Adani Foundation and GEMS Education Join Forces to Revolutionize Affordable Education in India
In a landmark move to transform India’s education landscape, the Adani Foundation has partnered with GEMS Education, a global leader in private K-12 education, to establish 20 world-class schools across the country. With an initial commitment of INR 2,000 crore from the Adani family, the initiative aims to make quality education accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The first ‘Adani GEMS School of Excellence’ will open in Lucknow in the academic year 2025-26, followed by schools in metropolitan and Tier II to IV cities. Notably, 30% of the seats in these CBSE-affiliated schools will be reserved free of cost for underprivileged and deserving children.
A Vision for Inclusive Education
Chairman Gautam Adani emphasized the initiative’s alignment with his philosophy of “सेवा साधना है, सेवा प्रार्थना है और सेवा ही परमात्मा है” (Service is worship, service is prayer, and service is God). The partnership will also focus on creating research institutions to enhance teaching competencies through innovation and capability development.
Sunny Varkey, Founder & Chairman of GEMS Education, highlighted the collaboration’s goal to make quality education accessible to every learner, regardless of their background. Leveraging GEMS’ global expertise and Adani’s infrastructure capabilities, the initiative aims to create a scalable and sustainable model for affordable education.
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Key Features of the Initiative
- 20 K-12 schools to be established across India by 2028.
- 30% free seats for underprivileged students in CBSE curriculum.
- Focus on global best practices and digital learning innovations.
- Integration of global curriculum with Indian educational boards.
This partnership underscores the Adani Foundation’s commitment to empowering India’s youth and building a skilled, value-based talent pool for the nation’s future.