Bengaluru: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Ltd and Biocon Biologics Ltd has been recognised as the second most generous women philanthropist, in the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List. Her philanthropic contribution of Rs 96 crore has benefited the science, research & education, social & environment, and art & culture segments, in FY2023 (over Rs 26 lakh per day). She has been named as the top philanthropist to have contributed between the range of Rs 50 to Rs 100 crore.
This is the tenth year of the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List. It features individuals who have donated Rs 5 crore or more during the period April 2023 – March 2023. The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 which compiles top 119 philanthropists (25 new entrants) highlights the efforts of seven women philanthropists. The philanthropists have cumulatively donated Rs 8,445 crore which has increased by 59 per cent compared to FY2022.
Shaw said, “Philanthropy is about setting an example and I think many of us, first-generation entrepreneurs who have built very successful businesses have come together to take a common approach to philanthropy. We all believe that every generation has to create new wealth and the wealth that you have created, a large part of it must go back into making the society better.
Shaw has been actively contributing towards the welfare of several causes across art and culture, science, research & education, and social & environment. She believes it is one of the factors that can advance humanity. Her contributions support scientific research, with a special focus on the biosciences, encourage the conservation and advancement of art and culture, and also back institutions and initiatives actively working in areas related to the environment, sustainability, health, nutrition, diversity and inclusion.
