GAIL Ujjwal, aids in providing quality education and skill training especially to underprivileged populations in rural areas and urban slums, by providing requisite infrastructure support, installation of smart classes, setting up of STEM Resource centres, Atal Tinkering Labs and provision of innovative school bags with educational desks.

Under GAIL’s Flagship project GAIL Utkarsh, provides free specialized residential coaching for Engineering/Medical entrance examinations to underprivileged students at 3 centres- Kanpur, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and Haldwani (Uttarakhand). This project was started in 2009 and till date, around 2,454 students have benefitted from the program. In 2021, an all-girl’s centre was started in Varanasi to empower female students from underprivileged backgrounds. During the 2025–26 session, 159 out of 175 students enrolled for Engineering entrance coaching, have successfully qualified the JEE Mains 2026 (91% batch result). Among the 159 students who qualified JEE MAINS 2026, 29 students have secured admissions to IITs. In addition, all the 50 girl students enrolled for Medical entrance coaching at Varanasi Centre have successfully qualified NEET 2026 (100% batch result).

GAIL also supports skill development through the GAIL Institute of Skills at Guna (Madhya Pradesh) and Nagaram (Andhra Pradesh), providing training of beneficiaries in hydrocarbon sector trades like Industrial Welder (Oil & Gas), Industrial Electrician (Oil & Gas), Pipe Fitter (Oil & Gas), Automative Machining Operator, Draughtsman Mechanical and healthcare sector trade.

Further, GAIL is the Nodal PSU for the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, established through the collaborative efforts of Oil PSUs under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, in alignment with the Government of India’s “Skill India Mission”. GAIL supports skill development training in trades like Pipefitter, Industrial Welder, Industrial Electrician and Customer Care Executive, contributing towards enhanced livelihood opportunities.

GAIL undertakes CSR initiatives focused on the empowerment of women and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), promoting dignity, independence, confidence and access to livelihood opportunities. GAIL has supported approximately 2,000 PwDs through skill development, assistive aids and infrastructure support and supported the construction of rooms at an old age home in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.

GAIL has also undertaken several women centric initiatives including skilling cum empowerment programs for underprivileged women including training in computer literacy, vocational skills, beauty and wellness, apparel training etc. in Ghaziabad, Auraiya, (UP), Assam, Salem (Tamil Nadu) and Guna (MP).

GAIL has also focussed on improving menstrual hygiene infrastructure through installation of sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in government schools and colleges, along with promotion of menstrual hygiene through awareness sessions, free sanitary napkin distribution and organisation of women health camps.

GAIL Harit encompasses the environment centric CSR initiatives of GAIL. In a move to make the Ganga pollution free, GAIL has supported towards conversion of boats running on petrol/ diesel, to environment-friendly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) boats in association with Varanasi Nagar Nigam. In FY 2025-26, GAIL has strengthened its environmental commitments by supporting the production of bio-degradable Coir Fibre Based Root Trainer (CRT) planting stock of medicinal plants for health security, eco-restoration, climate change mitigation and tribal livelihood enhancement in Kerala. GAIL has also supported development of climate resilient villages through sustainable agriculture, water conservation & livestock management in Nandurbar, Maharashtra.

Further, GAIL has also moved towards renewable energy in its CSR projects, with installation of solar streetlights, solar high mast lights, solar water pumps, solar RO water plants, solar Power System, etc. wherever feasible in case of infrastructure related projects.

GAIL DHAROHAR focuses on the preservation and promotion of national heritage, art and culture, including the conservation of historical sites and works of art, promotion of traditional art and handicrafts, and support for public libraries.

GAIL SHAKTI focuses on the welfare and support of Armed Forces veterans, war widows and their dependents, including veterans and dependents of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF).

GAIL JOSH focuses on promoting sports, through training and support for rural sports, nationally recognised sports, Paralympic and Olympic sports.

GAIL SAHYOG includes contributions made towards PMNRF, PM CARES Fund and other Central Government funds for socio-economic development, relief and welfare of SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities and women.

It also includes subscription to Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments listed on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).

GAIL VIGYAN supports research and development in science, technology, engineering and medicine through eligible Government institutions, PSUs and publicly funded universities/agencies. This initiative promotes scientific research and innovation, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

GAIL undertakes rural development programmes with the focus of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas. GAIL Unnati focuses on making basic amenities accessible to the rural populace as well. In FY 2025-26, under this focus area, GAIL has installed handpumps, streetlights, RO water plants and Open gyms in rural areas across the country. GAIL has also supported developmental works across multiple states, including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.

GAIL UDAY focuses on slum area development and socio-economic upliftment of people belonging to disadvantaged and underprivileged sections of society. 

GAIL ASHRAY focuses on disaster management, including relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities, with emphasis on supporting and uplifting vulnerable and underprivileged communities.