[4][5] It was originally found to represent the Jains of the southern Maratha Country of the Bombay Presidency, including Kolhapur State, Belgaum and Sangli.

[8] The association sought to invest authority in lay persons rather than in ascetics, this resulted in mobilization of the community to build schools and improve education.

[10][11] The organization has been involved in securing the status of an independent and minority religion for Jainism in India.

[11] The Karmveer Bhaurao Patil Samaj Seva Puraskar awards are given annually to notable personalities.

[18] These include The boarding houses served an important function by uniting Jains of different communities, as reported in Pragati ani Jinavijaya, 23 November 1919: At mealtime affairs were conducted beautifully, as they were at the opening of the Jain Boarding in Pune.