"Champion of Make in India...': Indian Navy pays tribute to Ratan Tata
Oct 10, 2024
New Delhi [India], October 10 : In a heartfelt tribute, the Indian Navy on Thursday honoured the late Ratan Tata, an iconic leader who passed away at the age of 86 at Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday night.
Tributes flooded in from around the globe for the legendary leader and philanthropic icon who passed away last night.
"Indian Navy pays tribute to Shri Ratan Tata, an iconic leader whose passing leaves a void in India's industrial and philanthropic landscape. His pioneering efforts in promoting home-grown industries have fortified the vision of #AatmaNirbharBharat, fostering cutting-edge technologies and indigenous capabilities" Indian Navy wrote in a post on X
The Indian Navy recognized Tata as a "champion of Make in India' who paved the way for India's emergence as a manufacturing hub, creating opportunities for generations to come.
"The Indian Navy salutes his remarkable legacy, celebrating his contributions to nation building, self-reliance, and social responsibility," Indian Navy wrote on X.
Earlier in the day, the Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, passed a resolution urging the Centre to confer the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away in Mumbai, in recognition of his achievements. Tributes were paid to Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata in the state cabinet meeting held today. The Cabinet also passed a condolence proposal on Ratan Tata's demise. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.
He was 86. According to an official statement from the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office, the state government has declared one day of mourning in respect of Ratan Tata, and his last rites will be performed with full state honours. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the demise of Ratan Tata is a "great loss for the country."
As per a statement from Tata Trust, the mortal remains of Ratan Tata were taken on their final journey at 4 PM today. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chief Ministers of almost every state, condolences have poured in for the demise of Ratan Tata. Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid a heartfelt tribute to the veteran industrialist on Thursday, remembering him as a respected figure not just in India but globally.
Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He was the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement in 2012. He was then appointed Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. He was honoured with the country's second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008.
