Led by Tata Sons chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, Tata Steel paid rich tributes to its founder, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, on his 182nd birth anniversary in Jamshedpur on Wednesday.
Among the other dignitaries present on the occasion were Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, Tata steel CEO and MD T. V. Narendran, Tata Steel executive director Koushik Chatterjee, vice-presidents of the company and office bearers of Tata Workers' Union.
The theme of this year’s Founder`s Day celebration was “Agile Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”.
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and N Chandrasekharan, chairman Tata Sons enter the venue of the Founder's Day celebration at Tata Steel works in Jamshedpur on Wednesday. Picture by Bhola Prasad
The celebrations were subdued in view of Covid-19. But, the spirit of occassion was intact as exemplified in the programmes that were organised to mark the occasion even if with limited participation.
Over 30 contingents representing various divisions and departments of Tata Steel and Tata Steel group companies paid homage to the founder at the works main gate inside the premises. The celebration was also live streamed for employees and a select group of Jamshedpur citizens.
In his address at Bistupur Postal Park, N. Chandrasekaran congratulated residents of Jamshedpur for their collective resolve and commitment to a better tomorrow. “The last 12 months have been very difficult, challenging and all of us have gone through some kind of hardships. In spite of all that, both Tata Steel and citizens of Jamshedpur have come together, worked together, to fight this pandemic in the most befitting way,” he said.
Chandrasekaran also mentioned that the Tata Group, under the leadership of Ratan Tata, committed significant financial resources and engaged in a number of activities to aid in food, healthcare, in this past year. He thanked the frontline workers, staff of Tata Main Hospital, the CSR team and citizens of Jamshedpur for actively playing their role in safeguarding the community.
N Chandrasekharan, chairman Tata Sons addresses citizens of Jamshedpur at Bistupur Postal Park on Wednesday. Picture by Bhola Prasad
On Tuesday, the academy building of the Naval Tata Hockey Academy, at the Indian Steel and Wire Products Limited, and Tata Steel Gateway Structure at Telephone Exchange Gate in Jamshedpur, were inaugurated by Ratan Tata and Chandrasekaran in the presence of T V Narendran.
The statue of J. N Tata at Jubilee Park illuminated on Tuesday night in Jamshedpur. Picture by Bhola Prasad
The customary illumination at the Founder's Statue at Jubilee Park was also inaugurated by N Chandrasekaran, where he was joined by other dignitaries to pay homage to the founder. Lighting was limited this year in view of the pandemic and to avoid a public gathering.
Even then, over a dozen heritage buildings and more than 30 roundabouts across Jamshedpur were illuminated. The illuminations will continue till March 5.
The customary illuminations at Jubilee Park for Founder's Day in Jamshedpur on Tuesday night. Picture by Bhola Prasad
More illuminations at Jubilee Park for Founder's Day in Jamshedpur on Tuesday night. Picture by Bhola Prasad
Like previous years, an exhibition at Steelenium Hall inside Jamshedpur Works was also organised. This year’s theme is "Accelerating to the future: Learning from the pandemic and pioneering a new operating paradigm". Shining cases on the journey of Tata Steel, including aspects of technology leadership and organisational agility that enabled the company pioneer a new operating paradigm, were displayed by various departments and divisions of Tata Steel.
In view of the pandemic, sporting activities at the JRD Sports Complex was restricted.
