Employees reaffirm commitment to the Tata Code of Conduct, strengthening a culture of integrity, transparency and ethical leadership

 

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BURLA, JULY 29, 2026

Reinforcing the Tata Group's enduring legacy of ethics, integrity and nation-building, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, celebrated Ethics Day on the occasion of the 122nd birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy (JRD) Tata at its Corporate Office in Burla. The programme reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to embedding ethical values across all aspects of its operations and customer service.

To commemorate the occasion, Parveen Verma, Chief Executive Officer, TPWODL; P. P. Tendulkar, Chief Ethics Counsellor and Chief of Commercial; Prashant Singh, Chief of Operations & Services; Anil Ojha, Chief of Contracts & Stores; along with senior officials and employees, paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna JRD Tata and the founders of the Tata Group.

Welcoming the gathering, P. P. Tendulkar highlighted JRD Tata's extraordinary contribution to Indian industry and emphasised that ethics is not merely a policy but a way of life. He encouraged employees to uphold integrity, fairness and accountability in every professional decision and interaction.

Born on July 29, 1904, in Paris, France, Shri JRD Tata was one of India's most respected industrialists, a pioneer of Indian civil aviation and a visionary institution builder. Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded into several iconic businesses, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan, Voltas and Tata Airlines (now Air India). In recognition of his exceptional contributions to India's industrial development and nation-building, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1955 and the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1992.

Addressing the employees, TPWODL Chief Executive Officer Parveen Verma said, "Shri JRD Tata taught us that true leadership is measured not only by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it. Ethics is the foundation of lasting success, and integrity must guide every decision we make, even when no one is watching. At TPWODL, we are committed to carrying forward his legacy by building a culture rooted in honesty, transparency, respect and responsibility. As we continue serving more than 21 lakh consumers across Western Odisha, we will remain steadfast in creating value with purpose, earning trust through ethical conduct and contributing meaningfully to society."

Ethics Day was also observed across all five Circle Offices of TPWODL, where employees reaffirmed their commitment to the Tata Code of Conduct and the values of integrity, respect and responsible leadership inspired by JRD Tata.

Serving more than 21 lakh consumers across nine districts of Western Odisha, TPWODL continues to build a future-ready power distribution network while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical governance. The company remains focused on delivering reliable electricity services, strengthening customer trust and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding the Tata Group's core values.