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From classrooms to careers: Adani's skill mission gives new hope to Kutch youth. Adani Skills & Education joins hands with Gujarat Government to transform 11 ITIs, empowering local youngsters to become architects of the region's economic future. Reading Time: 4 mins read Discover more City & Local Guides NE FEATURES BUREAU BHUJ (GUJARAT), MAY 29 For generations, many young people from Kutch have left their hometowns in search of jobs and better opportunities. Today, as the region transforms into one of India's fastest-growing hubs for renewable energy, logistics and industrial infrastructure, a new initiative is seeking to ensure that local youth become beneficiaries of that growth rather than spectators. In a significant step towards community empowerment and sustainable livelihood creation, Adani Skills & Education (ASE), the education and capability-building arm of the Adani Group, has partnered with the Government of Gujarat to transform 11 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Kutch. * Adani Skills & Education partners with Gujarat Government to modernise 11 Industrial Training Institutes across Kutch * Initiative aims to create local employment opportunities and reduce migration of skilled youth * More than 650 students, educators and industry leaders participate in 'Karma Utsav' celebrating skill-led careers * Students receive industry exposure, on-the-job training and placement support through the Skill2Employ model * Adani Group's skilling initiative emerges as a model for workforce development being studied by other states The initiative is designed not merely to upgrade educational infrastructure but to create a pathway from classrooms to careers, enabling local youth to secure meaningful employment close to home. Discover more Geographic Reference Investing in people, not just infrastructure. While Kutch has witnessed massive industrial investments over the years, industry experts have often pointed to the need for developing a skilled local workforce capable of participating in the region's economic transformation. The newly signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focus on curriculum enhancement, infrastructure modernisation, faculty development, practical training, industry exposure and placement support. The objective is simple yet powerful: equip students with industry-relevant skills and ensure they are job-ready from day one. The agreements were formally exchanged during ASE's flagship "Karma Utsav" programme held at the GAIMS Auditorium in Bhuj. More than 650 students, educators, policymakers and industry representatives attended the event, reflecting the growing importance of skill development as a catalyst for social mobility. Discover more City & Local Guides Celebrating the dignity of skilled work. At the heart of Karma Utsav was a message that skilled work deserves recognition and respect. The programme celebrated students transitioning from technical education into productive careers that contribute to nation-building. As part of the event, ASE distributed "Skill2Employ" Letters of Invitation to students preparing to enter the workforce. Twenty-two students received Certificates of Excellence for outstanding performance, while 30 instructors were honoured with Certificates of Completion under ASE's Train-the-Trainer programme. Perhaps the most inspiring moments came when former ITI students, now employed across the Adani ecosystem, shared their personal journeys from vocational classrooms to professional success. For many aspiring trainees in the audience, their stories offered a glimpse into what the future could hold. Building self-reliance through skills. Addressing the gathering, Gujarat Labour, Skill Development and Employment Minister Shri Kunwarjibhai Bavaliya emphasised the importance of technical education in building a stronger India. "Our key objective is to provide global-level technical training to the youth and ensure every young person becomes self-reliant under the Skill India mission. Skilled youth are the foundation of a prosperous nation," he said. Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Employment Shri Kantilal Amrutiya echoed similar sentiments. "Skilled youth are the true strength of our nation and can contribute significantly to India's economic growth, national progress and nation building," he said. Kutch at the Centre of Adani's Vision. For the Adani Group, the initiative reflects a long-term commitment to the region where several of its key infrastructure and energy projects are located. Robin Bhowmik, Chief Executive Officer of ASE, described Kutch as central to the organisation's mission. "Kutch is our karma bhoomi and we remain deeply invested in its future. Through our partnership with the Government of Gujarat and ITIs across the region, we aim to build a continuously skilled, industry-ready workforce capable of contributing across sectors and supporting long-term regional transformation," he said. His remarks highlight a broader philosophy that economic development must be accompanied by investments in human capital if communities are to prosper sustainably. A model for the future. ASE's Skill2Employ model combines classroom instruction with real-world industry exposure through simulation-based learning, Centres of Excellence, faculty training and globally benchmarked curricula. The initiative seeks to create a "first-day, first-hour productive workforce" capable of meeting the demands of modern industry. Importantly, the programme is also expected to reduce migration by creating stronger employment pathways within Kutch itself. What began as a regional skilling initiative is now attracting attention nationally, with ASE's 10-point framework for ITI transformation increasingly being referred to as a "Gujarat Model" by policymakers in other states. Transforming lives through opportunity. Beyond the numbers and infrastructure upgrades, the initiative represents something deeper: the promise of opportunity. For thousands of young people in Kutch, the transformation of local ITIs could mean access to better education, better jobs and a better future without having to leave their communities behind. As Gujarat's industrial growth story accelerates, this partnership seeks to ensure that local talent remains at the heart of that progress - proving that the most meaningful investments are often those made in people.

Gujarat's frozen food exports get dedicated rail-to-port cold chain corridor. Adani Logistics Limited (ALL), the integrated logistics arm of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), launches a dedicated reefer rail corridor connecting ICD Virochannagar in Gujarat with Mundra Port for HyFun Foods exports. Ahmedabad, 22 May 2026: India's frozen food export ecosystem received a significant logistics boost with the flagging off of the first dedicated reefer container train for HyFun Foods from the strategically located Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Virochannagar to Mundra Port in Kutch, Gujarat. Operated by Adani Logistics Limited (ALL), the integrated multimodal logistics and transport solutions provider of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the service marks an important step in strengthening cold chain infrastructure linking India's food processing hubs with global markets. The initiative brings together HyFun Foods, one of India's leading frozen food exporters, Adani Logistics and Evergreen Marine Corporation, a global container shipping major, in a tripartite partnership focused on improving the movement of frozen and temperature-sensitive cargo through a seamless rail-to-port supply chain. The collaboration seeks to combine export efficiency, cargo reliability and sustainability at a time when India's processed food exports continue to expand across international markets. The dedicated reefer train will transport HyFun Foods' frozen products from ICD Virochannagar to Mundra Port, covering an approximate distance of 320 kilometres before onward shipment to markets across southeast and east Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Indonesia. The exports are aimed at serving global food brands such as KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Seven Eleven, Subway, IKEA and Taco Bell. The development also reinforces the growing strategic importance of ICD Virochannagar within western India's logistics landscape. Located near key industrial clusters such as Sanand, Viramgam and Kadi, the ICD has emerged as an important multimodal logistics hub supporting exporters with rail infrastructure, warehousing and port access. The corridor is also expected to strengthen Gujarat's agro-processing ecosystem by improving market access for manufacturers and food processors across the region. The initiative further aligns with Gujarat's emergence as a major agro-processing and export manufacturing hub supported by multimodal logistics infrastructure. Building a stronger cold chain network Dedicated reefer rail services are increasingly being viewed as critical infrastructure for improving the competitiveness of agricultural and processed food exports. Rail-led cold chain logistics help reduce transit time, and transportation cost, improve cargo reliability and minimise product loss during transportation. The modal shift from road to rail is also expected to lower transportation emissions while enabling higher cargo aggregation for exporters. In this context, the Virochannagar-Mundra corridor is emerging as a scalable logistics model that can strengthen farm-to-port linkages for India's frozen and processed food sector. Adani Logistics role in the initiative extends beyond transportation. The company has steadily expanded multimodal logistics infrastructure across ports, inland container depots, rail connectivity and warehousing to support end-to-end supply chain solutions for exporters and manufacturers. Strategic importance of ICD Virochannagar ICD Virochannagar has gained prominence due to its strategic connectivity advantages and multimodal infrastructure capabilities. The facility provides export-import (EXIM) connectivity to Mundra and Pipavav ports while also linking domestic cargo routes to locations such as Dankuni, Kolkata (West Bengal), Jirania (Tripura), Haldia (West Bengal) and Baihata (Assam). With an annual handling capacity of 92,400 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and upcoming Grade-A logistics and Industrial Park spread across approximately 0.66 million square feet, the depot is positioned to support growing cargo volumes from Gujarat's manufacturing and agro-processing sectors. Its access to the Dedicated Freight Corridor also enables efficient double-stack rail operations, improving turnaround time and operational efficiency. As India seeks to strengthen trade competitiveness and build resilient supply chains, initiatives such as the dedicated reefer corridor from Virochannagar underscore the growing role of ALL in building future-ready multimodal infrastructure to support expanding agricultural and processed food exports.