Question 1

When was Jana Rakshita founded and why?

Accepted Answer

Jana Rakshita was founded as a means to redress the gaps in critical healthcare for pediatric cancer-care, education services for India’s underprivileged, and disaster relief after the 2004 tsunami. Our efforts have grown to encompass ongoing crises.

Question 2

How many children has Jana Rakshita provided care for, and in which communities?

Accepted Answer

As of May 2021, Jana Rakshita has empowered around 925 children with education, specifically 12 schools from Adivasi, Dalit and underserved communities. Jana Rakshita has also provided holistic care and support for over 2000 pediatric cancer patients.

Question 3

Who are the Dalit?

Accepted Answer

The term Dalit means “oppressed,” “broken,” or “crushed”. The name has been adopted by India’s most marginalised groups. The term Dalit symbolizes a movement to change the eradication of centuries of oppression of India’s caste system. India has a population of 166.6 million Dalits (https://minorityrights.org/minorities/dalits/)in India.

Question 4

Who are the Adivasi?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2011 national census, Adivasis constitute more than 8.6 % of India’s population, or 104.2 million people. The occupations of Adivasi vary from farming, fishing, and collection of forest produce. Referred to as “guardians of the forests”,  a large percentage of the Adivasi community depends on forests for their livelihood, and less than 10% depend on hunting and gathering for necessities. In rural areas, Adivasis work as daily wage laborers and are rarely given access to jobs in the service or other industries.

Question 5

What are the registration details of Jana Rakshita?

Accepted Answer

Jana Rakshita Charitable Trust was registered on November 10, 2004 with registration no. E – 22159

Question 6

Do you offer 80G Tax Exemption for donors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jana Rakshita is registered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.  Donations made to Jana Rakshita are eligible for an 80G tax exemption.

Question 7

Can Jana Rakshita accept foreign funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jana Rakshita is in receipt of the FCRA certificate and is eligible to receive foreign funding.​​