Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation holds the 28th Annual Award Distribution
Ceremony on the 2nd March 2008 at the Manek Chowk, City Palace Complex, Udaipur
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation was established in 1969 under the leadership
of the late Maharana Bhagwat Singhji Mewar. Today, the Foundation derives its funds
both from interest on the original endowment and from entrance fees to the City
Palace.
The Scheme of Awards constitutes a major part of the activities of the Maharana
of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF). From a modest beginning of awards only for
scholars in Udaipur, the orbit of this Scheme of Awards has steadily grown to become
a recognised event in the domestic and international arena. Today, the Awards honour
recognition of service of permanent value already rendered to society in which,
eminent scholars, students and common citizens who, through their chosen field of
activity, have contributed to society. They include awards for historical research,
art and painting, music and dance, education and journalism, and a variety of other
contributions to social welfare. In addition, the Foundation set up a number of
subsidiary trusts for religious and charitable purposes to give assistance without
distinction of caste or creed or religion. The present 76th. custodian Shriji Arvind
Singh Mewar of Udaipur has since, added considerably to his inherited legacy, extending
the scope and size of the various charities operated by the trust.
This year, the Annual Awards Distribution Ceremony took place on 2nd March. On Saturday
the 1st March, The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation launched an audio CD
'Veer Shiromani Mewar Geet' followed by a recital of Hindustani classical music
by Padmashri Mehmood Dhaulpuri at the Manek Chowk, City Palace Complex. Mehmood
Dhaulpuri received his early training from his grand-father, Ustad Buddha Khan and
was finally groomed by Ustad Nasir Ahmed Khan of Delhi before developing a unique
style of his own.
Dr. Mogan Lourdenadin inaugurating
audio CD ‘ Veer Shiromani Mewar Geet’
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur
greeting Mehmood Dhaulpuri