Crowdfund  

Conventional financial avenues often come across as bureaucratic, prompting a growing number of entrepreneurs to explore funding options like crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending.

Hridyansh, 22-month-old baby, was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2. His family started the crowdfunding campaign back in March to buy the world's most expensive injection, which received widespread support from people.

Shyam Benegal's 1976 film 'Manthan' is set to be screened at Cannes 2024. It was crowdfunded by 5 lakh farmers and showcased the milk cooperative movement in India. 

Maleesha Kharwa lived with her family in the slum area of Dharavi, Mumbai. A Hollywood actor noticed her during a shoot and started a crowdfunding campaign for her. Maleesha gained popularity and received modelling offers. Today, she is a star and an internet celebrity. 

Congress MP from Alathur Ramya Haridas refused to accept the car which the Youth Congress workers in Kerala had decided to buy her as a gift through crowdfunding. Earlier she had accepted the offer and was trolled on social media.

The family of 28-year-old Mohammed Abdul Junaid has turned to crowdfunding to bring his corpse back to India.