Pioneering Vision: Facts About The Legendary JRD Tata

Born in France on July 29, 1904, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was a visionary industrialist and philanthropist

He was the first businessman to be awarded  Bharat Ratna in 1992 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1995

Known as the "Father of Indian Aviation," he became the first Indian to obtain a commercial pilot's license in 1929

He became the youngest chairman of Tata Sons at the age of 34. The group under his leadership experienced substantial growth

In 1992, he passed away from a kidney infection, leaving a lasting legacy of industrial prowess