UditVani, Jamshedpur : Govind Madhav Sharan, the former Head of Urban Services at Tata Steel and a prominent figure in the city’s cultural landscape, passed away on Wednesday evening around 4:45 pm the Tata Main Hospital.
He had been hospitalized since May 1 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His demise has left a deep void in both the corporate and cultural spheres of Jamshedpur.
Sharan was known for his instrumental role in promoting arts, music, and community engagement through various initiatives during and after his tenure at Tata Steel.
The funeral will take place on Friday, June 27, at Parvati Ghat in Bistupur.
His wife, Chandra Sharan, also served as an officer at Tata Steel and was well-known for launching “Basera” — a community program for the spouses of Tata Steel employees.
Deeply connected to Jamshedpur’s artistic institutions, Sharan was a pillar of support for many.
Subhash Bose, General Secretary of Jamshedpur Music Circle, expressed shock over his sudden demise, saying, “We never imagined Sharan Sir would leave us so soon.”
JMC president Aniruddha Sen and other members called his death an irreparable loss to the city’s art and music fraternity.
Under his leadership, Urban Services organized events like mushairas and kavi sammelans.
The 2015 mushaira, which featured 15 renowned Urdu poets from across India, was a landmark cultural event in the city. Sharan also served as an administrator of the Naval Tata Hockey Academy, further extending his impact beyond arts into sports.
A Distinguished Career Spanning 34 Years
Sharan joined Tata Steel in 1982 as an Administration Trainee in the Computer Services Department.
Over the years, he held key positions including Manager (Computer Services), Deputy Divisional Manager (Town Administration), and Head of Community Development and Social Welfare. From 2014 until his retirement in 2017, he served as Head of Special Projects.
Championing the Cause of the Elderly Post-COVID
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharan launched the Wisdom Club in 2021 to combat loneliness among senior citizens above 60 years of age. Through the initiative titled “From Wrinkles to Twinkles,” he aimed to bring joy and companionship to the elderly.
The club regularly organized picnics, health check-up camps, and interactive sessions to engage retired professionals, many of whom chose to stay in Jamshedpur post-retirement.
Sharan often highlighted how the generational gap — especially with children moving away for education and jobs — led to growing isolation among the elderly. His club aimed to give seniors a fulfilling “second innings” of life.
Govind Madhav Sharan leaves behind a legacy of compassion, creativity, and community spirit — qualities that will continue to inspire generations to come.
