Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to hold a state funeral for Ratan Tata, the iconic businessman and philanthropist who passed away on Wednesday.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral. At the same time, his mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Thursday for the public to pay their last respects.
Meanwhile, the state government has also cancelled all state programmes.
According to a statement, “The mortal remains of Ratan N Tata will be taken to the NCPA Lawns, Nariman Point, Mumbai, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 10th October 2024, for members of the public to pay their last respects and homage to the departed soul.”
The mortal remains will embark on its final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli.
Additional Commissioner of Mumbai South Region Abhinav Deshmukh said that all police arrangements have been made for Ratan Tata’s funeral.
