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Jain scholar Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain of Bombay, for his varied literary services. Dr. Jain was awarded 15,000 rupees for his achievement.
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Mahavir Jayanti declared Ahimsa Day
(Source: C.N. Sanghavi, Bombay) On Mahavir Jayanti, March 28, Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar declared that in all of Maharashtra, Mahavir Jayanti would be celebrated as Ahimsa Day in the future. All slaughterhouses and meat shops will be closed on that day. This historic decision was hailed by all Jains throughout India.
Addressing a large public rally or ganized by the Bharat Jain Mahamandal at Girgam Chowpaty, Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar said, "We have to
lead the country on the path of progress
based on ancient Indian culture and teachings of Lord Mahavir." The prime minister also dedicated the book "Jain Declaration on Nature" to the nation.
(center) Mr. Chandra Shekhar, Prime Minister of India and (left), Dr. L.M. Singhvi, author of "The Jain Declaration on Nature" and High Commisioner of India to UK, release Singhvi's great work to the public. Mr. Subramanian, Governor of Maharashtra is on the right.
Ahimsa International recognizes outstanding Jains In India
Ahimsa International of India has been working very hard to promote vegetarianism, animal protection and welfare, service to the disabled, peace and ob-existence. The organization provides three annual awards to distinguished persons in their fields. The 1990 award catagories and their winners include:
1) "Ahimsa International Deputy Mal Jain Award" went to the oustanding
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2) "Ahimsa International Bhagwandas Shobha Lal Jain Memorial Award" went to Shri Peela Rama Krishna, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh for his excellent devotion to protect the animals and birds from killing and cruelty. He was awarded 11,000 rupees for his achievement.
3) "Ahimsa International Raghubir Singh Jain Memorial Award" went to Shri Nirmal Jain, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, a writer and activist of zeal promoting vegetarianism, as well as a poet. He was awarded 5,000 rupees for his achievements.
The awards will be presented to the winners at a two-day All India Seminar in New Delhi in November 1991.
Jains receive important honors from President of India
Shri B.P. Jain, Dr. K.H. Sancheti and Shri Babulal Patodi received 'Padmashri' and Air Marshal P.K. Jain received Param Vishisht Seva Medal' at the Republic Day celebrations on Jan. 26, 1991 in India.
Shri B.P. Jain, President of Mahavir Viklang Sahayati Samiti, is the managing director of Arvind Construction Co. Ltd. which undertakes civil contracts. As president of the Samiti, he has given a big boost to the manufacture and use of the artificial foot.
Dr. Kantilal Hastimal Sancheti is an orthopedic surgeon who runs the orthopedic hospital at Pune. He renders services to the poor. The hospital also provides research facilities.
Shri Babulal Patodi has been a Minister in the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh government. He is a devoted social worker holding senior positions insome societies. He established a large pilgrim center "Gommat Giri" near Indore and recently undertook the renovation of an 84 ft. statue of Bhagwan Adinath at Bawangaja, Badwani, in Madhya Pradesh.
Air Marshal P.K. Jain is very interested in sports, adventures, and education. He is chairman of various institutions connected with these fields. The Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) was awarded to him for his long record of outstanding service.
J.V. Mehta honored at Canadian Ambassador Awards
J.V. Mehta was recently honored at the Annual Edmonton (Canada) Ambassador Awards. He is also a great "Ambassador" for Grant MacEwan Community College. All Jains should be very proud of J.V. Mehta.
Seminar features Jain topics
28 scholars read or discussed their papers and many other scholars participated in the two-day seminar "Jainism and the Modern World" held in Ahmedabad on Feb. 15 and 16. The subjects discussed at the five sessions were "Jainismand the Western World", "Jainism and the Environment", and "Jainism and Quantam Mechanics." "Jainism and Health Science" was carried over into two sessions. The seminar was organized by Jain International, with special thanks to Lalit C. Shah.
All India Seminar held in Madras
The Department of Jainology and members of the Reception committee and the Research Foundation for Jainoloy in Madras, India sponsored the All India Seminar on Lord Rishabah-The First Tirthankara from March 14-15 1991.
Justice Shri N. Krishnaswamy Reddiar, retired judge of the Madras
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