Gautam Adani Unveils Worker-Centric Growth Strategy at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport on International Labour Day
A CORRESPONDENT AZARA: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday outlined a worker-centric growth strategy while addressing around 3,000 workers and employees at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport on the occasion of International Labour Day. Emphasizing "local jobs, better lives, and dignity," Adani said the Group will prioritize hiring from communities surrounding project sites, followed by candidates from within the state, and then from outside if required. He described workers as "nation builders," adding that each completed project contributes to shaping the country's future. The conglomerate, which operates over 700 assets across 24 states and engages nearly 400,000 employees, partners, and contractors, will measure progress through assets created, livelihoods enabled, and communities strengthened, he said. Worker welfare remains central to the strategy. Adani highlighted large-scale initiatives, including air-conditioned housing for 50,000 workers in Mundra and Khavda, and a centralized facility in Mundra, Gujarat, capable of serving up to 100,000 nutritious meals daily. "This is not a privilege; it is a necessity.