Tributes paid to JRD on 105th birth anniversary

Jamshedpur: Rich tributes were paid to JRD Tata, the legendary industrialist, who is also known as the father of the Indian civil aviation, on the occasion of his 105th birth anniversary celebrations held here on Wednesday. They day was also observed across all locations of Tata Steel.
At Jamshedpur, the momentous day began with the garlanding of JRD's portrait at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
This was followed by the inauguration of a thematic exhibition and aero-modelling on JRD at the Sonari airport by vice-president of Tata Steel Partha Sengupta. The exhibition traces JRD's life and times and his outstanding achievements for the cause of the nation. It also showcases his passion for flying and his pioneering initiative to bring civil aviation into the subcontinent in 1932 with the launch of "Air India".
Several other programmes also marked the day.
The Tata Steel Family Initiatives Foundation organized health check-up camps for women and children and also conducted quiz contests to generate awareness. The health camps included ante-natal check-up, post natal check-up, immunization and family planning schemes and services. A health camp-cum-infotainment programme was also organized by project SAHAS, an adolescent reproductive health project, at Babudih bustee. The event was attended by over 200 children.
Information on ARSH (Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health) was presented through a dance-drama programme.
30/07/09 Times of India

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