
Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
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"India is a very generous country. Our findings suggest that ordinary households play a much larger role than is commonly acknowledged. Generosity appears widespread and culturally embedded."
— Jinny Uppal , Academic
"For more than 90% of respondents, the underlying driver is a sense of religious duty - a moral obligation that shapes and sustains their giving."
— Krishanu Chakraborty , Academic
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India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
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