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Impacting Rural Population

Our Programs

The Kalgidhar Society – Baru Sahib is working towards a long-term and sustainable transformation in communities by addressing the root causes.
The program is focused on promoting value-based quality education and spiritual uplift to underprivileged and deprived rural masses in far-flung rural areas of North India.
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In a society where people are indulging in female foeticide, The Kalgidhar Society is laying a great emphasis on empowering women, especially those who are destitute or in vulnerable situations.

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The Society runs various programs which provide state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to people from rural communities who cannot access high-quality healthcare services.

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To keep the environment clean and green, the Society has taken multiple initiatives towards Solar energy plants, waste management and plantation drives.

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To make sure that everyone leads an honorable and respectable life, the Society has taken up various initiatives which extend a helping hand to those who need the most.
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Why you can Trust Us?

Trust and Society logo small
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. 189 dated 22.10.1982 under the Indian Trust Act, 1882.

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. 3111/83 dated 25.03.1983 under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.
80G
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. AAATT1307MF20114

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. AAATT1306LF20133

u/s 80G of Income Tax Act for 50% Tax Exemption.
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The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. AAATT1307ME19936

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. AAATT1306LE19830

u/s 12A of Income Tax Act.
FCRA
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. 182520021

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. 182520021

under FCRA (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
CSR
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. CSR00004526

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. CSR00004523

on National CSR Portal.
Niti Ayog
The Kalgidhar Trust
ID. No. HP/2017/0159655

The Kalgidhar Society
ID. No. HP/2017/0150784

under Niti Aayog NGO Darpan.
Social Stock Exchange Kalgidhar Society
The Kalgidhar Society registers as the First Non Profit Organization of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab on the BSE Social Stock Exchange.
UNDP Sustainable Goals
Awarded SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Action Awards 2020 by UNDP For Integrated Convergence Joint Action Holistic Solution Approach in Rural Education.
IIM A
IIM-Ahmedabad conducts a case-study on The Akal Academies that’s now listed on HBR- Harvard Business Review.
Credibility Alliance
Registration No. CA/33/2020 with Credibility Alliance (consortium of Voluntary Organizations (VOs) committed towards enhancing Accountability and Transparency in the Voluntary Sector).
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Reflecting High Delivery Capability & High Organizational Capability

The Kalgidhar Trust & The Kalgidhar Society
Guidestar
Transparency Key GSN: 4956 from GuideStar India.
Trust and Society logo small
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. 189 dated 22.10.1982 under the Indian Trust Act, 1882.

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. 3111/83 dated 25.03.1983 under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.

Success Stories

    Extraordinary Women of Akal Academy – Leading with Purpose & Values

    Celebrating Achievers Who Inspire In our journey of honoring outstanding individuals, today we shine a light on remarkable daughters of Baru Sahib—women who chase dreams, uplift communities, and lead with wisdom. Supreet J Singh – A Beacon of Mental Health…
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    Breaking Barriers – Akal Academy Alumnae Leading the Way in Science, Tech & Medicine

    Empowered Women, Extraordinary Achievements At Akal Academies and Universities, education is a journey of transformation. Today, we celebrate three young women who have shattered barriers and are making history in their respective fields. Harjaganjot Kaur – From Akal Academy to…
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    Empowered for Success – Akal University’s Trailblazers in Business Analytics

    Transforming Education into Career Success At the institutions run by the Kalgidhar Society, education is more than academics—it fosters resilience, confidence, and a vision for the future. Here are the success stories of three young women who have turned their…
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    Breaking Barriers – The Inspiring Journey of Akal Academy Alumnae

    Empowering Women to Break Barriers In a world where circumstances often dictate dreams, these exceptional women defied the odds. They weren’t just students—they became pioneers, innovators, and global leaders. Their journey from the classrooms of Akal Academy Baru Sahib to…
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    News Updates

      March 21, 2025

      Honoring Excellence – Meeting CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, ICAI President

      We had the privilege of meeting CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, the 73rd President of ICAI and the first turbaned Sikh to hold this prestigious position. His journey is a remarkable testament to dedication, perseverance, and leadership, inspiring many in the…
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      March 21, 2025

      Halfway to Comfort – Help Us Bring the Cool Breeze to Every Classroom

      A Classroom Without Heat – Your Contribution Makes It Possible Imagine a child, eager to learn, sitting in a sweltering classroom, struggling to focus as the heat drains their energy. Now, picture that same child, refreshed by the cool air…
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      March 21, 2025

      The Gift of Giving – Amrit’s Lesson in Kindness

      A Curious Question Under the Evening Sky The golden hues of the setting sun bathed the small porch in a warm glow. Amrit sat cross-legged on the wooden steps, his pencil dancing across the pages of his sketchbook. The evening…
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      March 21, 2025

      From Five Students to 130 Schools – The Echoes of a Rural Education Revolution

      A Dream Takes Root (1986) In 1986, Baba Iqbal Singh Ji gathered five children in a humble thatched classroom at Baru Sahib. It wasn’t just a school—it was the beginning of a movement to uplift rural children through education. Growing…
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      VP of India
      M. Venkaiah Naidu Former Vice President of India
      I appreciate 94-year-old Sant Iqbal Singh for his yeoman service and Kalgidhar trust, for empowering rural people, particularly women by setting up a chain of educational institutions including two private Universities.
      president of india
      Ram Nath Kovind Former President of India
      शिक्षा, चिकित्सा और समाज सेवा के क्षेत्र में उल्लेखनीय योगदान करने वाले श्री इक़बाल सिंह के निधन से बहुत दुःख हुआ। उनकी सेवाओं के सम्मान स्वरुप, उन्हें वर्ष 2022 में पदमश्री के लिए चुना गया। उनके परिवार व प्रशंसको के प्रति मेरी गहन शोक संवेदनाए।
      Dr Manmohan Singh prime Minister
      Dr. Manmohan Singh Former Prime Minister of India
      Today science and technology are very important. The way Baba Iqbal Singh is running Baru Sahib's academy, he not only imparts education to the students but make them aware about culture as well. When I read the book of Baba Iqbal Singh, I was very much impressed by the way Baba Teja Singh and Baba Atar Singh's life was described. Akal Academy has so far 130 schools and Baba ji's mission is to have 500 schools of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib by 2025. This is a very good step and Punjab is with you.
      Isher Judge Ahluwalia
      Isher Judge Ahluwalia Economist and Padma Bhushan Awardee
      In Baru Sahib, every kind of religious as well as Cultural education is being imparted to children. I had heard so many rumours about Baru Sahib, but when I went there and saw for myself; again I was confident that Baru Sahib is really imparting a very good education. Free education is also given to the children who cannot pay their fees.
      Sunil Kant Munjal
      Sunil Kant Munjal Chairman of Hero Group
      Only with education can we raise our country. Baru Sahib Trust is not only trying their students with their roots and culture but they are also teaching very well. In this way, Baru Sahib is performing its duties very well.
      Ajay Banga Indian-American business executive
      I am glad that American India Foundation was able to be helpful during the Covid-19 Crisis. It is a worthy cause. Good luck
      Suresh Narayanan Chairman and Managing Director – Nestlé India Limited
      I was extremely happy to receive your message and very glad & humbled that Nestle India could support hundreds of rural children with laptops and equipment for continuing their education. I wish you and The Kalgidhar Trust more success in the noble cause of education and empowerment that you all are doing ! Best regards
      NP Singh Sony
      N P Singh MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India
      Sat Sri Akal. Thank you very much for your kind words. Its our privilege that we could make a very small contribution in your service to society. I am impressed with the mission of Education and Empowerment to the rural and underprivileged kids.
      Gurvinder Singh CEO, Indus Valley Partners
      Gurvinder Singh CEO, Indus Valley Partners
      We are happy supporting this project. I would also say there are other ways our firm can collaborate with the Akal Academy in terms of finishing skills for tech students, internships and possible job opportunities also so we should continue exploring those in parallel.
      Manjit Singh Kang, Ph.D. Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
      Manjit Singh Kang, Ph.D. Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
      I was very impressed by the facilities of Akal Academy at Baru Sahib. The infrastructure is excellent, education is value-based and students are highly disciplined. This is the fountainhead of value-based Education.

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