Confer ‘Bharat Ratna’ on Ratan Tata: Mah Cabinet urges Centre

 

 

MAHARASHTRA Cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urgingthe centralgovernment to confer ‘Bharat Ratna’, the country’s highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata. TheCabinetmeetingchaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid homage to the industry icon, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. A motionof condolencewas passed during meeting,a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said. The Cabinet also passed a resolution urgingtheCentre to confertheBharatRatnaonthe late industrialist. Tata has been feted with the country’s secondhighest civilian honourPadmaVibhushan. The resolution said entrepreneurshipisaneffectiveway for growth of the society.

 

The country can be taken on the path of progress and development by setting up new businesses, it said. “It also requires love for the countryandhonestfeelingsfor societyupliftment.Wehavelost a visionary leader who was committed to the country and the society. Tata’s role in the industrial sector and upliftmentofthesocietywasunparalleled. He tackled all challenges by adhering to high morals, transparent and clean business administration with discipline,” it said. He carvedaniche for the Tata Group and the country on globalstage,theresolutionsaid.

 

It saidRatanTatawill always be remembered for his firm determination after the 26/11 terrorattacksandcontribution of Rs 1,500 crore to the PM Relieffundforthefightagainst COVID-19. He had opened all hotels of the Tata Group for COVID patients. “The Cabinet pays homagetoTataonbehalfofthe people ofMaharashtra.We are with the Tata Group in this moment of grief,” the resolution added.