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Our Finest Chapters Are Yet To Be Written: Dr Priti G Adani
Glory Dwarkesh
With 30 years of impact and 13 million lives transformed, the Adani Foundation’s roadmap is set for a stronger tomorrow.
If the first three decades of social reforms undertaken by the Adani Foundation were formative, the next ones will be exponential—driven by integrated, technology-enabled solutions and climate-resilient initiatives designed to deepen grassroots impact.
“What fills me with the greatest sense of pride is not the scale we have achieved. It is the depth of change we have witnessed. As we enter this next chapter, let us carry forward the passion, courage, purpose, and commitment that shaped our first 30 years,” said Dr Priti G Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation.
Addressing senior leadership, colleagues, and employees gathered at the Ahmedabad head office, alongside those connecting virtually from across the country during the Foundation’s 30th-anniversary celebrations on 11 August, Dr Adani framed the anniversary not merely as a moment to celebrate, but as a robust foundation to build upon. Also present was Trustee Mrs Shilin R Adani.
Having grown from modest beginnings in 1996 in Mundra, Gujarat, the Foundation has evolved into a nationwide movement. Today, it touches the lives of more than 13.3 million people across 7,200 villages in 22 states. Yet, as the Foundation enters its fourth decade, its sights are set on deepening its impact rather than simply expanding its geographic footprint.
(L-R) Dr Abhishek Lakhtaki, CEO, Adani Foundation, Mrs Shilin Adani, Dr Priti G Adani and Adani Foundation Director, Vasant Gadhvi.
The Adani Foundation team at the celebration.
As the Foundation steps across a milestone, its roadmap to the future will remain sharply focused on bringing transformative depth to its core pillars, including education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, community development, and climate action. "If we remain united in our values and unwavering in our purpose, our finest chapters are yet to be written,” Dr Adani added.
During the event, the Foundation mourned the demise of Shri A Nath, a deeply respected member of its 1998 founding team and one of its earliest employees.
Let ethics remain non-negotiable. Let integrity remain our strongest identity. Let humility continue to guide every decision we make."
Dr Priti G Adani
Chairperson, Adani Foundation
The event echoed the voices of communities from across India through a series of pre-recorded messages. In the segment ‘From Every Corner, With One Heart’, colleagues and community members showcased cultural performances and expressed their wishes along with messages of gratitude. But for the Foundation parivaar, these expressions were more than just greetings; they were reminders of lives touched, bonds nurtured and trust built over three decades. The next segment, ‘Impact that Multiplies’, showcased films capturing heartfelt stories of transformation across families, communities, and generations.A special highlight of the anniversary was the first-of-its-kind painting competition for students of Adani Schools and children of Foundation employees. The competition received an overwhelming response and brought youthful energy to the milestone celebration. Winners were announced during the celebration.