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
RE:RATAN TATA INDIA's SHINING JEWEL
by Rituparna Ghosh on Jan 21, 2008 02:35 PM Permalink
As someone who has grown up in Jamshedpur, I can vouch for the fact that the city is a beauty to live in...though my father did not work in any of the Tata companies, he's had to deal with the Tata's quite often. And from all our conversations, I have only heard pretty stories about the company and its management. I have had friend's whose parents belong to the Tata's extended family (read: its employees) and from them I have only known what it means to be a good corporate leader. I strongly feel that if each Indian city has its own TATA, then each city can have happy and contented dwellers such as Jamshedpur!
Re: RE:RATAN TATA INDIA's SHINING JEWEL
by pamsask on May 07, 2009 04:20 PM Permalink
Hey Ghosh not only 1 Jamshedpur alone there are many similar planned cities called Tatanagar(s) dotted all over India wherever Tatas have a major production plant in that area.
