At the invitation of Mr. Arun Bharat Ram, Chairman SRF Limited, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur was guest of honour at dinner for the closing of The 19th Family Business Network Summit in Delhi on the 22nd October 2008.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur being
felicitated at the Family Business Network Summit

At the launch of NDTV's campaign ' 7 wonders of India', Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur visited New Delhi to accept the invitation to join a distinguished panel of judges who over the next year will be selecting the seven best natural and man-made wonders of India. NDTV is joining hands with the Ministry of tourism in this national campaign to showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage that is Incredible India

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur (extreme left) with other
members of the panel at the NDTV jury conference

Official Engagements of Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur

A visit to the Church of St. Mathews School
The Academy of Well Being Society, Udaipur organised an event coordinated by their president Professor Vijayalaxmi Chauhan for children from the orphanage 'St Mathew School' on 9th October 2008. Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar was Chief Guest on the occasion at which there were various competitive events. In response to a special request the Princess told the children a story to which they rapturously applauded.

Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur with the children of
St. Mathew School

Princess Padmaja attends Fortune - The Most Powerful Women Summit in California, USA
Fortune – The Most Powerful Women's Summit took place this year at the Four Seasons Aviara, California from the 1st October to the 3rd October 2008. Now in its tenth year, the summit is the world's premiere gathering of women leaders in business, government, academia, philanthropy, and the arts providing a forum for decision making and the exchange of ideas.
This year's theme was Extraordinary Talent. The line-up included Pepsi Cola, Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffett. The programme, that specifically avoided speeches, was diverse and facilitated energetic and provocative conversation.
For the third consecutive year Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur has participated as an invitee at the summit. Prominent speakers in 2008 included Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, Burberry Group PLC and Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Correspondent, CNN.