At the 100th anniversary of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on December 9, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, laid out a bold vision for India’s clean-energy future. He announced that his group plans to invest over USD 75 billion in the next five years to accelerate the country’s energy transition, making India a global leader in renewable power.
Adani revealed that the first 10 gigawatts of renewable energy under this programme have already been commissioned. He outlined plans to build the world’s largest renewable energy park at Khavda, Gujarat, covering 520 square kilometres. Once fully operational by 2030, the park is expected to generate 30 GW of green energy, enough to power over 60 million Indian homes annually.
He described this as a push for “the world’s lowest-cost green electron,” aiming to set a global benchmark in energy transition. Adani urged students and young engineers to recognize the historic opportunity: as industries worldwide move toward decarbonisation, sectors like steel, hydrogen, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure will increasingly rely on clean energy.
Beyond energy, Adani announced two major initiatives for IIT Dhanbad students. The Adani Annual Internship Programme will provide 50 paid internships every year to third-year students, with at least 25% likely to receive pre-placement offers. This gives students a direct pathway into one of India’s largest business groups.
In addition, the Adani 3S Mining Excellence Centre, in collaboration with TEXMiN, will offer a hi-tech ecosystem for research and training in responsible mining. Students will gain hands-on experience with drones, seismic sensing, metaverse labs, and precision blasting technologies, bridging classroom learning with real-world applications.
Adani concluded by urging students to understand the “language of the earth,” use natural resources wisely, and contribute to India’s rise through innovation and sustainable energy. With these initiatives, IIT Dhanbad students will be at the forefront of India’s green revolution while gaining valuable industry experience.
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