At His Son’s Wedding, Gautam Adani Pledges Rs 10,000 Crore for Social Causes
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Synopsis
Gautam Adani's son's wedding was marked by a commitment to social responsibility, with a donation of Rs 10,000 crore aimed at various social initiatives, reflecting a philosophy of selfless service.
Key Takeaways
- Gautam Adani donated Rs 10,000 crore during his son's wedding.
- The wedding adhered to a simple and traditional format.
- Funding will support healthcare, education, and skill development.
- Launched ‘Mangal Seva’ for newly married women with disabilities.
- Adani's gesture emphasizes community-focused celebrations.
Ahmedabad, Feb 7 (NationPress) During his visit last month to the Maha Kumbh Mela, Gautam Adani expressed that his son’s wedding would be conducted in a simple and traditional manner. Upholding his promise and dispelling all speculation about a lavish celebration, the billionaire industrialist not only kept the wedding modest but also made a groundbreaking donation of Rs 10,000 crore.
This generous gift from one of the wealthiest individuals globally will support numerous social initiatives.
Close sources revealed that Gautam Adani’s list of causes for his substantial donation aligns with his philosophy of 'Seva sadhana hai, seva prarthana hai, aur seva hi parmatma hai'. A significant portion of his contribution is anticipated to fund large-scale infrastructure projects in healthcare, education, and skill development. These projects aim to provide all community segments access to a network of affordable elite hospitals and medical colleges, quality K-12 schools, and advanced skill academies with guaranteed job placements.
On his younger son’s wedding day, Gautam Adani shared on X (formerly Twitter): “Parampita parmeshwar ke ashirwad se Jeet aur Diva aaj vivah ke pavitra bandhand mein bandh gaye. Yeh vivah aaj Ahmedabad mein priyejano ke beech paramparik reeti-rivajon aur shubh mangal bhav ke saath sampann hua.”
“Yeh ek chota aur atyant niji samaroh tha, isliye ham chah kar ke bhi sabhi shubhchintakon ko amantrit nahi kar sake, jiske liye main kshamaprarthii hoon.”
“Main aap sabhi se beti Diva aur Jeet ke liye sneh aur ashish ka hridya se akanshi hoon.”
Notably, in his message, he referred to his daughter-in-law as “daughter Diva”.
At the Belvedere Club in Ahmedabad’s Adani Shantigram township, Jeet Adani wed Diva, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah. According to family insiders, the ceremony was modest, featuring traditional rituals alongside a Gujarati ceremony attended solely by close family and friends. Notable figures like politicians, business leaders, and celebrities were absent.
Jeet Adani currently holds the position of Director at Adani Airports, overseeing six international airports and the construction of a seventh in Navi Mumbai. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Two days before the wedding, Gautam Adani announced the ‘Mangal Seva’ initiative, aimed at supporting newly married women with disabilities. Initially, 500 such women will receive annual financial aid of Rs 10 lakh each. Jeet Adani met with 21 newly married 'divyang' women and their spouses to launch this program. The Chairman of the Adani Group shared his happiness on X (formerly Twitter), expressing that Jeet and Diva are beginning their journey with a noble commitment: https://x.com/gautam_adani/status/1887088216131375172
While at Prayagraj on January 21, when questioned by reporters at the Maha Kumbh about the wedding being a “Maha Kumbh of celebrities” as speculated, Gautam Adani stated: “Definitely not. We are like common people. Jeet came here to take Ma Ganga's blessings. His marriage will happen in a simple and traditional way.”
Gautam Adani’s remarkable act of “Seva Over Self” on his son’s wedding day has set a powerful precedent. By prioritizing social causes, he has transformed the celebration of personal milestones into a meaningful, community-centered approach that generates a lasting impact beyond mere displays of wealth.
