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{{Short description|Indian philanthropist}}
{{Short description|Indian philanthropist}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Priti Gautam Adani
| name               = Priti Gautam Adani
| image =
| image             = Priti_Adani.jpg
| caption =
| caption           = Adani in 2021
| birth_name =
| birth_name         =  
| birth_date = 1965
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1965|08|29|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place       = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| alma_mater = Government Dental College, Ahmedabad
| alma_mater         = Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad<br>{{small|([[Dental degree#India|Bachelor of Dental Surgery]])}}
| spouse = [[Gautam Adani]]
| spouse             = [[Gautam Adani]]
| children = 2
| children           = 2 (incl. [[Karan Adani]])
| occupation = {{hlist|Businessperson|philanthropist}}
| relatives          = [[Pranav Adani]] (nephew)
| title = Chairperson, [[Adani Foundation]]
| occupation         = Businesswoman
| relatives =
| title             = Chairperson, [[Adani Foundation]]
}}
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'''Priti Gautam Adani''' (born 1965 is an Indian philanthropist and the chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 21, 2020|title=Adani Vidya Mandirs win Samagra Shiksha awards|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/adani-vidya-mandirs-win-samagra-shiksha-awards/articleshow/74232885.cms|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=August 22, 2019|title=Leading by example|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/columns/the-informer/leading-by-example/articleshow/70777999.cms|access-date=2021-03-08|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en}}</ref> 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>


== Early life and education ==
'''Priti Gautam Adani''' (born 29 August 1965) is an Indian businesswoman, and chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 21, 2020|title=Adani Vidya Mandirs win Samagra Shiksha awards|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/adani-vidya-mandirs-win-samagra-shiksha-awards/articleshow/74232885.cms|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=August 22, 2019|title=Leading by example|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/columns/the-informer/leading-by-example/articleshow/70777999.cms|access-date=2021-03-08|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en}}</ref> With a net worth of over {{currency|1|USD}} [[billion]], she is one of the richest women in India.<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>


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]].
== Early life ==
In 1965, Priti Adani was born in [[Mumbai]] to a [[Gujarati people|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]].


== Career ==
== Career ==


During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the year 1996, she was appointed as chairperson of [[Adani Foundation]].
During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a [[dentist]]. In the year 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.<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> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-09-10|title=Our projects aligned with nation-building: Priti Adani|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/our-projects-aligned-with-nation-building-priti-adani-119091001127_1.html|access-date=2021-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Our projects aligned with nation-building Priti Adani|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/wire-updates/business/2019/09/10/des40-adani-csr-skill.html|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref>
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]].<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 Mandir 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> Under her leadership, [[Adani Group]]'s CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to {{INR|128}} crore from {{INR|95}} crore, in a year's time.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-09-10|title=Our projects aligned with nation-building: Priti Adani|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/our-projects-aligned-with-nation-building-priti-adani-119091001127_1.html|access-date=2021-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Our projects aligned with nation-building Priti Adani|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/wire-updates/business/2019/09/10/des40-adani-csr-skill.html|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* [[FICCI]]-FLOW Women Philanthropist Award (2010–11).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women Philanthropist Awards 2010-11, FICCI|url=http://www.ficciflo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AWARDS-2010-11.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=8 March 2021|website=[[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]]}}</ref>
* [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry|FICCI]] FLO Women Philanthropist Award (2010–11).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women Philanthropist Awards 2010-11, FICCI|url=http://www.ficciflo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AWARDS-2010-11.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=8 March 2021|website=[[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]]}}</ref>
* An honorary doctorate by [[GLS University|Gujarat Law Society University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dr. Priti Adani receives Doctorate for her contribution to CSR|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dr-priti-adani-receives-doctorate-for-her-contribution-to-csr/1730315|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-08|website=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref>
* An honorary doctorate by [[GLS University|Gujarat Law Society University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dr. Priti Adani receives Doctorate for her contribution to CSR|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dr-priti-adani-receives-doctorate-for-her-contribution-to-csr/1730315|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-08|website=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Priti Adani is married to [[Gautam Adani]], the current chairman of the [[Adani Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-29|title=Ratio of working women in India lower than in Afghanistan, Bangladesh: Priti Adani|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ratio-of-indias-working-women-is-low-priti-adani-5946258/|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> They have two sons - [[Karan Adani]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Saxena|first=Aditi|title=Adani household in celebration mode, Karan & Paridhi to become first-time parents|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/adani-household-in-celebration-mode-karan-paridhi-to-become-first-time-parents/articleshow/52035250.cms|access-date=2021-03-08}}</ref> and Jeet Adani.
Priti Adani is married to [[Gautam Adani]], the chairman of the [[Adani Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-29|title=Ratio of working women in India lower than in Afghanistan, Bangladesh: Priti Adani|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ratio-of-indias-working-women-is-low-priti-adani-5946258/|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> They have two sons - [[Karan Adani]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Saxena|first=Aditi|title=Adani household in celebration mode, Karan & Paridhi to become first-time parents|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/adani-household-in-celebration-mode-karan-paridhi-to-become-first-time-parents/articleshow/52035250.cms|access-date=2021-03-08}}</ref> and Jeet Adani.


== See also ==
== External links ==
* [[Adani Foundation]]
[https://adanifoundation.org/About-Us/Chairperson-Message Official site]


== References ==
== References ==
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Priti Gautam Adani
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Adani in 2021
Born (1965-08-29) 29 August 1965 (age 60)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma materGovernment Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
OccupationBusinesswoman
TitleChairperson, Adani Foundation
Spouse(s)Gautam Adani
Children2 (incl. Karan Adani)
RelativesPranav Adani (nephew)

Priti Gautam Adani (born 29 August 1965) is an Indian businesswoman, and chairperson of Adani Foundation.[1][2] With a net worth of over US$1 billion, she is one of the richest women in India.[3]

Early life

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.[4] She is married to Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.

Career

During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the year 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.[5] Adani Vidya Mandir provides free higher secondary education to underprivileged children.[6] Under her leadership, Adani Group's CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to ₹128 crore from ₹95 crore, in a year's time.[7][8]

Awards

Personal life

Priti Adani is married to Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group.[11] They have two sons - Karan Adani[12] and Jeet Adani.

External links

Official site

References

  1. ↑ "Adani Vidya Mandirs win Samagra Shiksha awards". The Times of India. February 21, 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  2. ↑ "Leading by example". Ahmedabad Mirror. August 22, 2019. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  3. ↑ "A few good women". The Financial Express. 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Goodness at the grassroots: Dr Priti G Adani explains how Adani Foundation is changing lives". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  6. ↑ Ranjan, Abhinav (2017-05-08). "This Ahmedabad school offers free education to poor children". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  7. ↑ "Our projects aligned with nation-building: Priti Adani". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  8. ↑ "Our projects aligned with nation-building Priti Adani". The Week. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  9. ↑ "Women Philanthropist Awards 2010-11, FICCI" (PDF). Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry. Retrieved 8 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Dr. Priti Adani receives Doctorate for her contribution to CSR". Outlook India. Retrieved 2021-03-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ↑ "Ratio of working women in India lower than in Afghanistan, Bangladesh: Priti Adani". The Indian Express. 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  12. ↑ Saxena, Aditi. "Adani household in celebration mode, Karan & Paridhi to become first-time parents". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-03-08.


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