Literacy India
Literacy India's primary objectives are to provide underprivileged children with basic education and to offer vocational training to women from villages and slums, building confidence and awareness among …
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Literacy India's primary objectives are to provide underprivileged children with basic education and to offer vocational training to women from villages and slums, building confidence and awareness among both groups, and empowering children and women to become self sufficient in their communities.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiteracy India is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 34/100 for community development charities in India.
Literacy India has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in India is 34/100.
Literacy India is located in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is J-1365, India.
Literacy India is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in India.
Literacy India has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
From classrooms to digital learning and skills training, Literacy India is transforming lives across India. Be part of the change today. Literacy India is classified as a community development organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among community development charities registered in India: Literacy India's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 34/100.
Literacy India is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.
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NeutralIndia can become world's AI skill capital if AI literacy doubles by 2030: IBM India MD - The Economic Times
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One year of ASUS India’s digital literacy initiative impacts over 14,000 students, youth and women beneficiaries - Passionate In Marketing
Tier-2 push gains ground as firms target youth for financial literacy expansion - Business Today
AI literacy must become core to education to meet future job demand: Adobe survey - Indiatimes
The Knowledge Gap: Indrayan Ghosh on Why Financial Literacy Is India's Most Powerful Economic Lever - Mid-day
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Sevakh Global Launches Pan-India 'Legal Safe Citizen' Initiative To Promote Legal Literacy And Digital... - Live Law
Yuva AI Initiative: Why AI Literacy Is Now As Essential As Basic Computer Skills - NDTV
Franklin Templeton: Women & Mutual Funds in India - Rediff MoneyWiz
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Quick facts about Literacy India
- What is Literacy India?
- Literacy India is a community development nonprofit organization based in Gurgaon, India. From classrooms to digital learning and skills training, Literacy India is transforming lives across India. Be part of the change today.
- When was Literacy India founded?
- Literacy India was founded in 1997.
- Where is Literacy India located?
- Headquartered in Gurgaon, India.
- Is Literacy India trustworthy?
- Literacy India has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Literacy India's website?
- http://www.literacyindia.org
- Are donations to Literacy India tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.