Tembo Steels Chairman Sanjay Awasthi Honoured with the Bharat Ki Shaan – Bharat Ka Abhiman Award

The Chairman and Founder of Tembo Steels Ltd , Mr Sanjay Awasthi,has been honoured with the “Bharat Ki Shaan Bharat Ka Abhiman Award”.

The award was handed over by Shri Gajedra Singh Shekhawat Ji , the Union Minister  of Tourism and Culture at New Dehli in India.

The Bharat Ki Shaan Bharat Ka Abhiman Award are vital in acknowledging and honouring those who have made significant contributions to the world for distinguished service of a high order in any field.

Sanjay’s recognition is a testament to his vision, discipline and decades of hard work in building Tembo steels from the ground up . The recognition also reinforces Tembo’s responsibility to maintain the bar in Innovation, ethics and value creation for all stakeholders.

‘’We are proud to announce that our Chairman, Sanjay Awasthi, has been conferred with the prestigious Jewels of India Honour by Bharat Ki Shaan Bharat ka Abhiman in New Delhi, India’’, said Tembo Steels officials , on the company’s x platform formerly twitter.

This recognition celebrates his outstanding leadership in building Tembo Steels Uganda Limited into one of East Africa’s largest steel enterprises while setting global benchmarks in sustainable steel production.

Beyond business, Mr. Awasthi is a dedicated philanthropist—sponsoring life-saving surgeries for Ugandan children, supporting education, health, and environmental initiatives, and leading efforts to plant thousands of trees. Under his visionary leadership.

‘’TSUL continues to blend industrial excellence with strong social responsibility, positively impacting communities across Uganda’’, added officials from Tembo.

His journey is a true testament that business success and societal contribution are inseparable.

These awards symbolize excellence, inspire future generations, and promote a culture of appreciation and recognition .

Each recipient’s story serves as a beacon of hope and motivation, encouraging others to strive for greatness in their pursuits. Through these honours, India celebrates its heroes, fostering a sense of pride and unity among its citizens and globally .

The process for these awards involves several stages which aims to be transparent and maintains high standards to ensure that the most deserving individuals receive recognition.

Tembo Steels (U) Ltd is a major steel manufacturer in Uganda and one of the largest and most diversified steel plants in Africa. The company, which is ISO 9001:2015 certified, produces a wide range of steel products using locally sourced iron ore.

Tembo Steels is unique in the region for operating a fully integrated steel plant. It utilizes virgin iron ore from Kabale and coal to produce sponge iron, which is then used to create finished products for the East African market.

The company is a pioneer in “green steel” manufacturing, using Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) technology and renewable energy

to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70–80% compared to traditional methods. Tembo Steels has two operational plants in Uganda, located in Lugazi and Iganga.

A new DRI plant at the Iganga facility was commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni in January 2025. Founded in 2001, the company contributes significantly to Uganda’s industrialization by creating jobs and supporting local procurement.