L J Ravi 
Bengaluru: India Donates organizes fourth annual Coordination and Sustainability Symposium IndiaDonates, a leading impact-driven platform under DevPro Trust, successfully organized its fourth annual Coordination and Sustainability Symposium on April 24, 2025 in Bengaluru, bringing together over 200 changemakers from across the country under one roof. This year’s theme was unique, ‘Amplifying Impact: Scalable Solutions for a Sustainable Future’. This flagship CSR event provided a bold call to action highlighting the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration to scale sustainable, inclusive and innovative solutions to India’s social challenges. The symposium served as a vibrant confluence of philanthropists, CSR leaders, social entrepreneurs, grassroots change agents and public policy experts. Everyone came together under one roof with the desire to deepen collective impact and reimagine scale through equity and collaboration.
Dr. Sanjay Patra, Founder, IndiaDonates, said,
Ms. Shilpashree Muniswamappa -Director ESG & Communication CP Colgate- Palmolive “Scaling social development is not just about reaching numbers – it is about building connections, creating platforms and empowering communities to bring about change from within.”
The conference covered four key areas of education, rural entrepreneurship, employment opportunities and social inclusion, showcasing global models that are standardized for equity and sustainability, Said.
IndiaDonates recognized and honored those who have made social impact through innovation, public policy leadership, technology and collaboration. It recognized some exemplary initiatives in their best work.
Shashi Rajamani, President, Social Venture Partners, Bangalore, spoke and emphasized the evolving role of philanthropy. Especially compassionate philanthropy is a powerful catalyst for innovation. But to truly scale transformative ideas, we need to consider philanthropists as strategic partners, not just fundraisers.
Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, a renowned development economist and professor, said that whether in healthcare or education, the real question is – ‘Who is being left behind?’
The symposium was a networking hotspot, exchange of ideas and partnership building, setting the stage for new partnerships between non-profits, corporations and public institutions.
Overall, the event highlighted IndiaDonates’ dedication to connecting ideas with action. Through long-term CSR advice, strong grant management and capacity-building of NGOs, IndiaDonates continues to redefine India’s social impact ecosystem. It connects donors in key sectors such as health, education, environment, elderly care, disability inclusion and disaster relief. As India continues to face dynamic development challenges, Coordination and Sustainability-2025 has renewed faith in the power of collective aspiration and offered powerful and broadly measurable solutions as a promise for tomorrow.
