Bhubaneswar: Adani Group’s grassroots innovation movement, Vande Bharatam, continued its outreach across states with a visit to Odisha this week. The Group representatives met Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and presented a Vande Bharatam programme kit, showcasing the initiative’s vision of fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and grassroots talent.
The initiative has received 510+ applications from Odisha. The interaction focused on how Vande Bharatam can help unlock the state’s entrepreneurial potential by providing aspiring innovators with access to mentorship, industry connect and a national platform to take their ideas forward.
Deo welcomed the initiative and appreciated its role in strengthening Odisha’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said, “Vande Bharatam is built on the belief that extraordinary talent exists in every corner of the country and deserves the right platform to thrive. The encouragement extended by leaders across the country, including the support received from Odisha, strengthens our shared commitment to fostering innovation and creating greater opportunities for young entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into impactful ventures”
Launched on June 25, 2026, Vande Bharatam aims to uncover entrepreneurial talent from across India by providing aspiring innovators with a national platform to transform their ideas into startups. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, the initiative requires only an idea and the determination to build. Seventy-five finalists will be selected for an immersive mentorship programme, investor access and the Grand Finale in Ahmedabad around Independence Day.
Vande Bharatam is a nationwide entrepreneurship and innovation initiative launched by Gautam Adani to identify, nurture and showcase entrepreneurial talent from every State and Union Territory of India. Through a structured selection process, mentorship opportunities and a national finale, the programme aims to broaden access to entrepreneurial opportunity and support the next generation of Indian innovators.
Acclaimed actor, television host and entrepreneur Rajeev Khandelwal will serve as the Ambassador and Host of Vande Bharatam. With a career spanning television, cinema and digital platforms, he will help champion the initiative’s mission of identifying, celebrating and amplifying entrepreneurial talent from across India.
