Book Title: Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya Rajat Jayanti Mahotsava
Author(s): Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya Mumbai
Publisher: Mahavir Jain Vidyalay
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JAINS AND RESEARCH surements for : (i) School children, (ii) College students, (iii)
grown up adults, of both sexes. 2. Systematic Medical Examination of all School and College going
Jains with the object of removing diseases and providing medical relief.
3. Nutritional surveys of Jains living in different areas, and under
different conditions of nutrition and physical surroundings with the object of suggesting improvements in diet, and standards of
living. 4. A scientific study of effect of various Jain customs on health,
efficiency, and longevity with the object of encouraging healthy
practices and changing unhealthy ones. 5. A systematic survey of intelligence tests of Jain children with the
objects of : (i) helping them in selection of education and vocation, (ii) determining the efficiency of existing methods of teaching, e.g. Montessori method ws. Kindergarten method, and (iii) fixing norms and raising standards of mental efficiency and
fitness. 6. Statistical and economic surveys of various groups in Jain commu
nity and planning of various schemes and units for taking maxi
mum advantage of the resources of the community 7. Anthropological and sociological surveys of Jains in different parts
of the country and the changes in their health, physique, and
methods of living by migrations into big cities like Bombay. Instances and examples of such practical research can be multiplied easily once it is decided to start work. What is sought to be emphasised here is the necessity of expanding the cultural activity of the community on lines of research which need not be restricted merely to history and religion of the community but which should embrace the whole of its daily life and galvanise the future programme of its regeneration. Co-operation with societies like the Gujarat Research Society will secure the benefit of concerted action and excellent results within limited time.
