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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Dinesh N Shah was born on 7 September 1942 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India. His early years laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to social causes and humanitarian work. | Dinesh N Shah was born on 7 September 1942 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India. He later moved to Mumbai, where he has been residing since then. His early years laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to social causes and humanitarian work. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
* Mobilized and facilitated contributions exceeding ₹15 Crores for social, medical, and educational causes | * Mobilized and facilitated contributions exceeding ₹15 Crores for social, medical, and educational causes during his 70-year humanitarian journey | ||
* Raised ₹15 Lakhs for Jafarabad Kelvani Utkarsh Mandal during the release of his autobiography | * Raised ₹15 Lakhs for Jafarabad Kelvani Utkarsh Mandal during the release of his autobiography (2025–2026), supporting cancer care and social causes | ||
* Donated blood 33 times and supported multiple health initiatives | * Donated blood 33 times and supported multiple health initiatives | ||
* Organized photography exhibitions supporting cancer care initiatives | * Organized 82 photography exhibitions in Mumbai supporting cancer care initiatives | ||
* In January 2025, raised ₹23.65 Lakhs for cancer care (Jeevan Jyot Trust) through a photography exhibition | * In January 2025, raised ₹23.65 Lakhs for cancer care (Jeevan Jyot Trust) through a photography exhibition | ||
* His autobiography “Aatmsaad” contributed approximately ₹14.50 Lakhs towards education, medical aid, and Gau Seva | * His autobiography “Aatmsaad” contributed approximately ₹14.50 Lakhs towards education, medical aid, and Gau Seva (December 2025 to March 2026) | ||
* Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in August 2025 | * Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in August 2025 in Delhi for humanitarian service | ||
* | * Recognized as a finalist in the “50 Over 50” recognition in September 2025 for contributions as a humanitarian and philanthropist | ||
* Contributed to policy advocacy by submitting representation for dual citizenship for NRIs during the tenure of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar in 1990 | * Contributed to policy advocacy by submitting representation for dual citizenship for NRIs during the tenure of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar in 1990 through NRI Institute, New Delhi | ||
==Philanthropy== | ==Philanthropy== | ||
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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
Dinesh N Shah authored the autobiography “આત્મસાદ (Aatmsaad),” released in February 2026 by Puj Gnyanvatsaldasji Swami. The book reflects 70 | Dinesh N Shah authored the autobiography “આત્મસાદ (Aatmsaad),” released in February 2026 by Puj Gnyanvatsaldasji Swami. The book reflects his 70-year humanitarian journey, life philosophy, and the guiding principle of “Return Back to Society.” | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-n-shah LinkedIn - @dinesh-n-shah] | * [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-n-shah LinkedIn - @dinesh-n-shah] | ||