Civic Life Today: The State of Indian Civic Engagement

Apr 07, 2022
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The challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic rippled throughout the world, and India was uniquely and severely impacted. A large population, dense urban centres, large-scale migration, pre-existing social and economic disparities, less-than-adequate medical infrastructure and government decision-making led to a gradually worsening pandemic environment that, at one point, became the epicenter of rising infections.

Despite these conditions, this report shows a population that is highly civically active. We witnessed this through iVolunteer's COVID relief campaigns powered by individuals across the socio-economic strata:

  • Volunteers helped distribute 1 million+ ration kits in remote villages and serve 200,000+ meals to urban poor and front-end medical staff.
  • People donated Rs 20,000,000 to families who had lost basic income.
  • Support from both inside and outside of India sourced and distributed 75,000 pieces of safety and medical equipment.
  • Thousands helped underprivileged children transition to virtual education by recording books, creating worksheets and conducting telephonic sessions while also supporting critical services in their neighborhoods.

Civic Life Today: The State of Indian Civic Engagement