Jamsetji Tata 1839-1904
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | January 7, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | INR 0.15 |
| Quantity | 2000000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 381 Stamp Number IN 396 Yvert et Tellier IN 182 Stanley Gibbons IN 495 |
| Themes | business | Commemoration | Famous people | Headgear | Industry | Men | Metallurgical Industry | |
On January 7, 1965, the Posts and Telegraphs Department will release a commemorative stamp honoring Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata for his remarkable contributions to India’s industrialization. Born on March 3, 1839, Jamsetji N. Tata received his education at Elphinston College, Bombay. In 1858, he joined his father’s trading firm and embarked on an extraordinarily successful business career that significantly impacted India’s industrial development.
Jamsetji Tata established cotton mills in Bombay and Nagpur and laid the foundation of the Tata Iron & Steel Company, which remains one of the largest integrated steel mills globally. His visionary planning extended to the utilization of hydroelectric power, which ultimately led to the formation of Tata Power Companies posthumously. These companies now provide electric power to Bombay city and its surrounding areas.
His contributions to India’s industrial progress were monumental, with a foresight that recognized the significance of modern industry in improving the lives of people, even during the colonial era. Jamsetji Tata’s endeavors were diverse; he introduced sericulture to India, founded the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, and applied scientific techniques to agricultural practices, particularly in cotton cultivation.
Notably, Jamsetji Tata was philanthropic, generously donating his wealth to noble causes. His most enduring legacy is perhaps the establishment of a substantial endowment for the advanced professional and technical training of Indians abroad. He also advocated for progressive labor practices, reflecting his high social ideals.
Jamsetji Tata passed away on May 19, 1904, leaving behind a legacy hailed by late Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as that of “one of the great founders of modern India.” This succinct yet profound tribute encapsulates the significance of his contributions to the nation’s development.