Shambhu Ratna 13 - Eternal Mewar - School...Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur is seen starting the restoration work of school building by putting lime on the wall on 17th July 2014

Development of Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur

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MMCF DossierJune 2017

MMCF Diary

Development of Government Girls' Senior Secondary School

Udaipur by

Maharana of Mewar Charitable FoundationThe City Palace

Udaipur

Preamble

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, The City

Palace, Udaipur is a public charitable trust registered under

Rajasthan Public Trust Act 1959. An initiative of the

custodian of the House of Mewar for perpetuation of its

core values such as service to society and mankind also

serves as a 'temple of inspiration' for future generations and

continues the model of sustainability that is 'Eternal

Mewar'. Operational since 1969, over 300 professionals are

engaged in realizing this vision.

MMCF has taken the responsibility of preserving the

remarkable tangible and intangible cultural heritage. This

enormous responsibil ity is fulf i l led through a

comprehensive and informed set of initiatives. These

include the maintenance and continued development of

The City Palace Museum and the other projects preserving

local culture through the celebration of festivals in the

traditional manner, documenting and researching cultural

practices and creating forums for knowledge transfer.

MMCF's Outreach Programme is in the field of academics,

eco-management, philanthropic works and heritage

conservation and promotion. The Foundation aims at

contributing to a large-scale systematic change with a focus

on establishing a center of excellence at Udaipur.

Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, formerly

known as H.H. The Maharana Girls High School, Jagdish

Chowk, Udaipur was constructed during the reign of

Maharana Shambhu Singh, the 71st Custodian of The House

of Mewar (r. 1861 - 1874 AD). The school was established in

1864 AD at Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur. Presently it is

administered by the District Education Officer (Secondary),

Udaipur under the Directorate of Education, Government of

Rajasthan, Bikaner. Presently 500 girls are studying in the

school from Class IX to XII.

Why Restoration through and by MMCF?

It is most necessary to clarify as to why MMCF is restoring

the Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School (GGSSS),

Udaipur. The School Authorities approached Shriji Arvind

Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee

of MMCF, the 76th Custodian of The House of Mewar to

repair and restore the main building of the school. The

matter was considered by the Board of Trustees of MMCF

and it was decided to support the school request.

Established by:

Maharana Shambhu Singh

71st Custodian of the House of Mewarr. 1864-1874 AD

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From MMCF Perspective:

a. The historic relationship between the GGSSS School and the House of Mewar.

b. The vast experience of MMCF to undertake restoration projects in such buildings.

c. The in-house availability of numerous consultants.

d. The large pool of master craftsmen and traditional skilled workmen with MMCF.

e. The close proximity of GGSSS which just outside the main entrance of the MMCF premises.

From the Practical Perspective:

a. The GGSSS has no experience in undertaking any such restoration project.

b. The GGSSS has no resource to undertake this project.

c. The school has no mechanism to receive specific donation and apply it to the project.

Therefore MMCF:

MMCF is fully committed toward completing this project. MMCF is therefore the nodal Organisation / NGO to complete this restoration for GGSSS. MMCF is not charging any fee for any work undertaken for this project. MMCF expects an acknowledgment for its contribution in arranging and executing this project to be placed on record and also displayed on the premises. The work is to be taken in 2 phases:

1. Outer facade and two classroom

2. Other classrooms and Hall

The reasoning for the decision is broadly enumerated below:

From the GGSSS Perspective:

a. There has been insufficient investment made towards repairs and maintenance in the GGSSS in the past.

b. The GGSSS building is presently in dilapidated state.

c. The District Education Officer, the authority, responsible for the school has expressed her inability to get any funds released from the Government for the GGSSS.

Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur is seen starting the restoration work of school building by putting lime on the wall on 17th July 2014 as per the mahurat at 11.30 am

Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur along with school teachers on 17th July 2014

Commencement of Project: 17 July 2014










Elevation Drawing of the School

MMCF restored the eastern and western façade of the school building. The cost of the project was Rs. 33 lakhs for Phase I.




Before (Western Facade)

Before (Eastern Facade)

Before (Main Entrance)

After (Western Facade)

After (Eastern Facade)

After (Main Entrance)

1st Phase - Restoration at a glance




Celebration of 150th anniversary of the school held on

28th January 2015

Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur, celebrated 150th Anniversary of the school. The school was founded by Maharana Shambhu Singh in 1864. The function was presided over by Ms.Nivritti Kumari Mewar and attended by Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Trustee, MMCF; His Highness Maharaja Sahib Kanak Vardhan Singh Ji Deo of Patna Balangir, Her Highness Maharani Sahiba Sangeeta Kumari Devi of Patna Balangir, Ms. Vinita Bohra, RAS, Director SIERT; Ms. Krishna Chauhan, District Education Officer; Officials of District Education Board, Government of Rajasthan, Udaipur and MMCF Officials.

Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur along with the school officials in front of inauguration plaque on 28th January 2015

Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur presenting the exce llence certificate to teachers on 28th January 2015-










Launch of book ‘Haqiqat Bahida’ on 28th January 2015

The omnibus book ‘Haqiqat Bahida’ an eye glass view of Maharana Shambhu Singh’s life was launched. The Maharana had been the 71st Custodian of The House of Mewar (r. 1861 – 1874 AD), and this book is based on his daily journal. Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur launched the book at The Govt. Girl's Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur. The book is divided into two volumes - Volume 1 comprising of 561 pages and Volume 2 of 746 pages. Written in Hindi, English and the local dialect of Mewar, the book incorporates a number of beautiful black and white as well as coloured photographs, paintings of Maharana Shambhu Singh. Haqiqat Bahida compiling and editing done by Mr. Bhupendra Singh Auwa. It has been published by Maharana Mewar Historical Publications Trust, Udaipur researched by Maharana Mewar Research Institute, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur. The biography is written by Mr. Narayan Lal Sharma, Udaipur. In the preface, Haqiqat Bahida shows the golden era of the Maharana’s regime over 14 years, from 17 November 1861 to 7 October 1874. This collection will be very illuminating for historians and scholars. The book can be purchased from Udaya Museum Book Shop, The City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Ms. Nivritti Kumari Mewar of Udaipur releasing haqiqat bahida of Maharana Shambhu Singh

Front cover of the book 'Haqiqat Bahida'

Front cover of Souvenir published by Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur




2nd Phase development of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk

The 2nd phase of restoration and renovation which includes a big hall, four classrooms and two laboratories on the first floor of the school building commenced on 2nd May 2015. The total cost of the project was 30 lakhs.This restoration and renovation of school building is being conducted under the project titled 'Education in Udaipur' initiated by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.

Commencement of 2nd phase on 2nd May 2015

Officials of School and MMCF during the Pooja Ceremonyon 2nd May 2015

School Teachers attending the Ceremony







2nd Phase - Work in progress







Bhamashah State Level Award 2015

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur has been selected for the prestigious 21st Bhamashah State Level Award 2015 by the Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan, Bikaner, Rajasthan for the development of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur. This award is given out to individuals, corporate and organisations who have spent more than 10 lakhs in a financial year for the betterment and development of Government Schools in Rajasthan. MMCF's contribution in terms of restoration and renovation of school building has been counted to the amount of Rs. 33 lacs.

The 21st Bhamasha Samman 2015 was awarded to Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur by the Chief Guest The Hon'ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalyan Singh ji in presence of Prof. Vasudev Devnani, Minister of State for Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Rajasthan; Shri Surendra Goyal, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Rajasthan along with Officials of Department of Education, on 28th June 2015 at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. Dr. Mayank Gupta, Deputy Secretary MMCF – Development and Col D B Acharya, Chief Engineer – Projects represented Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.

This award was instituted by Government of Rajasthan in 1995. There were total of 77 awardees for 21st Bhamashah Samman 2015 and 20 Motivators.

Ms. Damini Dantya, Principal, Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur who was also awarded souvenir in the category of 'Motivator' for this project.

Dr. Mayank Gupta receiving the 21st Bhamasha Samman 2015 on behalf of Maharana of Mewar CharitableFoundation, Udaipur from the Chief Guest The Hon'ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalyan Singh and Prof. Vasudev Devnani, Minister of State for Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Rajasthan

From left: Col D.B. Acharya, Ms. Damini Dantyaand Dr. Mayank Gupta Certificates













2nd Phase - Restoration at a glance

Before - Classroom

Before - Central Hall

Before - Classroom 2

After - Classroom

After - Central Hall

After - Classroom 2




3rd phase of Restoration of Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Udaipur by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, The City Palace, Udaipur

In the 3rd phase during this year the ground floor consisting of 6 classrooms, toilets of the school building and entrance ramps was commenced in May 2016 and completed in July 2016. The restoration carried out by experienced conservation professionals, well qualified and experienced site supervisors, traditional master craftsmen, skilled workers with proper plans.

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3rd Phase - Restoration at a glance

Before After

Before After

Before After




Before After

Before After

Before After




Bhamashah State Level Award 2017

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur has been selected for the prestigious 23rd Bhamashah State Level Award 2017 by the Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan, Bikaner, Rajasthan for the development of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur. MMCF's contribution in terms of restoration and renovation of school building has been counted to the amount of Rs. 30 lacs. The 23rd Bhamasha Samman 2017 was awarded to Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur by the Chief Guest Ms. Vasundhara Raje, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan and other dignitaries were Ms. Kiran Maheshwari, Cabinet Minister for Technical Education, Higher Education, Sanskrit Education, Science & Technology, Government of Rajasthan and Prof. Vasudev Devnani, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education (Primary & Secondary), Language, Government of Rajasthan on 28th June 2017 at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur.

Mr. Bhupendra Singh Auwa, Administrator-in-Chief, MMCF represented Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.

This award was instituted by Government of Rajasthan in 1995. There were total of 109 awardees for 23rd Bhamashah Samman 2017 and 31 Motivators.

Ms. Damini Dantya, Ex-Principal, Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur who was also awarded souvenir in the category of 'Motivator' for this project.

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