New Delhi

The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has chosen Junaid Manzoor Dar, an alumnus of the University of Kashmir, to write a book on Ratan Tata’s life and contributions.

The center announced the selection of Junaid Manzoor for the Ratan Tata Scholarship for Young Authors among 97 book proposals from students and researchers nationwide.

According to P Prof. Jasim Mohammad,  Chairman, Centre for Narendra Modi Studies, “This book will showcase how Ratan N Tata’s vision transformed India’s industrial landscape while upholding ethics and social responsibility.”  

The book will focus on Ratan Naval Tata’s role in business, philanthropy, and nation-building, aiming to educate and inspire future generations.

Prof Jasim Mohammad announced the award, decided by a jury, and said the response to this scholarship was overwhelming.

“We received dozens of proposals from brilliant young minds who admire Shri Ratan Tata’s leadership and legacy. However, we observed a slow response for Hindi proposals, and those submitted did not meet our quality criteria.

“Therefore, the jury has decided to extend the deadline for Hindi language proposals by another month, until April 30th, to ensure we receive a high-quality book in Hindi. As of now, only an English award has been selected.”

Jury & Advisory Council Member Prof Divya Tanwar stated, “Kashmiri Youth Junaid Manzoor Dar will receive a grant of INR ₹50,000 from the Centre for Narendra Modi Studies to support his research and writing. CNMS will also publish the book to ensure his work on Shri Ratan Naval Tata’s legacy reaches a wide audience and inspires future generations.”

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“We are committed to supporting young authors in documenting the stories of great leaders who shaped our nation,” said Jury and Advisory Council Member Jawaid Rahmani