Ambuja Cements Forms 1,150+ Self-Help Groups in Gujarat, Empowers Over 12,500 Rural Women

New Delhi, June 25, 2026: Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Portfolio, has established over 1,150 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across 102 villages in Gir Somnath, Gujarat, bringing 12,500 women into a structured financial and entrepreneurship support network under its CSR programme.

The initiative has provided participants with financial literacy training and entrepreneurial support, enabling them to collectively build a corpus of ₹4.96 crore. Women involved have been guided toward developing sustainable income sources through skill-building and access to small business opportunities.

A key outcome of the programme is the establishment of the Sorath Mahila Vikas Sahkari Mandali, a women's cooperative that facilitates access to essential services including healthcare, ration shops, and pension schemes. The cooperative also provides leadership training and support for managing small businesses.

The programme currently covers 102 villages in Gir Somnath district. Ambuja Cements has announced plans to form an additional 2,000 SHGs, with the aim of reaching 25,000 women across Gujarat.