New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata has introduced a two-part plan for the country's oldest and largest charity group: continue giving, but measure it by the results, and keep supporting Tata Sons' investments in important national projects.

Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, the 70-year-old Tata Trusts chairman said the charitable institutions would have two distinct but complementary roles.

"One part is the direct philanthropy, which we do. So building institutions, giving grants to other NGOs, or alleviating hardships directly with beneficiaries. The second is through Tata Sons, to invest and nurture projects of national importance," said Noel.

"We are, from a trust perspecti...