CNMS Appeals to the President of India to Confer Bharat Ratna Posthumously on Ratan N Tata
President of India Urged by CNMS to Honour Late Ratan Tata with Bharat Ratna
Centre for Narendra Modi Studies Requests President of India to Award Bharat Ratna to Ratan Tata
New Delhi, September 21, 2025:
The Executive Committee of the Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS – NaMo Kendra) has formally requested the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously on the late Ratan Naval Tata, one of India’s most admired industrialists and philanthropists, who passed away in October , 2024.
In a statement, Prof. Jasim Mohammad, Chairman of CNMS, said, “Shri Ratan Tata was a visionary industrialist and a guiding light of ethical leadership, humility, and compassion. His life’s work through the Tata Group and Tata Trusts has touched millions of lives and set a benchmark for nation-building and social responsibility. Awarding him the Bharat Ratna posthumously would be a fitting tribute to his unparalleled contributions to India and the world.”
The Executive Committee highlighted that Shri Ratan Naval Tata’s contributions went far beyond business. He expanded the Tata Group globally while ensuring it remained committed to social welfare, education, and healthcare, transforming countless lives across India.
The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies also announced that it will organise its second Ratan Tata Memorial Lecture on the first death anniversary of Shri Ratan Naval Tata, on October 9, 2025, in New Delhi. This lecture series will celebrate his legacy, exploring themes of ethical leadership, philanthropy, and nation-building through innovation, and will feature eminent speakers from business, academia, and social sectors.
CNMS emphasized that awarding the Bharat Ratna to Ratan Tata posthumously would honour his extraordinary achievements and would inspire future generations to uphold the values he championed.
Professor (Dr.) Jasim Mohammad
Professor in Comparative Literature
Formerly Professor AUS Namsai
