Mumbai: Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata is celebrated as the pioneer of Indian civil aviation, and July 29, marks his 120th birth anniversary. Known for being the first licensed pilot in India, he founded Tata Airlines, which later became Air India.
He was the second child of businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his French wife, Suzanne Brière. Due to his French heritage, he spent much of his childhood in France and received his education in London, France, Japan, and India.
On February 10, 1929, he obtained India’s first pilot licence and became known as the father of Indian civil aviation, founding Tata Airlines, which eventually became Air India. He opposed Jawaharlal Nehru’s decision to nationalise Air India. JRD Tata began his career with the Tata Group as an intern at the age of 22.
His legacy is marked by significant growth in the Tata group, which expanded from 14 to 95 companies under his leadership, including giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Motors. He became the chairman of Tata Sons in 1938 and was honoured with two of India’s highest civilian awards, the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna, for his immense contributions to Indian industry.
In 1948, he received the honorary rank of Group Captain from the Indian Air Force and was later promoted to Air Commodore and Air Vice Marshal in 1947. JRD Tata received numerous aviation awards, including the Gold Air Medal from the Federation of Aeronautique International, the Edward Warner Award from the International Civil Aviation Organisation, and the Tony Jannus Award. He was also honoured with the United Nations Population Award for his pioneering work in India’s family planning movement.
Here are motivational quotes by Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata:
Motivational quotes by JRD Tata
These quotes will inspire you to think differently, think for the nation and work diligently.
“Uncommon thinkers reuse what common thinkers refuse!”
“Always aim at perfection for only then will you achieve excellence!”
“Money is like manure. It stinks when you pile it and grows when you spread it!”
“Quality is first engineered, only then it is inspected!”
“I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country!”
“When you work, work as if everything depends on you. When you pray, pray as if everything depends on God!”
“Common people have an appetite for food, uncommon people have an appetite for service!”
“No success or achievement in material terms is worthwhile unless it serves the needs or interests of the country and its people and is achieved by fair and honest means.”
“One must forever strive for excellence, or even perfection, in any task, however small, and never be satisfied with the second best”
“If I have any merit, it is getting along with individuals, according to their ways and characteristics. At times it involves suppressing yourself. It is painful but necessary. To be a leader you have got to lead human beings with affection.”
“Do we have sufficient thought to the nurture of the young investigator, to providing the right atmosphere and conditions of work and full opportunity for development? It is these things that foster invention and discovery.”
“Making steel may be compared to making a chapati. To make a good chappati, even a golden pin will not work unless the dough is good”
“Good human relations not only bring great personal rewards but are essential to the success of any enterprise.”
“Productivity and efficiency can be achieved only step by step with sustained hard work, relentless attention to details and insistence on the highest standards of quality and performance.”
“Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without deep thought and hard work.”
“Most of our troubles are due to poor implementation, wrong priorities and unattainable targets.”
“If you want excellence, you must aim at perfection. It makes you go into detail that you can avoid. It takes a lot of energy out of you but that’s the only way you finally actually achieve excellence. So in that sense, being finicky is essential.”
“To be a leader, you have got to lead human beings with affection.”
“Growing organisations in any field must constantly evolve, accept or even seek new ideas, new visions, and new enthusiasms.”
“I never had any interest in making money. None of my decisions were influenced by whether it would bring me money or wealth.”
JRD Tata passed away on November 29, 1993, in Geneva due to a kidney infection. He became the youngest chairman of the Tata group at age 34 and also served the longest, holding the position from 1938 to 1991.
JRD Tata’s legacy is not just confined to the industrial advancements he championed, but also in the profound impact of his wisdom on individuals striving for greatness. His quotes remind us that aiming for perfection, embracing innovation, and fostering happiness are the keys to building a brighter future. On this special occasion, let his words guide and inspire us to reach new heights in our endeavours.
On JRD Tata’s birth anniversary, we honour the visionary leader with 20 impactful quotes. His wise words continue to inspire generations to pursue excellence and innovation, always considering the nation’s best interests. Events Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
