Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur waiting to Flag off the
Mercedes Benz-The Indian Trail Car Rally

HelpAge India holds seminar at the Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar inaugurated a function at The Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace organised to discuss the needs of the elderly. The research, 'As Friendly Cities - Advantages and Barriers in Udaipur' was carried out by HelpAge India supported by the World Health Organisation. The function was presided over by The Collector of the District, Udaipur, Mr. Shikhar Agrawal.

 
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur inaugurating the launch of
the research, 'As Friendly Cities – Advantages and Barriers in Udaipur’

Mr. Mathew Chariyan, Chief Executive, HelpAge India told the audience that in a census taken recently covering 33 cities in 22 countries, Udaipur, particularly in the old part of the town ,where families remain closely knit, is considered an age friendly city. Shriji stressed the importance of these programmes to highlight care for the elderly.

Cocktails hosted for members of IDFC at Shambhu Niwas
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur hosted a cocktail party followed by dinner for Board members of the Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited at Shambhu Niwas Palace, Udaipur on October 14, 2007. Delegates applauded the initiatives taken by Shriji to preserve his heritage in tune with the demands of the modern world.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur (second from the right)
with the members of IDFC

Around the world in a solar taxi
Mr. Louis Palmer, Tour Director of The Solar Taxi - Around the world sponsored by Q-Cells visited Udaipur during his Around the World Tour in a Solar Taxi. Q-Cells started as a small firm six years ago manufacturing Photovoltaic panels. Due to the dynamic commitment of its team the company has now become an international player working on alternative sources of natural energy.
A renowned Swiss adventurer Mr. Palmer left Lucerne on the 3rd July embarking on a journey of 50,000 kilometres that will take him around the world in 15 months. He plans to cross 50 countries and 5 continents. Solar Taxi Around the World is powered by Q cells.
Mr. Palmer met Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur at Shambhu Niwas Palace during his visit to Udaipur on the 28th October 2007 when they discussed their mutual interest and commitment towards the preservation of the environment and heritage. Mr. Palmer applauded the success of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation's initiative to develop solar rickshaws and promoting solar power as an alternative source of energy. The Mewar Solar Cell organized 3 international rallies in 2003, 2004 and 2005 to demonstrate the viability of the Solar Rickshaw.

From Left: Mr. Louis Palmer and Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur