Tata Steel celebrated the 110th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai (JRD) Tata, on Tuesday across all its locations. JRD Tata, considered to be a symbol of progressive growth, dedicated his existence in improving the quality of life of people. The ethos of Jeh, (as he was lovingly called) shaped the guiding principles at Tata Steel which has touched the lives of millions of people.
JRD Tata, the man who gave wings to the nation was extremely passionate about flying and laid the foundation of civil aviation in India. As a tribute to this, a thematic exhibition on JRD's life and times, showcasing the philosophy of the pioneering industrialist, was hosted at Sonari Airport by Tata Steel's Aviation department. The special program also included an Aero-modeling show, static display of Aircrafts and a skit performance. Chief Guest for the occasion, Mrs Ruchi Narendran paid homage to the legend and said, "JRD Tata touched the lives of countless people, rich and poor, manager and worker, as he became the embodiment of the principles and philosophy of the House of Tata. We are hugely privileged to reap the benefits of his hard work and dedication to the group. The activities and programmes organised in our various locations are a small tribute to JRD Tata, one of the country's finest visionaries."
The sports department of Tata Steel celebrated the occasion by organising Cross Country Race on for different age groups under different categories. The participants were from TSRDS, TCS, Urban Centres and JRD Centres. AK Mishra, deputy commissioner (Commercial Tax) flagged-off the race and Gopal Prasad Choudhary, Chief of Security, Tata Steel distributed the prizes to the winners on July 26.