###Hindustan Zinc’s Shiksha Sambal Programme Drives Strong Academic Outcomes in Rajasthan Board Exam Results

Udaipur,: Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, continues to strengthen access to quality education in underserved communities in rural Rajasthan through its flagship education initiative, Shiksha Sambal. Students enrolled under the programme have delivered an outstanding performance in the recently declared Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education in Class 10th and 12th results. At present, more than 13,000 students from Class 6 to 12 are benefitting from the Shiksha Sambal programme supported by Hindustan Zinc.

In the recently announced Class 10th board examination results, 92.53% of students passed gracefully, of which 39% secured First Division. Out of the 76 supported government schools, 37 recorded a 100% result.

A particularly noteworthy highlight of this year’s results is the achievement of the female students under the programme. A total of 137 girls who scored 75% and above will be eligible for the Gargi Award, a prestigious recognition that celebrates academic excellence among girls in Rajasthan.

Similarly, in the recently announced results of class 12^th board examination, 99.43% of students passed gracefully, of which 86.36% secured First Division.

Since the inception of the education programme in FY 2016, the overall pass percentage has increased from 67% to 92.53%, which is 38% higher. The percentage of students who have passed first class for class 10th has increased from 14% in 2016, to 39% currently.

Under the Shiksha Sambal Programme, Hindustan Zinc supports the government schools by providing additional teachers, learning materials, and academic support, particularly in Science, Mathematics, and English. The programme is designed to strengthen learning outcomes and improve academic performance among students in rural communities.

To further enhance the students’ learning experience, the programme also promotes conceptual clarity and experiential learning through focused academic interventions. Recently, Hindustan Zinc has established four immersive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Labs across Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, aimed at making classrooms more interactive, engaging, technology-enabled, and innovation-led.

The Shiksha Sambal Programme was launched in 2016 by Hindustan Zinc and has since become one of the company’s cornerstone initiatives in education. Enabled in partnership with implementing partner Vidya Bhawan, the programme has created a robust ecosystem of academic support for students from Classes 6 to 12. The initiative is currently running in 6 districts that are home to company’s operations - Udaipur, Salumbar, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, and Ajmer.

Hindustan Zinc continues to advance its vision of holistic community development through various social interventions and community development initiatives, nurturing education, building skills, enabling sustainable livelihoods, empowering women, strengthening healthcare, and preserving the environment. With a footprint that spans over 2,300 villages, Hindustan Zinc is positively transforming the lives of more than 23 lakh people and remains deeply committed to fostering inclusive growth and long-term social impact.