{"id":6003,"date":"2025-02-10T10:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T04:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6003"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T05:22:22","slug":"tn-kauls-endorsement-of-baba-iqbal-singhs-gurukul-vision-in-1993","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/tn-kauls-endorsement-of-baba-iqbal-singhs-gurukul-vision-in-1993\/","title":{"rendered":"TN Kaul\u2019s Endorsement of Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s \u2018Gurukul\u2019 Vision in 1993"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/tn-kauls-endorsement-of-baba-iqbal-singhs-gurukul-vision-in-1993\/#Recognizing_a_Revolutionary_Educational_Model\" >Recognizing a Revolutionary Educational Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/tn-kauls-endorsement-of-baba-iqbal-singhs-gurukul-vision-in-1993\/#The_%E2%80%98Gurukul_Experiment_%E2%80%93_A_Blend_of_Tradition_and_Modernity\" >The \u2018Gurukul\u2019 Experiment &#8211; A Blend of Tradition and Modernity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/tn-kauls-endorsement-of-baba-iqbal-singhs-gurukul-vision-in-1993\/#A_Legacy_of_Educational_Transformation\" >A Legacy of Educational Transformation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_a_Revolutionary_Educational_Model\"><\/span>Recognizing a Revolutionary Educational Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 1993, while many doubted the success of the <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong> experiment, one of the first individuals to recognize and appreciate <strong>Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s<\/strong> visionary \u2018<strong>Gurukul<\/strong>\u2019 initiative at <strong>Akal Academy Baru Sahib<\/strong> was <strong>Mr. TN Kaul,<\/strong> ICS. A distinguished diplomat, former Foreign Secretary of India (twice), and Ambassador to the USA and the Soviet Union, Mr. Kaul acknowledged the transformative impact of this unique educational approach. His recognition validated Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s efforts, who was later posthumously honored with the Padma Shri award in 2022.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%98Gurukul_Experiment_%E2%80%93_A_Blend_of_Tradition_and_Modernity\"><\/span>The \u2018Gurukul\u2019 Experiment &#8211; A Blend of Tradition and Modernity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akal Academy\u2019s Gurukul model was designed to integrate traditional moral values with modern education, fostering holistic development in students. Mr. Kaul\u2019s endorsement highlighted its potential to reshape rural education in India. His support helped garner attention and inspire belief in this initiative, proving that education rooted in values, ethics, and academic excellence could create well-rounded individuals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Legacy_of_Educational_Transformation\"><\/span>A Legacy of Educational Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From a single academy to a vast network, Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s vision has now flourished into <strong>130 Akal Academies<\/strong>, educating over <strong>75,000 students.<\/strong> The mission further extends to<strong> two private universities\u2014Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour<\/strong>, and <strong>Akal University, Talwandi Sabo.<\/strong> Programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/educatetosave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">www.EducatetoSave.com<\/a> empower underprivileged students, while initiatives like <a href=\"https:\/\/csrforchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">www.CSRforChange.com<\/a> provide meaningful CSR opportunities for corporations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Together, we continue to build a brighter future\u2014one student at a time.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing a Revolutionary Educational Model In 1993, while many doubted the success of the Akal Academy experiment, one of the first individuals to recognize and appreciate Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s visionary \u2018Gurukul\u2019 initiative at Akal Academy Baru Sahib was Mr. TN Kaul, ICS. 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