Extraordinary people, Extraordinary work! It’s time to acknowledge valuable contribution of these extraordinary people to the society on 26th.Feb. 2012
The Maharana Mewar Foundation Annual Scheme of Awards constitutes a major part of the activities of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur. These Annual Awards were instituted in 1980-81 to recognize college and school students, in Udaipur, for their academic and sporting achievements. The scope and spectrum of the awards has been steadily widening since 1980-81, now the Annual Awards Ceremony not only applauds students but also honours international and national scholars for their work of permanent value to society. Many now play a pivotal role contributing to Mewar, India and on the world stage.
Author: Dr. Mayank Gupta, Deputy Secretary - Development Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
Time is ticking away. Get ready to witness the grand 31st Maharana Mewar Foundation Annual Awards (MMFAA 2012) at the Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation will honour not only eminent personalities but also citizens from all over the country. The ceremony starts with the presentation of certificates to students from schools and universities in Udaipur and across the State of Rajasthan.
This is followed by the main Ceremony when the awardees gather on the dais to receive their awards from Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.
The Convener Mr. Mayank Gupta informed that the 31ST Annual Award Distribution Ceremony 2012 for this year would take place on Sunday, 26TH February 2012 at The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex, Udaipur.
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Contemporizing traditions is what drew me to Amit Bhar's work. Banaras has always been a point of reference for me personally – a place I draw inspiration and energy from to understand the meaning of Custodianship of my own heritage, which has its roots in history and tradition and yet has to evolve and change with time. This concept of eternity, is what, I believe, Amit communicates very simply..."
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The House of Mewar, acknowledged as the world's oldest-serving dynasty, has faced challenges, which have tested the maintenance of the Custodianship form of governance and the Custodian's commitment to carry on serving as The Diwan of Shree Eklingnath ji.
In 1947 with India's Independence and again in 1971, with the abolition of Princely Privileges, the office of the Custodian necessitated reinventions. In 1984 the mantle of 76th Custodian devolved upon Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur. The original status of Custodian, as provided in the Constitution of India, ceased to exist. The challenge, therefore, for Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur was to bring the different identities of inheritance under one umbrella.
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