Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata has received the highest civil honour of Australia, Order of Australia (AO), reports emerged on April 25.
Ratan Tata Is A Titan Of Biz
It is mentioned the highest civilian honour was awarded to him for his longstanding commitment to Indo-Australian ties.
Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell wrote on Twitter, ”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.”
The philanthropist had been a vocal supporter of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement that came into effect in 2022. The Tata Consultancy Services opened it branch in Australia 1998.
Last year, Ratan Tata was honoured with the Assam Baibhav Award for 2021 by the Assam Government. The legendary industrialist wrote a letter of thanks to the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.