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SHRI RAJASTHANI JAIN SAMAJ (Mambalam)
ITS ORIGIN & ACTIVITIES
Shri Rajasthani Jain Samaj was founded in the year 1967. Durung that period
Madras City had experienced heavy rain, resulting in floods and evacuation of hutments
in many parts of the city for many days. The Samaj extended its helping hand by
providing food and shelter to the needy and commenced its good beginning. There upon
the Samaj decided to work for the people of Tamil Nadu. [ Shri Bhagchand Galada and
Shri Shri Shankarlal Jain, came forward to take the initiative and formed the ‘Shri
Rajasthani Jain Samaj’.]
Shri Bhagchand Galada was the founder President and Shri Shankarlal Jain
was made the founder Secretary of the Samaj. With full co-operation of the Jain
community settled in Tamil Nadu several decades ago, the Samaj is engaged in fruitful
activities of setting up schools and colleges right from the primary stage to the
professional colleges. For the promotion of education, the Samaj exclusively created,
“Shri Rajasthani Jain Samaj Educational Trust”.
Apart from this a Mahila Mandal and a Youth wing were also formed and they are
functioning as separate units.
Shri Rajasthani Jain Samaj (Mambalam):
The Samaj is situated in the heart of Chennai at T.Nagar and has very good
infrastructure facilities. It has
(a) Munoth Health Centre
(b) Shri Shankarlal Jain Hall
(c)Dr.C.L. Metha Hall (A/C)
(d) Dr.C.L. Metha Dining Hall (A/C)
While the GYM is well equipped with all facilities for making oneself fit, the other
two halls are open to members to utilize for the congregation and several purposes,
which include meetings, seminars etc. The Dining Hall named after late Dr. C.L. Metha
can accommodate 500 people and has a modern kitchen.
Shri Rajasthani Jain Samaj Educational Trust:
The prestigious Shri B.S. Mootha Girls Senior Secondary School affiliated to
CBSE was started in 1977. Its primary aim is to impart quality education to students
from Pre-KG - Std XII.
The school with a strength of 3300 students, has well equipped laboratories
experienced and devoted staff and the latest technology enabled learning centres and
class rooms. The school has been consistently maintaining excellent academic
standards, winning awards and accolades at the National & International levels in
various co-curricular activities and sports.

Shri Rajasthani Jain Samaj Mahila Mandal & Youth Wing:
These two units were created for the benefit of Women Members of Rajasthani
Jain Samaj as well as the Youth of Rajasthani Community. These wings were meant to
promote interaction between the respective members to create harmony, achieve unity
and welfare. These units aid the respective members in the matter of domestic as well as
societal needs. For example, conducting sports, cultural programmes etc.