[Letter to Mr Harihar Patel]

Summary

In this personal and confidential letter dated 25 August 1967, M. R. Masani acknowledges Harihar Patel’s letter of 7 August and reports that he has shown it to J. R. D. Tata. Masani says Tata is concerned about the welfare of the people of Orissa and is considering ways to assist the state, suggesting that Patel may soon hear from Tata or someone acting on his behalf.

Masani also notes that he is leaving the country the following day and expects to return around 25 September. The letter is addressed to Harihar Patel in his capacity as Orissa’s Minister of Industries, Commerce, Cooperation & Forestry and Fisheries.

Key points

• The letter is marked “Personal & Confidential” and dated 25 August 1967.
• Masani has shown Patel’s 7 August letter to J. R. D. Tata.
• Tata is described as concerned about the welfare of the people of Orissa.
• Tata is considering ways and means of helping the state.
• Masani anticipates that Patel may hear from Tata or an associate soon.
• Masani announces an overseas trip beginning the next day and an expected return around 25 September.