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Adani Group Named UNESCO's Official Partner for World Engineering Day 2026

The Adani Group has been selected as the official partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development in 2026, marking the first time an Indian organization has received this honor from the World Federation of Engineering Organisations. The partnership recognizes the group's leadership in accelerating the clean energy transition and delivering scalable, affordable power. A key highlight is the massive Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat, which is set to become the world's largest power plant upon completion. The 2026 theme, "Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation," aligns closely with Adani's work in renewable energy and digital infrastructure.

Key Points: Adani Group Partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day 2026

  • First Indian partner for UNESCO engineering day
  • Showcases India's clean energy leadership
  • Khavda plant to be world's largest power site
  • Theme focuses on smart, digital engineering
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Adani Group named official partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day 2026

Adani Group becomes first Indian partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day 2026, highlighting its leadership in sustainable engineering and clean energy.

"We are demonstrating that clean energy can be large-scale yet affordable, powerful yet inclusive. - Sagar Adani"

Ahmedabad, March 6

The Adani Group has been named as the official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 - an International Day by UNESCO and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations.

This is the first time an Indian organisation has been chosen by the WFEO to recognise the efforts of engineers on World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development.

India's largest transport, utility and infrastructure developer said that this is a testament to the Adani Group's leadership in accelerating the clean energy transition and its ability to deliver clean, reliable and affordable power at scale - supporting India's energy security while contributing to global sustainability goals (Sustainable Development Goal 7).

"We are demonstrating that clean energy can be large-scale yet affordable, powerful yet inclusive. This is India's contribution to the world - a model where progress and sustainability move forward together. Our Khavda renewable energy plant stands as an emblem of India's climate action. It reflects the collective strength of Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani New Industries working in unison to advance an integrated renewable future," Adani Green Energy Executive Director, Sagar Adani, said.

The 'WED 2026' is themed "Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation".

The Adani Group's work across renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and large-scale transport and utility systems closely mirrors this vision, demonstrating how technology-driven engineering can enable sustainable development in real-world conditions.

The Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat has a planned capacity of 30 GW by 2029, which the WFEO has highlighted as a defining example of India's green transition under its World Engineering Day 2026 programme and has featured a short film showcasing the scale, ambition, and its impact.

Built across 538 sq km, it is five times the size of Paris and almost as large as Mumbai city. Once complete, it will be the planet's largest power plant across all energy sources.

AGEL has operationalised a cumulative capacity of over 7 GW of renewable energy at Khavda so far and will deliver the complete 30 GW by 2029.

- IANS

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Rohit P
A great recognition for Indian engineering. The theme "Smart engineering for a sustainable future" fits perfectly with what we need. Hope this partnership brings more focus on sustainable infrastructure projects across developing nations.
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Aman W
While the achievement is commendable, I hope this partnership translates into tangible benefits for local communities and the environment around these massive projects. Large-scale development must be inclusive and mindful of ecological balance. Just hoping for the best.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable sector, this is a significant milestone. The Khavda plant being featured by WFEO sets a global benchmark. Delivering 30 GW by 2029 is an incredibly ambitious target. Fingers crossed for its success!
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Vikram M
"Five times the size of Paris" – that statistic alone is jaw-dropping. This is the kind of scale and ambition India needs to achieve its net-zero goals. Proud to see an Indian company leading from the front on the world stage. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Good step. But the real test will be ensuring this affordable, clean power actually reaches the common citizen and industries without issues. Execution and distribution are key. Hope they focus on that as much as the global recognition.

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