Mumbai-based Godrej Group and two other homegrown corporates launch ₹2 cr Pride Fund | Details

In a move to support LGBTQIA+ communities across India, three philanthropists have announced the launch of a Pride Fund. The initiative aims to empower queer-led not-for-profit organisations working to create positive change for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQIA+) individuals nationwide.

The Pride Fund is backed by Delhi-based Keshav Suri Foundation (KSF), Mumbai-based Godrej Industries Group (GIG), and Radhika Piramal, Executive Director of VIP Industries Ltd. Together, they have committed to an annual ₹2 crore corpus for the next three years, with plans to expand the fund as additional donors come on board.

According to reports, the funding will support eight organisations, namely:

• Basera Social Institute

• Deepshikha Committee

• Vikalp (Women’s Group)

• Sappho for Equality

• Karna Subarna Welfare Society

• Ya_All: The Youth Network

• Chhattisgarh Mitwa Sankalp Samiti

• Payana

These organisations were selected from a pool of 29 applicants. This multi-year funding promises to provide critical support to these groups as they continue their work in championing LGBTQIA+ rights.