Tata Steel is all set to celebrate the 181st Birth Anniversary of its Founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.
J N Tata, began his entrepreneurial journey with a textile mill in central India in the 1870s. His vision inspired the steel and power industry in India, set the foundation for technical education, and helped the country leapfrog to the ranks of industrialized nations.
On March 3, 2020, Tata Steel along with other group companies celebrates the birth anniversary of the Founder and his vision of an industrial future with community welfare at its core. The theme of this year's Founder's Day is Future Ready - Connected. Agile. Sustainable. It complements our corporate brand campaign #WeAlsoMakeTomorrow talking about making our future - readiness more finite as we start off the new decade.
The year 2020 is a historic year for us as the Commemorative Postal Stamp on 100 Years of Jamshedpur was also released by Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of India, on February 17, 2020.
Addressing the Press Conference at Centre for Excellence, Mr Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President (Corporate Services) said: 'It is a privilege for us to carry forward the legacy of our Founder, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. He envisioned a city built on fundamentals of sustainable evolution and an inclusive community. We are proud to celebrate this vision on his 181st Birth anniversary.'
Like every year, there are host of programs being organized to mark the celebrations including the 'Steel Express Contest'. On March 3, the Steel Express train which plies between Tatanagar & Howrah, will host a 'Quiz -on-the-go' during the onward journey, as an extension of the celebrations being hosted at Jamshedpur. The quiz will encompass facets of J.N Tata and the city of Jamshedpur. Passengers will get the opportunity to participate and win on the spot prizes.
The re-branded Steel Express was flagged off on June 18, 2019. as 'Jamshedpur on rails'- An exhibition that showcased and celebrated the 100 years of Jamshedpur and its growth in education, healthcare, culture etc.
The list of activities being organized on the occasion of Founder's Day 2020 is given below:
12th Technical Exhibition at SNTI
Illumination at Jubilee Park
Laser Show and Dancing Fountain Show
Jubilee Park Exhibition
Founder's Day Celebrations in Jamshedpur Works
Founder's Day Pageantry in Postal Park, Bistupur
Founder's Day Sports in Gopal Maidan
12th Technical Exhibition at SNTI
March 3-5, 2020 from 9 am to 6 pm
Inauguration on March 2, 2:30 pm
Tata Steel's Capability Development Division is organising its 12th Technical Exhibition titled Techex 2020, an exhibition of engineering prowess, from March 3-5, 2020. The young trainees at SNTI and NTTF, employees of Tata Steel and its subsidiaries and Tata group of companies will be showcasing innovative models based on the principles of science and engineering.
Mr T V Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel will grace the occasion by his presence as Chief Guest and inaugurate the event on March 2, 2020 at 2:30 pm.
A vibrant educational atmosphere will be on display in various stalls depicting the technical prowess of the young talents of the organisation. A total of 66 creative ideas with working models having a potential of wide application in various manufacturing industries across the country will be on display.
The event is expected to attract a wide participation of visitors from all walks of life, including senior students from schools, colleges including Engineering Colleges and different organisations in an around Jamshedpur.
Illumination at Jubilee Park
March 3-5, 2020 from 6 pm to 11 pm
Inauguration on March 2, 6:30 pm
The Illumination at the Founder's Statue in Jubilee Park and lighting of the Park will be inaugurated by Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons along with Mr N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons on March 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
It will be open for public viewing from March 3-5, 2020 from 6 pm to 11 pm. Simultaneously, there will be illumination at Bhatia Park, Kadma, Nildih Park, Nildih and Sir Dorabji Tata Park along with Jubilee Park for wider access to everyone in the city.
Special attraction this year in the Jubilee Park is the dancing and musical fountain.
In front of Sacred Heart School
In front of Sir Dorabji Tata Park
Near Mohan Ahuja Stadium
In front of Rabindra Bhawan, Sakchi
Drop Gate has been erected near Center for Excellence round about for easy mobility of visitors inside Jubilee Park.
About Tata Steel
Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 33 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world. The group (excluding SEA operations) recorded a consolidated turnover of US $22.67 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2019. In 2018, Tata Steel acquired Bhushan Steel Ltd (now renamed as Tata Steel BSL Ltd).
A Great Place to Work-Certified organisation, Tata Steel Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 65,000.
Tata Steel retained the 'Global Steel Industry Leader' position in the DJSI 2018. The Company has been recognised as the Climate Disclosure Leader in 'Steel category' by CDP (2017). Besides being a member of the World Steel Climate Action Programme, Tata Steel has won several awards including the Lighthouse recognition for its Kalinganagar Plant - a first in India, Prime Minister's Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2016-17, 'GreenPro' certification for products (Tata Pravesh Steel Doors, Tata Structura, Tata Pipes) by CII, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status (Tier 2) by the Directorate of International Customs (Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India), 'Corporate Strategy Award' by Mint (2018), Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management (2018) and Best Risk Management Framework & Systems Award (2019) by CNBC TV18. The Company also received the 'Most Ethical Company' award from Ethisphere Institute for the eight time (2019), Steel Sustainability Champion (2018) by the World Steel Association, Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Awards (2019), Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award by Institute of Directors (2018), 'Best Companies To Work For' recognition by Business Today, 'Asia's Best Integrated Report' award by the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (2017), among several others.
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