Ahmedabad: Adani family donated Rs 60,000 crore on Gautam Adani’s 60th birthday

Shivam Bangwal June 23, 2022

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Donations given for use in health care, education and skill development

Ahmedabad. On the 100th birth anniversary year of Shantilal Adani and 60th birthday of Gautam Adani, the Adani family has decided to donate Rs 60,000 crores for various social causes. To harness the potential of India’s demographic benefits, there is a need for continued focus on sectors such as health care, education and skill development. Any deficiency in each of these areas will prove to be a hindrance to a ‘Self-reliant India’. Adani Foundation has gained a significant amount of experience working with communities focused on integrated development efforts in all these areas. Addressing these challenges can achieve the necessary enhancements to the strength and competitiveness of our future workforce.

Adani Foundation is today connecting 3.7 million people on the path of development through its services in 2,409 villages in 16 states of India.

Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said, “Excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of health care, education and skill development across the country. Apart from being my 60th birthday, this year also marks the occasion of our inspiring father Shantilal Adani. 100th birth anniversary. Those who collectively become motivators in building an equitable and future-ready India. Our experience in planning and executing large projects and learning from the work done by the Adani Foundation, make us particularly accelerating these programs. will help bring

This contribution from the Adani family aims to attract some of the most talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference by joining the Adani Foundation’s journey towards fulfilling our vision of ‘Growth with Goodness’ ‘Growth with Goodness’ “

Speaking on the occasion, Azim Premji, Chairman of the Azim Premji Foundation, Founder Chairman of Wipro Limited and recognized as one of the greatest philanthropists of our times, said, “Gautam Adani and his family’s commitment to social philanthropy is an example. Establishes that we all try to live up to Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of trusteeship to the pinnacle of our professional success and for this we need not wait for our final years. He further added, “The challenges and prospects of our country demands that we work together, breaking all divisions of wealth, region, religion, caste and much more. I convey my best wishes to Gautam Adani and his foundation in this important national endeavor.”

Over the years, Adani Foundation has evolved step by step with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), understanding the changing needs of the society, whether it is sustainable livelihood, health and nutrition or education for all or Adani Foundation has worked with several stakeholders at the grassroots level to address environmental concerns while keeping women empowerment at the center. Today, it is connecting 3.7 million people on the path of development through its services in 2,409 villages in 16 states of India.

About Adani:

Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Adani has the largest and fastest growing portfolio of diverse businesses in the country, including logistics (ports, airports, logistics, shipping and rail), resources, power generation and distribution, renewable energy, gas and infrastructure, agriculture (commodities, edible oil, food products, cold storage and grain silos), real estate, public transport infrastructure, defense and aerospace, and other sectors.

Adani attributes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ and Growth with Goodness ‘Development with Goodness’, a guiding principle for sustainable development. Adani Group is committed to protect the environment and improve communities through its CSR programs based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values.

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