As per official records, seven children lost both their parents and 12 children lost one of their parents. The Adani Foundation is working with the Morbi District Administration to set up a fund of Rs 25 lakh each for these children and also for the unborn child of a pregnant woman who lost her husband. At least 135 people lost their lives and over 180 others got injured when the Jhoolto Pul, a colonial-era suspension bridge built in the 1880s over the Machchhu River in Morbi, collapsed on October 30, 2022.

“We are deeply anguished by the loss of lives and share the enormous pain of those who lost their loved ones,” said Dr Priti G Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation. “Among the most affected are the little ones, many of whom are yet to be told that their mother or father or both will never return home. The very least we can do in this time of great distress is to make sure that these children have the means to grow, get a proper education and lead fulfilling lives. This is why we decided to set up a fund to provide the financial support they need over their growing-up years,” said Dr Adani.

The Adani Foundation will place the funds in secured fixed deposits for these children so that the principal amount remains intact while the interest amount supporting their needs. The Adani Foundation’s Executive Director Vasant Gadhavi handed over a commitment letter for the principal amount to the Morbi District Collector.

Established in 1996, the Adani Foundation works in the field of providing quality education, community health, skill development, sustainable livelihood development and rural infrastructure development, and supports a range of special projects for child nutrition and women empowerment.