NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Shri Kutchi Jain Sewa Samaj Ahmedabad, today a well known name amongst kutchis all over the world as well as amongst social organisations in Ahmedabad had its seed sown in the year 1963 under the banner “Shree Kutchi Visa Oswal Mitra Mandal. During 1970, different Kutchi Jain sects operating individually in Ahmedabad decided to come under one umbrella and renamed it as “Sri Kutchi Jain Samaj, Ahmedabad”. Subsequently it was changed as Shri Kutchi Jain Sewa Samaj Ahmedbad.It is a matter of pride that different Kutchi Jain Sects of Ahmedabad are unitedly functioning for last 50 years, which is a unique feature amongst Kutchi Jains in any part of India.
Main Purpose of the formation of the Samaj was to undertake social welfare activities for its members as well as for public in general. It is a registered Public Charitable Trust under Bombay Public Charitable Trust Act. Its registration number is A-2891/Ahmedabad Dt.4-1-1986.
One of the most important activities of samaj is its mouth piece - Mangal Mandir. For the last 38 years Samaj has been publishing a monthly magazine "Mangal Mandir" giving news of Samaj activities and lots of interesting reading material. About 2500 copies are circulated every month to all its members as well as prominent Kutchi individuals and organizations all over India. For our readers abroad, it can be view on our website
Matushri Kankuben Kanjibhai Ravji [Nani khakharwala] Sewa Bhavan
Towards this goal, the samaj, in the year 1985, obtained a small house near Gita Mandir bus stand with seven rooms to accommodate Kutchi Jains coming to Ahmedabad for business, pilgrimage, social visits etc. Location is very convenient, as it is located very near to main S.T. bus stand / Railway station / Market. During the year 2008, this old house was completely renovated with well furnished A.C. and non A.C. ten rooms and two dormitories.
Samaj also has other social welfare activities like Bal Smrudhi Yojana, Mahila Utkarsh, Yuva Vikas etc. Under these activities, various schemes are operating for the development of children, youth & ladies of samaj. These activities were carried out on a small scale from this bhavan.
Matushri Sakarben Ravji Morarji Lalan [Koday-Supremwala] Kutchi Jain Bhavan Paldi
In the year 1994, we acquired a plot in paldi area to go for a big project & add more activities. Accordingly in the year 1996 , we started the construction of a four storied Kutchi Jain Bhavan Paldi, with 20 rooms for Kutchi Jains visiting Ahmedabad, the Medical Center and a Sanskrutik Hall for Marriages & other social functions, for members as well as for others. This Sanskrutik hall was later renovated and now it is an ac Banquet hall.
Navneet Medical Center &
Smt. Prabhaben Kantilal Velji Savla Medical Check- Up Center
Devastating earthquake in 2001, which rocked Kutch, diverted the attention of samaj towards rehabilitation of people of Kutch, who were rendered homeless. Shri Kutchi Jain Sewa Samaj delivered about Rs. 2.30 crore for construction of Houses, Schools, Hospital & Library in the earthquake affected villages of Kutch. In addition about 200 trucks loaded with food packages/medicines etc. were sent to Kutch immediately after the earthquake. The work done by Shri Kutchi Jain Sewa Samaj for earthquake victims was appreciated by Govt. of Gujarat & other organizations.
For Earthquake affected industries of Kutch, the samaj arranged one Industrial seminar on 5th Jan 2002 in coordination with Govt. Industries Department. Leading Kutchi industrialists, having industries in other parts of India also attended along with industrialists of Kutch. Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil the then Central Minister for state for Banking & Insurance was Chief Guest with other state ministers & govt officials. Seminar provided a platform to discuss problems faced by Industries in Kutch. Efforts put forth by samaj in arranging such seminars was appreciated at every level.
Other Activities:-
Not satisfied with the existing activities, the trustees thought of doing something for patients & their relatives coming to Ahmedabad from Kutch for treatment at Civil & Rajasthan Hospitals. Getting accommodation at a reasonable rate is a problem in Ahmedabad. In view of this it was decided to have a Vishram Gruh in Shahibaug near these two Hospitals. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) offered Rs.1.00 crore donation for Vishram Gruh & Trustees took up the challenge to complete the project of Rs. 4.00 crores. Construction started in the year 2000.
On 26th Jan 2002 Sri Kutchi Vishram Gruh at Shahibaug was inaugurated by Sri Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat. This Vishram Gruh has 60 well-furnished rooms And a Canteen. It is open for all coming anywhere from the world. This project has proved boon to them to get accommodation at a reasonable rate in Ahmedabad & also food at nominal charge in the attached canteen. The needy patients and their relatives from Kutch also get free food at this vishram-gruh under our Jalaram Annakshetra.
Daily We get relatives of the patients admitted in Gujarat state Civil Hospital , and very famous Rajsthan Hospital - mostly coming from Kutchh & Rajsthan , who stay in our guest house. For all those economically backward patients as well as relatives , we offer free meals. Daily atleast 10-12 free lunch makes it to a sum of atleast 10,000 number of free meals that we serve under this Jalaram Annakshetra at our Shahibaug Bhavan.
The culture can be explained in terms of a process that gradually shapes the life of the man, in the lan- he lives ! This includes his social inheritance; the artifacts and skills he develops; the habits he forms and the thoughts and values he imbibes.
To know and comprehend the unique cultural heritage of a small territory of Kutch located at the north-west part of India, a special attempt is made by preparing a small museum in a hall at our Vishram-gruh Shahibaug.
The human habitation on this land is of very early times. The fossils found here, near the river-beds, mountain high ranges and along the Sea Shore; so also the archival ruins of the times are the evidence, supporting this view.
The sculptures and the architecture of the medieval period, the Shiva, the Sun and the Jain temples reveal the prosperity of this land, in the past.
It is difficult to define the culture of Kutch in a few words. Kutch has its own identity. The man on this land has had to struggle all along, for his survival due to the hostile nature of the environment. The man here had to move from one village to the other village or province, or state and even beyond the boundaries of the country, in search of livelihood. There are more Kutchis who have settled outside Kutch than within. But those who have migrated from Kutch have maintained their identity as Kutchis all over.
Looking at the growing demand of Dialysis in Ahmedabad city , KJSS established its first center with the donation from Mr Dhirajlal Tokarshi Kapadia , Hyderabad - in 2014. It had initially 10 Machines & then added with 1 for Hypetitis B&C Positive patient. Total 11 machines serve minimum 20 patients a day , 120/125 dialysis capacity per week . A typical dialysis runs for 4 hours , we can do 2 dialsys per day . As our CM , Mr Bhupendrabhai Patel has once told us ,” When the city needed such centers , when there was no PMJAY MAA scheme, KJSS has done this humanitarian work !!
KJSS - Navneet Medical Centre was established in year - 2020 at 2nd & 3rd Floor of Gala Hub Anx., Bopal, Ahmedaberd. Total 23 branches of medicine are functioning and 36 Specialists & 13 Super Specialist Doctors of Ahmedabad are offering their services at our center. Daily 23 doctors are visiting the Center as per their fixed Schedule. Nominal fees Rs. 100/- is charged for consultation with specialist doctors and Rs. 200/- for super specialist doctors. The Center has well equipped Pathology, Laboratory, X-Ray, TMT, Physiotherapy, Dental and other branches like Medicine, Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology etc. In addition, the Centre has two Operation Theatres where Cataract & minor procedures can be performed. On an average 250+ Patients are availing medical services at this center at very nominal changes. Ayurved, Homeopath, Dermatologist, orthopedic, gynecologist and even full body check up facilities available at the center. Plus we also have a Generic Medicinal Store.
KJSS - Navneet Dialysis Centre was established in year 2021 at 1st Floor, Gala Hub Anex , Bopal, Ahmedabad. At this Dialysis Centre - Patient can get the dialysis done only at ₹ 400/- Charge. The Private dialysis centers generally the charges could be ₹ 2500 to 3500/- . In this dialysis center , we offer PMJAY benefit to patients. At present total 23 Patients are availing dialysis facility. At dialysis center there are total 8 machines & beds. We are having 2 Nephrologists & 3 Qualified dialysis technicians.
This center was opened on 26/01/2022, with the help of Rotary International , under their Global Grant Project , supported by Rotary Club of Vasna & Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall. The Dr Dedhia Dialysis center has 7 Regular Dialysis Machines & 1 machine for Hypetitis B & C patients . It serves the patients with PMJAY MAA Yojna Card holders also . Any patient with financial crisis is given a treatment for Rs 400 only . Nothing is charged to poor patients .
This center was the the first one to get established in 2022, with first batch of 30 students . The Adani Foundation is managing the mobilising , Training & Placement part of the course . KJSS has by now ran 5 batches of GDA and the job placement to big hospitals have been satisfactory. More & more courses are being planned at this center . This is the first such center outside Adani 's pool of own established centers.
The owners of M/s Hemlon Group of Industries Came to KJSS , and offered us their place to open a medical center for workers & their families in and around Changodar area . We accepted their offer and with the help of our esteemed donors , here runs a full fledged medical center. Operation Theater, Dental clinic , pathology Laboratory , X-Ray , Sonography departments apart from other faculties like Pediatrician, MD - Medicine, Gynaecology , Orthopedic etc are being served daily . We are approaching nearby villages also for the people to take advantage!
Navneet Foundation Kaushalya Vikas Kendra with Adani Skill Development Center ( Saksham ) - Established in 2022, This center runs a batch of GDA. (General Duty Assistant - Asst Nursing ) and another batch of Beauty Technician.
Both have mainly girls , the idea is to mobilise girls & ladies from their homes in nearby localities & villages . Train them , which takes 3 months with theory & practicals.
Once they’re trained , they are put in some good hospitals as On The Job Trainees for a month or so. Having trained them , Adani Foundation team looks to their placement in various hospitals , as well as some are placed in individual homes as personal medical help ! They are trained to even give injections , take BP , take care of patients by all means.
