Presented By

Benin Uthup Thomas Ganeshan S Jabil MB

About the Author

RM Lala
Started his career in journalism in 1948 at the age of 19 Manager of first Indian book publishing house in

London Director of Dorabji Tata trust for 18 years and Co founder of center for the advancement of philanthropy Books Published:
Creation of wealth Touch of greatness For the love of India

About TATA group

Founded in 1868 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata
Over 100 operating companies Total worth of about $70 billion

Spread over 80 countries

Expanded under the leadership of JRD(1938-1993) Currently headed by Ratan Tata To be succeeded by Cyrus P Mistry

Jamsetji The Pioneer

A pioneer visionary who initiated Indias first Steel

plant (in Jamshedpur) and Hydroelectric project . A patriot who offered half of his fortune for setting up a University of Science. Instituted Indias first pension fund and accident compensation. If you cannot make it greater at least preserve it do not let things slide. Go on doing my work and increasing it but if you cannot, do not loose what we have already done.

JRD- Childhood
Born in Paris on July 29th 1904.
Father: R.D.Tata Mother: Sooni Educated in France, Japan and India.

He was a naughty youngster.

Didnt have a college education. Developed his passion for aviation after watching his

neighbor Louis Bleriot who was a pioneer in the field.

JRD-Youth
Served in the French Army for an year in 1925.
Seeing his talent was transferred to the office of the

colonel. Wanted to do his Engineering from Cambridge. Circumstances forced him to enter the family business at an early age of 21 years. Through out his life he regretted not having done his college education.

JRD- The Trainee

He joined Tata group in 1925 as an unpaid apprentice.
He was mentored by John Peterson who was the

Director in charge of Tata Steel. He spent 1 year in Jamshedpur to understand the working of their biggest business-Steel Manufacturing. Death of RD Tata in 1926- Difficult time 1929 Surrendered French nationality 1931- attached to Sir. Nowuroji( chairman )

JRD- Chairman
Director of Tata Steel- 1926 to 1938 Mentored by Sir. Sorabji Saklatvala who was the chairman. youngest director of Tata steel Became the youngest chairman of Tata Sons in 1938
Longest serving chairman of 1938-1993 Assigned independent heads Tata group expanded into a conglomerate under his

chairmanship

JRD- The Pilot

Received his pilot license in 1929.The first Indian to do

so. Took the Aga khan challenge in 1930. Flew from Karachi to London. But had to return back from Alexandria due to some technical problems. Had widespread knowledge about aviation. His knowhow in aviation gave him the courage to venture in to air line business. He laid the foundation of the aviation sector in India.

Air India The beginning

Started off as Tata Aviation Service- a mail carrier.
The first flight from Karachi to Bombay was piloted by

JRD himself. These flights were highly risky. It improved the efficiency of the mail service and greatly reduced the time for delivery of mail. From the beginning itself they focused on punctuality.

 Slowly they moved in to passenger service. Initially

they started by carrying individual passengers. They expanded gradually. A second route was started between Bombay and Calcutta. During the war the facilities of the air service was used for the war cause. Air India came in to being in 1946 after Tata Airlines became a public limited company. Air India International was launched on 8th March 1948.

 The first international service was between Bombay

and London. Soon the government started issuing licenses without any restrictions. Just like JRD predicted Nationalization happened in 1953. JRD continued as the chairman of Air India till 19 It was the best period in the history of Air-India when JRD was at its helm.

JRD- The Professional

Spotting talent, attracting talent , holding on to talent Got the apt professionals within 2 years Started interdepartmental conference Started Tata Administrative Service for management

executives.
Good in time management.

JRD- The Philanthropist

Contributed to society various Tata trusts like Sir

Ratan Tata Trust, Sir Dorabji tata Trust etc Started Tata memorial Hospital- focused on medical research Tata institute for fundamental research cradle of India's atomic energy. Donated his own share of Tata Sons in 1944- started JRD Tata trust.

JRD-The Citizen
Propagated family planning 1970- family planning foundation of India Advocated for presidential system in India Supported dual party sytem Initiated for school of population studies in

association with TISS Concerned about overcrowding of cities like Bombay

Suggested Satellite city- Navi Mumbai Suggested the rent act for Mumbai

JRD- The Visionary

Bombay Plan
Nationalization of Aviation sector. Predicted the importance of family planning.

He favored liberalization of industry which he

believed will benefit the country. He suggested the formation of the National Relief Fund which was accepted by the government.

JRD The Friend

JRD maintained a cordial relationship with all his

friends. His friend circle included Prime Ministers, Company Directors , Labor Union Leaders to small children. JRD took the time off his busy schedule to reply to all.

JRDs Achievements
Padma vibushan in 1957.
Guggenheim medal for aviation in 1988. Bharat Ratna in 1992.

UN population award in 1992.

Learning
Passion
Leadership Social Responsibility

Persistence
Vision Humility Building Trust

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata

July 29, 1904 November 29, 1993