Rizwan Adatia, a Mozambique national of Gujarati origin, has adopted Maliya Hatina village in the district of Junagadh. In the announcement that he made in the presence of local MP Rajesh Chudasma and MLA Babu Vaja, Adatia said that the programme would include construction of school and hostel facilities, LPG connection, and employment opportunities for women.
Chairman of £200 million company COGEF Group that is spread across 10 African countries, Adatia's foundation - Rizwan Adatia Foundation (RAF) - will also tie up with a Rajasthan-based NGO and ensure the employment of 1,000 women on an immediate basis. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Aadarsh Gram Yojana was the primary inspiration that motivated me to adopt Maliya Hatina with due support and blessings of the villagers,” Adatia said.
Born in Porbandar, Adatia's foundation is active is both, India and Mozambique. It primarily works to set up schools and children's development centres.
