Ahmedabad, Aug. 15 -- Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday described the first edition of Vande Bharatam as a reminder of India's vast entrepreneurial potential, saying the initiative showcased the depth of talent emerging from smaller cities, towns and grassroots communities across the country.

In a post on X, Adani said the first edition of Vande Bharatam had concluded with more than 26,000 applications from across India.

"The first edition of Vande Bharatam is over. For me, on this Independence Day there is no better reminder of what India is capable of. 26,000+ applications. Every state represented. Young founders, women entrepreneurs, rural innovators and remarkable problem-solvers from Tier 2 and 3 Bharat," Adani said.

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