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Celebrated Mahavir Janma Kalyanak at the United Nations Chapel in New York (MP). Prepared and mailed in 2001 a color brochure on Lord Mahavir and Jainism to all Jain centers and libraries in various cities to commemorate 2600th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir (MP). Celebrated 2601st Janma Kalyanak of Lord Mahavir in New Jersey in 2002 (BP). Celebrated 2601st of Lord Mahavir at the Indian Embassy in Washington in 2002 (BP).
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Humanitarian Activities
World Community service committee for humanitarian projects around the world was established (SJ).
JAINA achieved the distinct honor of USAID reg. istration and registration with Indian Government (MM+DS). JAINA through its world community service builds two new villages-Ragha and Shekhadia, destroyed by Kandla Cyclone (DS). JAINA sends medical equipments, used clothes, milk powder and Woolen blankets to help needy jain of India (DS). Doctors and volunteers continue to provide medical service to tens of thousands of needy and indigent patients in many parts of India (DS). JAINA helps Refugees of Rwanda through American Red Cross and to the refugees of Kosovo through UNICEF (DS). JAINA established North American Family Assistance Committee to help Jain Families in distress in North America (DS). JAINA was very active in helping Gujarat Earthquake victims and rebuilding many villages & schools (MP). A new Medical Camp was started at Bhagyodaya Teerth Hospital, Sagar, MP (MP). JAINA Constructed from ground up a village named "Vardhman Nagar" near Bhuj, Kuchh (BP). Added Medical camp in Rajkot, Saurashtra and Disa, Gujarat for first time in 2003 (BP). Approximately $4 million worth of medicine, medical equipment and wheel chairs were sent to seven hospitals in India during 2001 to 2003 (BP).
Sent in 2003 computers to a school in Maharashtra, India (BP). Help build from ground up the (only) school
building in Lachhwad (kshatriyakund) (BP). Recommendations for JAINA's Future Path Following recommendations are made by JAINA
Presidents. We are one Jain and let us insure that we remain that way. Do not let outside forces sway our minds and create signs of breakdown. With JAINA, the North American Jains have become benchmark of Jain unity around the world. Please do not let that down. United we can stand strong. Jain education is important for our youth and the whole community. We have many local scholars and we should create a development program educate our young. We must invite these scholars on our auspicious occasions. Market our religious practices by many techniques such as printing flyers for non-Jains, promoting interfaith participation, etc.) Create an environment for development of leaders to enhance JAINA's activities and propagation of Jainism. Do not alienate bright and talented individuals. Work on fewer things, but bring them to a proper
conclusion. • Propagate the idea that Jainism is not part of
Hinduism, even though there are many similarities. Define the boundaries between JAINA and its Member Jain Sangh's activities and responsibilities clearly. Develop concepts for sadhermic Bhavans for our aging Jain practicing community. Assure that USA and Canadian sanghs are treated equally. No one is preferred over the others. Bring more youths into JAINA's operational committees Formalize sub-committees and scrutinize current structure to avoid any overlap of activities.
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