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“Competitiveness is the key to
development,” His Excellency, The President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam said and “will
be the deciding factor between developed and developing countries. The time has come to
become more and more competitive. Tata Steel,” he asserted “has made the world a
better place” and that he was convinced the company, which was known for its
technology, leadership and inspired workforce, would make the next 75 years equally
memorable.
On The President’s arrival, the
Honourable Governors of West Bengal and Jharkhand, the Honourable Chief Minister of
Jharkhand, the Member of Parliament from Jamshedpur, Mrs Abha Mahto, senior bureaucrats,
distinguished guests, the citizens of Jamshedpur, the officers of the company, office
bearers of the Tata Workers’ Union and the workers, gave him a rousing ovation. After
which the military band played the national anthem to welcome the Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces in their midst. The entire function was relayed live to enable other
companies in the Tata Group to watch the proceedings.
A great Visionary pays tribute to
another
The President drew attention to the vision
of the Founder Jamsetji Tata and said that it is a sign of the love that the workers of
the company continue to have for him that his statue is given pride of place at the Steel
Works. “He was the leader of the economic freedom movement in India,” The
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“It is an
amazing achievement to reach 75 years of Industrial Harmony. I hope the company achieves
100 years of industrial harmony and makes the country proud.” |
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His Excellency, the Honourable Governor of West Bengal,
Mr Viren Shah |
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“It is a
remarkable achievement.The company is not only surviving, it is thriving despite stiff
market conditions. At the same time it is an EVA positive company.” |
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His Excellency, the Honourable Governor of Jharkhand,
Mr Ved Marwah |
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“It is
matter of great pride for the state that the Tata empire has its roots in Jharkhand.” |
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Honourable Chief Minister of Jharkhand,
Mr Arjun Munda |
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“Thank
you, Mr President, on behalf of all the workers of the country for coming to this
celebration. Tata Steel has enabled managements of this country earn a great deal of
respect.” |
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Mr Sanjiva Reddy, President, INTUC |
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