Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Honored with Jamsetji Tata Award for Pioneering Contributions to Biosciences
| Why in News | Key Points |
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| Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw awarded Jamsetji Tata Award | - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon, awarded the Jamsetji Tata Award by ISQ for her pioneering contributions to the biosciences movement in India. |
| Jamsetji Tata Award | - Instituted by ISQ in 2004. - Recognizes business leaders for outstanding contributions to Indian society and a focus on quality. - Named after Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group. |
| Event Details | - Award announced at ISQ Annual Conference 2024, Bengaluru. - Presented by Janak Kumar Mehta (President, ISQ), B. Muthuraman (Former Vice Chairman, Tata Steel), and Dr. K. N. Subramanya (Principal, R V College of Engineering). |
| Mazumdar-Shaw's Statement | - Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted Jamsetji Tata's legacy of excellence, innovation, and nation-building. - Stressed Biocon's continuous pursuit of quality and excellence. |