Social Venture Partners (SVP) India, in collaboration with Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG), the official CSR cell of the Telangana State Government, came together to host a special event as part of Daan Utsav 2023, India’s largest festival of giving. This event took place at Bansilalpet Stepwell in Secunderabad and featured eight local non-profit organizations including Deven’s Hope, Goonj, Rohini Foundation, Access Livelihoods.

SVP India launched its eighth chapter in Chennai expanding its presence across all major metro cities in the country. The chapter recruited 25 partners, interested in getting involved with the social sector in a hands-on way, will join the chapter as “Engaged philanthropists”.

Govind Iyer, All India Chair SVP India and an Independent Director of Infosys, sits down for a conversation with Lavanya Iyengar of ET Edge Insights. They talk about charity, philanthropy, leadership management, and volunteering. Govind also discusses being part of the KARMYOGI Bharat project.

India’s most exciting fundraising event is back for its second edition. SVP India has been working with 12 NGOs to help them make their best 5 minute pitch.

Philanthropy is not restricted to the ultra-wealthy is what this article emphasizes. People can contribute their time and skills to help NGOs fulfill their mission of change.