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 transfers

INWARD REMITTANCE TO AUROVILLE FOUNDATION 80G 

• Bank Name: ICICI Bank, Auroville International Township branch.
• Bank Address: Kuilapalayam, Auroville 605101, Tamil Nadu, India
• A/c Holder Name: Auroville Foundation 80G
• A/c Number: 163101001342
• IFSC Code: ICIC0001631
• SWIFT code: ICICINBBCTS
• Type of Account: Current

Once you have done the transfer, please send an email to avunityfund@auroville.org.in

INWARD REMITTANCE TO AUROVILLE FOUNDATION SSR (Scientific Research)

Bank Name: ICICI Bank, Auroville International Township branch.

Address: Kuilapalayam, Auroville 605101, Tamil Nadu, India

A/c Holder Name: Auroville Foundation SSR

A/c Number: 163101001343

IFSC: ICIC0001631

SWIFT code  ICICINBBCTS

Type of Account: Current

Once you have done the transfer, please send an email to avunityfund@auroville.org.in

List of Eligible Projects

Auroville Foundation AV Unity Fund SSR Golden Fund; Farewell; Auroville Health Centre; Acres for Auroville A4A; Green Acres; Land for Auroville; Matrimandir; Green Energy Project.

SAIIER Projects

SAIIER-Aikiyam School; SAIIER-AV Library; SAIIER-Certitude Sports Ground; SAIIER-Deepam; SAIIER-Educational Support Fund; SAIIER Isaiambalam School; SAIIER - Mother's Flower Garden; SAIIER- Pre- Creche; SAIIER-Savitri Bhavan; SAIIER - Stemland; SAIIER-Transition School; CSR-Kinisi; Crown Road Project; Udavi School Trust; Thamarai; Auroville Institute of Applied Technology; Reach for the Stars; Village Action Group.

Cheque / Demand Draft

Payable to: Auroville Unity Fund

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

Foreign Nationals and OCIs page: https://auroville.org/page/donate-from-abroad

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.

Please Note: Donations without Name, Address, or PAN are classified "Anonymous" and not allowed.