Said Sir Dorabji Tata, while laying the foundation stone of the Lonavala Dam in 1911. The son and successor of the founder, he brought to fruition three of Jamsetji’s dreams – the set up of Tata Steel (then TISCO), hydroelectric power and the establishment of Indian institute of Science. Dorabji Tata (1859-1932) was an Indian industrialist and businessman. He was a philanthropist, sports enthusiast, and entrepreneur who initiated major developments in the Tata Group. He was a pioneer who was knighted for his business achievements in British India. He established the nation’s first steel plant in Nagpur and the first hydroelectricity station in the Western Ghats. [1] He was in grief after his wife’s death and passed away on 3 June 1932 in Bad Kissingen, Germany. Sir Dorabji Tata led by example, contributing Rs5,000 to the newly opened subscription list. Additionally, recognising the untapped potential of India's rural youth, accustomed to running barefoot on hard dirt roads, Sir Dorabji Tata saw in them a natural speed and endurance that, with proper training and nutrition, could shine on the world stage. By setting up Tata Steel and Tata Power, this elder son of Jamsetji Tata was instrumental in transforming his father's grand vision into reality. He also created the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, which is responsible for building the Tata tradition of philanthropy.
