Anil Agarwal, popularly known as the “Metal King” and founder of Vedanta Group, has pledged to donate 75 percent of his personal earnings, an amount estimated at ₹21,000 crore, towards education and nation-building initiatives.
Born in Patna and currently residing in London, Agarwal established the Vedanta Foundation in 1992 with a mission to uplift communities through investments in healthcare, education, environment conservation, and rural infrastructure. Over the years, the foundation has contributed nearly $49 million, positively impacting the lives of more than 4.1 million people.
In partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Vedanta launched the ambitious Nand Ghar project in 2015, aimed at transforming traditional Anganwadis into modern learning and childcare centers. Out of the proposed 4,000 centers, 3,000 are already operational, providing better facilities for women and children across India.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Vedanta contributed ₹250 crore towards relief efforts, benefiting over 1.5 million people. The company also rolled out a large-scale vaccination program targeting the 15–18 age group.
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Drawing inspiration from global philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie, David Rockefeller, and Bill Gates, Agarwal now envisions creating world-class Indian institutions — “National Oxfords” — built on a no-profit, no-loss model, accessible to all.
