The principles of custodianship form of governance, which have defined the House of Mewar, are exemplified in the foundations and trusts established over the years. Public and private charitable trusts are today instrumental in discharging the social and moral responsibilities being upheld by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th Custodian of the House. He is conscious of his responsibilities and acutely aware of the legacies that he shoulders in the 21st century. As he said, in one of his press interviews, "life is all about shouldering responsibilities, not counting the Rolls-Royces in The Palace Garage."

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, is the Chairman and Managing Trustee of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur. He has carried forward the vision of his father, His late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singhji, by giving utmost importance and showing keen interest in the preservation of heritage.

The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur was instituted to serve and assist each & every individual to realise a special status in the hierarchy of God's creation, and to serve as a Temple of Inspiration to future generations. The Foundation was founded upon principles of trusteeship, which are its underlying structure and strength. The objective is to make Udaipur a destination for ‘pursuit of excellence’.

By the Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971, the erstwhile sovereigns of the Princely States of India, became ordinary citizens of the democratic Republic of India. The rulers were reduced by the abrupt removal of that respect which they had earned through centuries of service.

His late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singhji of Mewar, was concerned, on the one hand, how to make practical commercial use of all his buildings and on the other, how to continue a time honoured and cherished tradition. In 1969, Bhagwat Singh established a Charitable Trust to which he donated the main portions of the City Palace, as well as a considerable endowment and artefacts.

Thus, the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation came into existence on the 20th day of October 1969. Its funds derive both from interest on the original endowment and from entrance fees to the City Palace complex, now a world class museum open to the public.

Under the umbrella of the MMCF, individuals are also provided with the means to obtain vital medical treatment. Over the years, this has ranged from open-heart surgery and kidney and other organ transplants, to all manner of cancer treatment, broken limbs, and the provision of medicines and food for the infirm, for orphans and the poor. Equipment for hospitals and caring for the poor is also part of the agenda for these trusts. A dispensary within the City Palace complex provides free treatment and medicine.

The upkeep and expenses of religious establishments and the encouragement of spiritual practice in practical terms are among the several important types of charitable deeds, which the Vedic scriptures describe in some detail. In accordance with this, the Maharana's charitable trusts include areas that are devoted specifically towards spiritual and religious purposes. There are provisions made for scholars and students of religion and for those studying social welfare activities. Also, for the restoration and conservation of temples and religious sites, for the preservation and perpetuation of customary and traditional religious ceremonies, and for the provision of a library and reading room facilities in connection with these studies, His late Highness Maharana Shri Bhupal Singhji of Mewar, created the Shree Eklingji Trust in April 1955.

This Trust was instituted with the express purpose of providing for:

• The worship of the ruling deity of Shri Eklingji temple.
• All deities, which have been worshipped through the agency of the Shri Eklingji temple.

The protection of Shri Eklingji, its ruling deity namely Shri Parmeshwaraji Maharaj and all other deities, the performing of pujas (prayer ceremonies), and maintaining the customary mores of worship are the covenants of this Trust. Shri Parmeshwaraji Maharaj, the principal deity of Shri Eklingji Temple is the personal family deity of the Maharanas of Mewar. Founded by Bappa Rawal, the shrine itself is as old and ancient as the State of Mewar.

The objectives of the trust are looking after the Worship of the ruling deity of Shri Eklingji temple and all deities, which have been worshipped through the agency of the temple.

Shree Eklingji Trust oversees the activities of several religious trusts and funds.

• Shri Mewar Shiv Shakti Peeth
• Shri Dharma Sabha Fund
• Shri Amba Mataji ka Fund
• Shri Mewar Shiv Shakti Peeth
• Shri Mahasatyaji ka Fund
• Shri Parmath Fund
• Shri Sadavart Fund
• Shri Hem ka Gola Fund
• Maji Saheb Chavdiji ka Fund
• Mandir Shri Surya Narain, Ranakpur

• Maharana Mewar Historical Publications Trust
• Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust
• Rajmata Gulab Kunwerji Charitable Trust
• Maharana Mewar Manav Dharm Trust
• Shree Goverdhan Trust
• Chetak Trust