This Article is From Jul 30, 2016

Tributes paid to JRD Tata on 112th Birth Anniversary

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File photo of JRD Tata.

Jamshedpur: Rich tributes were paid today to the doyen of Indian industry Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata on his 112th birth anniversary besides in other operation locations including Kalinganagar, Odisha.

As a mark of tribute to the former Tata Steel Chairman, who was extremely passionate about flying and laid the foundation of civil aviation in India, a short film on his life and his passion for aviation, was screened at Sonari Airport by Tata Steel's Aviation department.

The special programme also included an Aero-modeling show and static display of aircraft, which attracted large number of people particularly school students.

The Sports department of Tata Steel organized a Cross Country race for Jogga school children to mark the occasion. Around 1,000 children participated in the event.

An under-12 and under-14 Football tournament was also organized at Armoury ground.

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