Project information
- Category: Cultural & Educational Initiative
- Focused: Value-Based Leadership & Youth Engagement
- Project Year: 2023–24
Narayani Trust organized a year-long cultural and educational initiative (2023–2024) to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, promoting her legacy of ethical leadership, justice, and compassion. The programme included book publication (Ahilyabai Holkar Jivan Charitra), lectures, storytelling sessions, and community outreach, reaching 980+ participants across Vadodara and Vallabh Vidyanagar.
The initiative was implemented in four key phases:
- Inauguration and Drama Screening based on the Life of Matrushree Ahilyabai Holkar
- Book Launch Ceremony on the Life of Matrushree Ahilyabai Holkar
- Skit Performances and Storytelling Sessions across various schools in Vadodara City
- Ahilya Samman Samaroh (Devi Ahilya Award Ceremony) honouring Women Achievers
As part of this initiative, the Ahilya Sanman Samaroh (Devi Ahilya Award Ceremony) was conducted to honour outstanding women achievers from diverse fields. The event celebrated women embodying values of integrity, service, and inclusive leadership, inspiring the community to uphold principles of social responsibility and ethical governance.
