 He is a founder and chief patron of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), the world's largest organization for the handicapped in terms of free fitment of artificial limbs/calipers etc.Mehta is a recipient of Padma Bhushan, one of the highest Indian civilian awards, for his contribution to social cause.Mehta was born at Jodhpur in Rajasthan.