On His 24th Death Anniversary, Here Are Some Unknown Facts About JRD Tata
Today marks?Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata or J.R.D. Tata's 24th death anniversary. A visionary, J.R.D. Tata paved the way for several schemes for working individuals, some of which were also adopted by the Indian government.
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For example, he pioneered 'employee welfare schemes' in corporate India and advocated the principles of eight-hour work days, free medical aid, and employee provident fund, to name a few.?
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Let's look at some little-known facts about the legend:
1. Once a French citizen, J.R.D. Tata enlisted in the French army but in 1929, he renounced his citizenship and became an Indian citizen.
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2. In 1929, J.R.D. Tata obtained the first pilot licence?issued in India and later became the father of civil aviation.
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3. In 1938, J.R.D. Tata was elected Chairman of Tata Sons. He established high ethical standards where he refused to bribe politicians or use the black market.
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4.? He founded Tata Airlines which became Air India in 1946. In 1948, he established?Air India International as India's first international airline.
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5.??In 1956, he established the programme of closer 'employee association with management' to give workers a stronger voice in company affairs.?
6. The Indian Air Force conferred upon him the honorary rank of group captain in 1948.
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7. He was promoted to the Air Commodore rank (equivalent to the rank of Brigadier) and was then promoted to the Air Vice Marshal rank in 1974.
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8.?He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1955 and the French Legion of Honour in 1983.?
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9. Because of his selfless humanitarian efforts, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1992.
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A visionary in his own right, J.R.D. Tata left behind a legacy that will shine on for ages to come.?
