Jaipur/Udaipur: Gayatri Seva Sansthan, Udaipur, has been conferred with a State-Level Award by the Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to strengthening the education system by motivating philanthropists (Bhamashahs) to support government schools.
The honour was presented during a state-level felicitation ceremony held on June 29, 2026, at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. The award was received by Chetan Pandey, Chief Executive Officer of Gayatri Seva Sansthan.
The award was presented by Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Madan Dilawar, Rajasthan's Minister for Education and Panchayati Raj, who commended the organisation's efforts in mobilising community support for educational development.
During the 2025–26 financial year, under the leadership of Chetan Pandey, Gayatri Seva Sansthan inspired philanthropists to contribute towards improving educational infrastructure in government schools. With their support, the organisation facilitated the construction and development of essential facilities at schools in Udaipur's tribal region and at the Government Senior Secondary School in Bichhala village, Alwar district.
The development works included:
These initiatives have created a cleaner, safer, and more conducive learning environment for students, helping improve access to quality education in underserved areas.
Congratulating Chetan Pandey and Gayatri Seva Sansthan, the dignitaries lauded the organisation's exemplary efforts and emphasised that individuals and organisations who inspire Bhamashahs to invest in children's education are playing a crucial role in building a stronger and more inclusive education system. They noted that such motivators are essential for encouraging greater public participation in the development of quality education across the state.