A fertile space
for innovation.
There is a lack of innovation in certain areas of development due to perceived risk and, sometimes, even neglect. These are the very reasons to invest and support such areas. The time is ripe to look at problems from unusual angles and introduce new ways of thinking. Communities can thrive by harnessing technology to amplify reach, strengthen efforts and build the capacity for change. It’s vital to make long-term bets on work at the intersection of urgent need, contextual solutions and lasting change. Now is the time to nurture ground-breaking work, turning ideas into reality for the greater good. All grants before March 31, 2022, were made by Rohini Nilekani in her personal capacity.
All Fields of Work

Access to Justice
Justice within reach

Accountability & Transparency
Open governance

Animal Welfare
Care for the city's wildlife

Arts & Culture
Revival is here

Civil Society
By the people

COVID-19
Urgent need. Unseen communities.

Education
Knowledge within reach

Everyday Giving
The big power of small giving

Gender Empowerment
All for acceptance

Media
As real as it gets

Others
Better health, better finances.

Societal Thinking
Systemic change

Strategic Philanthropy
Change that lasts

Think Tanks
Ideas for change

Uncommon Ground
From conflict to change

Water
Changing the course
“Today India has problems that call for innovative philanthropy to take bigger risks - risks of collaboration, audacious goals, and giving more. That’s what will make this country go forward.”