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'''Priti Gautam Adani''' (born 1965) is an Indian philanthropist and the chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]]. She is one of the leading women educators in the state of [[Gujarat]]. |
'''Priti Gautam Adani''' (born 1965) is an Indian philanthropist and the chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]]. She is one of the leading women educators in the state of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-11-01|title=A few good women|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/a-few-good-women/704930/|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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In 1965, Priti Adani was born in [[Mumbai]] to a Gujarati family. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Government Dental College, Ahmedabad. She is married to [[Adani Group]] chairman [[Gautam Adani]]. |
In 1965, Priti Adani was born in [[Mumbai]] to a Gujarati family. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Government Dental College, Ahmedabad.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kohli|first=Namrata|date=2019-03-13|title=A business can only thrive if it is sensitive to its society: Priti Adani|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/a-business-can-only-thrive-if-it-is-sensitive-to-its-society-priti-adani-119031300642_1.html|access-date=2021-03-08}}</ref> She is married to [[Adani Group]] chairman [[Gautam Adani]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the yeat 1996, she was appointed as chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]]. |
During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the yeat 1996, she was appointed as chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]]. |
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In 2001, after the [[Bhuj Earthquake], she started the Adani DAV School in Mundra. Later, the school was renamed Adani Public School. |
In 2001, after the [[Bhuj Earthquake]], she started the Adani DAV School in Mundra. Later, the school was renamed Adani Public School. |
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In June 2009, she and her husband established Adani Vidya Mandir in Bhadreshwar (near [[Mundra]]) and Ahmedabad. Adani Vidya Mandirs provides free higher secondary education to underprivileged children. |
In June 2009, she and her husband established Adani Vidya Mandir in Bhadreshwar (near [[Mundra]]) and Ahmedabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goodness at the grassroots: Dr Priti G Adani explains how Adani Foundation is changing lives|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/interviews/goodness-at-the-grassroots|access-date=2021-03-08|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> Adani Vidya Mandirs provides free higher secondary education to underprivileged children.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranjan|first=Abhinav|date=2017-05-08|title=This Ahmedabad school offers free education to poor children|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/good-news-this-ahmedabad-school-offers-free-education-to-poor-children-380667|access-date=2021-03-08|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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Under her leadership, [[Adani Group]]'s CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to Rs 128 crore from Rs 95 crore, in a year's time. |
Under her leadership, [[Adani Group]]'s CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to Rs 128 crore from Rs 95 crore, in a year's time. |
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Priti Gautam Adani (born 1965) is an Indian philanthropist and the chairperson of Adani Foundation. She is one of the leading women educators in the state of Gujarat.[1]
Early life and education
In 1965, Priti Adani was born in Mumbai to a Gujarati family. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Government Dental College, Ahmedabad.[2] She is married to Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.
Career
During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the yeat 1996, she was appointed as chairperson of Adani Foundation.
In 2001, after the Bhuj Earthquake, she started the Adani DAV School in Mundra. Later, the school was renamed Adani Public School.
In June 2009, she and her husband established Adani Vidya Mandir in Bhadreshwar (near Mundra) and Ahmedabad.[3] Adani Vidya Mandirs provides free higher secondary education to underprivileged children.[4]
Under her leadership, Adani Group's CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to Rs 128 crore from Rs 95 crore, in a year's time.
Awards
- FICCI-FLOW Women Philanthropist Award (2010-11).
- An honorary doctorate by Gujarat Law Society University.
Personal life
Priti Adani is married to Gautam Adani, the current chairman of the Adani Group. They have two sons - Karan Adani and Jeet Adani.
See also
References
- ^ "A few good women". The Financial Express. 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ Kohli, Namrata (2019-03-13). "A business can only thrive if it is sensitive to its society: Priti Adani". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "Goodness at the grassroots: Dr Priti G Adani explains how Adani Foundation is changing lives". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ Ranjan, Abhinav (2017-05-08). "This Ahmedabad school offers free education to poor children". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
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