In order to rescue the depleting groundwater and increase the minuscule forest cover of the state (3.52), the Punjab Forest Department and Eco Sikh organisation have adopted the Miyawaki method, popularised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. Saplings of 64 rare species are being planted on a war-footing to revive the forest cover of the state.
While the Forest Department has already planted Guru Nanak Pavittar Jungles (Guru Nanak Sacred Jungles) at 2,000 villages (of the total 12,800) in the state, where 11 lakh trees have been planted.

The team of the Eco Sikh has 15 key mobilisers working across the state to plant “Nanak Bagichis”. Planted in spaces ranging from 180 sq ft (smallest place required for a Miyawaki forest) to a one acre forest in Jagraon, the Eco Sikh has already planted 14 forests in the state as per the method apart from additional plantations of 550 trees (per village) in various villages.

While the organisation, which is the knowledge partner of the state government on the Miyawaki project, began plantation drives across the world last year, setting a target of planting lakhs of trees until the time of the Guru Nanak birth anniversary celebrations this year, actively adopted the Miyawaki project in March this year, seeing its viability and effectiveness in small spaces.

Pavneet Singh, Assistant Manager, Eco Sikh, said, “The Guru Nanak Sacred Jungles are part of an exhortation to people to adhere to the teachings of the Guru and achieve a greener state by the 550 Parkash Utsav. The state’s groundwater is in deep crisis and it shall help to alleviate that. Two months ago we planted four forests in a month. This month we planted six and we expect to considerably pick up speed.”

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Jatinder Sharma said, “Punjab’s forests are 6.8 per cent of the total geographical area in the state. There are space and change of land use constraints with 84 per cent of the state under crop cover. Compared to 35 lakh trees planted by farmers in 2018-19, we hope to plant over 75 lakh trees in 2019-20 under the project. With the closed-density method, monsoons shall set in motion rapid growth of many of the recently planted saplings.”

-Tribune

OMG! I am totally shocked!!

This is insane – Most of us are VITAMIN-D DEFICIENT????
I never knew the KILLER WAS IN MY HOME!

Thank God, this video opened my eyes!

Let the knowledge spread!

A new Epidemic has silently enveloped our lives
This is quite a controversial subject. Watch on and decide for yourself.

It is estimated that 80 % of urban Indian population
is deficient in Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) in the country.

Recent reports suggest “8 out of 10 people in Delhi suffer from vitamin D deficiency”

The strongest probable cause is RO Water
Yes! RO Water

A WHO Report reveals disturbing facts
In HEALTH RISKS FROM DRINKING DEMINERALISED WATER By Frantisek Kozisek, National Institute of Public Health Czech Republic

WHO says “In search for clean drinking water, we remove many essential minerals from water” RO Water actually causes health problems

WHO also released a report, after analysing hundreds of scientific studies stating that RO water “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”

A similar study was published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India
Demineralization of drinking water: Is it prudent? by Col. K.C. Verma and Lt Col. A.S. Kushwaha

Czech and Slovak health regulators were aghast when health complaints of acute magnesium and calcium deficiency were reported within weeks of RO Water being used in home-taps in 2000

RO Water is mineral hungry
RO Water wants to bond to everything, and it will take the minerals where it can — like in your food & body When it is consumed it extracts minerals from your body
Calcium (Vitamin-D) and Magnesium (the Calming mineral) get removed from your body
by RO Water

Scientists further studied that “this mineral loss was not compensated by our diets……RO water was responsible for an increased elimination of minerals from the body.”
Consumption of RO water leads to the dilution of the electrolytes dissolved in the body water.

The minerals being consumed in food and vitamins by you, are being urinated away

Deficiency in Calcium leads to
Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Depression, Mood Swings, Irritability
Bone Loss, Hair Loss,

Deficiency in Magnesium leads to
Diabetes, Fatigue, Cramps, Insomnia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and osteoporosis.

A number of scientific studies are published on this:
RO Water may be associated with higher risk of fracture in children
(Verd Vallespir et al. 1992),
Can cause Depression & certain neurodegenerative diseases (Jacqmin et al. 1994),
Pre-term birth and low weight at birth (Yang et al. 2002)
Some types of cancer (Yang et al. 1997; Yang et al. 1998).
In addition to an increased risk of sudden death (Eisenberg 1992; Bernardi et al. 1995; Garzon and Eisenberg 1998),
Intake of RO water seems to be associated with a higher risk of motor neuronal disease (Iwami et al. 1994),
pregnancy disorders (so-called preeclampsia) (Melles & Kiss 1992)

Recent epidemiological studies suggest that RO water may be a risk factor for
Hypertension, Depression, coronary heart disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers
chronic gastritis, goitre, pregnancy complications and several complications in newborns and infants, including jaundice, anemia, fractures and growth disorders.

Our ancestors used to feed on water
Now, RO Water feeds on us

Time to wake-up
RO Water with 50-100 TDS is bad for health

Please consume Water with 300 to 400 TDS only

or adjust your RO Water Machine to provide water with 300-400 TDS

Issued in Public Interest

Best out of waste was organized at Akal Academy, #FathegarhGunduan

There are some truly inspiring students out there who offer up a motivational spirit with their success that keeps the flame of hope alive in the hearts of many other students.

Most of these gems are polished under the value-based education provided by Akal Academies.  A student of class IX at Akal Academy,  Dakra Sahib, Jaskirat Singh secured second position in ‘Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya’ entrance in Ambala without taking any coaching classes. Clearing such difficult entrance exams without taking extra coaching is commendable. Hats off to his hard work & determination.

He said: ‘My schooling pays a big role in this achievement. Studying at Akal Academy gave me confidence and knowledge to clear this entrance without taking any coaching classes.  I pay my heartfelt credits to the school that they provided me the required background because of which I was able to acquire the second position in JNV’s entrance exam.

What sets Akal Academies apart is their true inner desire to add an enormous amount of value to their education.’                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               -Gursanjam Kaur

Man Jeete Jag Jeet
Conquer your mind and conquer the world.

World around is filthy.

Lots of enticements and temptations around us.

Stand up amid dirt and filth.

By attaining the virtues and annihilating the vices

the life can be made immaculate and the soul can be purified.

To attain virtues is a real form of worship.

God prevails where there is veracity and purity.

The real veneration is a simple, truthful and pure way of life.

And can be attained only by winning your own mind.

And it will be a triumph over the battle of life.

-Ramneet Kaur

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਤੇਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਾਲਾ ਦੀ ਹੋਣਹਾਰ ਖਿਡਾਰਨ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਫੈਂਸਿੰਗ ‘ਚੋਂ ਚਾਂਦੀ ਦਾ ਤਮਗਾ ਜਿੱਤਿਆ

ਭਿੱਖੀ, 2 ਜਨਵਰੀ: ਕਲਗ਼ੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅਧੀਨ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਪੂਰਵਕ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਤੇਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਾਲਾ ਦੀ ਹੋਣਹਾਰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥਣ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਫੈੰਸਿੰਗ ਖੇਡ ਚ ਚਾਂਦੀ ਦਾ ਤਮਗਾ ਜਿੱਤ ਕਿ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਤੇ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਰੌਸ਼ਨ ਕੀਤਾ। ਗੋਵਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਕੋਚ ਮੈਡਮ ਅਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉੱਤਰਾਖੰਡ ਓਲੰਪਿਕ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਸ਼ਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ (ਰੁਦਰਪੁਰ) ਉੱਤਰਾਖੰਡ ਵਿਖੇ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਗਏ ਅੰਡਰ 20 ਸਾਲ ਫੈਂਸਿੰਗ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੂਬਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਤਰਫ਼ੋਂ ਜਸਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਤੇ ਸਰਬਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਹੋਣਹਾਰ ਸਪੁੱਤਰੀ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਫੈਂਸਿੰਗ ਖੇਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲਿਆ ਸੀ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਉਸ ਨੇ ਵਧੀਆ ਖੇਡ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਸਿਲਵਰ ਮੈਡਲ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਝੋਲੀ ਪਾਇਆ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਮਹਿਜ਼ 20 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਡੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਦਰਜ ਕਰਕੇ ਦਰਸਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਹੁਨਰ ਉਮਰ ਦਾ ਮੁਹਤਾਜ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਜੇਕਰ ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਹੀ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਤਾਲੀਮ ਤੇ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ਤਾਂ ਕੁੜੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਰੌਸ਼ਨ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੀ ਪਿ੍ੰਸੀਪਲ ਮੈਡਮ ਸੰਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਨੂਰ ਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਤੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ, ਮਾਤਾ -ਪਿਤਾ, ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੀ ਕੋਚ ਤੇ ਸਟਾਫ਼ ਨੂੰ ਵਧਾਈ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਤੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਨੂੰ ਬਰਕਰਾਰ ਰੱਖੇਗੀ। ਇਨਾਮ ਵੰਡ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਮੌਕੇ ਉੱਤਰਾਖੰਡ ਦੇ ਵਿਧਾਇਕ ਤੇ ਵਧੀਕ ਕੁਲੈਕਟਰ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸਨ।

Facebook has elevated its senior Indian-origin executive Karandeep Anand to head Workplace, the company’s two-year-old enterprise communication tool.

Mr Anand, who was earlier Head of Product for Facebook Marketplace and Payments services, would handle the Workplace product team and report to Julien Codorniou who is its Vice President.

“I’m excited to now be part of the journey of bringing Workplace to companies across the globe and help them unlock the potential of their biggest asset — people,” Mr Anand wrote on his LinkedIn profile late on Tuesday.

Facebook launched Workplace in 2016 to help make companies more connected and productive.

Currently, more than 30,000 organisations are using Workplace worldwide — including Walmart, Heineken, Spotify, Lyft and the Reliance Group.

“We’re thrilled that Karandeep is joining Workplace as its new head of Workplace, effectively immediately,” a Facebook spokeswoman told CNBC.

“A company’s culture is leading indicator of its success and the productivity of its work force. Workplace brings the power of shaping culture by connecting people at work in ways never imagined before,” Mr Anand wrote.

He has been actively supporting and donating Akal Academy, Baru Sahib since the last few years!

We wish you all the success Mr Singh!

Only Sikh to be awarded the Canada’s Volunteer Award for Emerging Leader- Sukhmeet Singh

For a seven year old immigrant who moved to Canada in 2002, receiving an award by the Prime Minister of Canada and Ministers was something he never have dreamed about.

Sukhmeet had the honor of being named as the Emerging Leader for British Columbia and the North by the Government of Canada.

It came with a certificate from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Since the age of 7, Sukhmeet has been committed to championing marginalized peoples in Canada and all over the world, and empowering his peers to do the same.

In grade school, Sukhmeet would engage with other students through public speaking or by organizing events to show solidarity with marginalized groups, to bridge divides and promote love and understanding.

Based on his own experiences with bullying, and recognizing that other students faced similar discrimination during grade school, Sukhmeet became passionate about raising awareness and showcasing solidarity through public events. Becoming a community activist has helped him channel his own hardships into positive change.

Sukhmeet is passionate about good health and well-being as a right for all, and has devoted his time to reducing disparities between people’s access to health services in Canada and around the world.

He co-founded the non-profit Break The Divide with his brother in 2016 to connect youth in Northern communities to youth across Canada to explore topics such as climate change and its impacts on mental health and have them work together to think of solutions.

His Break The Divide program has been implemented in schools across Canada, as well as in India, Singapore, and South Africa. Sukhmeet’s commitment to good health is also a reflected in his work around the world. He has launched initiatives in India and Uganda.

Sukhmeet is a role model for the youth in his community, offering his mentorship and inspiring them to get involved in the community and finding their passions. By helping to create a non-profit model where students can open up a chapter of Break The Divide in their own schools, students are given an opportunity to grow as leaders and address the social challenges that they are passionate about.

अनोखी आस्था : यहाँ कुलदेवता के रूप में हैं गुरु गोबिंद सिंह

गुरुद्वारा नहीं, मंदिर में होती है पूजा

भीम सिंह चौहान , चकराता (देहरादून)

भगवान को जिस रूप में भजो, उसी रूप में उनका साक्षात्कार हो जाता है। उत्तराखंड का जौनसार बावर जनजातीय क्षेत्र इसका जीता जागता उदाहरण है। न गुरुद्वारा, न ग्रंथी लेकिन इस इलाके के 17 वी सदी के पौराणिक मंदिर में ढ़ौल नगाड़ो की थाप पर गुरु गोविंद सिंह महाराज की पूजा अर्चना होती है। संभवतः यह देश का अकेला क्षेत्र होगा जहां सीखो के दसवें गुरु कुलदेवता की तरह पूजे जाते हैं।

अपनी अलग संस्कृति के लिए प्रसिद्ध जौनसार बावर की धार्मिक मान्यताओं में भी ऐसा अनूठापन है, जो शायद ही कहीं देखने को मिलता हो। पुरे देश में शिव, विष्णु, श्रीराम, श्रीकृष्ण इष्ट माना है, लेकिन जौनसार के 359 गांव और डेढ़ सौ मजरों के करीब डेढ़ लाख से लोग महासू , परशुराम, विजट, शिलगुर, चुडू आदि को इष्टदेव के रूप में पूजते है , जबकि कालसी के अत्लेउ गांव में गोविन्द सिंह महाराज कुलदेवता है। मंदिर के वजीर सुपाराम राणा व् भंडारी राय सिंह के अनुसार 16 वीं सदी में जब लोगो की सन्तानो की अकाल मृत्यु की घटनाए बढ़ गयी और सुख समृद्धि को ग्रहण लग गया, तब गुरु महाराज की कृपा से ही गांव मेँ सुख समृद्धि लौटी। उसके बाद उनकी सुबह शाम पूजा शुरू हुई। 11 पीढ़ियों से गांव में गुरु महाराज की सेवा का क्रम अनवरत चला आ रहा है। गुरु महाराज के देवमाली (पुजारी) लोगो के दुःख दर्द दूर करने को प्रश्न लगाते है और गुरमुखी में ही जवाब देकर निदान भी करते है। स्थानीय पाराचिनार बिरादरी के अनिल चानना के मुताबिक हर परिवार का पहला बेटा गुरु महाराज का भक्त होता है और केश नहीं कटवाता। अतलेऊ मंदिर में गुरु महाराज की पूजा अर्चना अनूठी धार्मिक परंपरा का अकेला उदाहरण है। अतलेऊ मंदिर के पुजारी मातबर सिंह राणा बताते है दसवें साल में अमृतसर की पदयात्रा कर महाराज श्री के शाही स्नान की परम्परा है। गुरु महाराज का पिछला शाही स्नान 2007 में अमृतसर में कराया गया था। इसके अलावा प्रत्येक तीसरे वर्ष पौंटा साहिब व् आठवें वर्ष हेमकुंड साहिब के दर्शन करने जाते है। रोजाना दो बार पूजा होती है ताकि लोग कुलदेवता के दर्शन क्र आशीर्वाद ले सके।