Editor’s Synopsis
- The three-year partnership will support treatment and follow-up care for more than 10,000 children affected
by clubfoot across Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh.
- Implemented in partnership with the National Health Mission (NHM), the initiative will strengthen early
identification, referral systems and access to treatment through public healthcare networks.
- The programme will support 67 clubfoot clinics across 61 districts, strengthening clinical capacity and
expanding access to quality care.
- More than 30,000 frontline health workers will be sensitised to improve early detection and timely referral
of children with clubfoot.
- The partnership combines the Adani Foundation's community reach with the Anushkaa Foundation's specialised
expertise in clubfoot care and public health partnerships.
- Launched ahead of the Adani Foundation's 30th anniversary, the initiative aims to improve mobility,
independence and quality of life for children affected by a treatable condition
Kanpur, 3 June 2026: More than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across five states are set to
benefit from a new partnership between the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani
Group, and the Anushkaa Foundation, a specialised nonprofit focused on eliminating clubfoot through public health
partnerships. Announced on World Clubfoot Day, the three-year initiative will expand access to treatment, strengthen
public health systems and improve long-term care across 61 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,
Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh.
The partnership was formally launched at Manyavar Kanshiram Samyukth Chikitsalay and Trauma Centre, Kanpur, one of
Uttar Pradesh's important public healthcare institutions. Uttar Pradesh carries one of the highest clubfoot burdens
in India, with an estimated 6,000 children born with the condition every year. As one of the state's largest
districts, Kanpur reflects both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity to improve access to timely
treatment.
Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which one or both feet are turned inward at birth, affecting nearly one in
every 800 newborns. While it can be effectively corrected through the globally recognised Ponseti method, many
children in underserved communities still miss timely treatment, limiting their mobility, confidence and quality of
life.
Building on the Anushkaa Foundation's clubfoot programme, the initiative will support more than 10,000
children over three years through a model combining community outreach, clinical care, capacity building
and family support. Implemented in partnership with the National Health Mission (NHM), the programme
will strengthen early identification and referral, expand access to treatment and build clinical
capacity through the public healthcare network.
The programme will support 67 clubfoot clinics across 61 districts in five states, strengthening the
capabilities of 51 healthcare professionals, and sensitising more than 30,000 frontline health workers
to improve early detection and referral.
Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation, said: “No child should be held back by a condition
like clubfoot that is treatable when identified early. Every child deserves the opportunity to move, learn, play,
and participate fully in life. Creating opportunities for specially abled individuals has long been central to the
Adani Foundation's philosophy, and this partnership reflects that commitment. As the Anushkaa Foundation works
towards a future free from clubfoot, we are honoured to advance that mission. Together, we aim to enable more
children to live with dignity, independence and the opportunity to realise their full potential.”
Deepak Premnarayen, Founder, Anushkaa Foundation, said: “Clubfoot is one of the most treatable
childhood disabilities, yet thousands of children still miss timely care every year. This partnership with the Adani
Foundation will help expand access to quality treatment across 61 districts in five states while strengthening
systems for early diagnosis and intervention. Together, we can ensure that a treatable condition does not become a
lifelong barrier to mobility and opportunity.” India records an estimated 33,000 children born with clubfoot every
year, with nearly 12,000 of these births occurring across the five states covered under this programme. By expanding
access to treatment, strengthening referral pathways and supporting families through the treatment journey, the
initiative seeks to address a significant share of the country's clubfoot burden through sustainable public health
systems.
As the Adani Foundation approaches its 30th anniversary on August 11, the initiative reflects its continued
commitment to community-centred development. Working across 22 states and reaching more than 13.3 million
beneficiaries annually, the Foundation's programmes span healthcare, education, sustainable livelihoods, climate
resilience and community development.
Founded by the Premnarayen family and inspired by lived experience, the Anushkaa Foundation is a specialised
nonprofit working to eliminate clubfoot through public health partnerships, capacity building and family-centred
care. The organisation currently supports clubfoot treatment programmes across 165 districts in 13 states and has
enabled care for more than 26,000 children. Today, one in six children born with clubfoot in India receives
treatment through an Anushkaa-supported clinic.
About Adani Foundation
Since 1996, the Adani Foundation (www.adanifoundation.org), social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, has
remained agile and deeply committed to making strategic social investments for sustainable outcomes across India. It
is empowering and enriching the lives of children, women, youth, and marginalized communities in the core areas of
education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, climate action, and community development. The strategies
of the Foundation are integrated in national priorities and global Sustainable Development Goals. The Adani
Foundation is currently operating in 7,247 villages across 22 states, positively impacting 13.3 million lives.
For media queries, contact: Roy Paul
roy.paul@adani.com
