In a moment of great sadness for the nation, the Maharashtra government has proposed to the Centre that the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, be conferred upon the late Ratan Tata. Interestingly, at the time, Ratan Tata humbly requested that people refrain from such demands. Ratan Tata’s Impact: A Life Beyond BusinessRatan Tata wasn’t just a successful businessman; he was a visionary and a humanist. A Call for Bharat RatnaThough Ratan Tata never sought the Bharat Ratna, the Maharashtra government’s proposal feels like a national consensus. His passing has reignited conversations about the immense contributions he made—not just in the corporate world but also through his philanthropic work with the Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust.

Source: The Hindu October 10, 2024 10:58 UTC