Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

We seek to support ground-breaking work anchored in networks and movements and often sit at the intersection of #SamaajSarkaarBazaar

[Sudhir Bharadhwaj @sudhirbharadwaj]

Rohini Tai @RNP_Foundation writes so well that it's hard not to transport yourself to the Arctic and reflect on your own travels.
Polar bears, climate change and responsible travel in the Arctic https://t.co/V9VmHzsryd

[Nandan Nilekani @NandanNilekani]

Polar bears and climate change in the Arctic: Rohini's travelogue from Svalbard in ⁦@livemint⁩

https://t.co/0Owr8Dw8Zt

[Sandesh Kadur @SandeshKadur]

https://t.co/Sw7v1s96xQ

Beautiful experience & beautifully captured in words by #RohiniNilekani @RNP_Foundation @livemint

[Utthan @Utthan_1981]

When winter shrinks in hilly Dahod, food security drops. When salinity hits coastal Bhavnagar, women walk double the distance for fodder.Our new report centres climate realities of Gujarat's women farmers. A thread on the findings #GenderAndClimate #Agroecology #NowForClimate

[Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs]

In continuation to the launch of #Baatein podcast series last week by @cbmncbs, presenting the concluding part of the inaugural episode with @HjerlingLeffler @karolinskainst
Episode 01 | Part 02 : https://t.co/4VRR3WAS4b

@TIFRScience @NCBS_Bangalore @RNP_Foundation
@RPadinjat

[Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs]

In this ever-so-noisy world, it is common to see misinformation go along viral sprints while information is on a marathon run. We, @cbmncbs @NCBS_Bangalore have chosen to focus on information through everyday conversations, or Baatein,
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[Nandan Nilekani @NandanNilekani]

Introducing the Samvardhan Biodiversity and Conservation Fellowship — a 12-month Fellowship co-curated by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Dasra, and seed funded by @RNP_Foundation, built to support the next generation of conservation leaders across India, especially those from grassroots communities and underrepresented regions.

Too many passionate conservationists leave the field not because they lose interest, but because the system doesn't support them. The Samvardhan Fellowship is here to change that.

What the fellowship offers:
- A seed grant of ₹3 lakh for practice-led conservation work
- Mentorship from conservation experts throughout the year
- Peer learning through cohort sessions, knowledge workshops, and community building

Who can apply:
- Early-career conservation researchers and practitioners under 35, engaged in public-interest conservation — whether in research, fieldwork, or community work.
- Applicants from diverse educational backgrounds and non-elite institutions are strongly encouraged. _(Note: PhD students are not eligible.)_

Applications are open now! Visit https://t.co/0FR75pzTd3 to apply.

[Nandan Nilekani @NandanNilekani]

India understands that we need our tigers and our biodiversity, even if we use only economic logic to show how it contributes billions of rupees of ecosystem services annually.

Rohini's op-ed in The @IndianExpress based on our Tadoba outing👇

https://t.co/IqCARDgp8T

[Indiaspora @IndiasporaForum]

We were delighted to welcome Rohini Nilekani to the Indiaspora Forum. Rohini has been one of India’s most thoughtful and impactful philanthropists, championing the idea that a strong “samaaj” (civil society) is essential to solving complex challenges.
You can find all of the plenary speaker videos on our YouTube Channel. Watch Rohini’s remarks here:
https://t.co/ouVekZNaZH

[Nandan Nilekani @NandanNilekani]

Rohini's essay (in @htTweets) on tracing snow leopards in Ladakh👇

https://t.co/fitpSK09f5

[Sandesh Kadur @SandeshKadur]

…caught between the weft of ancient wisdom and the warp of modern ambition.
Like its famous blue sheep, the Ladakh now stands at a precipice. Which way will it choose to leap? https://t.co/cROrfnSGiO

#RohiniNilekani about her recent trip to #Ladakh @htTweets @feliscreations

[Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies @RNP_Foundation]

India’s demographic story is shifting.

Ageing is not a burden—it’s an opportunity to rethink how we design systems for dignity, participation, and longer lives. Time to unlock the #SilverAbundance.

Rohini Nilekani's oped for @EconomicTimes.

https://t.co/243gSD1Mvu

[Nandan Nilekani @NandanNilekani]

In many ways, our society could not fully benefit from the demographic dividend we enjoyed for years! Too many young people were left waiting at the door. We cannot let them down twice.

From Rohini's op-ed in The @EconomicTimes on why and how we need to reimagine our systems for older adults:

https://t.co/AsyiL8FQre

[Yuvaa @weareyuvaa]

8 PM tonight. Be there👊

Ep. 2 with Pookie no. 1 @Varun_dvn on #BeAManYaar Season3
A real, unfiltered conversation with @tanejamainhoon you don’t want to miss 👀

Streaming on @weareyuvaa’s YouTube
Presented by @RNP_Foundation
In association with Dove Men+Care India 🫶🏼

[Raghu Padinjat പടിഞാററ് രഘൂ @RPadinjat]

@cbmncbs @NCBS_Bangalore @NIMHANS_BLR @RNP_Foundation

[Regional Innovation & Digital in Asia-Pacific @UNDP_InnoAP]

Systems change doesn't behave neatly and scalable. Tanya Kak from @RNP_Foundation asks: Where does “scale thinking” make sense, and where must we re-imagine our way of thinking about progress and innovation?

And how might philanthropic orgs engage?

https://t.co/bgy3BzXPaW

[Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind-NIMHANS @cbmnimhans]

We are pleased to announce the launch of the CALM-Brain database, a collective effort of teams @cbmnimhans & @cbmncbs, supported by the @RNP_Foundation

This multimodal, longitudinal database paves the way for progress in psychiatric research in India.

[TOI Bengaluru @TOIBengaluru]

#Bengaluru: A 25-metre high public observation tower will come up at Bannerghatta Biological Park following a Rs 5 crore grant from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. The tower can accommodate 60-70 visitors at a time. The park draws 2.2 million visitors annually.

@timesofindia

[Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies @RNP_Foundation]

🔈Supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, a New Public Observation Tower Project Planned at @bannerghattazoo.

Through a grant of INR 5 Crore, the project aims to enhance visitor experience, increase conservation awareness, and visitor engagement.

cc: @SuryaSen - ED, BBP

[Financial Express @FinancialXpress]

#ExpressAWE2026 | “An award like this simply cannot happen without civil society organisations that are doing the patient work of improving people’s lives. Thank you, Indian civil society,” said Rohini Nilekani, winner in the Social Impact category.