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Gautam Adani's Dhanbad Visit: A Rs 3 Crore Promise and a Call to Student 'Freedom Fighters'

During a visit to Dhanbad, Gautam Adani made a significant philanthropic commitment to a school for differently-abled children. He pledged Rs 3 crore over three years to support their well-being and vocational training. Separately, while speaking at IIT Dhanbad's centenary, he framed students as the nation's next "freedom fighters" in the quest for economic sovereignty. Adani encouraged them to dream fearlessly and become custodians of India's core capabilities.

Key Points: Gautam Adani Funds Dhanbad School, Urges IIT Students to Build Sovereign India

  • Adani pledged Rs 1 crore annually for three years to Pehla Kadam school for disabled children
  • He personally interacted with every child at the school, leaving the director in awe
  • The industrialist inaugurated vocational training in food and beverage for differently-abled individuals
  • At IIT Dhanbad, he urged students to achieve economic independence and build sovereign capabilities
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Gautam Adani inaugurates vocational training for differently abled, cloud kitchen in Dhanbad

Gautam Adani pledges Rs 3 crore to a school for differently-abled children in Dhanbad and calls IIT students the next generation of India's "freedom fighters."

"You, my young friends, are the next generation of Bharat's freedom fighters. - Gautam Adani"

New Delhi, Dec 9

Adani Group Chairman and Founder Gautam Adani on Tuesday inaugurated vocational training for differently abled and a cloud kitchen in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

Gautam Adani, who was in the state for the centenary celebration of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, visited Pehla Kadam, a school for differently abled children run under the aegis of Narayani Charitable Trust.

The Adani Group Chairman inaugurated vocational training for differently abled in food and beverage at Pehla Kadam.

Anita Angarwal, Director at Pahla Kadam, was in awe of the industrialist who took time to visit the place and interact with the disabled children, and also fund their well-being.

"After seeing the work of Divyang and their expenses and the way they are being treated, Gautam Adani has promised to give Rs 1 crore per year for three years to Pahla Kadam," Aggarwal told IANS.

"I have no words for him (Gautam Adani). He interacted and shook hands with each and every child. Seeing his love towards the children, I was in awe that such a great entrepreneur, who is unlikely to have time, spent so much time with these children," Aggarwal added, calling it a "big achievement" for her.

Earlier speaking at IIT Dhanbad, Gautam Adani urged the students to become Bharat's freedom fighters and help the country achieve "economic and resource independence".

"You, my young friends, are the next generation of Bharat's freedom fighters. And in this struggle ... You are not just extracting resources, you are extracting sovereignty. You are not just mining minerals, you are mining dignity," the Adani Group Chairman said.

The industrialist also urged students to "dream fearlessly, act relentlessly," embrace innovation, and help build a confident, self-reliant India by becoming "custodians of the core" who build India's sovereign capabilities.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see corporate social responsibility in action. The ₹1 crore per year commitment for three years will make a real difference. Hope this inspires other business leaders to look beyond metros and invest in smaller cities like Dhanbad.
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Aman W
While the philanthropy is commendable, I hope there is a long-term sustainability plan. What happens after three years? CSR should create self-sustaining models, not just temporary funding.
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Sarah B
The cloud kitchen part is interesting too. It could provide practical, marketable skills and even potential employment. Combining social good with a viable business model is smart.
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Vikram M
His speech to the IIT students was spot on. We need our brightest minds to focus on building India's sovereign capabilities. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
It's heartwarming to read about him taking the time to interact with each child personally. Often, big donations feel distant. This personal touch matters a lot. God bless.

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