New Delhi: Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain handed away as a result of Covid associated problems, firm sources stated. She was 84. Hailing her as a visionary, Times Now TV channel, a part of the Times Group, described Jain as a lifelong non secular seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the humanities, and passionate proponent of ladies’s rights.
After changing into chairman of the Times Group in 1999, she developed a particular management type, characterised by compassion and inclusiveness, that helped propel the group to new heights.
She arrange The Times Foundation in 2000, with sustainable growth and transformational change as its key objectives. One of India’s most revered non-profits, it gives neighborhood companies and runs the Times Relief Fund to supply help throughout cyclones, earthquakes, floods, epidemics and different crises.
She was the founder president of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), established in 1983 to advertise entrepreneurship {and professional} excellence amongst ladies in India. From 1999, she additionally served as chairperson of Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust, based in 1944 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain, her father-in-law, to advertise literature in Indian languages.
The Jnanpith Award, conferred by the Trust yearly, is acknowledged to be essentially the most prestigious honour for authors writing in Indian languages.
She was additionally the guiding drive behind the Oneness Forum, launched in 2003 to advertise unity on the planet. The MahaviraMahatma award was instituted beneath the aegis of the Forum to advertise Mahatma Gandhi’s precept of ahimsa (non- violence).
“My mother #InduJain believed that death is not something to be mourned but a soul changing clothes to start a new journey of exploration. She taught me to live on my own terms & in a state of constant bliss. As she attains Nirvana, I celebrate a truly remarkable spirit”, tweeted Times Group chairperson, Vineet Jain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish on the demise of Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain, and stated she might be remembered for her neighborhood service initiatives, ardour in direction of India’s progress and deep-rooted curiosity in tradition.
Paying tributes on Thursday, PM Modi stated, “Saddened by the demise of Times Group Chairperson Smt. Indu Jain Ji. She will be remembered for her community service initiatives, passion towards India’s progress and deep-rooted interest in our culture. I recall my interactions with her. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti.”Â
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Indu Jain will at all times be remembered for the unparalleled compassion, exhausting work and philanthropic works. Shah tweeted, “The passing away of Smt. Indu Jain Ji, Chairperson of Times Group is deeply saddening. Nation will always remember her for the unparalleled compassion, hard work and philanthropic works. My condolences to her family and the entire Times Group in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
Several politicians throughout the nation additionally expressed their grief over her demise.Â
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of Indu Jain ji, Chairperson of the Times Group. She will always be remembered for her contribution to social work, her passion for Indian culture. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.”
Newly-elected Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “In Indu Jain, Chairperson of Times Group, we always had a very tall spiritual leader, passionate philanthropist, a connoisseur of arts & a soulful being. Her passing away is a big loss to us. My heartfelt condolences to Vineet Jain, members of Jain and Times families.”
Union Minister Piyush Goyal wrote, “Saddened to hear about the demise of Smt. Indu Jain, Chairperson of Times Group. She will be remembered as a passionate philanthropist, strong proponent of women`s rights & an inspiring leader. My heartfelt condolences to @vineetjaintimes & the entire Times family. Om Shanti.”
“Saddened to hear of the demise of Smt Indu Jain Ji, the matriarch of the Times group, she was dedicated to serving the community, championing women`s rights & supporting the arts. My condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul to find peace .. Om Shanti”, tweeted Congress chief Sachin Pilot.Â
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as we speak expressed unhappiness over the demise of Times Group chairperson Indu Jain and stated she is going to at all times be remembered for her deep dedication to nation-building.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Times Group Chairperson Smt. Indu Jain Ji. Her deep commitment to philanthropy and nation-building will always be remembered. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia additionally supplied his condolences to the household of the deceased. “Very sorry about your loss Vineet ji. I personally have received her blessings so many times. May God bless the great soul in this new journey. Om Shanti,” he stated in a tweet.Â
(With Agency Inputs)
