Sitaram Jindal, Industrialist
Industrialist

Sitaram Jindal

Born 15 October 1946 · verify

Founded the Jindal Group, a major Indian steel and power conglomerate.

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Dr. Jindal’s detoxification technique at JNI treats over 550 patients annually without drugs, focusing on diseases like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis.

The Story

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In 1932, born in the remote village of Nalwa, Haryana, Dr. Sitaram Jindal battled abdominal tuberculosis during his university years, leading him to discover the healing power of Naturecure through fasting and enemas at a small clinic.
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🌿 Between 1977 and 1979, he acquired land on Bangalore's outskirts to establish the Jindal Naturecure Institute (JNI), which today operates 550 beds year-round and treats ailments like asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and some cancers using drugless detoxification methods.
3In 1969, he founded the Sitaram Jindal Foundation (originally S.J. Jindal Trust) to uplift disadvantaged communities through hospitals, schools, and trusts, focusing on socio-economic development of the poor and underprivileged.
4🚀 As founder and Chairman of Jindal Aluminium Limited (JAL), Dr. Jindal positioned the company as India’s largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer, catering to over 25% of the domestic market for decades.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Bhushan

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Dr. Jindal’s personal battle with abdominal tuberculosis in university led him to rely on nature cure practices like fasting and enemas, which inspired the foundation of JNI in Bangalore in 1979.

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Nalwa, Haryana village
Dr. Sitaram Jindal was born in the serene village of Nalwa, Haryana, setting the stage for his future endeavors in industry and healthcare.
1932
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Founded Sitaram Jindal Foundation
Established the S.J. Jindal Trust, later renamed Sitaram Jindal Foundation, to support education, hospitals, and social upliftment of the underprivileged.
1969
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Career
Acquired land for Naturecure Institute
Purchased land on Bangalore outskirts to establish Jindal Naturecure Institute (JNI), focusing on drugless healing methods.
c.1977
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Career
Founded Jindal Naturecure Institute
Established JNI in Bangalore, a 550-bed facility that treats chronic diseases using detoxification and naturopathy.
1979
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Jindal Aluminium Limited (JAL) supplies over 25% of India’s aluminium extrusion market and has maintained industry leadership for several decades under Dr. Jindal’s guidance.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

The Jindal Naturecure Institute operates a 550-bed facility treating chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes entirely through drugless detoxification methods.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

Dr. Jindal spent 15 years advocating for the government’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme and continues to push for increasing CSR spending mandates.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Dr. Sitaram Jindal transformed the landscape of Indian naturopathy by founding the Jindal Naturecure Institute, which introduced innovative drugless detoxification therapies that have treated thousands. His leadership at Jindal Aluminium Limited secured a dominant market share in aluminium extrusion, while his foundation's extensive philanthropic projects uplifted disadvantaged communities through education and healthcare. Additionally, his advocacy was pivotal in establishing and expanding Corporate Social Responsibility policies in India, encouraging industrialists to contribute systematically to social welfare.

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