ABOUT
Dr. Chiranjee Lal Bagra was born to Mrs. Benarasi Devi(1925-1997) and Mr. Jaichand Lal Bagra (1917-1997) on October 07 ,1946 in Sujangarh, Rajasthan. He has a degree in commerce (B.Com) from St. Xavier's College, Calcutta and a doctorate in vegetarianism from International University, Califonia (USA). He is married to Mrs. Asha Bagra and has two sons, Samir and Somit, and a daughter, Smita.
His contribution in the field of Journalism and Shakahar Ahimsa is widely acclaimed and recognised with awards and accolades. He has widely travelled across globe and all parts of India. He has been associated with many organizations and forums in various capacities at different periods.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Experience
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
Vegetarian Guide
A Bi-Lingual monthly house journal on vegetarian philosophy with a monthly circulation of 1500 copies from 1994-2002, restarted in 2013(4 Colours).
Dishabodh
A revolutionary hindi monthly of intellectual thoughts on Jain philosophy with a monthly circulation of 1000 copies, published since October 1996. Widely acclaimed with many awards
Vardhman Sandesh
Fortnightly Jain Newspaper
(Since closed)
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Manisha
A 600 pages well documented research book
Ethical Life
Quarterly Journal New Delhi
Closed since
AUTHORED BOOKS
Vegetarianism & Jainism (English)
Cow 100 Facts (Hindi)
Dairy Milk 100 Facts (English)
Indian Cattle Wealth (English)
Mere Sapne (Hindi)
Vegetarianism in life : A thorough analysis (English)
Myths of the Planning Commission (English)
Bujurg Ghar ki Thati (Hindi)
Meat Export at what cost to the Nation (English)
Aapka Bhavisya Aahar ke Sandarbh me (Hindi)
RESEARCH PAPERS
Presented Research Papers at Various International Conferences like :-
World Vegetarian Congress 1996 Pittsburg (USA)
World Vegetarian Congress 1999 Chiang Mai (Thailand)
World Jain Conference 1995 New Delhi (India)
Synthesis of Science & Religion 1997 Calcutta (India)
World Vegetarian Congress 2001 Toronto (Canada)
World Peace Conference 2002 Kolkata (India)
and many more at National/Regional Conferences and Seminars
CHAIRMAN : SMITA FILMS PRIVATE LTD.
Producer of feature films
Rangeen Basant (Bengali feature film)
Badla (Hindi television film)
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Supreme Abrasives Private Ltd.
Manufacturer of coated abrasives. Established in 1988 and production stopped in 1995.
AFFILIATIONS AND POSITIONS HELD
Honorary Zonal Chairman - Ahimsa Research Foundation
Pioneer charitable foundation registered in India u/s 25 of the Companies Act on a large scale with an authorised capital outley of Rs. 500 crores. The organisation aims to work on non-violent agriculture and non-violent environment thus taking ahimsa to grass-root practical level and thus preserving & protecting the nature and animal kingdom. Associated since inception but now resigned.
National President - All India Jain Patra Sampadak Sangh
Jaipur , Since 15 July 2011
Managing Trustee - Bhartiya Cattle Resource Development Foundation
Since May 2012 ,Registered NGO wef 20th September 1990.
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
Took national lead in protest against the Mourigram Abattoir including legal suit at Calcutta High court and Supreme Court at Delhi.
Successfully officiated as Chief Election Officer to elect Council Members of Bengal Bihar Orissa Digamber Jain Tirthkshetra Committee, Kolkata thrice (2002, 2007 & 2012) covering all the Jain voters of greater Kolkata and again of Surya Pahad Tirth Kshetra Committee, Assam in 2007 covering all the seven north eastern states of India.
Organised All India Pratibha Samman Honour for the first time in India and awarded Jain Ratan Awards to 26 participants from age 8 to 80, from 26 different fields for outstanding achievements in their respective fields, during Bhagwan Mahavir's 2600 birth anniversary celebration.
Undertook COMBODIA Tour along with Mahasaba Group in June 1999, to study Angkorwat Panchmeru Temple, world's largest temple complex.
आचार्य सुनील सागर (Digamber Jain Acharya Sunil Sagar Maharaj)
आपका साहस, धैर्य, उद्दम और विवेक निश्चित ही प्रशंसनीय है। अहिंसा के लिए जितना आप कर रहे है, संभवतः गांधीजी के बाद उतना किसी ने नहीं किया।
Your courage, patience, labour and wisdom is indeed very praise-worthy. Your contribution in the sphere of non-violence (ahimsa) is probably the greatest ever since Mahatma Gandhi.
17/09/2007