Mr. Pankaj Holkar is also passionately involved in the upliftment of ‘differently abled’ children and through his NGO, ‘Manav’ has provided various opportunities for the mainstreaming of such children for over a decade. The organization conducts rehabilitation and adventure camps for such children which has made a direct impact in boosting their confidence and encouraged them to challenge the difficulties they face in their lives. With an aim to reach out and help such children, Mr. Holkar then established a school ‘Tarang’ in October 2015 in partnership with the Cantonment Board, Clement Town. The school focuses on teaching children with various dis-abilities, the necessary life skills that are a paramount for their survival.
The history of Holkar family, is deeply ingrained in Maheshwar and the Indore region. The Royal Symbol of Holkar Dynasty includes umbrella, sun, nandi bull, horse, spear, sword, wheat and opium plants. The umbrella depicts the fang of cobra under which the sun is shining, depicting the Royal Sooryavanshi Holkar Dynasty. Nandi Bull the vahan of Shiva and horse, the carrier for warriors, depicts divinity and valour. Wheat and opium farming were given importance during the Holkars’ reign and hence shown in the Royal Symbol.
Holkar is an apt title as it conveys that anyone who tries, accomplishes and receives fame and prosperity.