Sumant Moolgaokar the man often referred to as the architect of Tata Motors, earlier TElCO, who led the company for nearly four decades, was remembered by the senior executives, and employees of Tata Motors on his 25th death anniversary on Tuesday.
Moolgaokar was responsible for building the company into an organisation capable of competing with the world’s best —in terms of people, processes and technology was remembered for his contribution. The hundreds of thousands of trees which embellish the Tata Motors works and Colony at Jamshedpur bear witness to his innate devotion to the natural beauty of the environment.
The day long programme began with AB lall, head Jamshedpur plant, offering floral tributes at the statue of the visionary inside Tata Motors works. A large number of employees including Chandrabhan Prasad, general secretary, Telco Workers Union and senior executives of the company were also present and offered floral tributes.
An ardent lover of nature he laid great stress on the planting of trees. Sumant Moolgaokar Park at HUDCO lake stands as a landmark of Jamshedpur as his love for nature. Desilting of Hudco lake has also been started to mark the occasion.
A collection of photos showcasing the life and works of Mr. Moolgaokar was also displayed in an exhibition at Telco Club which was inaugurated by lall in the evening. Rare photographs of Moolgaokar were at display which gave a glimpse of the immense contribution made by him in shaping the company and the colony. A large number of past and present employees of the company were present on the occasion along with their families.
Sumant Moolgaokar was instrumental in creating sports facilities here at Jamshedpur and over the years it became a nursery of Indian sport with sportsperson sweeping all the prizes at Nationals and International arena. The first two Olympians were Francis Custino in 100 metres and Mr Amar Singh Sokhi in cycling. In Tokyo Olympics.