1. Introduction

Sir Dr. Mukesh Shah is a renowned Indian real estate developer and philanthropist, known for his significant contributions to the development of the real estate industry in India. He is the founder of Adinath Developers, a leading real estate company in India.

Sir Dr. Mukesh Shah, Phd(Cons.) Sri Lanka, Mcom (I), Bcom (Hons.), born and brought up in Mumbai, is the founder of Adinath Developer. It is one of the fastest growing company in the Real Estate Industry. His philosophy is to develop properties, temples, institutions that are high quality in terms of their design, construction and environmental sustainability.To achieve high standards in design, he engages specialized architects and designers to create innovative and differentiated properties. The company is managed by Mr. Mukesh Shah himself, who is fully engrossed to ensure that the company maintains its high standards in quality construction, timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

2. Mukesh Shah Remarkable Works

As his remarkable work, Mr. Mukesh Shah, with his Midas touch, has constructed world’s first “Shankhaakar Derasar” [Conch Shell Shaped Jain temple] at Aagam Villa, Palitana, Gujarat. It is spread over 6000 sq ft of area and 51 ft in height within an unimaginable time of 54 days. It’s an architectural wonder where the Conch Shell Shape has been constructed using 500 tons of stone (is made out of "Bansi pahad- rock and makrana marble") and without using steel. Also, there is a huge tortoise symbolizing the messenger of Lord Munisuvrat and all this with the blessings of Lord could be made possible in just 54 days which is a world record. The Pratishtha Mahotsav event of Lord Adinath was telecasted on CNBC, BBC, TV9, ETV television channels worldwide. It is a marvel which can be considered as an eighth wonder of the world. The then CM of Gujarat, now Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi had also visited Palitana during this period.

Sir Dr. Mukesh Shah, Adinath Developer, built and developed facilities at village “Saldi” near Mehsana, Gujarat all the following 20 facilities for the benefit of the general public of the village- Gram Panchayat New office and new primary school-school gate, Pre Primary School-Aanganwadi / Primary school- gate, table, mike stand etc /Post office / Library / Water Pump House/ Two Jain Upashrayas- place where saints/ monks stay /One Jain Wadi , / Cement roads/ Water cooler/ Washrooms /Main Gate / Bird feeding place- Chabutra/ Main stage for various performances etc to name a few.

In praise and admiration of his dedication and work, he has been felicitated and also won many International Awards in different countries across the world as well as in India.

3. Awards and Recognization

He has been awarded 15 International Awards and around 40 Indian Awards and 5 Gold Medals, below is the list to name a few:

 He has achieved International Exclusive Star Awards 2023 supported by Exclusive World Records https://exclusiveworldrecords.com/home.aspx

 He was awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree for Construction Industry [for Architects, Builders and Promoters] by Colombo International Open University at Colombo, Sri-Lanka

 Honoured with the title of ‘Sir’ at Malaysia in 2013 and received the “Global Achievers Gold Medal” at House of Lords, London in 2012 for keeping the flag of India high as an eminent achiever in field of construction and for distinguished social contributions to the nation.

 He was awarded the honorable Pride of India Award in 2018, The Jewel of India Award for Outstanding Achievements, Best Citizen of India Award in 2013, Rajiv Gandhi Arch for Excellence Award and Gold Medal in 2013, Glory of India Award 2013, Indo Nepal Sadbhavna Award – 2015, Global Achievers Award at Bangkok to name a few from the list.

4. National Indian Awards

 Best Citizen of India received on 12-2-2013 at New Delhi by International Publishing House

 Bharat Vibhushan Sanman Puraskar on 24/08/2013 at New Delhi by The Economic and Human Resource Development Association

 Real Estate and Infrastructure Award on 30/09/2013 by Economic Growth Foundation

 Indira Gandhi Sadbhavna Award received on 20/11/2013 by National Integration and Economic Council

 Rajiv Gandhi Arch for Excellence Award with Gold Medal received on 07-4-2013 at New Delhi

 Indira Gandhi Excellence Award on 21-12-2013 at New Delhi

 Global Indian of the Year Award on 19-01-2014 at Goa by Citizens Integration Peace Society

 Bharat Excellence Award with Gold Medal by Friendship Forum of India

 Mother Teresa Gold Sadbhavana Award by Global Achievers Foundation on 15th February 2013 for Individual Contribution for Social & Economic Growth” at New Delhi.

 Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award by National Unity Conference in New Delhi received on 7th May 2011.

 Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman Award by National Unity Conference in New Delhi.

 Indian Leadership Award for Infrastructure Development by All India Business Development Association in New Delhi on 3rd September, 2012.

 Bhartiya Nirman Ratan Award by All India Achievers Foundation in New Delhi.

 Glory Of India Award for Construction and Design by Indian Economic Development and Research Association in New Delhi on 11th April 2011.

 Business Leadership Award by All India Business Development Asso. In New Delhi in November 2011.

5. Social Contributions

His social contributions in Education, Medical and Rural Development as well as help to the needy is also done on a regular basis and at different locations. Below is just a list of few out of the whole lot of social activities he takes up:

 Arranged many school camps and field trips for school kids at Saldi

 Donated a computer room for kids at Saladi Primary School to learn computers

 Donated various kits from time to time for their studies

 Donated table and stationery study kits at Ayambilyasan for 35 students at an Ashram Solely Organised various health camps at Palitana

 Continuous contributions towards jivdaya for tortoise food, cow food, gud, bird food and so on as much as possible on a regular basis

 Made two drinking water tubs for providing drinking water to around 250-300 sheeps and goats and cows passing by each day

 Made Drinking water coolers for general public at Palitana and Saladi

 Regularly donating food and even money to needy for their routine house expenses, groceries as well as studies or medical needs

 Providing for cataract, general medicines, health care products and such items.

 Paying fees for schools on requests from people in village or town or even for higher studies.

 Donating Blankets, travel bags, clothes and such needed items to people at Palitana

 Apart from Religious activities he actively participates in all such donation drives and helping the needy as much as possible.

 Providing one day lunch to general needy public at Borivali from time to time.

 Arranging for tirth yatra for 400 such people who have never been to any tirth or religious places like Shankheshwar and Palitana and Pavagadh.

 Provided support for nursing facilites at Saladi.

 Providing grocery and other support from time to time to the needy.

 Providing toys and books for kids at Aanganwadi Saldi as well as Primary School Saldi.

He loves to keep giving to the society in whichever small form possible and helping people in whichever way possible and this is indeed his most important quality.