J.R.D. TATA MEMORIAL LECTURE 2009

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JRD Tata exemplifies a ‘Renaissance Man’ in today’s context, whose ideology drastically transformed the Indian industrial landscape. The contribution of JRD spans across many sectors of the Indian economy particularly Science & Technology, Aviation, Automobile Manufacturing, Chemical industry and Corporate Governance to mention a few.   

To commemorate and honour JRD’s unparalleled contribution to the Indian industry, ASSOCHAM instituted an annual lecture series titled ‘JRD Tata Memorial Lecture’ in 1998. The lecture has been focusing on topical issues in the Indian socio-economic milieu and is delivered by renowned personalities in their respective fields.

The last year’s Lecture, eleventh in the series, was delivered by Shri Somnath Chatterjee, Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha.  The earlier distinguished eminent speakers have been Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the Hon’ble President of India; Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India; Shri P. Chidambaram,  the Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance; Shri M. Damodaran, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI);Late Shri. P.V.Narasimha Rao, Hon’ble Former Prime Minister of India; Shri Azim H. Premji, Chairman, Wipro Limited; Shri N.R. Narayanamurthy, Chairman & Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies;  Dr. K Kasturirangan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO); Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India has kindly agreed to deliver this year’s Lecture on 31st July, 2009 at  New Delhi.   To make this event a grand success, a Steering Committee has also been formed under the Chairmanship of Shri Sajjan Jindal, President, ASSOCHAM and Dr. J.J. Irani, Director, Tata Sons Limited as Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee.

On this occasion, we would be bringing out a prestigious Special Publication containing articles by eminent citizens, acknowledged leaders and experts in their own fields. Broadly, the authors will cover the entire gamut of opportunities and critical challenges that confront the Indian economy and recommend policy prescriptions to achieve the stated goals. For a list of eminent personalities who contributed Articles in the last year's Special Publication please click here.

The Special Publication being brought on the above occasion will be widely circulated and released by the Chief Guest.  We have reserved some pages of the special publication for carrying advertisements.  In this regard, we request you to support this prestigious publication by way of releasing a Special / Full page colour advertisement. For details please click here.  

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