Bengaluru, 1 October 2025: ACC, the cement and building materials company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with the Adani Foundation is driving empowerment for rural women in Odisha through its Meri Sangini Meri Margdarshika (MSMM) programme. One such inspiring story is that of Soudamini Biswal, a resident of Bargaon village in Bargarh district, Odisha, who has emerged as a pillar of support for women in her community while securing her own livelihood.

Coming from a middle-class rural family of four, Soudamini studied up to the 10th standard and managed household responsibilities with quiet determination. Her life took a transformative turn when she joined the Meri Sangini Meri Margdarshika (MSMM) programme as a Sangini. In this role, she began assisting her gram panchayat with Aadhaar enrolment drives, supporting eligible families in accessing government schemes, and guiding local Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in availing credit facilities.

Today, Soudamini earns between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 per month and has become a trusted resource for women in her village. Her efforts have enabled SHG members to move towards financial independence, while her own journey stands as an example of how grassroots interventions can transform lives. By supporting women like Soudamini, ACC continues to strengthen rural communities and promote inclusive development in Odisha.

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• ACC and the Adani Foundation’s Pre-Police Training Programme in Bargarh prepares rural youth in Odisha for careers in defence and law enforcement.
• Chandan Pradhan, a participant from Sonepur district, secures a position in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, exemplifying the programme’s impact.
• The program exemplifies ACC and Adani Foundation’s role in creating skilled professionals and uplifting rural talent.

Bengaluru, 10 February 2025: ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with Adani Foundation, is transforming lives of defence and law enforcement aspirants in rural Odisha through its Pre-Police Training Programme at its facility in Bargarh. This initiative has enabled aspiring candidates like Chandan Pradhan from Malisrigudi, Sonepur district, to achieve their dreams of serving the nation.

Supported by ACC and the Adani Foundation, Chandan’s journey from rigorous training to securing a position in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) showcases the program’s profound impact on youth empowerment. The Pre-Police Training Programme covers nearly 1,000 aspirants across its 13 locations.

The programme begins with a screening check to ensure the candidates fulfil the physical parameters for their service of choice, followed by selection and covering full theoretical syllabus for the selection examination. The programme, facilitated by ACC Limited, provided Chandan also facilitates structured physical conditioning, mock interviews, and mentoring sessions, equipping him to excel in competitive defence recruitment processes.

For Chandan, the opportunity proved transformative, instilling discipline, resilience, and the confidence to succeed. His hard work culminated in clearing the ITBP recruitment exam, with his induction on December 14, 2024.

Chandan’s inspiring story reflects the tangible impact of ACC and Adani Foundation’s commitment to nurturing rural talent and fostering community progress. By creating opportunities for personal and professional growth, they continue to empower youth and contribute to nation-building.

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• ACC and the Adani Foundation empower widowed mother’s journey from adversity to success by turning her small garment business into a stable income source.
• The SHG supports establishment of micro-enterprises to involve women in income generating activities for economic empowerment and self-sustainability.

Bengaluru, 29 August 2024: ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with the Adani Foundation are proud to empower sustainable livelihoods for rural women entrepreneurs. After the untimely death of her husband, Mrs. Sarojini Kerketa was finding it hard to provide for her children. Becoming a member of the Ghanteswari self-help group (SHG) in Piplipali village near the ACC Bargarh plant, has completely transformed her situation from adversity to success.

The SHG helps in establishment of micro-enterprise involving women in income generating activities for economic empowerment and self-sustainability. With support from the SHG Mrs. Sarojini set up a garment business. Through a combination of her relentless determination and guidance from the Adani Foundation, Mrs. Sarojini’s business now consistently earns Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 per week.

Subsequently, she took a bold step and secured a Rs 15,000 loan from a Trust in 2023, which she not only repaid on time but also reinvested Rs 20,000 back into the business, building the financial foundation for its growth.

Grateful for the support and opportunities provided by the Adani Foundation in the face of adversity, Mrs. Sarojini hopes to inspire other women facing similar challenges.

ACC and the Adani Foundation are proud to be part of Mrs. Sarojini Kerketa’s journey towards empowerment and self-sufficiency. It is such success stories which exemplify their commitment to improving the quality of life and self-dependence for women from diverse communities.

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