Jamshedpur, Aug. 2: Tata Steel observed the closing ceremony of the Ethics Month 2016, on Tuesday at Steelenium Hall inside Works.
The theme for the Ethics Month 2016 was ‘I Resolve’. The day marked the end of a month-long event to commemorate the values of integrity, unity, excellence, understanding and responsibility – hallmark of the Tata Group and its former chairman, J R D Tata.
The occasion was graced by the presence of T V Narendran, MD, Tata Steel, India and SEA, and R Ravi Prasad, president, Tata Workers’ Union as the chief guest and guest of honor, respectively.
Tata Steel commemorates the month of July as the Ethics Month every year. In keeping with this tradition and as an interesting move to inculcate ethical practices at work, a series of events such as poster competition, skit, nukkad natak, ethics fest etc were organised for the employees of the company across all its operational locations.
The ceremony began with all the employees taking an Ethics Pledge followed by prize distribution ceremony for the various events.
On the occasion, two skits were also performed by teams from Corporate Social Responsibility and TGS.
Speaking on the occasion, Narendran said “Observing Ethics month is really important because it is always useful to reinforce the value that underscores the essence of Tata Group.
Ethics is a value system which is as old as the Tata Group”. He further said” “All of us also have a role as conscience keepers. We must ensure to take action against unethical practices around us”.
Ravi Prasad said that Tata Steel employees have always been honest and loyal for the brand.
The Ethics Department of Tata Steel is doing great work by promoting ethical practices in the company by organizing various programs around the year.