J.R.D. Tata was an Indian aviator, industrialist, and chairman of Tata Group between 1938 and 1991. He established several companies, including Tata Airlines, which later became Air India. He received many honors over his career, including India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. The document discusses JRD Tata's contributions and achievements, the values he embodied, and his continuing relevance as a leader who cared for people and the environment.

1. Free Powerpoint Templates J.R.D. TATA The Humane Entrepreneur By Lalit Gangwar Amruta Padval Prashant Kale Preeti Suchdev Nazish Haider Neeraj Kadel

2. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata July 29, 1904 – November 29, 1993

3. AGENDA : 1. Introduction 1.1 Brief of J.R.D. Tata 1.2 Awards and Recognition 1.3 Objectives of the Report 2. Contribution by JRD Tata 3. Relevance with the Current Context 4. Virtues of JRD Tata 5. Vices of JRD Tata 6. Conclusion

4. 1. INTRODUCTION : Brief of JRD’s Life: Person driven by his spirit of flying Born : 29 th July, 1904 in Paris, France Parents: Father – Mr. Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata Mother – Suzanne Sooni Briere (French citizen) Popularly known as “Jeh” among his friends Education in France, Japan and England Joined French army after completing his education

5. Joined Tata as an unpaid apprentice in December 1925 His mentor in business was a Scottish, John Peterson At the age of 25, JRD surrendered his French citizenship to embrace India as his workplace In 1929, JRD became the first Indian to pass the Pilot examination He established “ Tata Airlines ”, which later on became “Air India” At the age of 34, JRD was made the Chairman of Tata Sons J.R.D. married to Thelma in 1930, had no children J.R.D. passed away in Geneva, Switzerland on 29 th November, 1993 at the age of 89.

6. On his death, the Parliament was adjourned in his memory. J.R.D. epitomised a way of life and a culture of business that cared for the country and its people.

7. Awards and Recognition: “ Legion d’honneur ”, in 1954 “ Padma Vibhushan ” in 1957 “ Tony Jannus Award ” in 1979 “ Guggenheim Medal ” in 1988 “ Bharat Ratna ” in 1992 “ United Nations Population Award ” in 1992, for family planning movement in India

8. Objectives of the Report: To throw light on the achievements and contributions of Mr. J.R.D. Tata. To learn the qualities and values To inspire youth to become a pragmatic leader without compromising on our values and ethics.

9. Contributions by J.R.D. Tata Entrepreneurship: He started with 14 enterprises and half a century when he left, Tata & Sons was a corporation of 95 enterprises. Diversified the business to chemicals, tea, automobiles and IT. Aviation: Passion for flying Formed the Tata Aviation Service in 1932 Launched “Air India International” as India's first international airline

10. Contributions by J.R.D. Tata(contd...) Director on the Board of Indian Airlines for 25-years Bestowed with the title of Honorary Air Commodore of India 3. Social Responsibility: Trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust from its inception E stablished Asia's first cancer hospital, the Tata Memorial Center for Cancer, Research and Treatment, Bombay, 1941 Founded the TISS, 1936, TIFR, 1945 and the National Center for Performing Arts.

11. Contributions by J.R.D. Tata(contd...) 4. Employee Welfare: J.R.D. Tata initiated a program of closer "employee association with management" B elieved in employee welfare I nitiated the principles of an eight-hour working day, free medical aid, workers' provident scheme, workmen's accident compensation schemes 5. New Practices: cared greatly for his workers

12. Contributions by J.R.D. Tata (contd...) a worker is deemed to be "at work" from the moment he leaves home for work till he returns home from work Tata Steel Township, selected as a UN Global Compact City because of the quality of life, conditions of sanitation, roads and welfare that were offered by Tata Steel. 6. J.R.D. Tata Ecotechnology Centre: effective ecological step towards the improvement of environment - ecotechnology core idea is to balance the conservation of natural resources alongwith satisfying the needs of the poor people leading them to decent livestyle

13. Relevance with Current Context 1. Leader and motivator: Chairman’s Chairman. Lead human beings with affection 2. Group Concept Conglomerate of 95 companies with end of 50 years of Chairmanship. One of Tata's earliest achievements was to cajole ten rival cement companies to merge and form the Associated Cement Companies, run by the Tatas.

14. Relevance with Current Context (Contd) Built International Conglomerate placing India on World Map 3. Entrepreneur believer: Created supportive climate Led to the first public- private affair 4. Secular Tata’s: Only Merit counted Led to TAS and TMTC

15. Relevance with Current Context (contd) 5. Professionalism: Tata legacies were chaired and Run by Professionals. JRD financed young boys to carry out their professionals from foreign Universities 6. Benign Boss: He picked individuals and gave them his total support and above all, trusted them For even small development gave credits to his Employees

16. Relevance with Current Context (Contd.) 7. Trust builder JRD: Never Compromised on Ethics in his Personal as well as Public life.

17. 4. Virtues of J.R.D. 1. Visionary: Tata Airlines 2. Diplomatic: Diplomat way to tackle Nehru 3. Committed to Values: Firm and committed with policies

18. Virtues of JRD (Contd…) 4. Realistic: Profit Realization 5. Charismatic: Smart businessman 6. Compassionate: Strived hard for the betterment of workers

19. Virtues of JRD (Contd..) 7. Against All Odds: Difficulties for the growth of Industrial Entrepreneurship during pre and post Independence period. 8. Supportive towards innovation Tata Chemicals lab 9. Aware of Sense of Responsibility Opportunities to join politics

20. Virtues of JRD (Contd..) 10. Approachable Comfortable Personality

21. 5. Vices of JRD 1. Conservative Tisco Affair 2. Aloof Distant Congress 3. Bad Tempered Nehru’s Invitation

22. 6. Conclusion Put a mark of India, Worldwide Burning desire towards our goals S tuck to his vision Love for his employees Diversified industrialist which marked TATA as a trusted brand name in India World recognises as a Human Entrepreneur Legacy

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