30th State-Level Bhamashah Samman Ceremony - 2026

Jaipur. At the 30th State-Level Bhamashah Samman Ceremony, held at the Birla Auditorium in Jaipur in the presence of Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Premchand Bairwa and Education Minister Madan Dilawar, over 276 Bhamashahs, Motivators, and NRI donors were honored with the Shiksha Vibhushan, Shiksha Bhushan, and Prerak Samman. These Bhamashahs have contributed ₹318 crore in the financial year 2025-26. A "Bhamashah Prashasti" booklet was also released on this occasion.

Over 276 Bhamashahs, Motivators, and NRI donors who have made significant contributions to strengthening the education system through the construction of new government school buildings, additional construction, development of existing buildings, land donations, and other material resources were honored at the ceremony.  49 Bhamashahs were awarded the Shiksha Vibhushan and 105 Bhamashahs were awarded the Shiksha Bhushan. 99 motivators were honored. Twenty-three NRI donors were also among those honored.

On this occasion, Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Premchand Bairwa, said that the Bhamashah Award is not just an honor but a celebration of the soul and culture. He said that the greatest beauty of wealth is its dedication to society. Rajasthan is not only a land of heroes but also of philanthropists. Here, sacrifice is also seen along with the sword. All the honored individuals represent the tradition of Bhamashah. Earning wealth may be a merit, but using wealth for society is a symbol of greatness. Now, Rajasthan will be identified not only by forts, palaces, and mansions, but also by our schools, our education, and the progress of girls.

Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that the saga of bravery of Mewar is incomplete without Maharana Pratap and Bhamashah.  He thanked philanthropist Poonam Chand Rathi, whose assistance is under way to build the Government Girls Military School in Jaimalsar, Bikaner. He stated that schools are now becoming more technologically advanced. Blackboards have replaced the standard school boards. To ensure that philanthropists face no difficulties, a special cell is being formed that will operate in a transparent manner. The school's management committee will also include two representatives from philanthropists. He assured them that the funds they provide will be fully utilized for the development of education.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department, Rajesh Yadav, Mid-Day Meal Commissioner Vishwamohan Sharma, State Project Director and Commissioner of Samagra Shiksha Rajasthan, Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Director of Secondary Education, Sitaram Jat, and Director of Rajasthan State Open School Rajasthan, Mahendra Khinchi, honored philanthropists, distinguished philanthropists, motivators, all departmental Deputy Commissioners, and other officials and staff of the School Education Department were present at the ceremony.