Philanthropic efforts by some of the richest people in India, including the likes of Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji, and Shiv Nadar, are at an all-time high. 90 of the biggest philanthropists in India have cumulatively donated ₹9,324 crore.
The number of people who have donated more than ₹10 crore has increased by 100% over the last two years from 37 to 80, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020.
Education was the most favoured cause accounting for 79% of the total donations recorded by Hurun and Edelgive. It was followed by healthcare, which registered an increase of 137% over 2019 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and disaster and relief management which saw a jump of 240% year-on-year.
As per the 7th Edition of EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020, he donated ₹22 crores per day to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
In fact, he has made a total donation of ₹7,904 crores through his foundation and his company Wipro and Wipro Enterprises. He is one of the wealthiest men in India but he has given back to society and donated a large part of his wealth for philanthropic causes. He made the highest donation by any philanthropist in this country. And, he did all this without any media publicity. People on social media are praising him for his generosity, integrity and humility. He is being dubbed as a role model and a true leader.
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