JRD Tata: The First Architect of India's Industrial Revolution

When we discuss the individuals who helped set up the foundation for modern industry in India, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata, a well-known industrialist from the Tata family, is the first person who comes to mind. He has made his mark in many sectors. Has contributed a lot to the development of steel, engineering, hotels, and automobiles in the country. Apart from this, the credit for laying the Foundation Of Civil Aviation in the country also goes to JRD Tata. JRD Tata had decided that he would make it his career after sitting on the plane for the first time at the age of 15. At the age of 24, he was the first person in India to get a commercial pilot's license. He founded the first Airline in the country, Tata Airlines, which later transformed into Air India. Let us know in detail about Jahangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata.

About JRD Tata

JRD Tata was born in France on July 29, 1904. His father RD Tata was a business partner and relative of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata. JRD Tata's mother Susan was a citizen of France. He was the second of four children of his parents. Talking about his studies, apart from France, he did his studies in Japan and England. Today is the 118th birth anniversary of India's famous industrialist Jahangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata was the founder of several companies of the Tata group. He led the Tata group for nearly five decades. Ratanji Dadabhai Tata is also very much remembered for his philanthropic work. Very few people know that Tata was also a part of the French Army. Actually, his mother was from France. His childhood also passed there, so he was given army training for a year and he used to work in the army office.

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