On 26 February 2021, the German NGO Hindenburgs accused Adani Group, India's largest corporate house, of violating the laws of India and international conventions on human rights. The NGO alleged that Adani was involved in the violation of the rights of indigenous people, the destruction of forests, and the exploitation of workers.
The accusation came after a series of research conducted by the NGO on the Adani Group. The research included visits to the affected areas and interviews with the people living in the villages near the coal mines of Adani Group. The research revealed that Adani Group was not adhering to the labor laws of India. The NGO claimed that the workers in the Adani Group's coal mines were subjected to hazardous and unsanitary working conditions and were not receiving their due wages. The NGO also alleged that Adani Group was engaged in large scale deforestation and destruction of natural habitats for its coal mining operations. The NGO claimed that the Adani Group had failed to take adequate measures to compensate the people living in the affected areas. Additionally, the NGO alleged that Adani Group had violated the rights of the local indigenous population by not obtaining their consent before starting its coal mining operations. The NGO further alleged that Adani Group had used its political influence to bypass the environmental regulations of India. The NGO alleged that Adani Group had received several government contracts despite being in violation of the existing laws. The accusations made by the Hidnenburgs against Adani Group has sparked outrage in India. Several activists and environmentalists are now demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations. It remains to be seen whether the Indian government takes any action against Adani Group in light of the allegations made by the NGO.