The Jain Social Group (Bombay) Foundation renders social services to Mumbai-area Jains in the fields of Higher Education, Self-employment, and Medical relief.
Let by Chief Executive Dhirajlal F. Shah and supported by an experienced team of trustees, the group carefully scrutinizes applications to its schemes to help its less privileged brethren overcome hardship and reach new heights in a self-sustainable fashion.
The Jain Social Group (Bombay) Foundation offers no-interest loans and scholarships for furthering one's education; no-interest loans for self-employment; and non-refundable relief for medical assistance.
The group's main schemes are:
- Shri Mahavir Medical Relief Scheme
- Chandra-Tara Sadbhav Self-Employment Scheme
- Sunderlal Maneckchand Sheth Promotion of Higher Education Scheme
Registered in 1989, the foundation has made substantial contributions to the uplifting of Mumbai's Jain community.
Funding given as of 30.9.2009 is as follows:
Self-Employment - 935 families - Rs. 23,222,000
Higher Education - 216 students - Rs. 10,545,000
Medical Relief - 399 patients - Rs. 1,660,000
Scholarships - Rs. 2,126,000
Total: Rs. 37,553,000
Click here to download the application for a higher education loan (Adobe PDF required).
Click here to download the application for a self-employment loan (Adobe PDF required).
Applications should be delivered to the address on the right side of this page when completed.
Contact Shri Dhirajlal F. Shah with any questions or concerns.
The Jain Social Group (Bombay) Foundation has successfully supported hundreds of individuals in its 20+ year history, we always welcome and appreciate monetary contributions to increase the scale of our work. Please contact Shri Dhirajlal F. Shah to discuss this further.
