JAINA Convention 2009 07 Los Angeles

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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JAINA AWARDS 2009
JAINA RATNA AWARD
Dr. Sulekh Jain Suar Land TX
JAINA PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
Udal Jain is the longest serving member of JAINA Executive Committee. As a highly respected elder gentleman, Udaibhal provides a voice of reason and a clear, sectarianfree vision during JAINA committee deliberations. He has served as Chairperson of JAINA Patron Program and in various capacities with the Jain Society of Houston.
Udal C. Jain Sungr Land. TX, USA
Udaibhal is one of 8 brothers - all of whom are involved in the family diamond business with offices in Bangkok, Mumbai and Houston, Deeply committed to the cause of Jainism, Udaibhai and his entire family have been very generous to Jain causes and to JAINA. Their ancestral home was turned over to the Samaj and converted into an Upashraya. They are currently building a Dharamsala near Jaipur, and are also planning to convert their home in Jaipur into a second Dharamsala. The fine Jain tradition has continued in the second and third generation of family members. His son is the Chief Trustee of the Jain Society of Houston, and his grandchildren have participated in JAINA Academic bowl.
Mahendra G. Mehta established Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust over 20 years with a vision to tackle the problems of poverty in Mumbai, especially amongst young children. The trust offers free nutrition packages, food for education program, and motivates older kids to start small businesses. Through his Help Handicapped International Trust (HHT), over 95,000 victims of war, accidents, and polio in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, Sri Lanka, Honduras, Columbia and Afghanistan have been provided with free Jaipur prostheses, calipers, wheelchairs, tricycles, crutches, and walkers. HHI was recently accorded special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council of United Nations. Mahendrabhai serves as a trustee for Bharatiya Bal Vikas. Trust. Hamara Foundation, and Safe Kids Foundation, and is the coordinator in India for JAINA's humanitarian relief efforts.
Mahendra G. Mehta
Mumbai, India
Mahendrabhai has received numerous awards from national and international organizations from India, Europe, and USA. Mahendrabhai and his wife Ashaben truly exemplify the message of Lord Mahavir to serve the poor, the sick and the needy. JAINA is proud of its affiliation with Mahendrabhai G. Mehta.