Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 27: Former MLC Vikramaditya Singh attended the 150th year General Council (GC) meeting of Mayo College in Ajmer, reaffirming the Dogra royal family’s historic association with the prestigious institution.
Nominated as a Patron Member of the General Council in 2024, Vikramaditya is also the only patron member from outside Rajasthan.
Since his nomination, he has contributed to strengthening the institution’s traditions and academic vision.
The Dogra family’s ties with Mayo College span more than a century, beginning with Maharaja Hari Singh’s admission in 1908. In 1912, Hari Singh and his father Raja Amar Singh funded the construction of Kashmir House, which remains a landmark reflecting Jammu and Kashmir’s deep connection with the institution.
A statement said, at the meeting, Vikramaditya joined distinguished council members, alumni and senior administrators to review ongoing developments and outline future priorities.
He appreciated the institution’s steady growth, its commitment to traditional values and its adoption of modern academic and sports-focused initiatives.
The Mayo College General Council is led by Gaj Singh of Jodhpur, President MCGC and Brijraj Singh of Kishangarh, Vice-President MCGC.
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