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Adani Group Becomes UNESCO's 1st Indian Partner for World Engineering Day 2026

The Adani Group has been selected as the first Indian organization to be an official partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development in 2026. The partnership spotlights the group's massive Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat, which is under construction as the world's largest plant of its kind. Sagar Adani stated the project exemplifies how clean energy can be both large-scale and affordable, serving as a model of India's climate action. The 2026 theme focuses on smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation, which aligns with Adani's work in renewable energy and digital infrastructure.

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

  • First Indian WFEO partner for UNESCO day
  • Khavda project is world's largest renewable plant
  • Theme is smart engineering for sustainability
  • 30 GW capacity target by 2029
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Adani named official partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day, 1st Indian organisation chosen by WFEO

Adani Group is the first Indian organization chosen by WFEO as an official partner for UNESCO's World Engineering Day, highlighting its Khavda renewable energy project.

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

New Delhi, March 5

The Adani Group has been named as an official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, an international day recognised by UNESCO and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations. This marks the first time an Indian organisation has been selected by the WFEO to recognise the contributions of engineers on this global platform.

The partnership highlights the development of the Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat, which the WFEO identifies as a defining example of India's energy transition. Currently, the world's largest renewable energy plant is under construction, and the project is being led by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in collaboration with specialised partners, including Adani Energy Solutions and Adani New Industries. The plant is situated on 538 square kilometres of barren land in the Kutch region, an area five times the size of Paris.

Sagar Adani, Executive Director, Adani Green Energy, said, "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."

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.

At the heart of this collaboration is the Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat, the world's largest, with 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 program and has featured a short film showcasing the scale, ambition and its impact.

- ANI

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Arjun K
While the recognition is good, I hope the focus remains on the actual environmental impact and benefits to local communities in Kutch. Large projects must be inclusive. The partnership is a step forward, but execution and equitable distribution of benefits are key.
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Rohit P
30 GW from a single location? That's incredible! This is exactly the kind of ambition we need to meet our climate goals. Turning barren land into a power hub is smart engineering. Kudos to the team.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a corporate group partnering with UNESCO/WFEO. The theme "Smart engineering for a sustainable future" fits well. Hope this leads to more international collaborations and knowledge sharing for Indian engineers.
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Vikram M
First Indian organisation chosen by WFEO – that's a big deal! It puts India's renewable energy story on the global map. The project size being 5 times Paris is a fact that will make anyone sit up and take notice. Well done.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the scale is impressive, I hope the environmental assessment for such a massive project in a fragile ecosystem like Kutch was thorough. Recognition is fine, but we must ensure these projects are truly sustainable and don't create new problems.

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