Modern Karna of India donates thousands of crores in a year, know who is the biggest donor of the country

News India Live, Digital Desk: The practice of giving in India is no longer limited to religious events only, but now large amounts of money are being given for social improvement at corporate and individual levels. According to the report, the total donation given to charitable causes in India is now ₹1 lakh crore Touching the figure of Rs.

1. Top 3 Donors of India

2. Key Highlights of the report

Increase in domestic donations: After the strictness on foreign funding (FCRA) in India, there has been a huge surge in ‘domestic giving’. Now Indians are spending more money in India’s development.

Contribution of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNI): The country’s richest people are donating a large part of their net worth to education, health and environment.

‘Small but big’ donation of the middle class: According to the report, the total contribution of individual small donations (Retail Giving) is also increasing rapidly, in which online donation platforms have played a big role.

3. Why was it called ‘Karna’?

The report compares these businessmen to ‘Danveer Karna’ of Mahabharata because:

Selfless Contribution: Their donations are not limited to the legal obligation of CSR, rather they are donating a large portion of their personal wealth to trusts.

Focus on Education: Donors like Shiv Nadar and Azim Premji are committed to providing world-class education in the rural areas of the country.

4. Changing areas of charitable giving

Whereas earlier most of the donations went to temples or religious institutions, now the trend has changed:

Health: Big funds for cancer research and hospitals.

Environment: Increasing funding for climate change and water conservation.

gender equality: Special investment for women’s skill development and security.