World Jain Conference 1995 6th Conference

Author(s): Satish Jain
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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U.T.governments must be requested to ban dissection atleast upto school level education like the Gujarat government. There is a large number of Jain archeological objects stored in the museums of India. The museum authority may be addressed for creation of separate sections for proper display of Jain exhibits. There is a large number of Jain temples, old and new, in many states of India. It is necessary that the societies, trusts which are managing these temples should pay more attention to the renovation and
protection of particularly old Jain temples, monuments and icons. 9. There is a big dirth of books written in English language on various Jain subjects with the result that
very little readable material is available in universities, liabraries and research centres of the world. It is recommended that a few suitable books be published having proper chapters and such books should
be widely distributed abroad and in India. 10. It is recommended that already published good books on Jaina topics should be made available to the
universities, libraries and research centres of important countries and India. 11. The government has planned to increase export of meat and meat products worth Rs.1500 crores
annualy. It is resulting in killing of animals in very large number. Govt. has issued licences to multinational companies like McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken. It wil accelerate killing of animlas. The Government has issued licences for establishment of mechanised slaughter houses, some of which are in operation and some more are to be established. It is recommended that all such activities should be vehemently opposed throughout the country, and maximum public awareness
should be created about it. 12. The original articles on vegetarianism, animal protection are few in number, which are published in
periodicals and newspapers. A feature syndicate be established to work as collection and distribution centre of original articles by subject matter specialists and publication of such articles be arranged in
various new spapers and periodicals on regular basis. The authors be paid suitable honoraium. 13. The government estimates the animal population as 55 crores. As such consideres about 1/2 the
number of these animals as uneconomic and strain on the economy. In fact the animal population at present is about 25 crores. Therefore, the government should be pressed to have a correct census of the animals in the country in order that large scale animal killing policies may be stopped. All animals
are useful giving manure and various services till their natural death. 14. Increasing use is made by commercial firms of T.V. and Radio for obscene displays and
advertisements of non-vegetarian poducts particularly eggs. It is recommended that the government
should be asked to stop such obscene displays and such adveretisments of eggs etc. 15. Audio visual cassettes be prepared displaying Jain-life-style. 16. It is recommended that photographs, slides and video tapes be prepared of Jain Art and profusely
displayed abroad and in the country to publicise our rich heritage.
Recognition of talent and meritorious service is necessary. To honour such dignitaries and to inspire others to work dedicatedly at the Valedictory Session therefore 62 scholars of repute, dedicated social