Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) is a not-for-profit educational institution that relies on financial support from government bodies and individual donors.
In keeping with the RKMVERI’s thrust areas (which are chosen with some social-cause in end) many of its programmes are designed to address the needs of the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the society, and the rural masses of India. Also, some of the thrust areas are chosen to help expose and sensitize the people to the glorious heritage of India while at the same time training them in scientific temper and modern ways of thought. And with such end in view, RKMVERI does not / can not rely solely on fees-collections for meeting the operational expenses, and so it requires financial support from government and the generous support of large-hearted donors (individual and organizations).
We gratefully accept donations from anyone who wishes to contribute to RKMVERI’s mission of spreading education in light of Swami Vivekananda’s ideals.
RKMVERI seeks donations for the following causes.
General Donations
Donations to the General Fund will be utilized for paying salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff, conducting various educational programmes, and other operational expenses.
Infrastructure Developments
Any donations made in this category shall be utilized for maintenance of libraries, laboratories, construction & maintenance of buildings/facilities, maintenance, etc.
Spiritual Heritage Courses
RKMVERI conducts a large number of Certificate courses on Indian Spiritual Heritage at the Main (Belur) campus of the university. The classes are taught by monks of the Ramakrishna Order and are primarily designed to familiarize the general public with the spiritual heritage of India. Donations made in this category shall contribute towards meeting the organizational expenses involved in running these courses.
General Endowment
Donations to the General Endowment will be utilized for paying salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff, conducting various educational programmes, and other operational expenses.
Research Work
Research is performed by various departments of RKMVERI in a diverse variety of subjects. An endowment earmarked for research enables the university to supplement grants from governmental or non-governmental sources towards research and help avoid disruptions in projects due to financial reasons.
Student Scholarships / Prizes
This endowment shall enable RKMVERI to award scholarships and prizes to students based on financial needs and merit. This would enable the university to maintain its commitment towards giving an opportunity for meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue higher education.
Thakur Seva and Monastic Members Expenses (Sadhu Seva)
This endowment shall enable the long-term maintenance of the University shrine dedicated to Thakur Sri Ramakrishna as well as contribute to the living expenses of the monastic members serving the university.
Vivekdisha – free online classes and other activities
Vivekdisha is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based network that conducts online education at school level (especially rural schools where teachers are not available for all subjects), teachers’ training, etc. As of year 2020 Vivekdisha reaches out to more than 11000 students online (most of them are rural).