NANO is a fantastic achievement. Like NANO the group has many laurels to boast of, which is a matter of pride for every Indian. In 1967- %u201968, I worked inside Tisco's plant on behalf of a private company, when I got exposure to TATA culture; even the worker at the lowest level used to feel proud that he is working for TATA, which reminded me of the pride of ordinary Germans about Mercedes. Much before labor laws were introduced, Tata introduced the rules & benefits. For many years, Bihar had been uunruly; but Jamshedpur was an oasis in the desert, it still is one of the finest cities of India. If one visits the town office, he will come across various sayings of Jamshedji on development of townships. While in Mumbai, my company%u2019s business took me to Bombay House quite often. There on many occasions I came across the great JRD. Though I had nothing to do with him, his modesty, gentlemanliness, simplicity and care for the elderly staff (which included drivers and peons even) surprised me. Always I saw JRD traveling alone without any aid and carrying the same leather bag. Once, in the queue for security, the old man was standing immediately before me; it was a long queue and I could make out his bag was quite heavy. So I offered to carry it. He turned around; put his hand on my shoulder and thanking me he said, %u201C son, the day I am unable to carry my bag, that%u2019s the day for me to retire%u201D. Ratan Tata has carried that tradition very efficiently. KUDOS to
