The Adani Group plans to invest ₹60,000 crore to strengthen social infrastructure in India by establishing 300 schools and 30 advanced hospitals over the next decade. The announcement was made by Karan Adani at a leadership summit in New Delhi on March 13.
Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Director at Adani Cement, said the initiative reflects the group’s view that economic growth should be supported by strong social institutions.
The programme was originally announced in 2022 by Gautam Adani as part of a philanthropic pledge made on his 60th birthday. The plan focuses on expanding access to quality education and healthcare across the country.
According to Karan Adani, the schools and hospitals will be developed in phases over the next ten years. The schools are expected to expand access to education and support talent development across communities, while the hospitals aim to improve access to advanced healthcare services in several regions.
He also noted that the initiative builds on the work of the Adani Foundation, the group’s social development arm, which will complete 30 years of operations in August. The foundation currently runs programmes in multiple states focusing on education, healthcare, rural development and sustainable livelihoods.
Karan Adani said the group considers social investment an extension of its role in supporting long-term development. While infrastructure such as ports, airports, logistics networks and energy platforms supports economic activity, institutions such as schools and hospitals contribute to strengthening social systems and expanding opportunities for communities.
He added that the objective is to create institutions that can serve communities over the long term and support inclusive development alongside economic growth.