Management Team
We implement our benevolent initiatives across the world through nine Managing Trusts, which have been formed with the aim to improve efficiency and bring in the requisite focus. Our activities are run by a core team of volunteers with assigned responsibilities to plan and implement the social initiatives.
| SRLC Coordinator |
| Dr. Bijal Mehta |
Advisory Council
Abhay Jasani
Chairman, Jasani Group - a leading diamond and jewellery company
Abhay Jasani is an engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology and the Chairman of Jasani Group, one of the leading exporters of diamonds and diamond jewellery. A dynamic personality, yet humble in his demeanour, he holds the respected position of being the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. He has also been actively involved as President for the health care initiatives of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital.
Chairman, Jasani Group - a leading diamond and jewellery company
Abhay Jasani is an engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology and the Chairman of Jasani Group, one of the leading exporters of diamonds and diamond jewellery. A dynamic personality, yet humble in his demeanour, he holds the respected position of being the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. He has also been actively involved as President for the health care initiatives of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital.
Ajay Doshi
Director – Endovia Financial Services
Ajay Doshi holds a degree in B. Pharma and Masters in Management Studies in Operations and has worked as a Financial Consultant with extensive corporate exposure exceeding 30 years. He has worked in leading Indian pharmaceutical companies in senior positions. He is deeply involved in social initiatives and also serves as the Treasurer of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur.
Director – Endovia Financial Services
Ajay Doshi holds a degree in B. Pharma and Masters in Management Studies in Operations and has worked as a Financial Consultant with extensive corporate exposure exceeding 30 years. He has worked in leading Indian pharmaceutical companies in senior positions. He is deeply involved in social initiatives and also serves as the Treasurer of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur.
Raman Tikka
A Harvard Business School Alumnus
Raman Tikka is a first generation entrepreneur and the Chairman and Managing Director of Net Business Solutions (India) Ltd, an Information Technology company offering enterprise solutions. Academically, he graduated in BA Economics from Jai Hind College (Mumbai University) followed by OPM from Harvard Business School, USA. He serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur and is volunteering for the extensive development of the Ashram at Dharampur.
A Harvard Business School Alumnus
Raman Tikka is a first generation entrepreneur and the Chairman and Managing Director of Net Business Solutions (India) Ltd, an Information Technology company offering enterprise solutions. Academically, he graduated in BA Economics from Jai Hind College (Mumbai University) followed by OPM from Harvard Business School, USA. He serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur and is volunteering for the extensive development of the Ashram at Dharampur.
Dr. Dhaval Ghelani, Australia
Director of Intensive Care, Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney
Dr. Dhaval Ghelani is a distinguished medical practitioner, holding degrees such as MBBS, MD (Med), MRCP (UK), FCICM (Aus), EDIC (Europe), Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound. He currently serves as Director of Intensive Care, Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney; Senior Intensive Care Specialist, Blacktown Hospital, Sydney and Honorary Intensive Care Specialist, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre. Dr. Ghelani is passionate about charity and believes that faith is not just about beliefs, but giving back to the society to make a difference.
Director of Intensive Care, Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney
Dr. Dhaval Ghelani is a distinguished medical practitioner, holding degrees such as MBBS, MD (Med), MRCP (UK), FCICM (Aus), EDIC (Europe), Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound. He currently serves as Director of Intensive Care, Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney; Senior Intensive Care Specialist, Blacktown Hospital, Sydney and Honorary Intensive Care Specialist, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre. Dr. Ghelani is passionate about charity and believes that faith is not just about beliefs, but giving back to the society to make a difference.
Dr. Hitesh Mehta
Renowned Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Dr. Hitesh Mehta is a renowned gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon, based in Mumbai and serves as a surgeon for the last 18 years in leading hospitals - Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre and Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Hitesh Mehta has keen interest in academic training of young surgeons and is accredited as a teacher for Diplomate of National Board in GI Surgery. Trained in liver transplantation and regularly performing complex GI surgical and laparoscopic cases, Dr. Hitesh Mehta, as a Trustee contributes voluntarily at Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Trust.
Renowned Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Dr. Hitesh Mehta is a renowned gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon, based in Mumbai and serves as a surgeon for the last 18 years in leading hospitals - Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre and Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Hitesh Mehta has keen interest in academic training of young surgeons and is accredited as a teacher for Diplomate of National Board in GI Surgery. Trained in liver transplantation and regularly performing complex GI surgical and laparoscopic cases, Dr. Hitesh Mehta, as a Trustee contributes voluntarily at Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Trust.
Dr. Sandeep Dadia
CEO, Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers Limited
Dr. Sandeep Dadia, an MBBS by qualification, currently serves as the CEO of Aditya Birla Insurance Broker, a part of the large Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group. Driven by a passion to contribute to society, he is involved in several charitable initiatives in the field of rural healthcare and serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Trust.
CEO, Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers Limited
Dr. Sandeep Dadia, an MBBS by qualification, currently serves as the CEO of Aditya Birla Insurance Broker, a part of the large Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group. Driven by a passion to contribute to society, he is involved in several charitable initiatives in the field of rural healthcare and serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Trust.
Sapna Shroff
A Certified Workshop Leader, Coach and Business Leader, ‘Heal Your Life’
Sapna Shroff is an experienced certified ‘Heal Your Life’ Workshop Leader, Coach and Business Leader, trained in India and the UK. She has initiated the program of ‘Loving Yourself’, a platform for people to live a more loving, joyful and peaceful life. She conducts ‘Loving Yourself’ Workshops across the globe. A graduate in Commerce and a Diploma Holder in Early Childcare and Education, Sapna Shroff currently serves as the Head of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, an initiative aimed at inspiring and enabling children to live a more enriching and meaningful life.
A Certified Workshop Leader, Coach and Business Leader, ‘Heal Your Life’
Sapna Shroff is an experienced certified ‘Heal Your Life’ Workshop Leader, Coach and Business Leader, trained in India and the UK. She has initiated the program of ‘Loving Yourself’, a platform for people to live a more loving, joyful and peaceful life. She conducts ‘Loving Yourself’ Workshops across the globe. A graduate in Commerce and a Diploma Holder in Early Childcare and Education, Sapna Shroff currently serves as the Head of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, an initiative aimed at inspiring and enabling children to live a more enriching and meaningful life.
Rajeev Gandhi, USA
Technical Leader, IBM
Rajeev Gandhi has been working in IBM for the last 30 years as one of the technical leaders in the Cloud Division. He has been involved in many different units within IBM. He is also a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) with a deep involvement in the charitable initiatives within USA.
Technical Leader, IBM
Rajeev Gandhi has been working in IBM for the last 30 years as one of the technical leaders in the Cloud Division. He has been involved in many different units within IBM. He is also a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) with a deep involvement in the charitable initiatives within USA.
Kirit Daftary, USA
Past President of JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America)
Kirit Daftary serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) and President of Anuvibha of North America. As a serving Board Member of Greater Waco Interfaith Council, he has led several initiatives to increase the awareness and tolerance amongst different religions and faiths by holding annual events. He has also served in the past as the Treasurer and Trustee of Parliament of World Religions and as the President of JAINA, Federation of Jain Associations in North America.
Past President of JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America)
Kirit Daftary serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) and President of Anuvibha of North America. As a serving Board Member of Greater Waco Interfaith Council, he has led several initiatives to increase the awareness and tolerance amongst different religions and faiths by holding annual events. He has also served in the past as the Treasurer and Trustee of Parliament of World Religions and as the President of JAINA, Federation of Jain Associations in North America.
Mahesh Wadher, USA
Founder and Chairman, AMTEX - a reputable supplier to the hospitality industry
Mahesh Wadher serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) and as the Regional Vice President (West Coast), Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). He firmly believes in working with people from all walks of life for the advancement of communal harmony at all levels. He has an intense passion and love to help humanity, to serve the underprivileged and vulnerable in the fields of education, health and humanitarian care.
Founder and Chairman, AMTEX - a reputable supplier to the hospitality industry
Mahesh Wadher serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (USA) and as the Regional Vice President (West Coast), Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). He firmly believes in working with people from all walks of life for the advancement of communal harmony at all levels. He has an intense passion and love to help humanity, to serve the underprivileged and vulnerable in the fields of education, health and humanitarian care.
Mayur Mehta, UK
Managing Director - a large family run business in United Kingdom
Mayur Mehta is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, UK and the Managing Director of a large family run business. He also serves as the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (UK). He has been a member of multiple voluntary community groups over the past 30 years in the UK including Jain Social Group, Vanik Professional Group etc.
Managing Director - a large family run business in United Kingdom
Mayur Mehta is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, UK and the Managing Director of a large family run business. He also serves as the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (UK). He has been a member of multiple voluntary community groups over the past 30 years in the UK including Jain Social Group, Vanik Professional Group etc.
Ashwin Mehta, UK
Entrepreneur
A Science Graduate from UK, Ashwin Mehta has worked professionally in a variety of sectors including Investment Banking, IT and consumer products. He is the founder of the first company to introduce natural organic body-care products into the mass market in UK. Ashwin serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (UK) and has been involved in community charitable initiatives for over 20 years, including various multi-faith projects.
Entrepreneur
A Science Graduate from UK, Ashwin Mehta has worked professionally in a variety of sectors including Investment Banking, IT and consumer products. He is the founder of the first company to introduce natural organic body-care products into the mass market in UK. Ashwin serves as a Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (UK) and has been involved in community charitable initiatives for over 20 years, including various multi-faith projects.
Mayur Ghelani, Singapore
Career Investment Banker
Mayur Ghelani is a career investment banker having worked in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore with Salomon Brothers, UBS and Deutsche Bank. He currently serves as the Co-founder at Covalent Capital, a Fintech and Corporate Finance Advisory startup. He has been involved in community activities for the last 30 years and serves as the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (Singapore). He has also served as the past President of Singapore Jain Religious Society (2007-2010). He is currently on the management committee of Global Deans Council of Kelley School of Business, Indiana University and the Singapore Indian Education Trust - an organisation dedicated to helping the needy and deserving Singapore Indians.
Career Investment Banker
Mayur Ghelani is a career investment banker having worked in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore with Salomon Brothers, UBS and Deutsche Bank. He currently serves as the Co-founder at Covalent Capital, a Fintech and Corporate Finance Advisory startup. He has been involved in community activities for the last 30 years and serves as the President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (Singapore). He has also served as the past President of Singapore Jain Religious Society (2007-2010). He is currently on the management committee of Global Deans Council of Kelley School of Business, Indiana University and the Singapore Indian Education Trust - an organisation dedicated to helping the needy and deserving Singapore Indians.