He has traveled extensively across the globe to spread the
message of Indian Culture and Philosophy and to promote Interreligious
Dialogue.
Work & Contribution
Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya, B.Sc, LL.B, (D.Sc. honoris causa)
(born in 1927) is Promoter and Director of various companies having business
and manufacturing interest in Sugar, Industrial, Alcohol, Organic Chemicals,
Salt, Printing and Publications, Agriculture, Bulk Drugs, etc. As a leading
Industrialist and Businessman he has been a member of many prominent
committees and apex bodies in India.
Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya was the chairman of the K.J Somaiya
Trust which has sponsored the Educational Society “Somaiya
Vidyavihar”. It has established various institutions of higher
learning under its banner and has developed a unique and vibrant educational
campus.
He was also a believer in the power of the sugar industry,
To bring about social as well as financial prosperity
He conceptualized the Sanskritivihar, which comprises of
- K J Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham
- K J Somaiya Institute of Buddhist Studies
- K J Somaiya Jain Centre
Participation
He attended the World Blind Union General Assembly held at
Melbourne, Australia in November 2000 as an Observer. He also attended the
World Blind Union General Assembly held at Cape Town, South Africa, in
December 2004.
At United Nation, New York He has Participated In the Millennium
World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, held in
August-September 2000. Also Participated In the Parliament of the
World’s Religious held in Barcelona from 7-13 July,2004. Dr. SK
Somaiya has participated in Kazakhstan Congress as the Leader of Hindu
Delegation.
Dr. S K Somaiya as Philanthropist
Dr. Shantilal Somaiya has promoted a project called
SAHAS(Somaiya Action for HIV/AIDS Support), under the K.J Somaiya Medical
Trust to provide services for the HIV infected and affected. These services
are run from the Somaiya Hospital since 2003.
Vision
Dr. S. K. Somaiya left behind a wonderful vision of an
integrated development - be it in medicine, business, education, religion,
or philosophy. One that engages rather than divides, and encompasses all,
reflecting the true spirit of our heritage and tradition.