Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar Upholds Mewari Tradition by Promoting Girls’ Education

Udaipur. Continuing the rich legacy of Mewar’s Maharana rulers who prioritized education, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar has supported girl child education by paying the complete annual fees of 230 students studying at Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur.

More than 161 years ago, Maharana Shambhu Singh, the 71st ruler of Mewar, laid the foundation of Shambhuratan Pathshala to encourage girls’ education. During his reign (1861–1874), the first school of Udaipur State was established in January 1863, named Shambhuratan Pathshala. In 1866, it was converted into a girls’ school, becoming the first such institution set up by the Mewar State for female education in India.

Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar emphasized that girls’ education is the true foundation of a strong society. Even today, many girls are forced to discontinue their studies due to family or financial hardships. Linking them to education not only secures their future but also strengthens the progress of society and the nation.

Carrying forward the legacy of his ancestors, Dr. Mewar has initiated several impactful efforts in the fields of educational reform, women empowerment, animal welfare, and welfare of widows of martyrs and ex-servicemen. With a strong environmental vision, he has also promoted awareness through his ‘Go Green’ and ‘Save Water’ campaigns, encouraging schools and citizens to adopt environmental responsibility.

Through his commitment to service and social responsibility, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar has also achieved nine Guinness World Records, reflecting Mewar’s dedication to environmental protection and philanthropy on a global scale.

The school principal remarked that education has always played a vital role in the development of Mewar. The Maharana rulers regarded knowledge as essential for the upliftment of society and created long-term plans to spread education widely. Today, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar continues to carry forward that noble Mewari tradition.