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India\u2019s funding for social causes has been on an encouraging rise, growing at a steady rate of 13% over the last five years. As of the fiscal year 2024, total funding is projected to reach \u20b925 lakh crore (about $300 billion), which makes up approximately 8.3% of the country\u2019s GDP. This information comes from the Bain & Dasra India Philanthropy Report 2025.<\/p>\n
Public spending remains the backbone of social sector funding, contributing a substantial 95% of total finances. The report indicates that this public funding is expected to surge to \u20b945 lakh crore (around $550 billion), representing 9.6% of GDP, by the year 2029. However, there is a notable gap in funding, with spending projected to be \u20b914 lakh crore ($170 billion) less than what the NITI Aayog estimates. This gap might widen further to \u20b916 lakh crore ($195 billion) by 2029.<\/p>\n
The increase in public spending is anticipated to be driven by stronger investments in healthcare, coupled with modest enhancements in education funding. <\/p>\n
On the private side, funding has also seen growth, albeit at a more moderate pace. Private contributions rose by 7% from FY 2023 to FY 2024, totaling \u20b9131,000 crore ($16 billion). Going forward, private spending is expected to pick up speed, with projected growth rates of 10% to 12% in the next five years. This increase is largely expected to be propelled by philanthropic efforts from wealthy families, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).<\/p>\n
The report emphasizes that family philanthropy, which includes both personal donations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives from family-operated businesses, represents around 40% of the total private philanthropy. A notable trend is that families are focusing their giving on less-funded and specialized causes, with 40% supporting gender equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, 29% backing climate action, and 39% aiming to bolster ecosystem resilience in the upcoming years.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of family offices, skyrocketing from 45 in 2018 to 300 by 2024. This growth is pushing a shift toward more organized, long-term philanthropic efforts that align with family values. As stated in the report, around 40% of organizations providing philanthropic support are now tailored to families. With enhanced strategic guidance and support for family philanthropy, it is estimated that an additional \u20b950,000 to \u20b955,000 crore ($6 to $7 billion) could be unlocked over the next five years.
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