NB Explains | Ratan Tata awarded Australia's highest civilian honour, here's why-
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The business tycoon, Ratan Tata, who is also widely known for philanthropy and humanity has been conferred with Australia’s highest civilian honour. This came after Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell shared images of conferring the award to Tata Sons’ Chairman Ratan Tata with the honour.
Notably, the Order of Australia (AO) award was presented for the industrialist's efforts in strengthening India-Australia relations.
It is pertinent to mention that Tata Group is India’s multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai and is popular among Indian citizens for decades now.
But why was Ratan Tata conferred with Australia’s highest civilian honour?
The Australian envoy said that Tata’s contributions have led to a lasting impact on the island nation. He wrote, "Ratan Tata is a titan of biz, industry and philanthropy not just in India, but his contributions have also made a significant impact in Australia. Delighted to confer Order of Australia (AO) honour to Ratan Tata in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the Australian and Indian relationship".
Ratan Tata is a titan of biz, industry & philanthropy not just in 🇮🇳, but his contributions have also made a significant impact in 🇦🇺. Delighted to confer Order of Australia (AO) honour to @RNTata2000 in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the 🇦🇺🇮🇳relationship. @ausgov pic.twitter.com/N7e05sWzpV
— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) April 22, 2023
The 85-year-old played a critical role in the 2022 India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly employs the biggest Australian workforce of any Indian firm with about 17,000 employees.
The honour comes a month after the business magnate was appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for his service to fostering India-Australia ties, specifically in trade, investment, and philanthropy.
In India, Ratan Tata is a 2008 recipient of the country’s second-highest civilian award - the Padma Vibhushan.