Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (also known as Eternal Mewar; commonly abbreviated MMCF) is a charitable trust.
Background
[edit]Bhagwat Singh Mewar was a patron of numerous trusts throughout his lifetime.[1] On 20 October 1969, he founded the MMCF by providing a substantial endowment and donating key sections of the City Palace in Udaipur for its establishment.[2] In his will and testament of 1984, he reconstituted the institution of the Maharana for the MMCF, so that the office of Maharana shall continue in perpetuity.[3] After his death, his son Arvind Singh Mewar served as Chairman and Managing Trustee of the MMCF.[4]
Awards
[edit]Each year, the MMCF confers a series of awards for social service, scholarship, art, and economic initiative.[5] These awards are traditionally presented to residents of Udaipur as well as to individuals from across India.[5] They are named after figures who hold importance in the history of Mewar.[5] These awards are:[2]
| Name | Instituted in | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel James Tod Award | 1982-83 | Named after James Tod. This award is presented to a foreign national who, like Tod, has contributed to a deeper understanding of the spirit and values of Mewar through work of lasting significance. |
| Haldighati Award | 1986-87 | Haldighati refers to the Battle of Haldighati. This award is presented to an individual whose work holds lasting value in awakening society, particularly through journalism or other forms of media. |
| Hakim Khan Sur Award | 1996-97 | Named after Hakim Khan Suri. This award honour work of permanent value for the cause of national integration. |
| Maharana Udai Singh Award | 1997-98 | Named after Udai Singh II. This award honors work that helps protect and improve the environment. |
| Panna Dhai Award | 1980-81 | |
| Maharishi Harit Rashi Award | 1981-82 | |
| Maharana Mewar Award | 1980-81 | |
| Maharana Kumbha Award | 1983-84 | |
| Maharana Sajjan Singh Award | 1981-82 | |
| Dagar Gharana Award | 1986-87 | |
| Rana Punja Award | 1983-84 | |
| Aravali Award | ||
| Best Police Station of Rajasthan | 2007-08 | |
| Bhamashah Award | 1980-81 | Named after Bhamashah. This award honors students who achieve the highest percentage and top position among all universities in Rajasthan. |
| Maharana Raj Singh Award | 1980-81 | |
| Maharana Fateh Singh Award | 1996-97 |
Gallery
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Arvind Singh Mewar presents the Maharana Sajjan Singh Award to Gopal Prasad Sharma.
References
[edit]- ^ Sharma, C. L. (1993). Ruling Elites of Rajasthan: A Changing Profile. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. pp. 93–96. ISBN 978-81-85880-13-6.
- ^ a b "50 years of Maharana of Mewar charitable foundation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-05-16.
- ^ Khera, Dipti (2002). Jagmandir on Lake Pichola. Internet Archive. New Delhi : Penguin Enterprise. pp. 11, 26, 34, 38–41, 157. ISBN 978-0-670-04923-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - ^ "Maharana Pratap descendant Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ a b c Freitag, Jason (2009-07-31). Serving Empire, Serving Nation: James Tod and the Rajputs of Rajasthan. BRILL. pp. 1–2. ISBN 978-90-474-2938-8.