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IV. Those devoted to Research and Literary Activities:
(1) Jaina Cultural Research Society, Banares.
(2) Central Provinces and Berar Jaina Research Institute, Yeotmal.
(3) Mahavira Jaina Research Institute, Madras. (4) Jaina Dharma-Prasaraka Sabha, Bhavanagar. (5) Atmananda Jaina Sabha, Bhavanagar.
V. Those started for specific purposes :
(1) Pārśvanatha Vidyaśrama, Banares, (2) S. A. Jaina College Society, Punjab. (3) Jaina Aśrama, Mahaviranagara. (4) Jaina Vidyarthi Asrama, Baroda.
(5) The Baroda Jaina Industrial Home for Ladies, Baroda. (6) Jaina Co-operative Bank Limited, Bombay. (7) D. N. Jaina Boarding, Jubbulpore. (8) Jaina Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Mudabidri.
VI. Those open to Jainas and Non-Jainas also :
(1) Chaturvidha Danaśālā, Sholapur.
(2) Sakhārama Nemachanda Jaina Aushadhalaya, Sholapur. (3) Jaina Eye-Hospital, Sholapur.
(4) Jaina Seva Samāja Dispensary, Palitana.
The names of associations given above are those which are mentioned in the replies. It is likely that many such associations might be in existence. In the sixth category of such associations or institutions may be included Rest Houses, Dispensaries, Colleges, Secondary and Primary Schools, Libraries and Reading Rooms. Even though the names of many such institutions have been given, it is doubtful how many of them might be functioning well. It is stated by some that they are eager to become the members of associations open to all Jainas but they are not aware of any such association. Such institutions, it is mentioned, remain in names and do not go ahead due to orthodox nature of Jainas. In any case, it is expressed that such institutions do not carry an intense propaganda and therefore their work lies unnoticed. Of the
