New Delhi – Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been honoured with the CSR Times Award 2025 in the Education category during the 12th National CSR Summit in Delhi. The award was presented by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, in the presence of H.E. Mariano Agustin Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina, and Smt. Rekha Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP. The recognition coincided with HPCL’s 51st Foundation Day.
Transforming Aspirations in J&K Through Education
The accolade celebrates ‘Project Kashmir Super‑50 Medical’, a flagship CSR initiative in collaboration with the Indian Army. Launched in Srinagar, the initiative aims to empower meritorious youth from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by providing free residential coaching for NEET and JEE exams, enabling them to pursue careers in medicine and engineering.
Proven Success: Results That Speak Volumes
- In NEET‑UG 2025, 181 out of 211 students qualified.
- In JEE 2025, 34 of 38 participants passed.
Kashmir’s Super‑50 centre recorded a 100% NEET pass rate; several students also cleared JEE.
Overall, the programme has delivered exceptional academic outcomes, demonstrating its ability to nurture young talent under the tagline “Naya Kashmir”
A majority of qualifiers were female students, reflecting HPCL’s focus on inclusive development and gender equity.
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Esteemed Backing from National Leaders
Awarded in a ceremony featuring key dignitaries, this honour underscores HPCL’s impactful role in national education reform. The award recognises the programme’s focus on hope, equity, and opportunity—pillars essential to building a new social fabric in Kashmir and Ladakh.
About ‘Project Kashmir Super‑50 Medical’
This initiative offers an intensive 11-month residential coaching programme, fully funded and executed in alliance with the Indian Army. It provides high-quality training and mentorship, free of charge, to underprivileged yet meritorious students. The collaborative model has proven successful at multiple centres across J&K and Ladakh. Year after year, its students have delivered stellar results, reinforcing its efficacy and impact.
Building ‘Naya Kashmir’ Through Learning
HPCL’s vision for ‘Naya Kashmir’ goes beyond infrastructure—it builds social infrastructure. The success of Super‑50 not only empowers individuals but also strengthens community trust and well‑being. Through high-impact educational interventions, HPCL is shaping a brighter future rooted in merit and opportunity.
About HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. With diversified operations in refining, petrochemicals, lubricants, and pipelines, HPCL leads in sustainable initiatives. Its CSR programmes, such as Project Kashmir Super‑50, exemplify its mission to foster social progress and inclusive development.
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