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In culturally ‘connected’ Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, festivities go on for the entire year. People of this are enthusiastic go-getters who like to enjoy celebrating their festivals and fairs with incredible fun and fervor. On such occasions programmes are organized involving local artists, singers, dancers and craftsmen which leave everyone impressed. Impact of Shekhawati’s rich cultural heritage can be seen everywhere; on the wall-paintings of its havelis, in the architecture of local buildings, in the mesmerizing designs of local bawadis (water tanks), in traditional clothing, in folk songs and folk dances. With the invasion of western culture and modern day life style, our age old heritage is getting ignored. Shekhawati is losing its sheen as the traditional hub of art, craft and culture.
Sewajyoti is deeply pained at the state of affairs and feels that we must preserve our rich cultural traditions and heritage. It has founded a separate organization ‘Sewajyoti Handicrafts’ to preserve and promote local art and culture. The organization has encouraged traditional craftsmen, artisans, artists, painters, sculptors, singers, dramatists, dancers and others who have in one way or the other contributed to keep these fascinating art forms alive.
  Based in Nawalgarh, Sewajyoti Handicrafts engaged with traditional artists, craftsmen and artisans and encouraged them to set up workshops to carry out their work in a traditional manner. An amount of Rs. 10 lakh was made available under the scheme to preserve and promote handicrafts. There were provided space, and were helped with equipment, marketing assistance, publicity and financial support. Products coming out of this project were sold through stalls put up by Sewajyoti Handicrafts during festivals and fairs such as the Shekhawati Handicrafts and Tourism Fair. Many such projects have been planned by the organization and are being implemented.
Sewajyoti Handicrafts was established in March 2010 in Nawalgarh. Under the project, craftsmen are making lakh-products, Jari-booti, rakhi and other such things and are receiving our support at different stages, from sourcing of raw material to marketing. Under the project, Sewajyoti Handicrafts had involved 250 to 400 families who were also provided training by expert craftsmen.
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- Shri Radheshyam R Morarka Govt. Post Graduate College
building was constructed in Jhunjhunu in a record time. It was dedicated to the people in 2006.
- The college building was constructed by Sewajyoti at a cost of
Rs. 2.45 crore.
- Expansion of the college building took place in 2010 at a cost of
Rs. 53 lacs.
- Sh.
Radheshyam Morarka Memorial Government Bus Terminal, Jhunjhunu was
developed at a total cost of Rs. 1.05 crores.
- The
Bus terminal was inaugurated on April 21, 2011.
- Radheshyam
Morarka Medical Institute (RMMI) was inaugurated in 2006. It is a
modern 32 bed hospital equipped with state of the art technology.
- As
demand rose, capacity of RMMI had to be expanded, and four new
cottage wards were added.
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