The city paid rich tribute to Bharat Ratna Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai ( JRD) Tata on the occasion of his 112th birth anniversary on Friday. A series of events were organised to the doyen of Indian industry.
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, Tata Steel’s Aviation Department organised a thematic exhibition on JRD Tata and his passion for flying, showcasing the philosophy of the pioneering industrialist at Sonari Airport.The special programme also included an Aero-modeling show and static display of Aircrafts.
“let industries established in the countryside ‘adopt’ the villages in its neighborhood, ...it is also clearly in the interests of industry that surrounding areas should be healthy, prosperous and peaceful.”
These words of J R D Tata have paved the path for Tata Steel in all its aspects from business to social welfare.
Jolly Sunil, wife of Sunil Bhaskaran, vice-president, corporate services, Tata Steel inaugurated the exhibition.
She said, “JRD Tata touched the lives of countless people, 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 Jamshedpur Aeromodelling Club showcased a static Puss Moth plane to make visitors understand the kind of plane JRD flew from Karachi to Bombay.
The members of the Calcutta Aeromodelling Club also showcased a vertical take-off and landing (VTOl) plane made out of high density thermocole that can fly like an airplane and a helicopter with a maximum height of 1,000 metres.
The static aircraft display showcased Platus PC12 and Super King B200GT and other aircrafts.Children and even youngsters preferred taking selfies in front of the airplanes.
A football event for under 12 and 14 age categories, cross country for employees of Tribal Cultural Society, Tata Steel Rural Development Society, a similar exercise for Jamshedpur Old Girls and Guys Association- affiliated schools and run for employees are organised.