Our strategic interventions in our core CSR thrust areas aim to foster resilience, drive social and economic progress and build lasting value for the communities.
Vision
To accomplish a passionate commitment to social obligations towards communities, fostering sustainable and integrated development, thus improving quality of life.
Mission
To play the role of a facilitator for the benefit of the people without distinction of caste or community, sector, religion, class or creed, in the fields of education, health & nutrition and promotion, of social and economic welfare and upliftment of the people in general.
Approach for Community Development
As a responsible corporate citizen, we understand that the well-being of our communities and our organisation are deeply interconnected. We actively engage in community development by investing in initiatives that address the social and economic needs of the community. Our diverse programmes are designed to foster a sense of belonging, promote inclusive growth, and provide individuals and organisations with the skills and resources necessary to thrive. Through these efforts, we aim to create a positive ripple effect that benefits everyone involved, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We believe that strong communities are essential for building a better world, and we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Since 1996, the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, has been at the forefront of driving positive change through strategic and sustainable social initiatives across India.
With a strong focus on education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, climate action, and community development, the Foundation empowers children, women, youth, and marginalised communities. Its approach is closely aligned with national priorities and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, the Foundation’s efforts span 6,769 villages across 19 states, enriching the lives of 9.1 million people. We implement our CSR initiatives through the Adani Foundation who oversees project site activities, while our in-house team manages O&M stage projects.
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Key Highlights for the Year
2,21,641CSR beneficiaries
10.62%Marginal and vulnerable beneficiaries
Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement in Project Planning and Implementation
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CSR Governance
All our CSR projects are implemented in alignment with the CSR Policy, which is a guiding document for identifying, executing and monitoring the CSR efforts.
Our CSR Policy anchors our CSR efforts. Our Board-level CSR Committee, with 75% independence, is responsible for guiding and overseeing the CSR implementation in line with our CSR policy.
Employee Volunteering
Adani Portfolio’s HR policy encourages employees to engage in our social responsibility programmes, enhancing CSR outreach and sensitising employees about the community.
Project Lifecycle Framework
- Identification of community needs & CSR areas aligning with business interests
- Agency identification for needs assessment
- Establishing project framework based on needs assessment & CSR committee approval
- Regular monitoring & evaluation with impact assessment every three years
- CSR planning for next year through reviews & annual assessments
Community development initiatives
Sustainable Livelihoods
The Adani Foundation is committed to improving the livelihoods of communities by fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that utilises human potential and community resources for socio-economic advancement.
The Foundation's initiatives span across on-farm, off-farm, and non-farm sectors, aimed at enhancing, diversifying, and sustaining income. Key efforts include promoting natural farming, lift and drip irrigation, animal husbandry, and dairy development. The Foundation supports women-owned enterprises by providing essential knowledge, skills, and access to markets. Through the Adani Saksham skilling programme, youth are trained in skill-based courses that enhance employability and entrepreneurship, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like Augmented Reality-Virtual Reality (AR-VR) and courses on the Metaverse.
Project Kamdhenu for Livestock Development in Rajasthan and Gujarat
Adani Foundation’s flagship initiative, Project Kamdhenu, aims at improving livestock productivity, enhancing cattle breed & productivity and strengthening farmers' knowledge in the Jaisalmer, Khavda and Dayapar regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat states. The project aims to elevate the economic conditions of livestock owners through capacity building, livestock and cattle breed improvement through artificial insemination, and better access to cattle healthcare & nutrition services.
Project Highlights in FY 2024-25
6livestock development centres established in Jaisalmer
9,314cattle owners in Jaisalmer benefited
35,290cattles in Jaisalmer benefited
3,390cattle owners in Khavda, Dayapar & Mandvi benefited
32,523cattles in Khavda, Dayapar & Mandvi benefited
Promoting Financial Inclusion of Khavda Women
We educated 305 women in Khavda about the importance and benefits of financial inclusion, through the awareness camps and personal meetings.
Project Highlights in FY 2024-25
200women registered for Savings Account
30women Self Help Groups (SHGs) created
O&M CSR Initiatives
In the Kamuthi area, promoted improved agricultural practices to elevate the socioeconomic status of the farmers and provided red chili seedlings with support from the Horticulture Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
953beneficiaries in FY 2024-25
Community Development and Strengthening Infrastructure
The Adani Foundation is dedicated to fostering economic growth, human development, and improving the quality of life in communities through sustainable interventions under its CSR initiatives. The Foundation focusses on holistic community development by engaging with local populations and strengthening essential infrastructure.
In addition to supporting communities in need, the Foundation offers timely aid and long-term support during crises, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies.
Support for Widows & Elderly
In Dayapar to improve Social Livelihood for vulnerable sections of society, particularly elderly Individuals and widows, we are acting as a bridge and facilitating access to government pension schemes. This support enables beneficiaries to meet their basic needs, enhancing their quality of life and promoting dignity in their later years.
Programme Highlights in FY 2024-25
Financial assistance to 145beneficiaries (widows & elderly)
₹20.88 LakhAnnual financial benefit
Construction of Toilets in Government Schools
Construction of toilets in government schools are very important. When schools have good toilets, students, especially girls, are more likely to attend regularly, especially during menstruation when girls need proper facilities. Clean toilets help keep students healthy by preventing the spread of germs and diseases. Under CSR, toilet blocks for Girls and Boys are constructed in 1) Government Senior Secondary Girls School, Devikot, Fatehgarh, District Jaisalmer and 2) Government Secondary School, Hafasar, Loonakaransar, District Bikaner.
Construction of Tin Shed
A tin shed provides extra space for different activities, like prayer, and other programmes required gathering of school, can be used to take class, play areas etc. Shed of 52 X 30 sq.ft. is constructed at Government Senior Secondary Girls School, Devikot, Fatehgarh, District Jaisalmer.
O&M CSR Initiatives
- Infrastructure strengthening activities were undertaken in several villages of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, which included school renovation, painting, construction of bus shelter, sanitation facilities, providing water cooler and purifiers, etc.
- Solar streetlights were installed in several villages for better illumination
- Pond deepening activity was undertaken in Ratlam
23,025beneficiaries in FY 2024-25
Climate Action
As the world faces the escalating threat of climate change, marked by rising global temperatures and the depletion of natural resources, it is critical to take action at all levels. The Adani Foundation is committed to playing its part in addressing these challenges by implementing sustainable initiatives that ensure a better future for generations to come. Our mission focusses on making rural communities self-reliant, with special emphasis on water conservation, solid and liquid waste management, and environmental sustainability.
Adani Van – A Mass Plantation Initiative
With a vision to lead impactful environmental projects, we developed Adani Van in Tuga High School, along with 36 other schools in Jaisalmer and Barmer areas of Rajasthan. We planted several varieties of medicinal, fruit-bearing, and high CO2-sequestration plants. The initiative is intended to enhance the local ecosystems, reduce carbon footprints, and promote sustainable development.
Programme Highlights in FY 2024-25
6,120Trees planted
Climate Action Through Water Conservation
The Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Rajasthan, along with Khavda and Dayapar in the Kutch District of Gujarat experience severe water scarcity due to harsh climatic conditions. Through the Adani Foundation, we have implemented several water conservation activities, including pond rejuvenation through deepening & cleaning, expanding water catchment area, check dam maintenance, construction of filtration wells, installation of RO plants in schools, and building overhead potable water tanks. These initiatives focus on enhancing water storage capacity, recharging groundwater, and strengthening community resilience against water scarcity.
Programme Highlights in FY 2024-25
Water Conservation achieved across 69 villages
4,91,473 CUMstorage water capacity
66,072villagers benefited
69No. of ponds created
Education
Access to quality education is a fundamental right, not a privilege. APSEZ through the Adani Foundation is committed to making education inclusive, accessible, and impactful. Through 41 schools, Project Utthan (improving learning outcomes in government schools), and Udaan (empowering young minds), the Foundation is shaping the future of thousands of children across India. Several cost-free Adani Vidya Mandir schools and subsidised institutions ensure quality education reaches the most underserved communities.
Project Utthan – Improving Education in Khavda, Gujarat
Through Adani Foundation’s flagship educational initiative, Project Utthan, we support 8 government high schools in the Khavda, Gujarat, by empowering Utthan Sahayaks (Supplement Teachers) to enhance student learning outcomes in Maths, Science, and English. Additionally, Community Mobilisers engaged with parents to encourage prioritising their children's education, particularly for girls. The project also includes initiatives such as Road Safety Week, self-defence training for girls and the ‘Eye Vison Care’ programme for students’ eye health.
Project Utthan Focus Areas
- Improve high school attendance and results
- Slash student dropout rate
- Promote enrolment rate of girl child through improved parent interaction
Project Highlights in FY 2024-25
1,400+students beneficiaries
30.49%increase in admissions
27.11%rise in Girls’ admission
O&M CSR Initiatives
- Supported schools by providing furniture, almirahs, boards, sports kit, LEDs, projectors and other equipment for online education, printer, UPS, computers, utensils for mid-day meals, etc.
- Strengthened the water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in schools by repairing them and undertaking construction of new toilets and water storage tanks, installing RO plants, providing water coolers and water purifiers
- Overhauled school’s infrastructure by undertaking their renovation, constructing boundary walls, dining and prayers sheds, repairing playgrounds, constructing facilities for digital classrooms, etc.
6,731beneficiaries in FY 2024-25
Health and Nutrition
India faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, while rural areas continue to struggle with high maternal and child mortality rates. In response, the Adani Foundation is committed to fostering an equitable society where people of all ages can lead healthy, productive lives.
Our approach integrates preventive and curative healthcare solutions, prioritising vulnerable populations through key initiatives. These include Mobile Healthcare Units (MHCUs) for primary care, rural clinics and hospitals for secondary and tertiary care, and Project SuPoshan, which tackles malnutrition and anaemia by empowering village-level volunteers, known as SuPoshan Sanginis, to drive change at the grassroots level.
Adani Arogya Karyakram Khavda (CHC)
We actively supported the healthcare services in the Khavda region through health camps and Adani Arogya Karyakram Khavda Community Health Centre (CHC). Additionally, we facilitated Ayushman Card registration to ensure access for the needy communities.
Project Highlights in FY 2024-25
8,994patients benefited through OPD at Adani Arogya Karyakram Khavda CHC
42villages benefitted
1,560ayushman card holder
Prioritising Women’s Health and Hygiene
During the year, we conducted 75 awareness cum trainings across 38 villages, focussing on women’s health and hygiene, menstrual hygiene, family planning, nutrition, and mental health.
Project Highlights in FY 2024-25
6,609women benefited
3,952sanitary pads distributed
O&M CSR Initiatives
- Supported government hospitals in Karnataka and Telangana by providing water coolers with RO and purifier
- Provided washing machine, patient beds and furniture to Primary Health Centre, Gejjagaraguppe, which serves over 10 villages
- Organised health camps and free eye-checkup drives in villages across Maskal, Bhesda and Ratlam
13,892beneficiaries in FY 2024-25
Resolving Community Grievances
Adani Green has established formal grievance procedures to address community grievances effectively from receipt till resolution.
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls’ Education in Khavda
In remote areas like Khavda in Kutch, access to education remains a challenge for girls. With female literacy rates below 40% and only 16.2% of girls enrolling in high school, safety concerns often force them to abandon their academic aspirations. One such student, Sohana Inush Chaki, a determined 12th grader, faced an uncertain future as the lack of a local examination centre meant travelling long distances under unsafe conditions.
Adani Foundation’s Intervention
Recognising the issue, the Adani Foundation collaborated with the community and village council to establish an examination centre in Khavda. This intervention removed a major barrier to education, ensuring that girls like Sohana could pursue their studies without compromising their safety. With newfound hope and determination, Sohana appeared for her Class 12 exams locally, securing an impressive 76.71%, paving the way for a promising future.
