Foreword -- Introduction -- The practice of philanthropy -- Charitable trusts in India -- Individual giving -- Corporate giving -- Diaspora philanthropy -- Trends in philanthropy -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the authors

In the 75th year of its independence from colonial rule, India confronts grave challenges to its economic and social development and to its democracy. Civil society in India has led the achievement of development goals and civil and political rights since the Gandhian movement of the early 20th...