OUR HOMAGE
Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited.
We pay homage to Smt.Sumati Morarjee, also known as the first woman of Indian shipping, She is credited to have become the first woman in the world to head an organization of ship owners, the Indian National Steamship Owners Association which has been traditionally a male bastion then.
The 'Mother of Indian Shipping' was a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi, and single-handedly managed a fleet of 43 ships and over 6000 employees! at one point of time.
Awards-
in 1971 She was bestowed upon with the nation's 2nd highest civilian award "The Padma Vibhushan" in recognition of her contribution and services to the nation.
Quotes-
Our company has instituted a public memorial award in her memory.
We pay homage to Smt.Sumati Morarjee, also known as the first woman of Indian shipping, She is credited to have become the first woman in the world to head an organization of ship owners, the Indian National Steamship Owners Association which has been traditionally a male bastion then.
The 'Mother of Indian Shipping' was a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi, and single-handedly managed a fleet of 43 ships and over 6000 employees! at one point of time.
Awards-
in 1971 She was bestowed upon with the nation's 2nd highest civilian award "The Padma Vibhushan" in recognition of her contribution and services to the nation.
Quotes-
- If the importance of proper education is understood and proper knowledge is imparted to every child from childhood without any gender discrimination, then definitely the development of the society and the country will reach the highest peak.
- It is not purely for business motives that we today concentrate on shipping..…....We did business in merchandise for centuries, but our most precious cargo has been ideas of universal brotherhood and deep spirituality….reiterates one of Smt.Sumati’s most famous quotes. Smt.Sumati Morarjee
Our company has instituted a public memorial award in her memory.
