Book Title: Sramana 2016 01
Author(s): Shreeprakash Pandey, Rahulkumar Singh, Omprakash Singh
Publisher: Parshvanath Vidhyashram Varanasi
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पार्श्वनाथ विद्यापीठ के प्राङ्गण में
Demise of Shri Nripraj Jain: A Great loss to the
Jaina Community Shri Nripraj Jain passed away on 14th October, 2015 after a short illness in Mumbai. He was a person of rare caliber, a personality with literary sensitivity, and a social guide. Shri Nripraj Jain was born in the family of Lala Jagannath Ji Jain of Amritsar. He was grandson of Shri Ratanchand Jain and eldest son of Shri Shadilal Ji Jain, former Mayor, Mumbai. After his preliminary education, he was shifted to Delhi and then after Mumbai. In his noble guidance his family got great success in business community by establishing the companies like Lions Pencils and Chetans PVT. Ltd. He was Chairman and Managing Director of Lion Pencils and MD of Chatons Pvt. Ltd., also he was the president of AIMO-All India Manufacturers Association. Like his father Shri Shadilal Jain, he was also a great social worker and philanthropist.
He made a leading role in the unity of Jain Society particularly in Punjab. He was President of Sthanakavasi Jain Conference for the years. He was also Vice President and President of Bharat Jain Mahamandal for more than one term.
His father Shri Shadilal Jain inspired him to work for Khar Jaina Sangh, Mumbai and Parshwanath Vidyapeeth. He contributed a lot to these two Institutions. He was President of the Managing Committee of Parshwanath Vidyapeeth from 1996 to 2001. Parshwanath Vidyapeeth celebrated its Diamond Jubilee under his able leadership in 1998. Under his leadership Vidyapeeth witnessed all around progress. Parshwanath Vidyapeeth family pays tribute to this great Jain personality. For Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Shri Nripraj Jain was an inspiration. Today when he is no more, his sweet memories are with us.
