Social capital: issues, challenges and perspectives

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Social Capital Creation by Higher Education Institutions: Fostering Partnerships for Common Goals -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conceptual Framework -- Social Capital: Concept and Rationale -- Social Capital Creation vis-à-vis Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- Social Capital Creation by HEIs: The Indian Context -- Indian Higher Education Sector: A Brief Overview -- Social Capital Creation by Indian HEIs: Role of External Actors -- Role Played by the Government and Civil Society -- Methodology -- Case Study 1 -- Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV), Sonepat, Haryana -- Introduction -- Institution's Overarching Mission Concerning SDGs, in Particular SDG 17 -- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation -- Use of Educational Activities to Serve the Community -- Authentic Learning Opportunities within the Community -- Creation of New Knowledge with the Community -- Partnerships Fostered and Social Networks Created -- External Social Capital -- Internal Social Capital -- Role Played During COVID-19 -- Case Study 2 -- Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G), Assam -- Introduction -- Institution's Overarching Mission with Respect to SDGs, in Particular SGG 17 -- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation -- Use of Educational Activities to Serve the Community -- Authentic Learning Opportunities within the Community -- Creation of New Knowledge with the Community -- Partnerships Fostered and Social Networks Created -- External Social Capital -- Internal Social Capital -- Role Played During COVID-19 -- Case Study 3 -- Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT)- Jaipur, Rajasthan -- Introduction -- Institution's Overarching Mission Concerning SDGs, SDG-17 in Particular -- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation.