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About the Organization:

The Public Health Foundation of India (henceforth referred as “PHFI” or “the Society”) is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 vide registration certificate number 54840 dated February 08, 2006. The main object of the Society is to redress the limited institutional capacity in India for strengthening training, research and policy development in the area of public health.

The Society is a public private initiative that has collaboratively evolved through consultations with multiple constituencies including Indian and international academia, state and central governments, multi & bi-lateral agencies and civil society groups. Structured as an independent foundation, PHFI adopts a broad, integrative approach to public health, tailoring its endeavours to Indian conditions and bearing relevance to countries facing similar challenges and concerns.

PHFI is ranked 2nd among the Schools of Public Health globally as a part of the Public Health Academic Ranking (published in March 2024 in the International Journal of Public Health). The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine topped the global rankings and the Harvard School of Public Health was ranked third globally.

PHFI is recognised as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation by the Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India since 2008.

PHFI is a member of WHO-PMNCH (the world’s largest alliance for Women, Children and Adolescents’ Health), Global Health Workforce Alliance, WHO Health Data Collaborative, GEMNET- Health and several other collaborative initiatives. WHO has nominated PHFI as one of 13 CSOs in the WHO-Global Climate and Health Alliance.

MoHFW has recognised the PHFI Centre for Environmental Health as a “Centre of Excellence” for Climate-Resilient Healthcare and green health facilities.

Registered Office

• The Public Health Foundation of India (“PHFI”) was formed under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 vide registration certificate number S-54840 dated 8 February 2006.

Public Health Foundation of India
4th Floor, House Number 60, Property No Khasra No 293 294 295,
Westened Marg, Saidulajab Extension, Saidulajab
New Delhi, South Delhi, Delhi, 110030

Income Tax Act, 1961

• The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has been granted an exemption under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with registration number AABAP4445LE20214 for the assessment years 2022-23 to 2026-27.
• PHFI has been granted approval under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 for the assessment years 2022-23 to 2026-27 with registration number AABAP4445L24DL01
• PHFI has been granted approval under section 35 (1) (ii) of Income Tax Act 1961 for its scientific research activities as per Gazette notification no 13/2010 dated 5th March 2010 and the renewal done up to the Assessment Year 2026–27, with registration number AABAP4445LG20215.

Corporate Social Responsibility Registration

• PHFI is registered for undertaking CSR activities, and the Registration number is CSR00001071.

GST Registration

PHFI has registered under Goods & Service Tax (GST) vide registration No. 07AABAP4445L1ZC

Status under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010

PHFI is registered under The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA)/ Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, vide number 231660927. The current FCRA Renewal Registration is valid till 31st March 2029.

Donations

PHFI also receives donations for implementation of public health activities as per the mandate of the organization. Such donations receive tax benefit under the IT Act.

Tax Benefits

PHFI is registered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961 and all donations to PHFI (other than covered u/s Section 35) are entitled for claiming deduction of 50% of the amount donated from income.

The Foundation is also approved by the Central Government under Section 35(1) (ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act) in the category of organisations engaged in scientific research.

Contribution for scientific research undertaken by PHFI are eligible for a weighted deduction of 100% of the amount of expenditure (contribution) emanating out of ‘Income from Business and Profession’ u/s 35(1)(ii).

Ways to Contribute:

You can support PHFI through online or offline donation options.