His thoughts, in 1913, on the manner in which the Trust's funds could be used
"... For the advancement of Education, Learning and Industry in all its branches...."
"To engage qualified and competent persons to investigate into matters..."
Set up in 1919, a year after the untimely demise of Sir Ratan Tata at the age of 47, the Sir Ratan Tata Trust is one of the oldest philanthropic institutions in India, and has played a pioneering role in changing the traditional ideas of charity and introducing the concept of philanthropy. Through its grant making, the Trust supports efforts in the development of society, through institutional grants in areas of Rural Livelihoods & Communities, Education, Enhancing Civil Society & Governance, Health and Arts & Culture. Besides institutional grants, the Trust also makes individual grants for education and medical relief. Since inception, the Trust has disbursed over Rs. 4,070 million (US $ 92.5 million). * to various institutions in the above mentioned themes, besides individuals. The uniqueness of the Trust is characterised by its practice of giving grants to individuals and organisations engaged in developmental and creative activities, rather than undertaking such activities on its own. Situated in Bombay, it is part of the prestigious Tata Group and is one of the many philanthropic foundations of the Group, which has now become synonymous with creating wealth for the people.
About Sir Ratan Tata Trust The Trust was unique in the sense that it was one of the first such institutions in India that had a farsighted vision of philantrophy...
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