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Charity, while well-intentioned, should aim for sustainable empowerment, not dependency, said social entrepreneur and Magsaysay Award winner Anshu Gupta, founder of Goonj. Gupta, who was the chief guest at Birla Institute of Management Technology’s (BIMTECH) 36th Foundation Day today, said, “We must cherish our education and uphold the dignity of every individual. Subsidies are opportunities, not entitlements, and giving back enriches us all. In a world where education remains our most enduring subsidy, let’s ensure it reaches everyone.”Addressing faculty and students, Gupta said, “I come from a family of...