Leading Institutions

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute
(JVBI)
It is located in Rajasthan, India, JVBI is a deemed university dedicated to Jain studies, philosophy, and culture. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
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Jain International Trade Organization
(JITO)
Founded to promote global trade and commerce among Jains, JITO also focuses on social welfare, education, and cultural activities.
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Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana
(BJS)
This organization is active in India and abroad, working on social welfare projects, education, and promoting Jain values and culture.

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Leading Personalities of Jainism

Jain philosophy is not only one of the most scientific and evolved spiritual philosophy but it also provides guidance to householders in their day today lifestyle helping them become successful in their endeavours. We can see Jains excelling in various fields like Politics, Bollywood, Industries, Corporates, Academics, Social Service etc.

Some of the eminent personalities are mentioned below.

Industries

Industrialists Company Name
Gautam Adani Adani Group
Ashwin Dani Asian Paints
Balvant Parekh Pidilite Industries
Walchand Hirachand Walchand Group
Bhavarlal Jain Jain Irrigation Systems
Mangal Prabhat Lodha Lodha Group
Motilal Oswal Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Hasmukhbhai Parekh Founder of HDFC Bank

Politician

Politician Highest Post Served Constituency
Mohan Lal Sukhadia
  • Chief Minister of Rajasthan – 1954-1971
  • Governor of– Karnataka – 1972-75
  • Governor of Andhra Pradesh – 1976
  • Governor of Tamilnadu – 1977-79
 Jhalawar (Rajasthan)
Sunder Singh Bhandari
  • Governor of Bihar – 1998
  • Governor Of Gujarat – 1999
 Rajasthan & UP
Sunder Lal Patwa
  • Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh – 1990 – 1992
 Madhya Pradesh
Vijay Rupani
  • Chief Minister of Gujarat – 2016-2021
 Rajkot (Gujarat)
Pradeep Jain Aditya
  • Minister of State in Ministry of Rural Development – India – 2009
 Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)

Constitutional Office Holder

Constitutional Office Holder Post Served
Daulat Mal Bhandari Chief Justice – Rajasthan High Court
DK Jain
  • Chief Justice – Punjab & Hariyana High Court
  • Judge Supreme Court
Karam Chand Jain Legal Advisor (CBI)
Milap Chand Jain Chief Justice - Delhi High Court
Mahesh Kumar Jain Deputy Governor – RBI
Nagendra Kumar Jain
  • Chief Justice – Karnataka High Court
  • Chairman of Rajasthan State Human Right Commission
  • Chairman of Himachal Pradesh State Human Right Commission
  • Lokayukt – Himachal Pradesh
Rajiv Jain Director – Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Vineet Kothari Chief Justice – Gujarat High Court
Rajendra Mal (RM) Lodha Chief Justice of India
S Sripal DGP – Tamil Nadu

Entertainment Industry Personalities

Entertainment Industry Personalities Profession
KC Bokadia Producer
Tarachand Barjatya Producer
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Director / Producer
Shailesh Lodha Actor / Poet
Tarak Mehta Writer
Vipul D Shah Director / Producer
Kalyanji Anandji Shah Music Director
V Shantaram Filmmaker, Producer, Director

Academician

Academician Field of Expertise
Mahaviracharya Mathematician (Mysore)
Mahendra Suri Astronomer
Yativrishabha Mathematician & Jain Monk
Sohan Lal Jain Palaeontologist
Daulat Singh Kothari Scientist and Educationist
Dr Vikram Sarabhai Founder of Indian Space Technology
Awardees
Mohan Lal Sukhadia
Jhalawar (Rajasthan)
  • Chief Minister of Rajasthan – 1954-1971
  • Governor of– Karnataka – 1972-75
  • Governor of Andhra Pradesh – 1976
  • Governor of Tamilnadu – 1977-79
Sunder Singh Bhandari
Rajasthan & UP
  • Governor of Bihar – 1998
  • Governor Of Gujarat – 1999
Sunder Lal Patwa
Madhya Pradesh
  • Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh – 1990 – 1992
Vijay Rupani
Rajkot (Gujarat)
  • Chief Minister of Gujarat – 2016-2021
Pradeep Jain Aditya
Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Minister of State in Ministry of Rural Development – India – 2009