Adani hails Vande Bharatam, 26,000+ apply
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani praised the inaugural edition of Vande Bharatam, highlighting India's entrepreneurial potential. The event concluded with over 26,000 applications from across the nation, signifying a diverse range of innovators, including young founders, women entrepreneurs, and rural innovators from Tier 2 and 3 cities.
Adani expressed his belief that these individuals represent India's next generation of builders and emphasized the need to support and provide a platform for them. The initiative, launched to identify and nurture entrepreneurs from smaller cities and towns, received applications from more than 800 districts across all 36 states and union territories.
Selected innovators received mentorship, industry access, networking opportunities, and platforms to showcase their ventures. Prominent entrepreneurs like Ashutosh Valani of RENEE Cosmetics and Avinash Yadav of Electica Energy commended the initiative for providing startups with the necessary capabilities, resources, funding, and guidance to succeed.
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