Highest Jain Community Award for Ajay Bhutoria

Ajay Bhutoria / Awards Show

In recognition of his accomplishments as a community leader, an advisor to the President of the United States for the Asian American Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Commission, an author and an entrepreneur from California, Ajay Bhutoria has been conferred the Acharya Maha Pragya Pratibha award, the highest Jain community recognition. The award ceremony was blessed by Parampujya Achayya Mahasharman in an event in Mumbai recently.

According to a press note, the Award serves as a symbol of gratitude for contributions in various fields, including the promotion of Jainism principles, the facilitation of immigration reform in the USA, and leadership in advocating for peace, harmony, and economic, social, and health justice while upholding Jain values for all.

“Mr. Ajay Bhutoria's unwavering commitment has played a pivotal role in reshaping the trajectory of US-India relations. His tireless efforts have been instrumental in fostering a strengthened partnership between these two influential nations. Of particular note is the significant policy change regarding H1B visa stamping, which is now allowed within the United States”, the press release said.