Philanthropy

Building on a Foundation of Knowledge and the Future of Girls' Education in Mewar

The historical commitment of the Mewar royal family to girls' education continues to shape the present. Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Trustee MMCF exemplifies this legacy by supporting the complete tuition fees for all girls studying in the Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur for the current academic year (2023-2024) on 2nd November 2023. "Carrying forward the traditions of our ancestors," Mr. Mewar said, "we must make concerted efforts to strengthen girls' education and ensure universal access. Many girls yearn to learn, yet domestic or financial constraints force them to abandon their studies. I see my contribution as simply upholding the time-honored Mewar tradition of promoting knowledge." Mewar itself boasts the title of hosting the first girls' school in the region, the Shambhuratna Pathshala. Founded in January 1863 AD under the reign of Maharana Shambhu Singh (1861-1874), it became a dedicated girls' school in 1866, pioneering female education across Mewar and beyond. Today, under the management of the Rajasthan Education Department, it nurtures the dreams of roughly 300 girls from grades 9 to 12. The school commemorated its 150th anniversary in 2014. Further strengthening this historical bond, the Mewar family undertook the school's renovation under the aptly named 'Shiksha' project in Udaipur. Recognizing the school's significance and acknowledging the pleas of its authorities, Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, oversaw the refurbishment project that began in 2015.

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar with the students and faculty members of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar presenting a cheque of tuition fee, in support of girls studying in the Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur

Charitable Dispensary and Medical Aid

Medical Aid is an important activity of the MMCF. MMCF runs a charitable dispensary, which operates all year round. The Staff's yearly medical checkups are also organized by the Foundation. Citizens of the region can apply to it for medical benefits and assistance. It aims to provide free medical advice and medicines to the needy that are unable to pay for medical treatment. A total number of 532 patients were treated in the month of November 2023 and 513 patients were treated in the month of December 2023.

Academic Initiatives

Unraveling the Enigma of Haldighati: A Two-Day Seminar

The City Palace Museum, Udaipur played host to a captivating two-day seminar delving into the depths of Maharana Pratap's historic victory at the Battle of Haldighati. Organized by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation under the patronage of Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Trustee, the event unfolded from November 8th to 9th, 2023, drawing renowned scholars and history enthusiasts from across the country. The inaugural session commenced with a powerful invocation by Pt. Narendra Mishra, setting the tone for a journey through time. Mewar's eminent historian, Dr. Rajendra Nath Purohit, shed light on previously untapped sources, unveiling insights into the role of Kunwar Shakti Singh during the battle. The morning sessions unfolded with presentations by esteemed scholars like Dr. Rajneesh Sharma, Dr. Shree Krishna Jugnu, and Dr. Abhimanyu Singh Arha, each enriching the narrative with diverse perspectives gleaned from Sanskrit literature, post-war strategies, and contemporary accounts.