Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, accepted the prestigious Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Humanitarian Award for 2021 in his Mumbai, Maharashtra, home on April 22, 2024.
His commitment to social improvement and excellent corporate leadership is highlighted by this accolade.
Important Points:
- Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KISS and the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, gave Ratan Tata the award in front of Tata Group Chairman N.
- Ricky Kej, an Indian artist who has won three Grammy Awards, and Chandrasekaran
- The COVID pandemic prevented Tata from receiving the honor in 2021.
- Rachel Ruto, First Lady of the Republic of Kenya received the 2022 award, while Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, received the 2023 award.
About KISS Humanitarian Award:
- The KISS Humanitarian Award, established in 2008 by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, is the highest honor for KIIT and KISS.
- The award recognizes humanitarian accomplishments by individuals and organizations worldwide, with prior recipients including global leaders and Nobel laureates.