Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation

The Mandate

Vision

To foster a just, informed, and awakened society through the power of independent journalism, responsible media innovation.

Mission

The Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in public-spirited, socially impactful journalism and media.

Core Values

We support digital ventures that use new-age tools and formats to address age-old issues — transparently, creatively, and effectively.

Grow

In independent and impactful digital-media entities, In encouraging digital-media ventures to focus on public-interest issues.

Influence

In independent and impactful digital-media entities, In encouraging digital-media ventures to focus on public-interest issues.

WHO WE ARE

Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation for Public Policy, Media Research and Social Development

The Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation for Public Policy, Media Research, and Social Development, a registered trust under the Indian Trust Act 1882, operates under the aegis of its guiding principles. “Under the aegis” implies that the foundation’s work is:

  • Guided by: The principles and values of Ramakrishna Parmahansa, emphasizing spiritual growth, service to humanity, and social welfare.
  • Protected and supported: The foundation’s charitable status and guiding principles provide a framework for its work, ensuring it remains focused on its mission.
  • Inspired by: The legacy of Ramakrishna Parmahansa, promoting a culture of compassion, selflessness, and community service.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To foster a just, informed, and awakened society through the power of independent journalism, responsible media innovation, and socially transformative public discourse — inspired by the universal values of truth, service, and self-realization.

Mission

The Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in public-spirited, socially impactful journalism and media.

Board of Governors

The trustees comprise eminent men and women of stature and integrity in their respective domains – media, law, public policy, business and finance, etc. They are uncompromising and with a clear understanding of what constitutes impactful and independent journalism; and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive a successful media business.

Donors

Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation has received donations and significant commitments of donations from over a dozen individuals and charitable organisations. The Foundation has been founded, structured and funded on the basis that the donors will have no say in the selection of grantees, which will be the exclusive preserve of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Governers will run Ramakrishna Parmahansa Foundation as an independent entity with the help of an operating team led by a CEO.

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