Millions of young Indians at Adani Group sites reminds me of my own journey: Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, Aug 12
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday reflected on his early struggles, saying that the millions of young people working at various Adani Group project sites across the country reminds him of his own journey as a small-town teenager who left home in search of opportunities.
In a post on social media platform X, Gautam Adani said that whenever he sees young people arriving at the group's project sites from different parts of the country with aspirations in their eyes, he is reminded of the path he took at the age of 16 when he left for Mumbai.
"From every corner of the country, when young people leave behind their homes, their families, arriving at our Project Sites with dreams in their eyes, I see my own journey reflected in them," the Adani Group Chairman said.
"16 years of age. The first step toward Mumbai," Gautam Adani noted.
Recalling his early years, Gautam Adani said he stepped into an unfamiliar city without the comfort of his mother's home-cooked meals, the protection of his father, or a clearly defined future.
The Adani Group Chairman noted that all he possessed at the time was the courage to work hard and a willingness to learn something new every day.
The billionaire businessman said he now sees his own story reflected in millions of young Indians who live far away from their homes and loved ones while striving to build a better future for themselves and the country.
"No mother's home-cooked meals. No sense of a father's protection. No predetermined path. Just the courage of hard work and the desire to learn something new every day. Today, in those millions of young people, I see my own story -- those who are far from home, far from loved ones, but are shaping their future and India's future with the sweat of their brow," Gautam Adani stated.
The Adani Group Chairman's remarks were shared as part of the second episode of "My Words, With My Loved Ones", a series in which he reflects on personal memories, life experiences and lessons learned over the years.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who moved from the UK to work in India, I find Gautam Adani's message quite moving. The resilience of young Indians is truly remarkable. It's not just about building infrastructure but about building lives. 🇮🇳
Respect for Adani ji's humility. But I can't help thinking about my cousin who worked at one of these sites in Gujarat. Yes, he earned money, but the living conditions were basic. I wish the group would also focus on providing better accommodation and healthcare for these workers. Just saying...
This is the real India story! From small towns to big cities, we all have that journey. I left Jaipur for Bangalore with just ₹500 in my pocket. Today I run a small business. Hard work always pays off. Good to see billionaires remembering their roots. 🙏
Adani ji is right, our youth are the backbone of this nation. I've seen how infrastructure projects have changed villages in my district in Andhra. Roads, electricity, schools - all came after such projects. Yes, there are issues, but let's also acknowledge the progress.
I've worked with Adani Group's renewable projects in Tamil Nadu. The respect they show for local workers is genuine. This post reflects a universal truth - the immigrant's struggle. Whether in India or abroad, hope and hard work are universal languages.
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