Adani Group plans ₹60,000 crore social investment to build 300 schools and 30 hospitals across India

The Adani Group plans to invest ₹60,000 crore to strengthen India’s social infrastructure by building 300 schools and 30 advanced hospitals across the country over the next decade, Karan Adani said on Friday.

Speaking 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 belief that economic growth must be supported by strong social institutions.

The large-scale social investment programme was originally announced by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani in 2022 as part of his philanthropic pledge made on his 60th birthday. The plan is guided by the principle of service to society and focuses on strengthening access to quality education and healthcare across India.

Karan Adani said the proposed institutions will be developed in phases over the next ten years with the aim of creating a long-term and sustainable impact in communities. He said infrastructure plays a critical role in driving economic growth, but social infrastructure such as schools and hospitals helps strengthen the foundation of a nation.

According to him, the proposed schools will focus on expanding access to quality education and nurturing talent across diverse communities. The hospitals, on the other hand, are expected to enhance access to advanced healthcare services in several regions.

He added that the initiative builds on the long-standing work of the Adani Foundation, the social development arm of the Adani Group, which will complete 30 years of operations in August this year. The foundation currently runs programmes across multiple states focusing on education, healthcare, rural development and sustainable livelihoods.

Karan Adani said the group views social investment as an important extension of its broader role in nation-building. While infrastructure such as ports, airports, logistics networks and energy platforms support economic activity, institutions like schools and hospitals help expand opportunities for communities. He said the objective is to build institutions that can serve communities for decades and contribute to the country’s long-term progress.

According to him, sustainable growth requires a balance between economic expansion and inclusive development. He added that the group’s responsibility goes beyond building businesses and also includes contributing to India’s long-term social and economic progress.