Indus Valley Times

By Mahendra Darjee

Burla, July 29: Reinforcing the Tata Group’s enduring legacy of ethics, integrity and nation-building, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, celebrated Ethics Day on the occasion of the 122nd birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Shri Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy (JRD) Tata at its Corporate Office in Burla. The programme reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to embedding ethical values in every aspect of its operations and customer service.

To commemorate the occasion, Shri Parveen Verma, Chief Executive Officer, TPWODL; Shri PP. Tendulkar, Chief Ethics Counsellor and Chief of Commercial; Shri Prashant Singh, Chief of Operation & Services; Shri Anil Ojha, Chief of Contract & Stores, along with senior officials and employees, paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Shri JRD Tata and the other founders of the Tata Group.

Welcoming the gathering, Shri PP. Tendulkar highlighted Shri JRD Tata’s remarkable contribution to Indian industry and emphasised that ethics is not merely a policy but a way of life. He encouraged employees to uphold integrity, fairness and accountability in every professional decision and interaction.

Born on 29 July 1904 in Paris, France, Shri JRD Tata was one of India’s most respected industrialists, an aviation pioneer and a visionary institution builder. Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded into several iconic businesses, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan, Voltas and Tata Airlines (now Air India). In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to India’s industrial development and nation-building, he was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 1955 and the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1992.

Addressing the employees, Shri Parveen Verma, Chief Executive Officer, TPWODL, said, “Shri JRD Tata taught us that true leadership is measured not only by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it. Ethics is the foundation of lasting success, and integrity must guide every decision we make, even when no one is watching. At TPWODL, we are committed to carrying forward his legacy by building a culture rooted in honesty, transparency, respect and responsibility. As we continue serving more than 21 lakh consumers across Western Odisha, we will remain steadfast in creating value with purpose, earning trust through ethical conduct and contributing meaningfully to society.”

Ethics Day was also observed across all five Circle Offices of TPWODL, where employees reaffirmed their commitment to the Tata Code of Conduct and the values of integrity, respect and responsible leadership inspired by Shri JRD Tata.

Serving more than 21 lakh consumers across nine districts of Western Odisha, TPWODL continues to build a future-ready power distribution network while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical governance. The company has consistently focused on delivering reliable electricity services, strengthening customer trust and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding the Tata Group’s core values.