LC Jain passes away

[I4handloom]

Dear Friend,

LC Jain passed away on 15th November, 2010, at an age of about 85
years. He was very active, until recently. the last time I met was
about 7 months back in Benguluru.

I had the privilege of knowing LC Jain for a very long time. He
inaugurated CHIP centre in Chirala in 2003. He was a great source of
inspiration and advice, ever since. A staunch champion of handloom
sector, He was a great patriot, and a strong believer in Gandhian
values and decentralization of power. His ideas left a lasting imprint
on formulation of public policy in our country.

LC Jain was actively involved in the Quit India movement. Soon after
independence, he worked to organize relief for refugees of the
partition. He helped introduce cottage industries into rehabilitation
camps. He later campaigned for farm cooperative societies and became a
volunteer with the Indian Cooperative Union (ICU). As Secretary of the
All-India Handicrafts Board, he promoted decentralized production,
introduced direct training and loans to self employed weavers and
carpenters, and organized the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. As
a Member of the Planning Commission, he took interest in the
development of the North Eastern Region and Khadi & Village
Industries. He was honoured with the Magsaysay award in 1988. He was
also Vice Chairman of World Commission on Dams.

He was a advisor and a source of inspiration for many individuals and
organisations across the country. I think we have lost a great soul.

However, this country and the ruling regime has not given him his due,
in the event of his death. We all need to condole his death, and live
his values and get inspired.

d. narasimha reddy