The “SR Jindal Prize” is instituted by the SJ Foundation to accolade exceptional service of current significance rendered by individuals or organisations for the welfare of Indian citizens in the country.

Established in 1969, the Foundation is an  apolitical, non religious and charitable trust, engaged in the field of education, health and social service with special emphasis on nature cure. The Foundation, besides extending financial support to other charitable institutions, has also directly  set up several educational institutions and hospitals.The Foundation also assists the poor and deserving students through scholorships. 

The SR Jindal Prize aims at promoting moral values, peace, harmony, health, education, patriotism, national integration and religious tolerence and at inspiring individuals to serve without motive of personal gain, social or political mileage.

It is expected that the recognition garnered by the SR Jindal Prize awardees will catalyze their efforts towards social upliftment. 

There shall be Seven Prizes of Rs. one crore each, to be conferred annually,
one for each of the following categories. 

1. Agriculture, Rural Development & Poverty Alleviation;
2. Healthcare – including drugless healing and naturecure;
3. Education - with emphasis on moral upliftment;
4. Science, Technology and Environment;
5. Peace, Social Harmony & Social Development.
6. Crusade against corruption.
7. Exemplary service to mankind in any field.

The awardees shall be selected by the Jury of eminent and reputed persons of high integrity through a process independent of the working of the Foundation.