Social – corporate social responsibility
Improve quality of life for all our communities through integrated and sustainable development.
Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad
We implement our CSR initiatives through the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, established in 1996. Currently, the Adani Foundation is operating in 6,769 villages across 19 states, transforming 9.1 million lives. The community development strategies of the Foundation are aligned with national priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It was said that they were born with fewer chances. But they studied harder and dreamed bigger!
All our CSR projects are implemented in alignment with the CSR Policy, which guides our CSR efforts.
The CRC Committee constituted by Board determines the CSR spending, identifies CSR activities, and oversees its implementation in accordance with CSR policy, and the provisions of the Act and CSR Rules, as amended from time to time.
Support the CSR Committee in executing CSR plans and initiatives at the business unit level through continuous monitoring and regular updates.
Through the Adani Foundation, we implement key initiatives for socio-economic empowerment of the women community. Our initiatives are also directed towards mainstreaming the specially-abled and helping them lead a life of dignity and self-reliance.
The Adani Foundation aims to transform lives through education, especially for marginalised communities. It builds institutions like Adani Vidya Mandir and Adani Schools, and runs initiatives such as Project Utthan and Udaan, providing inclusive and affordable learning opportunities. The Foundation integrates advanced technologies with state-of-the-art infrastructure and core Indian values.
In addition to operating cost-free and subsidised schools across India, the Foundation runs initiatives such as Project Utthan to enhance learning outcomes in government schools. It also supports digital tools and classrooms at the grassroots level, offering free coaching, evening classes, and scholarships.
Project Udaan aims to inspire youth by organising exposure tours to Adani Group’s business sites, giving students firsthand insights into large-scale operations.
Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM) schools offer a secure and stimulating learning environment, blending modern technology with traditional values. There are four AVM schools in Ahmedabad, Bhadreshwar, Surguja, and Krishnapatnam, providing free quality education. AVM focusses on students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, enhancing their employability and productivity to contribute to national economic growth.
Founded in 2008, AVMA is a co-educational, English medium - CBSE-affiliated school, offering state-of- the-art facilities to students. The school imparts free education from classes IV to XII (Commerce, Humanities, Science) to children from families with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakhs. Every year, AVMA witnesses 120 student enrolments from economically backward sections, through a merit-based selection process.
Over the years, AVMA’s top-notch education has enabled several children to carve careers in diverse professional fields, transcending socio-economic barriers.
AVMA has become the first school in Ahmedabad to receive NABET accreditation, achieving one of the highest scores at the national level.
Master Meet Koladiya of Class XII (Science) secured 97.2% and ranked second in Ahmedabad, now seeking admission into a Medical College.
Tejasvini Yadav (2019-20) has recently embarked on an illustrious path in the Indian Navy as a Naval Air Operations Officer.
From an early age, she demonstrated a passion for learning and an eagerness to excel, attributes that did not go unnoticed by her teachers at Adani Vidya Mandir.
Project Adani Foundation Vision Care educates school children on the importance of vision screening and eyeglasses. In FY 2024-25, 23,234 students were screened with 51.5% being female. 2,198 students were provided with spectacles.
Many government schools face inadequate sanitation and WASH facilities due to non-functional water connections, safety concerns, and lack of separate drinking water areas. These issues demotivate students and teachers, affecting the learning environment. We implemented programmes to improve sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in schools and provided Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) training to create a child-friendly learning space.
Many schools in India lack the infrastructure for digital classrooms. We are emphasising on providing digital classrooms. A digital, or smart, classroom is an interactive learning environment that employs computer technology to deliver education through audio-visual formats. This approach enhances instructional delivery and supports classroom teaching with online resources.
We address community needs by offering both immediate aid and long-term support, especially during crisis such as natural disasters or other emergencies.
During the year, we supported Shri Shyamlaxmi Hospital (Barsana), dedicated to protecting cows from sickness, starvation and slaughter. With our support, the hospital aims to provide modern medical facilities, nutrition and ambulance services to the injured cows. Over 10,000+ cattle were benefited through this service in FY 2024-25.
Acknowledging the vital role drivers play in our operations, we created comfortable supportive rest facilities at our Tirupur GA, equipped with hygienic drinking water and sanitation facilities. These resting spaces help drivers recover from fatigue of demanding work, enhancing their productivity, focus and road safety. In FY 2024-25, 43 drivers benefited from these amenities.
On the auspicious occasion of Mr Jeet Adani’s wedding, the Adani Foundation launched Mangal Seva to empower differently abled married women supporting inclusive and sustainable development.
Under this initiative, the Adani Foundation has pledged one-time financial assistance of ₹10 lakhs to 500 married female divyangs. With support from ATGL, seven females from Kheda, Navsari, Vadodara and Surendranagar were provided assistance.
The project raises awareness among the drivers at Adani Gas Stations, including the commercial drivers, allied transport workers and associated communities. It provides free vision screening and eyeglasses for road safety. At present, this project is implemented at eight locations across four states and Delhi-NCR. 2,166 drivers were screened and 875 of them received eyeglasses. 572 women were screened, of which 473 received eyeglasses.
Over 95,000 OPD consultations, 35,000 dental OPDs and 5,000 medical tests were provided to the communities in Barsana, making quality and affordable healthcare accessible to the underserved.
Addressing the vulnerabilities of our communities to looming climate-related threats, the Adani Foundation closely engages with them to drive climate action for a sustainable future for all.
Climate Vision for Communities Near Our Areas of Operations
Climate Action Thrust Areas
Greenmosphere is our flagship initiative in alignment with our Sustainable Development Goals to mitigate climate change related problems in urban areas with community amenities. The initiative is focussed on fostering low-carbon societies and cultivating green pockets in urban areas through collaborative efforts with communities, employees, consumers, NGOs and green millennials.
Increasing fresh sources of oxygen
Spreading Green awareness among educational institutions
Halting deforestation, boosting afforestation and supporting wetland conservation
CSR Initiative - Vision Care Programme in Government Schools at our GAs
As part of our Greenmosphere initiative, we have been involving students – the Green Millennials, to amplify its impact and prepare the future generations to co-exist with nature harmoniously.
We educate millennials across schools and colleges through a structured programme focussing on green technology, energy efficiency and resource conservation. The programme empowers them to make environmentally conscious choices for a sustainable living. We will now identify ‘Conservation Champions’ – the students from past batches with strong interest in energy conservation and engage them through special sessions. These sessions will feature interactive awareness activities, story-telling sessions to share the success stories and challenges, field trips to observe real-life conservation efforts, and experiential learning exercises. The objective is to influence behavioural changes, fostering a commitment towards sustainable living among these young conservation ambassadors.
A field trip was organised for the Class V students of AVMA to the Greenmosphere Biodiversity Park, in Ahmedabad, designed using the Miyawaki forest concept. Spanning over 36,200 square metres, the park fosters biodiversity, while also creating a significant environmental impact. The trip enabled students to explore diverse plant species, learn about their roles in reducing CO2 emissions, and understand sustainability initiatives that support global environmental goals.
We initiated a forest restoration project spanning 20 hectares of degraded habitats in collaboration with local forest authorities in Kajalgaon, Assam. The strategies employed were effective in halting further degradation and enhancing ecological resilience. These efforts resulted in significant positive changes in biodiversity, including the flourishing of native plant and animal species, the revitalisation of wildlife habitats, and the stabilisation of ecosystems.
We also conducted a tribal livelihood awareness programme in the local language, emphasising environmental conservation, tribal community well-being, and economic stability. Through culturally sensitive communication, they aimed to bridge linguistic barriers, ensuring effective participation and comprehension among indigenous communities, fostering holistic development and sustainable practices for long-term prosperity.
CSR Initiative - Sustainability Education for millennial
This programme aims to improve home energy performance by helping consumers adopt energy conservation practices for better comfort, health, and safety. Our certified energy audit conservators, trained at CERC, are empowered to conduct home visits, assess energy consumption patterns, and guide consumers on ways to improve energy efficiency through behavioural changes and low-cost energy improvements.
Consumers are guided to invest in energy-efficient appliances and solar systems, targeting a 15% reduction in energy bills within six months and recovering initial investments in approximately two years. In FY 2024-25, we certified 10 participants as Energy Conservators.
We have established formal mechanisms for communities to raise their concerns to us and seek effective remediation. During FY 2024-25, no community grievances were reported.
