On the eve of ISSJS2009 launch, director ISJS India has presented his report to all alumni, enrolled participants, faculty, supporters and well wishers of ISJS.
The following new initiatives have been launched by ISJS on the occasion:
· Setting up ISJS chapters at UK and Bangkok. Now ISJS has complete presence in India, USA, Canada, UK and Thailand.
· Sending Jain scholars to different universities / research institutes in India and overseas): Requirements of Jain scholars for posting in Thailand and India exist with ISJS. Need good Jain scholars.
· Offer of two scholarships for four years, each valued at Rs 50000 per year for PhD students conducting research on Jain history. These scholarships are sponsored by Shri Satish Chand Jain of Nagpur.
· Setting up ISJS-PV Global Centre for Ahimsa and Indological Research at Parashwanath Vidhyapeeth Varanasi. More such centres are being planned throughout India.
ISJS whole heartedly thank its financial supporters and faculty members for providing financial and academic resources for ISSJS2009.
Messages from Prof Crawford chairman Academic council ISJS USA, Dr. Sulekh Jain chairman ISJS governing council USA, Dr Atul Shah Chairman ISJS chapter UK and Mr Pramod Jain Chairman ISJS Bangkok chapter can be viewed.