TMU Chancellor Suresh Jain Honoured with “Jain Samaj Ratna” Award | TMU News
Mumbai, September 2025 — In a proud moment for TMU and the Jain Samaj community, Chancellor Shri Suresh Jain was conferred the prestigious “Jain Samaj Ratna” during a grand Kshamapana – World Friendship Festival organised by Bharat Jain Mahamandal. The event celebrated ideals of forgiveness, harmony, and community spirit.
Recognising Excellence in Education within Jain Samaj
The award recognised Chancellor Shree Suresh Jain’s exceptional contributions to higher education and his efforts in promoting Jain values in academia. As part of the ceremony, he was honoured with a traditional Rajasthani pagri and a certificate of appreciation, symbolising respect from the Jain community.
Dignitaries & Community Leaders in Attendance
The event saw participation from high-profile dignitaries and Jain community leaders, including:
- Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab, serving as Chief Guest
- Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Cabinet Minister
- Jain Mahamandal’s national leadership, Jain monks, and saints
- Akshat Jain, Executive Director of TMU, representing the university’s leadership
Their presence underscored the deep connection between TMU and the Jain Samaj, marking the event as a symbolic intersection of education and community values.
A Ceremony of Unity and Reverence
The festival’s highlight was the collective invocation of “Michhami Dukkadam,” a traditional Jain forgiveness ritual, which resonated with the theme of harmony and reconciliation central to Jain teachings. The gathering reflected the unity between Digambara and Śvētāmbara traditions and honoured individuals committed to the service of Jain Samaj.
Significance for TMU & the Jain Samaj
This honour not only celebrates the individual achievement of Chancellor Jain but also strengthens TMU’s standing within the Jain Samaj. It highlights the university’s alignment with Jain principles such as non-violence, truth, and community welfare. The award is an affirmation of the role of educational leaders in preserving and promoting the heritage and values of Jain Samaj in modern society.
