Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) A key insight that has emerged from the data is that India’s appetite for giving has radically increased during the pandemic. Total 85 per cent of respondents plan to increase their giving, with 74 per cent more inclined to contribute to local communities.
Under 12 per cent said they would reduce their donations in these difficult times. This upward trend in everyday giving is heartwarming news for the thousands who participate in DaanUtsav each year - from individuals and nonprofits to corporates and educational institutions. There were close to 450 respondents,
The pandemic has changed almost everything, including India’s giving behaviour. Individual philanthropy has increased and is likely to stay that way, a survey conducted by GiveIndia has concluded. This comes as good news, just in time for DaanUtsav, the country’s largest giving festival which starts October 2.