J.N. Tata in 1902 wrote to his son Sir Dorab Tata to keep the following things in mind while planning the steel city – ‘Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees, every other of a quick-growing variety, be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens, reserve large areas for football, hockey and parks, earmark areas for hindu temples, mohammedan mosques and christian churches.’
The Founder of the Steel City Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was consumed by the idea of setting up an iron and steel company to propel India to economic prosperity. Apart from producing steel, Jamshedpur is rich in history with spectacular monuments and buildings to boast about.
Once Sakchi, a village in the princely state of Mayurbhanj, it was rechristened Jamshedpur by Lord Chelmford in 1919 in honour of the Founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, and Tata Steel’s contribution to the British war effort in World War I.
From a small village we have grown to a great and vibrant city. History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. A city without memory is like a city of madmen, a city devoid of any pride or glory. Proper respect and due regard should be given to all those who have worked for the greater good of the city,” said Srinivas Rao, a retired bank employee.
“When my grandfather Ratansha Rustom Modi arrived the area around Sakchi was basically jungles. People used to travel in groups only. But as the company progressed the city also started developing and the community played key role in the progress. The Parsis share a rich long legacy with the Steel City,” recalled Dicky Mody,” a city-based management expert.
First-time visitors to Jamshedpur on business, or relatives and friends of residents, are pleasantly surprised when they arrive here, and discover a clean and green city with tree-lined roads, stadiums and parks, and orderly neighborhoods — a legacy of the visionary founder, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.
Residents know that their steel city has always had a deep cultural heart, and a great love for sports. Jamshedpur has always attracted luminaries from every field — acclaimed singers, dance legends, theatre groups, artists and artists, who have come to perform here. The city is well-known among sports lovers; its golf tournaments draw enthusiasts from all over, it has hosted national and international cricket matches, and is an established national center for football and archery.
Jamshedpur has been declared ‘Best Medium City’ in the country in the Swachh Survekshan (SS) Awards 2020 that were announced at New Delhi on Thursday. Minister of State, Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep S Puri announced the Swachh Survekshan (SS) Awards 2020 at a ceremony in New Delhi through a virtual platform. The city won the accolade under the category of first ‘Best Medium City in Citizens feedback’ in India
Under SS- League (Quarterly assessment), Jamshedpur ranked as first under the category of 1-10 lakhs population consecutively for two quarters. Moreover, under garbage free city assessment that is Star Rating, Jamshedpur city emerged as 3 star rating city which is a subset of Swachh Survekshan.
Moreover, Jamshedpur recently achieved 13th position where 4242 cities and 62 cantonment zones participated. The city scored 5133 out of 6000.
For the first time, Jamshedpur was conferred with the 7th Position under National level 1-10 lakh category population and ranked first in the state of Jharkhand for the second time in a row.
Jamshedpur – Fact File
Jamshedpur city was created more than 100 years ago – in 1904 – along with the Steel Plant set up by the Tatas at the village of Sakchi
The Company acquired 64 sq kms (approx 16,000 acres) to create a township for sustaining a high Quality of Life necessary to attract the best talent
Area: 64 square kilometres
Size: Among the 30th largest city in India
Law & Order: Local State Administration
Demographic Profile: a microcosm of India; represents its plurality in ethnic, linguistic groups, professionals, skilled and unskilled people
Population: 15 lakhs
