"Tarun Das is one of those rare people of considerable ability who have dedicated their lives to public good. The Indian industry owes him a debt of gratitude, for his leadership has been instrumental in driving its development and global emergence," said Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Sons.
Tarun Das, who has been associated with CII for 35 years, was one of the people who conceptualised the formation of the body. He took on the role of the chief mentor in 2004 after being the director-general for 26 years. He is known for his proactive role in influencing government policies on various issues at different points in time.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani also said Das was the face of modern Indian industry. "He dreamt of a place for the Indian industry at the global high table and collectively we have achieved it. He so ably reflected the belief of modern India and countless Indians that nothing is impossible to achieve. He was a pillar of strength for all, CII in particular," added Ambani in a statement.
Das will continue to be associated with CII and spend most of his time on international relationship building and matters related to domestic development.
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We (People at Qatar) are looking for the contact details (E-mail address / telephone number) of Mr. Tarun Das. Can you please send those details, if available, to my e-mail id - manojitk@hotmail.com.
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Mr Tarun Das is the man for all Seasons; The Calcutta based Engineering industry transformed itself into Confederation of Engineering Industry, and later to Confederation of Indian Industry. Known as "TD" to his friends, collegaues, he was a rare and gem of a person. I had the humble opportunity to work under him. Whow! what a wonderful man he was. He taught us what value was; what hard work was; and those of us, who worked in CII in the 90s, knew him very well. He enjoyed our company and we felt that we were with a great man. He was full of optimism. He was a self motivator. I learnt this trait from him, which stead me in good stead. I learned wonderful things from him. He was very cordial, jovial, and most systamtic. But for TD, CII would never have been there. Remember, he competed with the formidable ASSOCHAM and FICCI and left it far behind. CII turned governmental; its views found an imprint in the Government's views. TD held a seat in the various foras of Government; his ideas were government's ideas.
With his retirement from the Chief mentor's post, an era ends in CII's history. I bow my head in reverance, TD. Wish you a long life .