Ahmedabad, Aug. 11 -- Vande Bharatam, a national initiative launched by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani to identify and support innovators and entrepreneurs from smaller cities, towns and grassroots India, has received more than 26,000 applications from over 800 districts across all 36 States and Union Territories.

Selected innovators are being supported through mentorship and industry access, while also receiving opportunities to build networks and showcase their ventures.

Grand Finale will be held in Ahmedabad on August 14, where the finalists will present their ideas on a national stage.

It will mark the beginning of an ongoing engagement platform connecting participants with mentors, investors, industry leaders and fellow innovat...