Adani Foundation Partners with DMIHER to Create Global Healthcare Education Hub

Collaboration for Healthcare Excellence

The Adani Foundation, which serves as the corporate social responsibility (CSR) division of the Adani Group, has formed a partnership with the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), a recognized university in Maharashtra. This initiative aims to transform DMIHER into a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on affordable healthcare education and delivery.

This partnership is rooted in the philosophy of Chairman Gautam Adani, who believes that "Seva hi Sadhana hai" (Service is Worship). It reflects the conglomerate's commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare and education are accessible to all, which is essential for nation-building.

Enhancing India's Healthcare Education Framework

The collaboration with DMIHER is designed to enhance the institution's influence and effectiveness in areas such as academic innovation, clinical research, and community health.

DMIHER currently operates:

• 15 institutes and 5 teaching hospitals


• Offers 217 academic programmes across 13 disciplines, including undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, doctoral, and fellowship courses

This partnership aligns with the Adani Group's vision of a "Temple of Healthcare," which redefines healthcare facilities as places of service, dignity, and compassion.

A Vision for Inclusive Development

The alliance between the Adani Foundation and DMIHER aims to create scalable, affordable, and high-quality healthcare and education solutions. It embodies the Foundation's mission to uplift communities through dedicated service, where opportunity, access, and compassion intersect.

Leadership Perspectives

Dr. Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, stated: "This partnership with DMIHER reflects our belief that access to quality healthcare and education is a fundamental right — not a privilege. We are proud to support the establishment of a Centre of Excellence that will integrate academic innovation, clinical research, and community care. Together, we aspire to create a scalable model that serves with dignity and contributes significantly towards achieving a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047."

Shri Datta Meghe, Founder of DMIHER, added: "I am immensely proud to witness this collaboration come to fruition. Over the past 35 years, our vision for a self-sufficient health and education ecosystem has evolved into a powerful reality. Partnering with the Adani Foundation is a crucial step in promoting both regional and national development. This alliance reflects our shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable progress towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047."

Adani Foundation's Commitment to Education and Healthcare

Since its inception in 1996, the Adani Foundation has been actively engaged in strategic social development initiatives throughout India. It operates in 7,060 villages across 21 states, impacting over 9.6 million lives through various programs in education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, climate action, and community development.

Key Educational Initiatives:

Adani University, Ahmedabad – Established in 2015, this university offers specialized programs in technology, infrastructure, sustainability, and management. It received official recognition from the Gujarat Legislative Assembly in 2022 and is sponsored by the Adani Institute for Education and Research (AIER).

Adani Foundation Schools – The Foundation manages 41 schools across the country, providing holistic education.

Our 41 Adani Schools (including four Adani Vidya Mandir Schools) serve as centers of learning, offering a supportive environment and high-quality education. These schools equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and moral foundation necessary for success.

• Adani Vidya Mandirs (AVMs) – These schools provide free education to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in state-of-the-art facilities located in Ahmedabad & Bhadreshwar in Gujarat, Surguja in Chhattisgarh, and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

• Adani Schools – 37 subsidized schools across India focus on holistic development through value-based learning, experiential education, and skill-building initiatives.


• Utthan – Project Utthan aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy in government primary schools, particularly empowering Priya Vidyarthis (progressive learners). Each school is supported by an Utthan Sahayak, a dedicated teacher driving the transformation.


• Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS), Bhuj – This public-private partnership (PPP) medical college and 790-bed multispecialty hospital addresses healthcare needs in the Kutch region. GAIMS spans 27 acres and offers 150 and 94 seats annually for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, respectively.

About DMIHER

The Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) is a well-regarded deemed-to-be university located in Wardha, Maharashtra, with an off-campus center in Nagpur. It is committed to the "One Health" philosophy, integrating education, research, and service across various health disciplines.

• NAAC A++ accredited (CGPA 3.78) – the highest rating for any health sciences university in India.


• Consistently ranked in NIRF’s top 100; ranked #23 in Medical, #42 in universities, and #71 overall in 2025.


• Global impact: ranked 79th and 98th globally in Times Higher Education SDG Rankings for SDG 3 (Health) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and top 10 nationally in related SDGs.


• Produced 14,351 research publications, 136 patents, and over 1,000 copyrights.


• 65+ academic collaborations and 204 international adjunct faculty, including Nobel Laureates.


• Recognized by FICCI for Institutional Social Responsibility and certified as an Institution of Happiness by QS I-Gauge.

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