Ms. Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
arriving at Kaya Training Centre

Ms. Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
with Ms. Rita Soni unveiling the plaque
for the Vita Goat project

Ms. Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
addressing the villagers and stakeholders

Ms. Mewar applauded the activities of Seva Mandir and particularly the Women Resource Center that is focusing on the involvement of women in local projects and the Youth Resource Centre where young people get together to discuss and implement issues relating to the development of their villages. She distributed a Certificate of Appreciation to women for their participation in a 45 day computer literacy camp at Kaya. Talking in local dialect Ms. Mewar said she recognised the challenges that people face and hoped more would get involved in educational programmes. She interacted with both the male and female In-Charge of the Youth Resource Center encouraging them to motivate their team-mates in their activities.

Ms. Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
presenting a certificate to a participant
in the women’s literary programme

As part of Seva Mandir's educational programme for children from remote parts of Rajasthan, a residential camp was set up at the Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta Rural Training Centre, Kaya in Udaipur. Over 45 days children participated in various educational programmes and extra-curricular activities. The camp was attended by over 150 children who were taught the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. They also experienced poetry reading, theatre and other curricular activities run by teachers from nearby villages. At the closing ceremony the children sang, performed group act plays and danced to an enthusiastic audience. Ms. Mewar said how much she hoped parents would continue to send their children to the education camps organized by Seva Mandir where children can interact in a safe environment and are provided with opportunities to learn and develop skills.

Ms. Padmaja Kumari Mewar of Udaipur
lighting a lamp at the closing ceremony of Children’s camp at Kaya