1990s, overseeing its social development programs in communities around JSW Group’s operational areas.[9]

The following are key projects implemented under her leadership.

Rural BPO Initiative for Women’s Empowerment

Jindal oversaw the establishment of women-only business process outsourcing centres in rural Karnataka and Maharashtra to create employment opportunities for women.[10] Since its launch, the initiative has set up eight centres, training over 3,000 women in data entry and customer service. These ISO-certified centres offer localised jobs, allowing women to work within their communities. The program is part of the JSW Foundation’s broader focus on gender equity. Jindal also serves as chair of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles Initiative in India.[11]

Heritage conservation and restoration

Jindal has overseen heritage conservation initiatives through the Hampi Foundation, which has carried out restoration work at three temples in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[12] The JSW Foundation, under her direction, has also supported the restoration of sites, including the Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue[13] and the David Sassoon Library[14] in Mumbai. Additional projects include refurbishing the interiors of the Sir J. J. School of Art to improve its educational facilities.[15]

Art and Culture Initiatives

In 1992, Sangita Jindal founded the Jindal Arts Centre at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai as a space for interdisciplinary arts.[16] She launched Art India magazine in 1996, focusing on contemporary Indian art and critical writing.[17] Jindal was also involved in the conceptualisation of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai.[18]

Rural BPO Initiative for Women’s Empowerment

Heritage conservation and restoration

Art and Culture Initiatives

Other professional roles

In addition to her work with the JSW Foundation and art initiatives, Jindal holds positions in various cultural and social organisations. She serves as a Global Trustee of the Asia Society,[18][19] a member of the National Culture Fund, and a trustee of the World Monuments Fund.[20] In 2024, she became the chair of the Asia Society India Centre, where she promotes cultural exchange and dialogue. Jindal also advises TEDxGateway[21] and is a member of the IMC Ladies’ Wing Art, Culture, and Film Committee.[22]

birth date	August 30, 1962
birth place	Calcutta, West Bengal, India
alma mater	St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
occupation	Philanthropist
spouse	Sajjan Jindal (m. 1984)
children	3, including Parth Jindal
organisation	JSW Foundation

Early and education

Career

JSW Foundation

Rural BPO Initiative for Women’s Empowerment

Heritage conservation and restoration

Art and Culture Initiatives

Rural BPO Initiative for Women’s Empowerment

Heritage conservation and restoration

Art and Culture Initiatives

Other professional roles

Awards and recognition

References