BHUBANESWAR, India, April 23,
2024 /CNW/ -- Renowned industrialist and
philanthropist Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was
honored with the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2021 on
Monday. The award ceremony was held at his residence in
Mumbai, marking a significant
recognition of his commitment to social development and exemplary
corporate leadership.
The ceremony was attended by Tata Group Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, and three-time Grammy Award
winner, Ricky Kej, among others. The award was presented by the
Founder of KIIT and KISS, Achyuta
Samanta. Due to health reasons, Tata has been avoiding
public appearances, leading to the private arrangement of the
ceremony at his home.
Ratan Tata, usually reticent about accepting accolades, agreed
to accept this award following a personal request from Achyuta Samanta, recognizing the importance of
the KISS humanitarian honour. The award was announced in 2021, but
Tata was unable to receive the award then because of the COVID
pandemic.
In his acceptance, Tata expressed his gratitude towards KISS and
its founder. "I am extremely happy to
receive this honour. This is the most significant moment of my
life," he remarked.
"Ratan Tata is a revered name in India, and he is truly a good person. Being
able to honour him today with this award is a privilege for us,"
said Samanta.
"Ratan Tata's social work and leadership have been influencing
me since my childhood. I have respected and liked him from a young
age. My father was an employee of Tata Company. Since then, I have
respected and liked Ratan Tata," he stated. "When I was just four years old, my father died in a
train accident."
Initiated in 2008 by Achyuta
Samanta, the KISS Humanitarian Award is the highest honour
of KIIT and KISS dedicated to recognizing individuals and
organizations that embody the spirit of humanitarian work
worldwide. Previous recipients of this prestigious award include a
diverse group of global leaders, Nobel laureates, and notable
figures from various sectors, showcasing the award's broad
international appeal and respect. On the occasion, around 40,000
students of KISS wished Ratan Tata a healthy, long, and
disease-free life.
Contact
Dr. Shradhanjali Nayak, Director, PR, KIIT
director.pr@kiit.ac.in
Contact No.: +09437020240
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