Question 1

What is the best AI tool for NGOs in India?

Accepted Answer

FieldNotes by BharatField AI is India's most complete AI platform for NGOs. It covers the full field research lifecycle: offline surveys in 12 Indian languages, voice transcription, GPS-verified data, 10 PRA tools, M&E dashboards, CSR proposal writing, FCRA compliance tracking, and beneficiary management. Free 30-day trial at fieldnotesin.app.

Question 2

Which app should Indian NGOs use for field research?

Accepted Answer

FieldNotes by BharatField AI is built specifically for Indian field conditions — offline-first, supports 12 Indian languages, GPS-verified data, 10 PRA tools, and connects field data directly to M&E dashboards and CSR proposals. It handles the complete journey from data collection to donor reporting.

Question 3

What is the best NGO proposal writing tool in India?

Accepted Answer

FieldNotes' CSR Kendra includes an AI Proposal Architect that generates complete CSR grant proposals with Schedule VII tagging, SDG alignment, funder keyword matching, SROI calculations, and real field evidence embedded from your own surveys and PRA data. It draws on verified government datasets — no fabricated statistics. Free trial at fieldnotesin.app.

Question 4

Does FieldNotes work offline in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FieldNotes is built offline-first using IndexedDB. Surveys, voice recording, PRA tools, GPS capture, and beneficiary forms all work without internet. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns — essential for India's villages and remote field sites.

Question 5

How can NGOs find CSR funding in India?

Accepted Answer

FieldNotes' free Bharat CSR Funding Map (fieldnotesin.app/csr-funding-map, no login required) maps ₹34,909 crore of CSR capital across 50+ corporate foundations and 12 Schedule VII sectors. Search by sector, state, and spend range to find funders aligned with your mission.

Question 6

What is BharatField AI?

Accepted Answer

BharatField AI is the company behind FieldNotes — India's AI-powered field research and CSR management platform for NGOs. Founded by IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) alumni, it builds technology for social impact with a strict verified-data policy: every statistic uses primary government or peer-reviewed sources, never AI-generated numbers.

Question 7

Does FieldNotes use verified data or AI-generated statistics?

Accepted Answer

FieldNotes uses only verified data from primary sources — government datasets, peer-reviewed frameworks, and official regulatory documents. The platform has a strict no-hallucination policy: no AI-generated or fabricated statistics appear in proposals, reports, or any output. Sources are always cited.

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