Gautam Adani interacts with differently-abled children in Dhanbad school, inaugurates New Udan Cafe
Dhanbad, December 11
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Narayani Charitable Trust and Pehla Kadam School in Jharkhand's Dhanbad and lauded the institution for its work in empowering differently-abled children. He pledged support for the institution.
During the visit, Adani inaugurated the specially designed "Nayi Udaan Cafe," a vocational initiative aimed to provide training to differently-abled children in preparing food products so that they become self-reliant and play their role in the society.
Adani also committed to strengthening facilities for the children, promising continued support for the next three years.
At 'Nayi Udaan Cafe', the differently-abled children will be trained in cafe operations, cooking, serving, and other related skills, according to a release. This initiative aims not only to provide employment opportunities but also to foster confidence among the children. Most students at Pehla Kadam School come from poor families. The school provides special education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, vocational training, life skills, and healthcare services free of cost. Children from the school have represented Jharkhand at national-level para sports events. The school's mission is to ensure every differenlty-abled child becomes self-reliant and lives with dignity.
Adani interacted with the children and listened to their experiences. The students shared their stories and aspirations with enthusiasm.
"Every member of our society should get equal opportunity, we should try that differntly-abled children receive the opportunities that match their potential. 'Nayi Udaan Cafe' is a step that will not only empower them with vocational skills but also help them receive equal recognition in society," he said.
The release said that achievements of Pehla Kadam School and Narayani Trust have been acknowledged at both state and national levels, with honours from the Governor of Jharkhand and the President of India.
It said that Adani's initiative has not only brightened the lives of the children but also set an example of inclusivity and compassion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative. Skills and dignity go hand in hand. These children showing talent at national para sports and now getting cafe training – that's real empowerment. More power to the school and the trust.
While this is a positive step, I hope the promised support for three years is just the beginning and leads to a sustainable, long-term partnership. CSR should be about creating lasting change, not just one-off events.
As someone who has worked with special needs education, this is exactly the kind of practical, life-skills based training that makes a difference. Teaching cafe operations can open so many doors. Kudos to all involved.
Bahut badhiya! This is the India we want to build. When children from poor families get free therapy, education, and now vocational training, it breaks the cycle of poverty and dependency. Jai Hind!
The focus on self-reliance is key. Giving them skills to earn a living with dignity is far better than just charity. Hope this cafe model can be replicated in other cities as well.
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