Ratan Tata conferred with Maharashtra’s ‘Udyog Ratna’ award
20 Aug 2023 08:10:44
MUMBAI :
The award was presented to the 85-year-old Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at the industrialist’s home in Colaba
VETERAN industrialist Ratan Tata was on Saturday conferred the first ever ‘Udyog Ratna’ award instituted by the Maharashtra Government.
The award was presented to the 85-year-old chairman emeritus of Tata Sons by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at the industrialist’s home in Colaba, south Mumbai. The honour comprised a shawl, a citation and a memento from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Talking to reporters afterwards, Shinde said honouring Tata as ‘Udyog Ratna’ has enhanced the prestige of the award.
“The contribution of the Tata group in all sectors is immense. Tata means trust,” he said. The steel-to-salt group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents.
In 2021-22, the collective revenue of Tata companies stood at $128 billion.
The decision to bestow this esteemed award upon Ratan Tata was made in acknowledgment of the profound impact that both he (Ratan Tata) and the Tata Group have had on India’s economy and society.
Speaking to ANI, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his gratitude to Ratan Tata for accepting this honour. “Ratan Tata’s and Tata Group’s contribution to the country is immense. I thank him for accepting this award given by the Maharashtra Government,” CM Shinde said. He further emphasised the significance of Tata’s multifaceted contributions, stating, “The contribution of Tata Group and Ratan Tata is ubiquitous, spanning from airlines to various other sectors. Tata means trust.”
Due to his health condition, the ceremony was held at his residence. This inaugural ‘Udyog Ratna’ award is a testament to his enduring legacy and tireless dedication to the betterment of India’s industries and society as a whole. The ‘Udyog Ratna’ award signifies a momentous step by the Maharashtra Government to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations that have played a pivotal role in the State’s industrial and economic development.