Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation is a charitable trust.
Background
Bhagwat Singh Mewar was a patron of numerous trusts throughout his lifetime. 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. 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. After his death, his son Arvind Singh Mewar was appointed Chairman and Managing Trustee of the MMCF. Following the death of Arvind Singh Mewar on 16 March 2025, his son, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, now functions as the Managing Trustee of the trust.Awards
Each year, the MMCF confers a series of awards for social service, scholarship, art, and economic initiative. These awards are traditionally presented to residents of Udaipur as well as to individuals from across India. They are named after figures who hold importance in the history of Mewar. These awards are:| 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 |