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India’s healthcare system is under constant pressure underserved rural areas, rising non-communicable diseases, and gaps in basic infrastructure demand urgent attention. While the government and grassroots efforts continue to play their part, corporate-led giving through CSR is quietly reshaping the nation’s health landscape.

At BuiltX, we work closely with non-profits that build for impact. Yet, one question often emerges: “Where do we find CSR partners who genuinely care about healthcare?”

This guide does more than list names — it highlights India’s top 10 CSR donors in healthcare, backed by official data from the National CSR Portal and sustainability reports. Whether you're an NGO scaling maternal care in Bihar or setting up eye clinics in Assam, this is your roadmap to building powerful partnerships that deliver measurable impact.

We selected companies based on:

• Total CSR expenditure in healthcare (FY 2023–2024)
  
• Consistency over multiple years
  
• Scale and replicability of their health initiatives
  
• Alignment with SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
  
• Public data from CSR.gov.in, BRSR, and company annual reports

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1. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Reliance Foundation)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹200 crore (Reliance Industries Limited)
  
  
• Thematic Focus: Cancer care, rural primary health, mother‑child wellness
  
  
• Flagship Infrastructure: Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai—a 345‑bed quaternary‑care facility serving every socio‑economic stratum with tiered pricing. (Reliance Industries Limited)
  

• NGO Angle: Plug specialty outreach (screening, rehab) into the hospital’s community programmes; co‑run rural tele‑oncology spokes.

• How NGOs Can Apply (Snapshot)
  
  
  • Check thematic fit on Reliance Foundation’s website (“Health”) ➜ Programs page.
    
  • Download CSR Partner Form (bottom of “Contact Us”).
    
  • E‑mail proposal + CSR‑1, 80G to partnerships@reliancefoundation.org.
  • ‍Quarterly screening → Only shortlisted NGOs get an MoU invite. (reliancefoundation.org)

2. HDFC Bank (Parivartan)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹130 crore (HDFC Bank)
  
  
• Focus: Mobile medical services, maternal health, sanitation
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: 40‑foot mobile health caravans equipped for X‑ray, pathology and minor OT procedures, now serving 400+ Rajasthan villages. (HDFC Bank)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Propose last‑mile staff + data collection so vans hit harder‑to‑reach blocks; HDFC funds capital, you handle ops.

• How to Apply
  
  
  • Register on the “CSR Portal” link at v.hdfcbank.com/csr.
    
  • Upload project deck + audited financials.
    
  • Parivartan team conducts virtual due‑diligence; site visit if shortlisted.
  • Grants released in April–June cycle; MoU period 1–3 yrs. (HDFC Bank)

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3. Infosys Foundation

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹110 crore (infosys.org, Navigate your next)
  
  
• Focus: Hospital construction & upgrades, dialysis, pediatric ICU tech
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: 100‑bed Mother‑and‑Child Hospital, Kunigal Taluk (Karnataka)—built, equipped, and handed to the district health dept. (infosys.org)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Layer nutrition counselling or neonatal transport services on top of the new facility.

• Application Glimpse
  
  
  • Download “Grant Proposal Template” under “Initiatives → Healthcare”.
    
  • Email to foundation.proposals@infosys.com (subject: Healthcare Infrastructure).
    
  • Two‑stage review—technical + board.
  • Expect a six‑month approval window. (Navigate your next)
    

4. Tata Steel (Tata Steel Foundation)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹100 crore (multi‑state) (tatasteel.com)
  
  
• Focus: Tribal health, anaemia eradication, emergency care
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur—1,000 beds, of which 450 oxygen + 78 ventilator beds dedicated to COVID & critical care; CSR arm funded expansion & oxygen pipelines. (tatasteel.com)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Integrate community health workers around mines; leverage TMH tele‑medicine node for remote tribal clusters.

• How to Engage
  
  
  • Visit tatasteelfoundation.com → “Partner With Us”.
    
  • Complete online EOI; attach CSR‑1, project log‑frame.
  • District CSR hubs review quarterly; TSF signs tri‑partite MoU with local govt. (tatasteel.com)
    

5. ICICI Foundation

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 90 crore (The CSR Journal)
  
  
• Focus: Skill‑building youth as health workers, rural screening camps
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: 45 Rural Skill Academies with fully‑fitted simulation labs (nursing assistance, phlebotomy) training 12,000+ youths annually. (The CSR Journal)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Offer community posting pathways for freshly trained aides; co‑design curriculum for disease‑specific skilling.

• Apply Steps
  
  
  • Click “Apply Form” on icicifoundation.org.
    
  • Upload concept note (≤ 2 pages) + compliance docs.
  • Foundation reverts in 30 days; due‑diligence visit follows.

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6. NTPC Ltd.

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 80 crore (NTPC)
  
  
• Focus: Maternal & child health near plant townships, cataract camps
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: Maternal‑and‑Child Healthcare Units inside NTPC townships— modular clinics delivering ~16,000 antenatal check‑ups/year. (NTPC)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Embed nutrition or immunisation drives; NTPC provides buildings + utilities.

• NGO Application Quick‑Path
  
  
  • Download “CSR Proposal Format” on ntpc.co.in → CSR section.
    
  • Submit hard copy to Regional Executive Director + soft copy via csr@ntpc.co.in.
  • Projects near NTPC plants get priority; approvals bi‑annual.
    

7. Wipro Ltd. (Wipro Cares / Wipro Foundation)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 75 crore (Wipro Foundation)
  
  
• Focus: Primary health centres, palliative care, mental‑health R&D
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: Four renovated Primary Health Centres in Arunachal Pradesh—labour rooms, water‑sanitation blocks, solar power upgrades led by community & Wipro engineers. (Wipro Foundation)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Bring medical staff & digital health records; pitch community‑owned maintenance model.

• How to Apply
  
  
  • Email concise proposal (max 8 slides) to wiprocares@wipro.com.
    
  • Must include community‑ownership model + SDG mapping.
  • Review quarterly; MoU requires joint impact dashboard.

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8. Vedanta Ltd. (Nand Ghar)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 65 crore (vedantalimited.com)
  
  
• Focus: Women‑child nutrition, tele‑medicine, mobile health vans
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: 5,500+ “Nand Ghar” Anganwadi‑plus centres—smart TVs for e‑learning, RO water, solar panels, periodic health screening vans. (vedantalimited.com)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Add adolescent health workshops or anaemia screening; centres double as programme venues.

• Application Peek
  
  
  • Track RFPs on NGOBOX & Vedanta’s CSR page (e.g., comms RFP Apr 2025).
    
  • Submit response on Vedanta’s SAP‑Ariba portal.
  • Field demo + budget negotiation precede LoA signing.
    

9. Cipla Foundation

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 60 crore (Cipla)
  
  
• Focus: Palliative, cancer, respiratory care, home‑care transport
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: State‑of‑the‑art Palliative Care Units in Rajasthan & MP—home‑like wards plus mobile home‑care fleets serving 10,000+ terminal patients/year. (Cipla)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Partner on community hospice outreach; propose volunteer management or grief‑support helplines.

• Apply Flow
  
  
  • Fill “Partner Inquiry” Google‑form link at cipla.com/csr.
    
  • Upload theory‑of‑change & audited statements.
    
  • Foundation team shortlists; impact & finance due‑diligence within 45 days.

10. Aditya Birla Group (ABG Foundation)

• FY 23‑24 Health CSR: ≈ ₹ 55 crore (Abrel Solutions)
  
  
• Focus: Safe motherhood, hospital upgrades, mental‑health awareness
  
  
• Infrastructure Example: Government Hospital Up‑gradation, Nainital (Uttarakhand)—new maternity wing, blood‑storage unit, and diagnostic lab. (Abrel Solutions)
  
  
• NGO Angle: Embed community ASHA training, postpartum follow‑ups; ABG funds capital, you manage outreach.

• How NGOs Apply
  
  
  • Email concept note (≤ 1,000 words) to csr@adityabirla.com.
    
  • Attach CSR‑1, Section‑8 registration, 80G, FCRA (if foreign funds).
    
  • ABG’s CSR Committee meets every March & September for approvals.

Affordable Hospital Construction Strategies

1. Align your proposals with the company’s healthcare themes
   Read their CSR policy or Foundation’s focus areas first.
   
   
2. Include measurable outcomes
   Impact stories + metrics like surgeries done, children vaccinated, lives touched.
   
   
3. Be location-smart
   Many CSR grants are regional. Propose a pilot near the company’s plant or HQ.
   
   
4. Build for scale and replication
   Most large CSR funders prefer models that can grow or be implemented elsewhere.
   
   
5. Leverage partnerships
   Joint projects with hospitals or state health departments improve your credibility.
   

Even a perfect concept stalls without compliance.Have CSR‑1, 80G, 12A, PAN, last three audited statements, MoA, board list & photosready as a single PDF before you hit Send.

Q1. Can a small NGO apply to these big corporates?

A1. Yes. Many large companies fund tier-2 NGOs if their work is measurable and scalable.

Q2. Are these CSR funds open all year?

A2. Most companies disburse funds quarterly or annually—watch for RFPs or reach out directly.

Q3. What legal documents do I need?

A3. Ensure you have 12A, 80G, CSR-1 registration, audited financials, and FCRA (if foreign funding is involved).

Conclusion

India’s top 10 CSR healthcare donors aren't just funding facilities , they’re fueling measurable impact, from mobile health vans in rural Rajasthan to world-class oncology in Mumbai. But funding doesn’t find you —you have to align, apply, and act.

Whether you're a grassroots NGO or a growing healthcare nonprofit, this list is more than just names and numbers. It’s a map to meaningful partnerships. If you’re ready to scale your healthcare project, let’s collaborate with BuiltX and work together to get you CSR-ready.

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