Shri Prafulla Parakh is the National President of Bharatiya Jain Sangathan (BJS). He was born in Nagpur in 1961, graduated in commerce faculty in 1982 and inherited the family business of dealing with Antique Jewelry and Real Estate. His inner urge and trait for Social work and working for the common good on issues confronted by the society at large led him to get associated with the organization in 1992 as a volunteer and he gradually moved up the ladder to ultimately having been chosen to carry out the onerous responsibility to lead this nation-wide organization and its network of volunteers. Before taking over as National President, he has successfully led the organization in Maharashtra as State President (since 2002) and then grew onto the higher responsibility of coordinating the affairs at national level as the National General Secretary since 2010. During this course, he played a pivotal role for the organization to achieve its present foot print in many states across the country.
His entrepreneurial traits and business acumen are fortified with his genuine drive to achieve social good through a very effective network mobilization. On the social issues he has always been on the forefront to gather support for causes such as upbringing of girls, women empowerment, family counseling, tribal children uplift, environmental concerns and quality of values-based education. Under his leadership, many of these 1st generation interventions have been innovatively transformed to engage the young generation of post-globalization era.
As a leader, Mr. Parakh has the capacity to inspire his co-workers and colleagues to achieve difficult tasks in adverse situations within dedicated timelines. This was amply proved during various disasters in the country when he was part of the core team handling massive rescue, relief and rehabilitation work. His management skills and interpersonal relationships was his asset when after the Tsunami in 2005, he set up base in Andaman & Nicobar Islands for more than a year away from his hometown and the family, and devoted his time 24x7, and oversaw the operations of reconstruction of 45 schools and hospital buildings virtually single handedly. These and many other exemplary achievements of BJS in the sphere of disaster response have received country-wide recognition across the society, in Government and in both houses of Parliament.
Apart from organizational skill, Shri Parakh is a good orator with deep sense of humor, having the capacity to hold large gatherings spellbound and surcharge the atmosphere by his emotive evocations. This is one of the reasons for his enviable popularity among the several hundred BJS volunteers.
Shri Parakh is a dreamer who is never out of sync with the real world we live in & is pragmatic enough to anchor all his thoughts and action in the prevailing social milieu. He knows he has to cross many hurdles but is sure to unwaveringly march ahead to hear the sweet chiming of bells of social good.
Associated with BJS since 2002, Major role in expanding BJS network in Gujarat. Shri Kothari is a successful entrepreneur and was awarded a Gold Medal by international president of Lions Clubs for efficient leadership, International President of Jain Social group, formed youth forums, program planner, Co-convener of Indian National trust for arts & cultural heritage-New Delhi, honorary secretary of Arya Kanya Gurukul Porbandar, Trustee of Kutch Lokkala foundation, President of Jain educational institute of Gujarat state.
Active in the social service sector from last 55 years. Inspired by Shri. Shantilal Muttha's ideologies, he became a member of BJS 20 years ago. BJS national council member since 10 years, Crucial role in expanding EoG Program in Tamil Nadu. President of Rajasthani Educational Foundation, Vice President of Surana Jain Vidyalaya, Chairman of advisory Committee of Lotus Blind Welfare Trust of India. National President of Karuna International and Managing Director of Ahinsa Research Foundation
He has worked at different positions in BJS, like State President, Secretary, NEC member since 1990. Travelled extensively to broaden BJS network. Conducted Trustee Empowerment Program in FJEI network. Master Trainer of Jain Minority Awareness Program Ex President of Abhinandan Urban Co-operative Bank. An avid reader, he has a collection of 4000 books. Honoured by President for organsing Sarva Dharma Sadbhav Rally.
He joined BJS in 2008 and has since helped in network expansion across Madhya Pradesh. An entrepreneur and owner of Jain’s Cow Urine Therapy and Swaarnim Group, connected verticals like health, real estate and education with technology. Social contributions in the field of health, education, employment, agriculture, environmental and for overall upliftment of Jain Community. 56 couple’s mass marriage in 1990, introduction conference of 5600 young male and female candidates in 1990, 350 widow or divorced candidate conference in 1991.
Contributed significantly towards BJS network expansion in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh. Approved Trainer for Trustee Empowerment program and for EOG, EOC & BFMC programs. Owns a retail garment trade business. Holds significant positions in social, religious, educational such as Chief Secretary, Sakal Samaj Samiti, Director Gondia Jayees, was special Executive Officer (SEO), Govt. of Maharashtra, Honoured with Jain Pradeep, Samaj Gourav Puraskar and Best Jaycee Award.
Associated with BJS since 2007, Master Trainer of EoG & EoC Program, approved Famil & Marriage Counselor. Chemical Engineer by profession, he also completed MA in Jain Philosophy, an Industrialist - Fibreglass products, Fencing wiremesh, Institutional Uniforms, President of Skills Development Committee N.I.T, Raipur and Patron of C.G. Jain Yuva Morcha.
Associated with BJS since 1990, worked on different positions like district president, regional president, state president and state in-charge and also worked during all disaster projects since 1993. Received numerous awards for his contrinutions. Owns a cosmetic agency
Associated with BJS since 2002. President of Federation of Jain Educational Institutes (FJEI) Tamilnadu. A Mech. Engineer and manufacturer of Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution Materials, Hon. Secretary of Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women, Chairman of GSS Jain Vidhyalaya, appointed as Member, State Minorities Commission by TN State Govt from 2001-2004, Served as Joint Secretary, Association of Management of Private Colleges, TN (2000-2006).
Associated with BJS since 2002. Business of Manufacturing of H.T. Nuts & Bolts, Chairman of Fastener Manufacturer Association of India,Gau Sewa Samiti, Jamalpur, Ludhiana and Chief Adviser of S.S. Jain Maha Sabha, Uttari Bharat, General Secretary-Acharya Shri Atma Ram Jain SamrakSamiti, Acharya Shri Atma Ram Jain Hospital, USPC Jain Public School and USPC Jain College of Professional Studies.
Associated with BJS for a long time and is an EoG trainer and Karnataka state in-charge. Electrical Engineer, Runs a manufacturing and repairing unit for Transformers, contractor for TwinKey electrical. General secretary of Sakal Jain Samaj, Secretary of Vardhaman Jain & Educational Academy.
Associated with BJS since 1993. Has been the in-charge for developing BJS network in different states. Finance Broker and consultant, donated blood more than 25 times, Managing Trustee of Padmadevi Katariya Charitable Trust, Executive Committee member of more than 50 organisations, Has been actively helping and aiding helpind the poor, disabled and needy people.
Associated with BJS since 2007 and developed BJS network in Nimad and Malwa Section of Madhya Pradesh, nominated State President in 2010, major contribution in rolling out BJS activities in Madhya Pradesh State. Involved in social service sector through various social organizations. Owns Motor parts business and an automobile engineering workshop and UC MAS franchisee.
Worked as BJS State President of Karanataka from 2008-2012. Manageing Director of Kaveri Sarees Private ltd, President of Absmksangh from Udaipur, Chief advisor of All India Swetambar Sthanak vasi Jain Conference, New Delhi.
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
Having a farm of Jhabak Tractors, Trustee of Rishabhdev Jain Mandir & dadabadi Trust, Raipur, a member of Lions International club.
BJS Gujarat Disaster project-Helping Committee Secretary, Volunteered at the time of 1993 disaster, conducted state level parichay sammelan and health camps. He has been honoured with many awards for his social work. Yuva Leader for 12 years in school and college. President of Maharashtra Steel Furniture Manifacturers Association, Director and Vice President of the Nashik Merchant Co Op Bank Ltd,Nashik. Business of furniture and real estate, Yuva Leader for 12 years in school and college. President of Maharashtra Steel Furniture Manifactures Association, Director and Vice President of the Nashik Marchant Co Op Bank Ltd.Nashik
National Owner - BJS Nationwide Awareness campaign on Minority benefits. BJS Minority Master trainer and Resource person for Empowerment of Couple program. Executive Editor of BJS Samachar (monthly newsletter). Co-ordinator for BJS Minority help desk. Liaison for JAINA INDIA PROJECTS run by Jain Association of Indians in North America (JAINA). Co-ordinating among various Organizations in the country to reach out to the needy families/students for financial support/ social upliftment. Associated with Eye-donation and Blood donation program at National level. Ex-Chairman of Federation of Humad Jain Samaj an International organization. Ex-President and Patron of Shree Humad Jain Samaj Pragati Sangh, Ahmedabad, Served various corporate houses from 1968 to 1987 and associated with Textile Business in Ahmedabad from 1988 to 2006, Served various corporate houses and associated with Textile Business in Ahmedabad from 1988 to 2006, associated with Eye-donation and Blood donation program at National level, Chairman of Federation of Humad Jain Samaj an organization, President of Shree Humad Jain Samaj Pragati Sangh, Ahmedabad, Patron of Shree Humad Jain Samaj Pragati Sangh
He is a Engineer by Profession, National President of Society of Energy Engineers and managers , Director of Blind school, Trustee of jain Trust Bhilai, Pushpa Charitable Trust, He is a certifide for Accredited Energy Audior by Govt.
BJS Madhya Pradesh state president from 2012-2014. Major Role in Strengthening BJS presence in Madhya Pradesh. Incharge for implenting career guidance program across BJS network . Active member of Seva Bharti, Matrchhaya, Vanwasi Kanya Chhatrawas, and Sanrakshak- Sangini Group (art and cultural group), Shwetamber moortipoojak sangh and active member of Bhartiya Janta Party, Mahila Morcha, Ujjain, contribution in Cultural and Literary writing.
Worked as BJS State President for Andhra Pradesh from 2012-2014. A Chartered Accountant running a private firm , Chairman advisory board of Jain Seva Sangh, Hyderabad, Past President of Jain Seva Sangh, Trustee of Mohanbang Dharamashala, Palithana, Ahmedabad, Rajasthani Graduate Educational Trust, Navkar Trust, Ganesh Bhavan and Patron for Deep Jyoti Journal.
Associated with BJS since 2014. Partner of M/s V.K. Surana & Co., Director of S.P. Brokerages (P) Ltd., Director of Swap Consultants (P) Ltd. And Director of Nikhar Enterprises (P) Ltd. -A travel company. President of Jain Club, Member of Central Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, Special Committee executive member of Vidarbh Industries.
BJS Incharge of Eastern Reagion of India, Resource Person for Jain Minority subject, organised Blood Donation Camps, Career guidance, Parichay sammelan, Empowerment of Girls, Minority lectures in Vidarbh Region. Owner of equipped uniform manufacturing unit, Alert Intelligence Management Service Pvt. Ltd and Technical Institute of Professional & Prime Studies. Member of Lions Club International, Executive Member of Eastern Sports Club, Founder member and Gen. Secretary of the association of Security Agencies of Vidarbha. Board member of Sanmati Yoga & Nisargopchar Prashikshan Kendra, Wardha.
"Associated with BJS from 2014. Contributed significantly in Lions and JSG organisation and has donated blood 79 times. Active member of Navyuvak Sangh and Akhil Bharatiya Mutripujak Mahasangh also Acharya Ratna Sundar Vijay ji Maharaj Sahab Chaturmas Samiti. Having excellent oratorship skills. Editor of monthly Jain Pratik from last 33 years. He is into jewellery business deals with daimond, colour stnes, Jadau & antiques. "
Associated with BJS since 2002 . Chairman of Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Schools, Pune and founder chairman of Institute of Education and Career Development, Pune, Trustee of Shree Marudhar Jain Vidya Prasarak, Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Rajasthani Jain Vidya Prasarak, Council of Road Safety Management, Central Academy of Road & Environment Safety, Rajshri Parmar Memorial Foundation and various other Social,Trade & Industrial, Educational, Religious Organisations.
Business in real estate, property development, schools, secretary of Sanghavi Educational Trust, and Takshila School of Ambur and Vellore, amember of Arihant Jain mandal.
Associated with BJS since 2014. Member of Institution of Engineers & Institution of Valuers, provided the voluntarily services in Special Need Center of Dubai (UAE) , working for mentally & physically challenged people through various organization Like Lions Club, Shri Jeev Daya Manav Seva Samiti Nyas, Bhartiya Jain Sangathana, Sparsh Rehabilitation & Research Center, Jain Social Group, Special Need Education Home (SNEH) etc. since 1993. Advocating the National Trust flagship scheme “NIRAMAYA Health Insurance Scheme”, with various government authorities to implement it in India, Govt. of MP began contributing the premium of the NIRAMAYA Health Insurance scheme for MR, Autism, MD, & CP on his suggestion to the CM of MP, Developed software for the National Trust for implementation of various schemes, Won various prestigious awards for social works including International Leo of the year by USA, Man of the Year award for social service specially for working for differently able, The highest award of Lions International President’s Certificate of Appreciation for contribution in the area of disability.
Associated with BJS since 2014. Electronics Engineer and Owner of Dikibi Systems, Chairman of Maharashtra Region of Jain Social Groups International Federation, Co-Chairman of The Workshop Committee, Vice-Chairman of The JSG Welfare Society, Member of “Vision 20-20 Think Tank”, Serving JSG Movement since 1996 and received many awards such as Best Zone Coordinator, Best Chairman etc.
Associated with BJS since 2008. Manufacturer and exporter of Handicrafts and into restaurant business. Special contribution in the handicraft and awared by the CM in 2000. Facilitated by export promotion council for handicraft, member of various managing committee of " Indian Furniture and accessories show, Treasurer of Umed Club , Jodhpur, and shri Bhandari Bhaipa Sansthan, Executive comittee member and coordinator of Event , Handicraft's Exports Association, Jodhpur.
"Associated with BJS since 2000 . Professionally Leading Surgical Distributors of Nashik, National Trainer of Junior Chamber International since 2000, Conducted more than 550 Training Courses for Corporate houses , Collages, Police Dept, Govt. Officials, Jaycees, Rotary Club, Schools Etc. Past Zone President & National Director of JCI India. Excellent oratorship skills. "
Associated with BJS since 2014. Currently holding the position of secretary at Jain Shewetamber Terapanth Sabha, Delhi. Managing editor of Anuwart Monthy Magazin, Member of Akhil Bharatiya Anuwart committee. Secretary of Schciav Osia Mata temple, Exsecretary of Acharya Mahashravan Transport Committee, Former MP nectar.
BJS State President for Delhi from year 2012-2014. Into Stainless Steel Manufacturing & Construction business. Has released a religious song album of his own album and presented several live religious programmes.
Business -INTO – REALTY at Kolkata and Chennai, Executive Committee Member of Shree Shwetambar Sthanakvasi Jain Sabha, Kolkata, Secretary of Shree Jain Vidyalaya, Convenor of IGNOU special study centre, Executive Committee Member of shree Jain Hospital & research centre, Howrah, Executive Committee Member of Taradevi Harakhchand Jain College, Kamaladevi Sohanraj Singhvi Jain College of education, Kolkata.
Associated with BJS since 2014. A Chartered Accountant and presently running Hotel Rajmahal,Guwahati (Assam), Associated with several organisations since college days, Past Secretary, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Assam, Member of Marwari Yuvamanch, Jain Yuva Munch, Indian Council of Arbitartion and Bharat Vikas. Parishad,Veerayatan, Rajgir, Jain International Trade Organisation(JITO)
Busness of trading and exports- Singhvi International, it is reganised by Govt for excellence in exports, major role in making an association with RCCM and Mahavir Seva Sadan and provided more than 18, 000 artificial limbs and calipers, Founder President and President of well known, more than 30 regious and educational institutes.
He is an initiator for expanding BJS network in Tamil Nadu state and significant contributions towards developing and expanding BJS network in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi & Rajasthan. Several donations and Charities in Tsunami Disaster, Earthquake Disaster, Master Trainer of EoG & EoC Program, initiated & signed up a MOU with Rajasthani Association for EoG Program. Now incharge of Gujarat & Rajasthan State. Founder of Kelico Mills, Director in Sri Sthanakwasi Jain Swadhyaya Sangh and a Life Member of Jeevan Jyothi Trust, Erode.
Associated with BJS since 2005. He is a one of the leading personalities among the Jain community in Karnataka, currently most of the time is devoting as a Secretary of Bharatesh Education Trust. He is holding the position as a President of Bharatiya Jain Milan, Akhil Karnataka Jana Jagruti Vedike, Samasth Jain Samaj, Belgaum. Member of Jain International Trade Organization, Bharat Varshiya Digambar Mahasamiti, Belgaum Agenda Task Force.
