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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 opened 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 Member of Rajasthani Jain
Samaj as well as 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 society needs.
For example, conducting sports, cultural programmes etc.