Varnnam Charitable Trust

Working towards a more equitable and just society

Varnam Charitable Trust supports long-term initiatives that strengthen communities, institutions, and systems across India.

Programme update

Strengthening public education systems for long-term impact

Supporting state-level initiatives that improve governance, learning outcomes, and teacher capacity.

Insight

Advancing equitable access to healthcare services

Insight

Advancing equitable access to healthcare services

Areas of work

Healthcare
Healthcare
Nutrition
Nutrition
Education
Education
WaSH
WaSH
Livelihood
Livelihood
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
Migration and Urban Habitat
Migration and Urban Habitat
Social Justice and Inclusion
Social Justice and Inclusion
Environment and Energy
Environment and Energy
Skill Development
Skill Development
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
Sports
Sports
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
Institutions
Institutions
Individual Grants Programme
Individual Grants Programme

About Varnam Trust

In a country that is home to the world’s second-largest population, when one of its largest organisations happens to be a philanthropic institution, it raises hopes for a promising and sustainable future.

Varnam Charitable Trust symbolises humanitarianism and personifies the force that advances social and economic development through long-term initiatives.

A dream that lives on

Founded on the belief that true nation-building lies in empowering people, our journey continues to focus on education, livelihoods, healthcare, and social justice.

Voices

Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata

Founded more than a century ago, the Tata Trusts are a unique vehicle for undertaking social good. On this solemn occasion, we rededicate ourselves to carrying on our developmental and philanthropic initiatives and continuing to play our part in nation building.

Ratan Tata, Former Chairman, Tata Sons