– Also Announces ‘Ratan Tata Scholarships For Young Authors’ Documenting His Legacy –

The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has shared that it has been granted personalized ‘My Stamps’ by the Department of Posts, Daak Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the extraordinary legacy of visionary industrialist, nation builder and philanthropist – Ratan Tata. These stamps will be distributed on his birth anniversary, 28^th December, 2024, as a tribute to his values of transparency, corporate responsibility, and nation-building, inspiring people to carry forward his ideals of integrity and service to the nation.

CNMS – NaMo Kendra had written a letter to Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, requesting a commemorative postal stamp to honor the memory of the late Ratan Naval Tata, in end-November. In his communiqué, Prof. Jasim Mohammad – Chairman, CNMS, asserted that Tata’s relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability, combined with ethical governance, laid the groundwork for a modern and progressive corporate India. He emphasized that Tata’s values of service, humanity, and dedication towards the nation needs to be remembered and celebrated as an inspiration for generations to come.

On 19^th December, 2024, the Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS- NaMo Kendra) announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Ratan Tata Scholarships for Young Authors’, aspiring to write books on the life, achievements, and legacy of the late Ratan Tata. The initiative aims to honor the visionary leader’s extraordinary contributions to business, philanthropy, and nation-building.

The scholarship is designed to inspire writers to document Ratan Tata’s transformative role in shaping India’s economic and social landscape. Prof. Jasim Mohammad explained the two-fold purpose of this scholarship – to promote high-quality, well-researched literature about Ratan Tata’s life and work; and to motivate young authors and researchers to explore the multifaceted dimensions of his contributions to India and the world. “We want books that showcase his entrepreneurial journey, his role in expanding India’s industries, his commitment to ethical practices, and his deep-rooted belief in giving back to society. We also want to shed light on how Ratan Tata’s leadership continues to inspire not just in business, but in areas like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and sustainable development,” he added.

He stated that CNMS has invited submissions of book abstracts focusing on his life, values, and achievements. The scholarship program will support the creation of two books, one in English and one in Hindi. Authors whose abstracts are selected will receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- rupees disbursed upon the successful completion and release of their books. CNMS also plans to host an annual Ratan Tata Memorial Lecture to commemorate his contributions and inspire others with his life story.