Jasvant Modi
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Jasvant Modi
Board Member
Dr. Jasvant Modi, a Board Member at Arihanta Institute and a renowned gastroenterologist and philanthropist, retired from medical practice in 2014 and has since dedicated his time to philanthropic endeavors.
Dr. Modi and his wife, Dr. Meera Modi, share a deep commitment to philanthropy, particularly in the areas of healthcare field, Jain education, and the promotion of plant-based lifestyle.
Dr. Modi has actively supported numerous healthcare initiatives across various countries, including North America and India. He has sponsored projects for higher education in India and financially supported multiple hostels for both male and female students.
Since 2015, Dr. Modi has been instrumental in promoting Jain studies globally. He has funded numerous chairs, professorships, post-doctoral fellowships, and graduate students in the field. His unwavering support and dedication to Jain studies have inspired many graduate and undergraduate students to pursue this field.
Dr. Modi has held leadership positions at various institutions, including the Jain Center of Southern California, where he served as the President and Board Member.
Dr. Modi has been bestowed with many accolades. In October 2023, he was honored with the esteemed Ahiṃsā Award from the Institute of Jainology at the UK House of Commons. In February 2024, he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Literature from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, a renowned institution in Vadodara, celebrated for its exceptional medical education.
Dr. Modi and his wife, Dr. Meera Modi, share a deep commitment to philanthropy, particularly in the areas of healthcare field, Jain education, and the promotion of plant-based lifestyle.
Dr. Modi has actively supported numerous healthcare initiatives across various countries, including North America and India. He has sponsored projects for higher education in India and financially supported multiple hostels for both male and female students.
Since 2015, Dr. Modi has been instrumental in promoting Jain studies globally. He has funded numerous chairs, professorships, post-doctoral fellowships, and graduate students in the field. His unwavering support and dedication to Jain studies have inspired many graduate and undergraduate students to pursue this field.
Dr. Modi has held leadership positions at various institutions, including the Jain Center of Southern California, where he served as the President and Board Member.
Dr. Modi has been bestowed with many accolades. In October 2023, he was honored with the esteemed Ahiṃsā Award from the Institute of Jainology at the UK House of Commons. In February 2024, he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Literature from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, a renowned institution in Vadodara, celebrated for its exceptional medical education.