Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal Announces ₹10,000–15,000 Crore Social Mission, Pledges 75% of Wealth

New Delhi, February 06 2026: Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Limited, has announced a large-scale social mission with an estimated outlay of ₹10,000–15,000 crore, alongside a commitment to pledge 75% of his personal wealth towards social causes.

The announcement marks one of the largest individual philanthropic commitments by an Indian industrialist and is expected to focus primarily on education and healthcare, areas identified as critical to long-term nation-building. The initiative is planned as a structured, multi-year effort aimed at creating sustainable social impact rather than short-term interventions.

The social mission is expected to be implemented through existing and new philanthropic platforms linked to Agarwal’s charitable activities, with a focus on education and healthcare. Education-related interventions are expected to address schooling, higher education, and skill development, while healthcare initiatives may focus on access, infrastructure, and preventive care, particularly in underserved regions.

Agarwal has previously spoken about the role of philanthropy in supporting long-term development outcomes alongside business growth. The expanded commitment reflects an intent to deploy private capital toward addressing structural gaps in social sectors, with an emphasis on scale, continuity, and measurable outcomes.

Vedanta Group entities have historically been involved in social development initiatives across healthcare, education, nutrition, women and child welfare, and livelihood generation, particularly in regions where the company operates. The newly announced mission, however, represents a substantial step-up in both scale and ambition, positioning philanthropy as a core pillar of Agarwal’s legacy.

The pledge to dedicate 75% of personal wealth aligns with a growing global trend of high-net-worth individuals committing the majority of their assets to public good. In the Indian context, the size of the proposed social investment places the initiative among the most significant private philanthropic efforts to date.

Further details on the structure, governance, timelines, and implementation strategy of the social mission are expected to be outlined in the coming months.