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| JAINA Committees Overview |
Archive :
The purpose of this committee to collect and preserve the records of JAINA, JAINA Committees, and JAINA entities. Chairperson : Kirti Shah – IL - Archive-committee@jaina.org - 630-817-8716. 
Constitution Review :
Is responsible and accountable for revisions of the JAINA Constitution and to ensure that other Jain Sanghs abide to the By-Laws instituted in the JAINA Constitution. This committee plays a key role in the governance of JAINA and Jain Sanghs across North
America.
Election :
Is responsible for facilitating the election process of JAINA’s Executive Committee biennially. As part of the election process, this committee ensures that all Jain Sanghs’ are accurately represented into the voting process.
Finance Council :
Chairperson : Treasurer (Chair), Biren Shah – CA, Jignesh Jain – IL, Parthiv Shah - MN - FC-committee@jaina.org 
JAINA Canada Affairs :
Chairperson : Lata Champi – Canada - JCA@jaina.org 
Long Range Planning :
To develop a strong, sustainable infrastructure for JAINA to pursue its vision and initiatives of living and sharing a Jain Way of Life by: Increasing awareness about Jainism and Jain way of life (JWOL) in North America (3 As – Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Aparigraha),
strengthening the Jain way of life, Jain Center and Jain family connections and working closely with YJA, YJP and local Centers to develop young leaders within the Jain community.
Membership :
To provide consitutional, educational guidelines and meterials for the forming of new jain Centers and a forum for interaction amongst different centers. Committee also guides new centers to become members of JAINA.
Presidential Advisory Council :
Chairperson : Bindesh Shah & Past Presidents of JAINA - PAC- committee@jaina.org 
Technology :
To develop, operate, and maintain the Information Technology infrastructure for JAINA, JAINA Committees, Jain Centers, and Jain Community members. The scope includes JAINA web portal, JAINA Mailing List, Convention registration systems, Jain Networking
Function, group emails, online payment and donation processing, domain name registration & maintenance, internet-based meeting facility, telephone conferencing, member blogs, and social media platforms.
JAINA India Foundation :
Chairperson : Dr. Bipin Doshi – India - JIF@jaina.org 
YJA
Chairpersons : Romit Nagda & Deesha Ajmera- chairs@yja.org 
YJP
Chairpersons : Ananya Jain & - Ketul Kothari info@yjp.jaina.org 
Convention
Is responsible for creating biennial conventions. Since 1987, JAINA Conventions have become a unique scocio-religiousevent for the entire Jain community of North America. Our Jain Monks, Bhattaraks, Scholars, and Dignitaries from
all over have graced these occaions. The 21th JAINA Biennial Convention took palce in Renaissance Convention Center,Schaumburg in illinois from July 3 to 6, 2025. The JAINA Executive Commitee has appointed Mr. Atul Shah the
next convenor for 22th JAINA Biennial Convention.
Awards :
The Awards Committee is responsible for providing the JAINA Recognition Awards during each JAINA Convention for candidates who have provided a significant contribution to the Jain Community. There are three types of awards that are provided: JAINA Ratna
(Lifetime Achievement) Award (1), JAINA Recognition award for Adults (10), and JAINA Recognition award for Youth (10). The criteria include contributions to their local Jain centers as well as to JAINA. To learn more about the
awards committee please visit jaina.org/awards.
Community Volunteer Initiative :
Chairperson : Piyush Gandhi – IL - CLI-committee@jaina.org - 630-765-0872. 
Endowment & Planned Giving :
JAINA has appointed newly established “Endowment & Planned Giving Committee”.Preliminary Objectives are Provide legal & financial guidance for Planned Giving activities, build equitable JAINA foundation that espouse confidence in future donors,
offer tax advantaged opportunities to the Jain Community residing in North America by capitalizing on the JAINA brand name and reputation, help fund specific JAINA Committees to standardize, support and/expand their activities,
build & maintain reputable charitable organization list for donors to choose with JAINA brand behind it, and enable donors to support well known Jain charities in India and USA as well by using JAINA platform to harness
spiritual.
Fundraising :
Our goal is to make JAINA financially stronger to better serve the Jain community in North America and abroad. It supports JAINA committees to promote the Jain way of life in North America, and allows the Jain community to serve the wider world. It is
working to reach out and connect with Jain’s and non-Jains to inspire them to support JAINA and its activities. It is critical for JAINA to have an office and a manager available to help and support Jains in North America.
Funds are requested to support JAINA’s many projects. We encourage everyone to contribute generously.
Jain Center Liaison :
Our mission is to connect JAINA and all the Jain Centers in North America to strengthen the bonds between the two, and support local Jain centers. We have arranged meetings among local Jain center presidents and directors to share experiences, share ideas,
and learn from each other. These were met with overwhelming enthusiasm from several Jain Center officers at the JAINA Conventions in 2011 in Houston and 2013 in Detroit. In between JAINA Conventions, we have also had several
teleconferences. This has allowed us to strengthen the ties between JAINA and local centers.
Jain Entrepreneur :
Chairperson : TBD - JE-committee@jaina.org 
Jains Got Talent :
To build creative and incredibly positive talent platform for our community to share, encourage and enhance new competencies, recognize the talent and celebrate while having fun.
Scouting & Volunteer Service Award :
The committee aims to bring the best of both the JAIN principles and the Scouting experiences together to share the strengths for developing youth with confidence, character and excellent attitudes.
Senior Community Service :
To explore housing facilities for seniors and to initiate programs beneficial to seniors.
Telehealth :
Telehealth as a digital health solution that connects the patient and clinician through real-time audio and video technology, and can be used as an alternative to traditional in-person care delivery, and in certain circumstances can be used to deliver
such care as the diagnosis, consultation, treatment, education, care management and self-management of patients.
Women’s Empowerment :
JAINA Women’s committee has been established in October 2015. It is globally relevant , socially responsible and locally reachable to all women. Women’s committee provide a platform to all women follwers of path of Ahimsa/Jain ways pf life to organize
as a group and promote personal growth,social wellbeing, spiritual progress,peace and harmony at different levels - family , committee,nation and international through nonviolence/Ahimsa. To know more please vitis
http://www.jaina.org/?WomenCommittee or contact. 
Academic Liaison :
To promote programs and studies in Jain Philosophy at Academic Institutions in North America and to establish relations with them to promote the principles and awareness of Jainism. Through ISSJS hundreds of students in college
and graduate school as well as teachers and professors in academia have travelled to India for Summer Studies in Jainism. Partnered with the Center for Jain Studies at Many universities. To learn more please visit www.isjs.in
To learn more please visit
www.isjs.in.
Education :
Provides Jain religious education and educational materials to Jain children, youths, and adults by conducting classes, workshop, seminars, and lectures at various Jain centers in North America and other countries. Prepares Jain Educational material for
children, youth, and adults of North America. We also provide a medium for interactions among pathshala teachers of North America. The three main initiatives under the JAINA Education Committee are the publications of JAINA
Education Pathshala Books, the coordination of the Jain Academic (JAB) Competitions, and the creation of Jain Elibrary. To learn more, go to jaina.org/education
Jain Academic Bowl :
A team-based competition for young Jains which check the knowledge of Jainism, the ability for quick response, and a friendly yet competitive spirit. Topics range from Jain scriptures, prayers, and philosophy to Jain geography, history, and Jainism in
the modern World.
JAINA Education Blog :
The committee addresses wide range of questions, from basic to complex ones, that involve experiences of modern times on various topics like Ahimsa, Rituals, Environmental Impact, Women Equality, Social issues, Cleanliness, Health, Medicines, Profession/Business,
Penance, Philosophy, Literature, and many others. 
Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarship Fund :
To promote and encourage studies in Jainism and to spread the message of V.R. Gandhi. They have created a number of projects to honor the legacy of Virchand Raghavji Gandhi including the creation of a commemorative V.R. Gandhi Stamp and the establishment
of the V.R. Gandhi Scholarship Fund which awards need-based scholarships to students pursuing higher education in Jain philosophy, literature and scriptures at recognized universities and institutions. To learn more about the
V.R.G. Committee, go to jaina.com/virchandgandhi.
AHIMSAK ECO-VEGAN :
The Ahimsak Eco-Vegan committee, as an expression of ahimsa, supports the reduction and elimination of activities contributing to harm to living beings, global climate change and destruction of the planet. We support veganism as abstinence from eating,
wearing, and using animal products such as meat, eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, and silk and do not support products that are marketed as "humane". To learn more please see www.jaina.org/ahimsakecovegan and www.veganjains.com.
Jain Diaspora :
Jain Diaspora is the JAINA initiative to connect all the Jain communities living in 36 countries outside of India and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain community. JAINA feels the time is ripe for overseas Jain communities
worldwide to better leverage our common identity, views and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and continents. The Jain Diaspora Conference (JDC) was held during the 2009 and 2011 JAINA Conventions.
Governmental & Public Affairs :
Purpose of this committee to maintain a relationship with Governmental and In- ternational organizations. To exchange information for the promotion of Jain values and other related activities such as UN-NGO status.
Public Relations :
This committee is engaged in developing media package, define protocol for communications and responsible for branding and publicity for JAINA. Launched "Live & Help Live" with community up-liftment, Student Loan program and Scholarship program.
Jiv Daya :
Following principle of ‘Live & Let Live”, Non-violence & Ahimsa are promoted. From generous donations of fellow Jains, animals in various Panjarapoles in India and USA are provided with food, shelter & medical needs and animal are saved from
slaughter houses. More information is available at Jaina.org/Jivdaya.
Uplifting Underprivileged Jains :
Assist economically challenged Jain families to come out of poverty through quality education, vocational and skill enhancement training leading to higher paying jobs. In 2013 - 2014, your generous support has made significant difference in management
at schools affecting nearly 1,000 children. In addition over 110 students have directly benefited from this program. Go to upliftment.jaina.org to learn
more.
Vaiyavachh :
To help Sadhus & Sadhvis who are our inspiration to the path of Liberation, JAINA EC has created a new Vaiyavach Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Jasvant Modi of CA. 
World Community Service :
To provide humanitarian services all around the world. WCS aims to provide medical services to disadvantaged and poor people while also being at the forefront of emergency situations such as earthquakes, famine, floods and hurricanes, among other scenarios.
The WCS has helped over 65 Humanitarian Projects Worldwide. Mostly recently, the WCS sponsored a computer lab in IS 2 Egbert Intermediate School in Staten Island, NY after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. After the devastating
June 2013 Uttarakhand Floods, WCS created a "Uttarakhand Flood Victims' Relief Fund." Go to jaina.org/wcs to learn more about our initiatives.
Jain Avenue :
Chairpersons : Dilip V. Shah- dilipvshah@gmail.com - 215-868-0381 
Jain Digest :
Is published quarterly and emailed to more than 14,500 jain families in North America and worldwide. Jain Digest communicates the activities of JAINA and Jain Centers in North America. It aims to put together in-depth articles of Jainism and spiritually
related topics. Donation of $201 is requested for Life Membership. Issues can be viewed online at jaina.org/jaindigest . To receive your digital copy or to make any changes in your email address, please Contact jaindigestpublication@gmail.com.
Calendar :
The annual Calendar has elevated JAINA’s image as an institution working to preserve and promote the Jain heritage and ancient culture in western world. Every year it freely distributes over 15,000 copies of the Calendar available to every Jain household
in North America. To learn more about the calendar committee and how you can contribute, go to www.jaina.org/?page=JAINACalendar.
To view all previous JAINA Calendar online please visit www.jainatemples.org. Thanks to all the JAINA calendar sponsors and members for the wholehearted support.
Media Publication :
Founded in 2006, the Media Productions Committee creates high quality Jain media programs. It showcases the Jain way of life and Jains of North America, with special platform given to our youths. It is then, that Mangalam TV Show, the only Jain show of
its kind, was launched and has been broadcast on TV and Internet channel for last 7 years. It now reaches all Jains around the world. With most recent reports, more than 15,000 people are watching the show from 51 countries
around the world. Upcoming programs will feature 2015 JAINA Convention, Jain Principles and introspection about various issues related to the Jain Community. It will still have many regular features. We also produced a Mangalam
Stavan CD to bring awareness of Jain Stavans in Indian classical ragas to the North American Jain Community.
Interfaith Activities:
Purpose of this committee to provide exchange of religious views with the other major religions of the world and promote harmony, tolerance & peace with them. To make people aware of Jain teachings and actively promote Jain way of Life.
Yatra
Mission of this committee is to organize Yatra to different Jain Temples and religious places in India.
Jain Connect :
Jain Connect is an opportunity for Jain youths (age 21 and older) throughout North America and around the world to meet in person, to make friends, to engage in networking, to develop business contacts and to possibly find a life partner. Jain Connect
believes in Jain family values and is working hard from last ten years to preserve these values. With Jain Connect, we hope to achieve our goal to preserve Jain traditions and values in our next generation and strengthen our
community. In last ten years more than a thousand youths from all over the world have participated. Next Jain Connect is organized at the 2015 JAINA Convention in Atlanta, GA. Visit www.jainmilan.org or www.jaina.org (matrimonial)
for further information. 
JYEP (Jain Youth Exchange Program) :
JAINA in collaboration with JITO (Jain Trade Organization) Ahmedabad is proud to present Jain Youth Exchange program (JYEP). The JYEP is one of the most powerful ways to promote international understanding and Jain way of life. JYEP intends to provide
young students with the opportunity to meet people from USA, India and other countries and to experience new cultures, planting the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.
Student Guidance :
To make the JAINA Student Guiding Committee more accessible and hassle free in their work, JAINA has made some guidelines to follow by the Committee, local Jain Centers, Guiding Family and Students.
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