Ahmedabad: Jain International Trade Organisation Ahmedabad (JITO-Ahmedabad) held its oath-taking ceremony on Saturday in the presence of deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi .




Sanghavi said, “JITO feels like one family that brings all Jains under one umbrella.” He urged special focus on lower-middle and middle-class families, better housing and education access, and economic empowerment of women.




The chapter announced its new leadership: chairman Vaibhav Shah , senior vice-chairman Pravesh Mehta, secretary Amit Banthiya, and treasurer Ashish Shah.







Chairman Shah said the team’s focus will be “collect, collaborate & grow”. He outlined key initiatives including interest-free education loans , construction of hostels to support students, and creating platforms to promote Jain women entrepreneurs . The chapter also plans industrial visits across sectors.




JITO Ahmedabad is the local chapter of the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), a worldwide, non-profit socio-economic organization that brings together Jain businessmen, industrialists, and professionals to work on economic empowerment, education, and social welfare. Beyond business networking, the organisation focuses on establishing educational institutions, helping young entrepreneurs connect with industry leaders, and encouraging principled individuals to participate in public administration, politics, and the legal system.