FAQs: Why should I support Scroll.in?
Why should I support Scroll.in?
We are India’s leading independent digital news organisation. Our journalists pursue in-depth and investigative reports that bring insight and hold the powerful to account, making us a trusted news source for millions.
At a time when independent journalism in India is facing unprecedented pressures, our small newsroom punches above its weight, producing impactful work that reaches the widest number of readers among digital-only news outlets in the country.
In 2018, we were recognised as the Best News Website in South Asia by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. Our reporters and contributors have won five Ramnath Goenka Awards, six RedInk Awards, an award by the International Center for Journalists, the International Press Freedom Award by the Committee to Protect Journalists and five Shriram Awards, among others.
By contributing to our reporting fund, you will help our reporters go further and dig deeper. Your support will ensure we can continue to ask the questions that need to be asked, investigate the issues that need to be uncovered, document what must not go unrecorded. With democracy in churn in India, the country needs high-quality journalism that is factually rigorous and fiercely independent. We at Scroll.in are committed to this challenge.
What is Scroll.in’s revenue model?
Scroll.in generates revenue via advertising and reader contributions.
What are the different modes of payment?
You can contribute to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund via UPI, Credit/Debit Cards, Payment Wallets, and Bank Transfer.
Do I need to provide GST?
No, you don’t need to provide a GST number to contribute to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
Do I need to provide PAN?
If you reside in India, you need to provide a Permanent Account Number to contribute to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
Do you accept cash?
We don’t accept cash as a contribution to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
I want my friends and family to support Scroll.in, can we support as a group?
You can pool in money as a group and one of you can choose to be a contributor to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
Are the contributions Tax Exempt? Do you provide donation certificates for these payments?
No, the contributions to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund are not tax exempt. At the moment, we don’t provide a donation certificate for your contribution to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
Do I have to be an Indian citizen to contribute?
No, you don’t have to be an Indian citizen to contribute to the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
What information will Scroll.in collect from me when I make a payment? Is my information safe?
We collect your name, contact information, and PAN (Indian Residents Only). Your information is stored securely, and not shared with any third parties.
Can I make an offline contribution?
No, offline contributions are not possible at the moment.
Are there other ways beyond donation that individuals can support Scroll.in?
If you are unable to support us monetarily, do consider amplifying our work by reading and sharing our reportage.
How do I get in touch with Scroll.in?
You can write to contribute@scroll.in to get in touch with Scroll.in regarding your questions about the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund.
