Adani Foundation
Adani Foundation was started by Adani Group of companies in 1996. It contributes to education, community health, sustainable livelihood development and rural infrastructure development programs.
Education
On February 13, 2012 Adani Foundation partnered with IndiaSkills, a Joint Venture in vocational training from Manipal Global Education Services, and City & Guilds, a provider of work-related assessment and qualifications, to set up a skills training centre in Gujarat. The Ahmedabad-based centre will offer skill-related courses in retail, hospitality, security, construction and engineering, according to a release.[1]
Sustainable Livelihood Development
On May 8, 2013 Gautam Adani announced that Adani group will set up a hospital and medical college worth Rs 700 crore to help the poor at Adani’s Shantigram township. The hospital will work on a model of “Providing the latest medical treatment to both who can afford to pay and those who can’t”.[2]
Adani Foundation is committed to helping fisher folk. The Foundation started a special scheme for people belonging to Mundra taluka in Kutch district that envisages providing financial assistance to 500 fishermen of the coastal taluka for purchasing fishing equipment. The children of the fishermen are also provided with educational facilities including a sport school for them. Similar facilities will be developed at Luni village and two other villages[3]
References
- ↑ "Adani Foundation partners with IndiaSkills". Business Line. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Adani Foundation To Set Up Rs 700 crore Hospital in Shantigram Township". Gujarat Observer. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Adani Foundation to help fishermen buy equipment". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 16 June 2014.