Project Umang is a CSR initiative by JSW Cement Nagaur aimed at fostering the comprehensive development of Government schools within the Nagaur District. A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been formally executed among JSW Cement Nagaur, IIT-Jodhpur (serving as the Technical Partner), and Orange Tree Foundation Jodhpur (serving as the Implementing Partners). The primary objective of this project is to establish model schools in Nagaur, fostering an inclusive and technologically advanced learning environment for students. Tools and technologies developed by IIT-J will be integrated into Government Schools, with a particular emphasis on improving proficiency in Mathematics and Language. This initiative holds the potential to significantly impact the lives of over 1200 students attending Government Schools. Project Strategies have been thoughtfully crafted under the acronym "ISHA," where "I" signifies Improved Learning Experience, "S" represents Supporting Infrastructure, "H" denotes Health & Hygiene, and "A" stands for Accountable Communities.

The JSW Football Academy in Salboni was developed, under Mr. Parth Jindal’s vision, to bring to the fore budding talents in the sport from DIZ villages and offer them a platform to train and hone their skills.

Children, especially boys aged under 13 and under 15 from our DIZ villages were chosen to be a part of this team and trained in our academy. Players were provided with game gear, transportation, clothes and nutritious food. First-aid was made available in case of emergencies. Frequent practice matches are organised with different local football teams to gauge the progress of academy boys as well as build competitiveness and confidence among them.

The team won a U-12 sub-divisional district football tournament in Howrah, West Bengal in February 2020 besides other tournament awards. The Football Academy organised a knock-out tournament at the academy grounds for U-13 boys where teams from adjoining DIZ villages like Bankibandh, Borju, Dakhinsole participated. Our team remained unbeaten till the end of this tournament. The Academy plans to expand the scope of tournaments eventually aiming for Nationals.

JSW Cement has played a pivotal role in promoting football through the JSW Football Academy in Salboni. With the launch of our football team, Bangalore FC in 2013, our association with the sport has grown deeper. In line with our MD Mr. Parth Jindal’s vision of paving way for a strong national football team, we have actively tried to nourish talent to provide professional training to children inspiring them to become pro footballers.

The objective of the Academy is to search and bring out the hidden talent in the Direct Impact Zone (DIZ) villages and surrounding areas and provide them with a platform to train and develop children from budding to professional football players. A special focus is given to those who come from the backward and underprivileged section of the society.

The stepping stones of training and pruning the young lads

• During the inception Scouting was carried out under the strict guidance and rules of Bengaluru Football Club (BFC) Team in Salboni for selection of the boys.
• Preference was given to the boys aged under-13 and under- 15 from our DIZ villages and surrounding areas.
• We also undertook measures to mobilise parents, school teachers and community youth to cover almost all the under-15 children
• The academy practices 3 days a week with the following schedule of:
  • Under- 11 and 13 (14 players)- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Under- 15 (22 players) - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Anup Singh resides at Sirishboni village of Salboni with his parents. He belongs to SC community. He comes from a very humble background. His father is a small farmer and mother is homemaker and somehow they manage to maintain their livelihood. Anup introduced in Academy on December 2019 as under-15 boys through scouting. Since then he has been practicing in our academy as per the practice schedule and guidance of the academy coach Mr. Subhas. He is very talented and working very hard to sharpen his football skills. Gradually he has developed himself to become a professional football player. In many of the tournaments he played, recognized as highest scorer, man of the match etc. and led the team to win the Title.

In 2022 Salboni academy became the District Sub-divisional Champion where he was recognized as heights goal scorer with 17 goals in 5 matches which helped the academy to become the champion. In 2022 he also selected as Striker of Ramkrishna Sporting Club and played the 2 nd Division Calcutta Football League with scoring of 5 goals.

Currently he has been selected in Mohunbagan Club as a professional player. Mohunbagan Club is also made the official contract with Mr. Anup for the year 2023-24 with the remuneration and all other facilities as per the standard practice of the club. He is playing the matches in Kolkata League, which is currently going on.