People she helped due to her altruistic nature colloquially referred to her as Maji as a sign of respect and gratitude.
Her contribution towards the development of society in Modinagar and elsewhere was underlined by her dedication towards uplifting the underprivileged and providing educational opportunities to women and children.
[3] Although not formally educated, Dayawati Modi had a penchant for literature, which led to her reading many books stored in her uncle's attic.
The institution was at the forefront of uplifting the underprivileged by giving them access to education, vocational training and other allied support services.
High-profile recipients of the awards instituted by the Modi family since its inception include the Dalai Lama,[8][9] Kent Walwin,[10] and Amitabh Bachchan.