The Adani Foundation, CSR arm of the Adani Group, has extended timely support to over 7,000 flood-hit victims in Assam. The Foundation initiated the relief efforts on 27 June 2022, immediately after heavy rainfall lashed the state. The devastating floods have caused severe hardships and distress to many residents, particularly those living in rural areas. Thousands of people, many of them accompanied by their livestock, were forced to take refuge in camps, and on the roadsides and embankments. 

Adani Foundation’s efforts are directed towards helping bring life back on track for the many who suffered, mobilizing resources towards the most critical needs of the communities in a timely manner. At first, the Foundation and the airport team identified four worst-hit districts, namely Kamrup, Barpeta, Morigaon and Darrang, all of which are within 100 kms of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati. A major part of the population residing in these districts belong to low-income groups and tribal communities. 

For the procurement of relief material such as food and daily essentials, Assam state’s relief guidelines were followed. The distribution of the relief material kits was organized in collaboration with the respective district administration. The efforts were monitored daily by a team of Guwahati Airport employees. The beneficiaries' certified records were obtained from the local administration. For final distribution, Panchayats, self-help groups, youth clubs, and other civil society organizations also stepped forward. 

Relief material kits were provided to 2,000 families each in Kamrup, Barpeta, and Darrang, and to 1,000 families in Morigoan. Highlighting the massive relief operations, Mr Utpal Baruah, Chief Airport Officer of LGBIA, said, "It was a prompt decision of Adani Foundation’s Chairperson Dr Priti Adani to stand by the flood affected families in Assam. We are grateful to have been able to serve our people to the best of our abilities.” 

About Adani Foundation

Established in 1996, Adani Foundation today has widespread operations in 16 states that include 2,409 villages and towns across the country with a team of professionals who work with an approach that embodies innovation, people participation and collaboration. 

Touching the lives of over 3.70 million people and passionately working towards creating social capital with focus on four core areas – Education, Community Health, Sustainable Livelihood Development and Infrastructure Development, Adani Foundation acts towards inclusive growth and sustainable development of the rural and urban communities, in turn contributing towards nation-building.