From every corner of the country, when young people leave behind their homes, their families, arriving at our Project Sites with dreams in their eyes, I see my own journey reflected in them. 16 years of age.

The first step toward Mumbai. No mother’s home-cooked meals. No sense of a father’s protection. No predetermined path. Just the courage of hard work and the desire to learn something new every day.

Today, in those millions of young people, I see my own story – those who are far from home, far from loved ones, but are shaping their future and India’s future with the sweat of their brow. In the second conversation of ‘My Words, With My Loved Ones,’ some such memories, some experiences, and a few lessons learned from life.

~ Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group