In a grand gesture of care and support, 115 staff members on the brink of mass termination from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) got a big reprieve when the giant chairman of Tata Education Trust, Ratan Tata, issued a financial grant to save them from the fateful act.

Ratan Tata, famously known for his humility and philanthropy, yet again saved 115 jobs at TISS. The institute had, with compelled force, taken a harsh decision of axing 55 faculty and 60 non-teaching people over financial constraints. But with the timely intervention of Tata, the people were saved from losing their jobs.

Tata Education Trust, with a promise shown to be one of concern for education by the company chairman, Ratan Tata, made monetary grants to TISS, which has saved the situation for its employees from being laid off on a large scale, and also given much-needed respite to many. The episode has generated continuing dialogue on the issue between the two, and a commitment has worked out to resolve the stalemate, and funds would be released forthwith for the salaries of project, program faculty, and non-teaching staff

Ratan Tata is also at the forefront in noting his philanthropic works towards society. The roots of his approach are with the Tata Trusts, where funding has been a consistent model in different areas of health, finance, and education, just to name a few under the wingspan of sustainable development. imbued with the vision of lighting up opportunities and bringing about positive transformation in people’s lives

The stoppage of staff positions at TISS to the irregular job market brought forth the vulnerability of staff with regard to the teaching profession at that time. Job security is core to any profession, and uncertainty brought about by threats such as looming terminations is really stressful to human beings; it almost breaks them down and, in extension, their families. This intervention by Tata did not only save jobs but also restored to some level of comfort and security the affected staff members at TISS.

Ratan Tata is indeed a man whose philanthropic activities and very humane concerns encourage others, be they individuals or institutions. His great readied step-taking to help people in distress is an example; others should follow his way. Tata, through his role modeling of using his power and other resources for this cause, tells how a difference can be created for a larger benefit in the society with joined efforts.

One of the most humane acts of deep commitment to education and social welfare came from Ratan Tata, who stopped the proposed mass termination of 115 staff members of TISS and even supported them monetarily. Not only did he save the jobs of these 115 staff members, but also did he infuse some hope and thankfulness in their lives. He stands tall across the nation, and one loves to remember that it is only with the feeling of compassion that lives are changed and that others need you very much.