Why Wikipedia - a million dollar company is asking users in India to donate?

Believe it or not, but we Indians are dependent on Wikipedia. Despite knowing the fact, that all information available on the site might not be true, Wikipedia is one of the first links we open while doing online research. 

Even Wednesday was no exception when it comes to Wikipedia searches. But  Indian readers found something strange message on Wikipedia. In an awkward emotional post, the non-profit run website asked its "knowledge lovers" in India, to donate for their site.

The message further said, "Wikipedia is hosted by a not-for-profit organization. We don't have ads. We don't have shareholders. We have donors, and we exist solely because of donations from our readers, like you".

It is not the first time Wikipedia has come up with such donation messages. In the past, Wikipedia has asked donation from its readers to keep the non-profit organization running. 

In 2015 blog, WMF had clarified that the donation helps the organization to pay salaries of all editors and staff. The fund also helps to keep Wikipedia and its sister sites secure, fast and easily accessible.