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There are a number of institutes like Bharatiya Jnanpith in Delhi which not only publish literary woks but give world recognized awards to literary works annually also. Similarly Ahimsă award by Mahāvīra Foundation (Shri Sugalchand) in Chennai and a host of other individuals and organizations are given.
Jain's contribution to the literary world of India is tremendous. We find tremendous literature (philosophy, stories, poems, hymns. pūjas etc) contributed by Jain monks and laity. Kural, Kannada literature in south are mostly Jain contributions. Similarly the other regional languages (such as Maharashtri, Gujarati, Magadhi and Shaurseni) and even Sanskrit have vast repertoire of Jain literature. This is also borne by the fact that today over 50 small and medium sized Jain research and publication institutions exist in India.
vi. Social engineering Jains have become aware of being united and to initiate steps to maintain their identity and further enhance well being of their and the society they live in. Jaina (Federation of Jain associations in North America) and JITO (Jain Trade and Industries Organizations in India) are such initiatives of Jains to achieve these and other social obligations; Young Jains of America and of India now , Federation of Jain social group in India, Jain Milan, Professional forums like Federation of Jain doctors, Jain Professionals etc are coming up to support fellow Jains by sharing knowledge and experience and then take community /social development projects also.
6.0 Social works in specialized areas like HIV/ Aids By social works, especially concerning HIV/AIDS, I feel they can be categorized as follows. i. Preventive
• Abstinence
• Indulgence with caution ii. Curative
Preventive works are sub-classified as abstinence and observing precautions while indulging. The abstinence and to some extent the precautionary measures are faith based and hence become the major thrust area for such social organizations. Here we take up briefly the burning social issues connected with sexually transmitted diseases.
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