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 the corporate and individual level. According to the report, the total donation given to charitable causes in India is now touching the figure of ₹1 lakh crore.1. India’s Top 3 Donors NameCompanyAverage Annual Donation (Approx) Main SectorShiv NadarHCL₹2,042 CroreEducation & ArtsAzeem PremJeeviPro₹1,774 CrorePrimary Education & HealthMukesh AmbaniReliance₹407 CroreDisaster Relief & Education2. Key Highlights of the report: Increase in domestic donations: There has been a huge surge in ‘Domestic Giving’ after the strictness on foreign funding (FCRA) in India. Now Indians are investing more money in India’s development. Contribution of Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNI): The richest people of the country are donating a large part of their total wealth 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 called ‘Karna’? In the report, these businessmen have been compared with the ‘philanthropist Karna’ of Mahabharata because: Selfless contribution: Their donations are not limited to the legal obligation of CSR only, rather they are giving a large part of their personal wealth to trusts. Focus on education: Philanthropists 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 givingWhile earlier most of the donations went to temples or religious institutions, the trend has now changed:Health: Large funds for cancer research and hospitals.Environment: Increasing funding for climate change and water conservation.Gender equality: Special investments for women’s skill development and safety.