Business EconomyPosted at: Feb 24 2021 4:58PM


Candid, CSIP launch Philanthropy in India portal to provide info on philanthropy

New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) Candid, in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) of Ashoka University, has launched 'Philanthropy in India', a one-of-its-kind website that provides the most comprehensive information available on Indian philanthropy.
India is home to one of the fastest-growing social sectors in the world. Yet, despite its growth in recent years, the overall size, contribution, and impact of philanthropic activity in India remains mostly unknown. Candid’s Philanthropy in India website aims to address this void. The website includes a dashboard that gives a high-level snapshot of how funding flows; a funding map that shows in-depth data; reports, insights, and other resources that highlight philanthropic work in India, Candid said in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Bradford Smith, president at Candid, says, "The philanthropy sector in India is experiencing substantial growth. This website supports the robust philanthropic work that’s already occurring in the country. It will help people and organisations make informed decisions and efficiently work together to promote the causes that matter most to the Indian philanthropic community."
Funders both within and outside India can use Philanthropy in India to find other funding organisations supporting the causes they care about and learn about their work to make a change or collaborate. Analyzing trends and identifying funding gaps for an informed development of program strategies, will be another big advantage, by making knowledge produced from the field easily accessible, it added.
Ingrid Srinath, Director at the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), said: "The lack of reliable data on philanthropy hampers decision-making and prevents the effective allocation of scarce resources. CSIP is pleased to support this pioneering effort by Candid to fill this gap."
UNI GK SHK1659
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Candid# CSIP launch Philanthropy in India portal to provide info on philanthropy
More News
Sensex rises by 202 33 points

Sensex rises by 202 33 points

16 Jun 2025 | 10:14 AM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday recovered by 202.33 points to 81,320.93 in early trade as buying was seen in IT, capital goods , oil& gas and technology shares.

see more..

India’s packaging sector evolving rapidly, poised to lead Asia’s sustainable shift: Chakravarthi

15 Jun 2025 | 10:47 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Hyderabad-based global packaging expert Chakravarthi AVPS, Chairman and Managing Director of Ecobliss India and Global Ambassador of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), said that India’s packaging sector is evolving rapidly and holds the potential to lead Asia’s transition toward sustainable food systems.

see more..

SMP Port (Kolkata) records over 27 percent growth in cargo, container traffic handling in April–May

15 Jun 2025 | 7:48 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (UNI) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Kolkata) has commenced the financial year
2025–26 on an impressive note registering a growth of 27.56 percent in overall cargo handling during
April–May 2025, compared to the same period last year, official sources said on Sunday.

see more..

Sun Pharma appoints Kirti Ganorkar as new MD

14 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (UNI) Pharma major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said that it has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as the Managing Director of the company effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Dilip Shanghvi to the job.

see more..
Crompton Greaves secures solar pumps order worth Rs 101 crore from MEDA

Crompton Greaves secures solar pumps order worth Rs 101 crore from MEDA

14 Jun 2025 | 3:19 PM

Mumbai, Jun 14 (UNI) Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd said that it has secured its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment.

see more..