Gautam Adani, the powerhouse behind Adani Group, made headlines with a strategic tour of Jharkhand and Bihar’s power project sites. Reviewing investments worth Rs 43,000 crore, his visit highlights the group’s deepening footprint in eastern India’s energy sector.
Despite vast mineral wealth, the region has lagged in industrialization. Adani’s mega projects aim to change that narrative, fueling economic revival.
First stop: Godda, Jharkhand’s tribal heartland. Here, the 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical plant – backed by over Rs 16,000 crore – hums with activity. It’s created massive employment, bolstered rail infrastructure, and exports power to Bangladesh via long-term pacts, boosting bilateral ties.
In Bihar, attention turned to Pirpainti near Bhagalpur, site of a proposed 2,400 MW ultra-supercritical facility. Tagging a whopping Rs 27,000 crore investment, this project eyes completion in 4-5 years to quench rising power demands from industries and cities.
Adani now leads private infra investments in these states, tapping untapped resource potential long overlooked by big industry.
Hands-on leadership shone as Adani interacted with plant engineers, tech staff, and workers. Outreach extended to tribal women in surrounding villages, reinforcing community-first expansion.
Kicking off spiritually, Adani offered prayers at Deoghar’s iconic Baba Baidyanath Temple, embodying his ‘service as worship’ mantra.
Echoing participations in grand religious spectacles like Mahakumbh and Puri Rath Yatra, this visit weaves business prowess with cultural devotion, promising holistic progress for the region.