Draft:Gyan C. Jain

Gyan Chand Jain (1932- present) is an Indian author and publisher known for his contributions to Electronics and IT/Computer Science. He was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri. Jain has served as chairman and executive member of various educational and religious institutions such as

Chairman
 * Mahavir Senior Model School, G.T. Karnal Road, Delhi,
 * Shri Chintamani Parshavnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir, Haridwar
 * Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, Rohini, Delhi
 * BPB Publications, Daryaganj, Delhi

Executive Member FOUNDER of following Schools
 * Shri Atma Vallabh Jain Smarak, G.T. Karnal Road, Delhi
 * B.L. Institute, G.T. Karnal Road, Delhi
 * Jagan Nath Jain Goodwill School, Bhatinda
 * Jagan Nath Jain D.A.V. School, Giddarbaha
 * Bishna Mall Jain Vidya Mandir, Kalanwali (Haryana)
 * Jagan Nath Jain School, Sirsa (Haryana)

Early Life and Education
Gyan Chand Jain was born in 1932 in a small town named Giddarbaha (Punjab). It is known that during his school days, he developed a strong interest in electronics and pursued it as a hobby. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rajendra Govt College, Bhatinda (Punjab) in 1956.

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Literary Career
Jain's literary career began during his college days in Bhatinda, However, his most notable contribution to literature lies in the field of Electronics & IT education.

Books on Electronics

In 1958, Jain authored the acclaimed book, "Building Your Own Transistor Radio," which gained popularity among students and sparked his journey as a prominent author in electronics. Furthermore, Jain is also credited as the author of the following books such as
 * Popular Radio Circuits
 * Popular TV Circuits
 * Popular Amplifier CircuitsHe was also of editor of a monthly magazine named Electronics Hobbyist and edited so many popular electronic books such as:
 * Practical Transistor Equivalent Manual, , & Many More

Other Books
 * The little book on vastu ,
 * The Little Book of Lessons from the Chairman
 * Glossary of Indian Herbs
 * The Little book of Love ,

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BPB Publications
In 1972, Jain established BPB Publications, which became a leading force in IT education. He played a vital role in editing numerous popular electronic books. BPB's vision under Jain's leadership is: "To continue to be the largest reservoir of IT knowledge in India, to provide world-class education at affordable prices to the community and continue to act as a major force to boost IT, Employment and the Economy of our Country."

Awards and Recognition

 * 2002: Padma Shri Awards by the Government of India for his outstanding contribution to spreading IT education in the country
 * 2023: Varishth Samman Utsav  for contributions in the field of IT Legacy

Legacy
Gyan Chand Jain's dedication to providing affordable and accessible learning resources has empowered generations of students and professionals. He played a crucial role in India's growth in the Electronics and IT sector through:


 * Authoring over 40 books on electronics by 1982.
 * Publishing over 6,000 titles on computer science since 1980.
 * BPB Publications becoming a leading publisher of IT books in India and internationally.
 * Equipping aspiring IT professionals with the knowledge and skills required for success.