Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute Tata Group founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, saying that those who create history without seeking or holding power are truly great.
The Prime Minister, who was speaking after the release of a commemorative coin to mark the 175th birth anniversary of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, praised the latter for his vision of environment friendly energy and for his initiatives for welfare of the people associated with the Tata Group.
He said that the culture of businessmen donating massive amounts in charity was new to the western world but Jamsetji Tata had done the same long ago.
Prime Minister Modi also referred to the meeting between Swami Vivekananda and Jamsetji Tata, on board a ship from Japan to Canada in 1893. He said the two great men - one an ascetic and the other an industrialist - shared the same wavelength, and had a common vision for a self-reliant India.
He also said that it was a privilege for him to be releasing a commemorative coin in honour of Jamsetji Tata.
MoS (Finance) Jayant Sinha and Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry were present on the occasion.
