Donations from Indian nationals

Donations from Indian nationals, companies and organisations to Auroville Foundation for scientific research are eligible for 100% income tax relief under section 35(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act. 

Donations from Indian nationals, companies and organisations to Auroville Foundation for research in social science or statistical research are eligible for 100% income tax relief under section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act. 

Check whether your donation falls under any of these categories by sending an email to: avunityfund@auroville.org.in

For all other donations by Indian nationals, companies and organisations 50% of the donation amount is eligible for income tax relief under section 80G of the Income Tax Act and subject to an annual qualifying limit as provided for in that section.

Donations from Indian nationals, companies and organisations to Auroville Foundation may be made through the Auroville donation portal, Bank transfer, by Cheque / demand draft.

Auroville Donation Portal - Online transfers

Please visit: https://donate.auroville.org

Bank transfer

• Bank name: State Bank of India, Auroville International Township branch.
• Bank address: Auroville Main Road, Kuilapalayam, Auroville 605101, India
• Account name: Auroville Unity Fund
• Account number: 10237876031
• Indian Financial System Code (IFSC): SBIN0003160

Cheque / demand draft

Payable to: Auroville Unity Fund

Posted to: Auroville Unity Fund, Town Hall, Auroville 605101

Communication

For donations by Indian nationals, companies and organisations please send an email to avunityfund@auroville.org.in or letter addressed to: Auroville Unity Fund, Town Hall, Auroville 605101 with the following information:

•  Amount of donation
• Purpose of donation
• Mode of payment (bank transfer or cheque / demand draft)
• Donor’s name and address
• Donor’s income tax permanent account number (PAN)

The above-mentioned communication is not required for donations made through the Auroville Donation Portal since the required information is given by the donor through the portal.