Terapanth Professional Forum Kolkata
Howrah, 28th August 2010
The Inaugural Meet of TPF Kolkata Branch was held on 28th August 2010 in the pious presence of learned Sadhvi Kanakshri ji at Sam Garden, Howrah. The Meet was represented by 101 Terapanthi Professionals from different fields including Doctors, Advocates, Engineers, MBA, CA, CS, CWA, CFA etc. Encouraging part was the presence of about 30% youngsters below 30 years age and 17 female participants. The Theme of the Meet was “Developing Society through Self Development”
Sadhvisri Kanaksriji in her blessed address emphasised the need and importance of TPF in today’s world where. Speaking on the concept of all round development, Sadhvi Shri Kanakshriji said that time management is the essence development. Terapanthi professionals can come forward to serve Dharma Sangha in various ways besides developing their own professional skills. She thrust upon professionals to develop skills to become International level speakers on Jainism, Terapanth, Anuvrat, Preksha Dhyan and Jeevan Vigyan. She also advised participants to practice Moral values in their professional life. Sadhvisri Madhulataji and other Sadhvis also blessed the occasion by their gracious presence.
The Meet commenced with the chanting of Namaskar Mahamantra by Sadhvisriji followed by Welcome address by National Jt. Secretary and Program Convener Shri Sushil Choraria. In his address Sri Sushil Choraria paid tribute to Acharya Tulsi who had dreamt of the Terapanthi Intellectuals serving the Dharam Sangh besides developing their own personality, and to Acharya Mahapragya’s farsightedness in thinking of the Terapanth Professionals Forum as an advisory body to the Terapanth’s Acharya and the Vikash Parishad and expressed sense of gratitude towards Acharya Mahashramanji for blessing the Forum in the recently concluded 3rd national conference at Sardarshahr. Shri Rakesh Sancheti sang the Sangh Gaan. Keynote address was delivered by National Vice President (East) Shri Prakash Baid.
Shri Prakash Chand Maloo was nominated as the President of TPF Kolkata Branch. He presented the concept, objectives and Structure of TPF and immediate and future plans of Kolkata Branch though power point. Sri Maloo made an interesting presentation for planning and active involvement of the new upcoming professionals for fulfilling objectives of the forum.
Guest speeches were delivered by Shri Bhanwar Lal Singhi (General Secretary of Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Mahasabha) and by Shri H.M.Choraria, past president of Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Vote of Thanks was delivered by Shri Prem Bafana. The Meet ended with a very positive note and Mangalik chanting by Sadhvisriji.
North Howrah President Shri Amar Chand Dugar, President of North Howrah Sabha and his team made excellent arrangements for the Meet and High tea. S/Shri Vikram Chandalia, Hemant Kothari, Rahul Hirawat, Rajesh Dugar, Gautam Dugar, Maanvardhan Baid etc. had active role in making the Meet a success.
The Photos:
Sadhvi kanakshriji chanting namokar mantra
Professionals chanting namokar mantra
Sadhvi kanakshriji chanting namokar mantra
Introductory speech by sri sushil kumar jain (Choraria)-tpf national joint secretary
Sri rakesh sancheti singing tpf gaan
Sri rakesh sancheti singing tpf gaan-
Sri sushil kumar jain (Choraria)-tpf national joint secretary compering the programme
SRI BHANWARLAL SINGHI (GENERAL SECRETARY- MAHASABHA), SRI PRAKASH BAID(NATIONAL V.P.-EAST-TPF) AND SRI H.M.CHORARIA(Ex-President ICSI)-ALL GUESTS
Sri prakash baid (Tpf-national v.P.-east) Announcing the kolkata branch of tpf
Sri prakash baid (Tpf-national v.P.-east) Nominating sri p.C.Maloo as the president of kolkata branch
Sri p.C.Maloo presenting programme kit to sadhvi kanakshriji
Sri rahul hirawat presenting programme kit to sadhvi madhulata ji
Sri bhanwarlal singhi (General secretary- j.S.T.Mahasabha)
Sri bhanwarlal singhi -chief guest
Shri h. M. Choraria (Former president of the institute of company secretaries of india)- gueat of honour
Shri h. M. Choraria (Former president of the institute of company secretaries of india)- gueat of honour-
Sadhvi sri kanakshriji speaking about time management as essence of all round development
Sadhvi sri kanakshriji addressing the professionals on the subject- 'concept of all round development'
Sadhvi kanakshriji and sadhvi madhulata ji
Gathering of professionals
Sri prakash chand maloo (President-tpf kolkata branch)
Sadhvi kanakshriji and fellow sadhvis
Sri p.C.Maloo explaining concept, objects, future plan of tpf through power point presentation
Guests and participants
Sri gautam dugar presenting literary memento to sri h.M.Choraria
Sri rajesh duggar presenting literary memento to sri b.L.Singhi
Sri rahul hirawat presenting literary memento to sri prakash baid
Terapanth professionals
Dr. Raj kumar jain (Child specialist) Presenting literary memento to dr. Pannalal oswal of bokaro steel city
Sadhvi sri kanakshriji
Participants-terapanth professionals
Sri prem kumar bafana offering vote of thanks
Participants listening mangal path
Participants listening mangal path -
Sri sushil choraria with the guests
Sadhvi kanakshriji chanting mangal path
Sadhvi madhulataji
Sadhvi kanakshriji
Sadhvi kanakshriji blessing the professionals
Sadhvi madhulekhaji accepting alms(Gochari)
Sadhvi madhulekhaji accepting alms(Gochari)-from professionals
Sadhvi madhulekhaji accepting alms(Gochari)-
Professionals enjoying the hospitality by north howrah sabha