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 program, 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.

Women Empowerment

The Adani Foundation plays a crucial role in establishing Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for women, empowering them by facilitating the creation of women producers' groups. These groups provide women with the opportunity to pool resources, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects, improving their income and economic stability.

• 16 SHGs in Mundra created a turnover of ₹62.01 lakhs, with women engaged in tie & dye, sanitary napkins, snacks, and more
• In Hazira, 31 SHGs, 76.18 lakhs strengthened their activities, producing items like cotton batti, rakhi, and pickles
• In Dahej, 9 SHGs generated ₹59.15 lakhs through vermicomposting, AMUL parlours, and snacks
• In Dhamra, 12 SHGs produced 9,200 kg of mushrooms, valued at ₹18.4 lakhs
• 109 members of 18 livelihood groups in Vizhinjam generated a total revenue of ₹898 lakhs through various services and businesses

“CHETNA” - Gender Diversity Initiative

The Adani Foundation's CHETNA initiative focusses on mobilising and counselling women to join the workforce. It encourages young women and their families to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated sectors. As a result of these focussed efforts, today 614 women from Kutch are successfully employed at Adani Solar, marking a significant step towards their economic empowerment and fostering gender diversity in the workforce.

• The programme offers ₹1.8 lakhs per annum for 12^th pass candidates and ₹2.16 lakhs per annum for graduate candidates

Menstrual Hygiene Awareness

The Adani Foundation is dedicated to breaking societal stigmas around menstruation and promoting menstrual health, especially among rural girls and women from marginalised communities.

Agriculture

The Adani Foundation collaborates with farmers to enhance their skills and promote sustainable agricultural practices, increasing productivity and profitability. The Foundation advocates for organic farming, natural manure, and efficient irrigation techniques.

• In Dhamra, the adoption of Paddy Line Transplanting increased yields by 45-50%, with 62 farmers benefiting by ₹22,000 to ₹24,000 each
• Integrated Crop Management (ICM) using SRI technology raised yields from 12-15 quintals/acre to 31-33 quintals/acre, benefiting 62 farmers
• 183 farmers in Dhamra produced 45 quintals of onions on 10 acres, earning ₹20,000 to ₹28,000 each through organic practices
• 76 farmers in Dhamra cultivated Elephant Foot Yam on 15 acres, expecting yields of 45-50 quintals/ acre, with ₹1,60,000 to ₹1,65,000 in monetary benefits yearly
• 68 farmers in Dhamra planted 6,000 papaya saplings, with expected yields of 30-35 kg per plant
• 12,600 fruit-bearing plants – Mango, custard apple, sapota, citrus, guava to farmers in 58 villages of Dahej and Netrang

In Mundra, 2,390 farmers participated in training sessions, 341 farmers have successfully transitioned to 100% natural farming. 857 farmers linked to Cow support scheme of Govt of Gujarat. Farmers are now utilising cow-based products for pest control and vermi-compost for fertilisation. 1,071 farmers supported to adopt drip irrigation – covering 2,074.53 hectares land.

In Kattupalli, the number of model farms increased from 30 to 300, implementing Integrated Nutrient Management and Pest and Disease Management technologies. The Foundation also facilitated the sale of organic rice through a women's FPO.

In Vizhinjam, the farm school has made significant progress, featuring a horticultural garden, honey production unit, crop museum, vegetable garden, and hi-tech banana farming.

The community and students actively participate in the farm school’s activities, cultivating 150 kg of vegetables monthly. Additionally, biogas and vermicompost units are converting food waste into cooking gas and organic manure. 296 community members and 506 students have been oriented towards adopting these agricultural practices.

Animal Husbandry and Livestock Development

The Adani Foundation is committed to enhancing the livelihoods of farmers through livestock development across Mundra, Dhamra, Dahej, and Hazira.

Key initiatives focus on raising awareness about the socio-economic benefits of improving local animals, providing training in best practices, cattle development through breeding, and offering veterinary support

• Fodder Support provided 15,74,250 kg dry fodder and 51,66,805 kg green fodder to 25 beneficiary villages, benefiting 15,005 cattle (1,500+ cattle owners)
• The Grassland Development Program in Zarpara village developed 20 acres of Gauchar land, supporting 720+ cattle
• Vaccination camps and awareness initiatives improved the health of over 6,200 cattle and educated 959 cattle owners in Borana village. 14,056 Cattle Vaccinated; 1,460 Deworming Tablets distributed
• Kamdhenu Dairy Development in Dahej performed 709 artificial inseminations, treated 1,328 animals, and supported 895 milch animals, generating significant financial value for farmers
• The Mobile Veterinary Unit in Dhamra treated 58,172 animals, and 86% of households in target villages benefited from veterinary services

Project Swavlamban (Mundra)

The Swavlamban initiative aims to make marginalised communities in Mundra financially independent.

• 1,152 technical kits were provided to divyang students across ITIs in Gujarat
• The event featured the launch of the Swavlamban book, celebrating the Foundation’s efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities and highlight inspiring success stories