JRD Tata: A Comlete Biography - The Father of Indian Civil Aviation

Book excerpt: JRD Tata: A Comlete Biography - The Father of Indian Civil Aviation J.R.D. Tata, often called Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, is known as the Father of Indian civil aviation. He was born in Paris in 1904 and became a famous entrepreneur and aviation pioneer in India. He played a big role in India's industrial growth. From a young age, J.R.D. had big ideas and worked hard to achieve them. He was part of the Tata Group, a family business, and eventually became its leader. He transformed the Tata Group from a regular company into a huge global company that did many things, like making steel and running airlines. J.R.D. Tata started Air India, the first airline in India that connected the country to the rest of the world. He didn't stop at business – he also cared about helping people. He started organizations that did good things for society. This biography tells the story of J.R.D. Tata. He wasn't just a businessman; he was a leader who changed many things. He believed in simplicity and did great things that still inspire people today.