{"id":6212,"date":"2013-11-29T11:21:05","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T05:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6212"},"modified":"2025-03-06T11:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:07:21","slug":"prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Prominent Guests Visit Akal Academy Dhanal Kalan, Applaud Rural Education and Transformation"},"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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#Campus_Tour_and_Interaction_with_Students\" >Campus Tour and Interaction with Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#Recognition_of_Advanced_Teaching_Methods_and_Infrastructure\" >Recognition of Advanced Teaching Methods and Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#The_Significance_of_Moral_Values_in_Education\" >The Significance of Moral Values in Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#Interaction_with_Teacher_Trainees_and_Their_Experiences\" >Interaction with Teacher Trainees and Their Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#Honoring_Senior_Instructors_and_Acknowledging_Contributions\" >Honoring Senior Instructors and Acknowledging Contributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/prominent-guests-visit-akal-academy-dhanal-kalan-applaud-rural-education-and-transformation\/#Support_the_Noble_Cause_of_Rural_Education\" >Support the Noble Cause of Rural Education<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honorable_Guests_Praise_Kalgidhar_Trusts_Transformative_Mission\"><\/span>Honorable Guests Praise Kalgidhar Trust\u2019s Transformative Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>S. Gurmit Singh Dhugga, DPRO (Jalandhar<\/strong>), graced <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong> and <strong>Akal Teacher Training Institute, Dhanal Kalan,<\/strong> with his presence. During his visit, he highlighted the importance of continuous learning and appreciated the <strong>Kalgidhar Trus<\/strong>t\u2019s relentless efforts in providing quality education in rural areas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eminent_Personalities_Accompany_the_Chief_Guest\"><\/span>Eminent Personalities Accompany the Chief Guest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>S. Manjit Singh Bakshi,<\/strong> <strong>Ex-DPRO,<\/strong> now a devoted member of the <strong>Kalgidhar Trust,<\/strong> and S<strong>. Narender Pal Singh Chhinna (Retired SP)<\/strong> accompanied the honorable guest. Their visit underscored their commitment to supporting <strong>Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<\/strong>\u2019s mission of transforming rural education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Campus_Tour_and_Interaction_with_Students\"><\/span>Campus Tour and Interaction with Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Principal of <strong>Akal Academy Dhanal Kalan<\/strong>, <strong>Ms. Harpreet Kaur,<\/strong> led the guests through the school campus. They interacted with students, visited advanced learning facilities like the<strong> Computer Lab<\/strong>, <strong>English Language Lab<\/strong>, <strong>Science Lab,<\/strong> and <strong>EVS Lab<\/strong>, and appreciated the innovative teaching methodologies implemented at the institute.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_of_Advanced_Teaching_Methods_and_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Recognition of Advanced Teaching Methods and Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The guests expressed their admiration for the modern teaching techniques and value-based education imparted at the institution. They praised the well-developed infrastructure that enables students from rural backgrounds to receive high-quality education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Significance_of_Moral_Values_in_Education\"><\/span>The Significance of Moral Values in Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>S. Gurmit Singh Ji emphasized the growing need for spiritual and moral values in today\u2019s world. He stated that Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji\u2019s vision plays a vital role in preserving ethical values and empowering young rural women through education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Growing_Importance_of_Womens_Education\"><\/span>The Growing Importance of Women\u2019s Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>S. Narender Pal Singh (Retired SP) elaborated on the significance of women\u2019s education and highlighted the rising importance of English as the medium of instruction in shaping their future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Collaboration_with_Cambridge_University\"><\/span>International Collaboration with Cambridge University<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The guests commended the Akal Teacher Training Institute\u2019s collaboration with Cambridge University. This alliance enables faculty members from Cambridge to provide hands-on training to teacher trainees, ensuring global exposure and excellence in education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appreciation_for_Foreign_Faculty_and_Teacher_Training_Program\"><\/span>Appreciation for Foreign Faculty and Teacher Training Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The institute\u2019s foreign faculty members, including Mr. Thomas Harriot (Science), Ms. Elisabeth Deane (Primary Education), and Ms. Natalia Kierniewicz (Pedagogy), were praised for their contribution to the unique teacher education program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interaction_with_Teacher_Trainees_and_Their_Experiences\"><\/span>Interaction with Teacher Trainees and Their Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dignitaries engaged with teacher trainees, many of whom have been associated with Baru Sahib for over five years. The trainees shared their personal journeys, academic growth, and aspirations, showcasing the institution\u2019s transformative impact on their lives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honoring_Senior_Instructors_and_Acknowledging_Contributions\"><\/span>Honoring Senior Instructors and Acknowledging Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event was attended by respected individuals, including spiritual visionary Jaivinder Veer Ji, S.R.S. Mehta (Director, Akal Academies), and Principal Mrs. Harpreet Kaur. Senior instructors Mr. Manmohan Singh Kohli and Ms. Neelam Nijjar introduced the guests to the trainees. The five senior-most trainees were honored with \u201cSiropas\u201d as a token of appreciation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_the_Noble_Cause_of_Rural_Education\"><\/span>Support the Noble Cause of Rural Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Akal Teacher Training Institute continues to nurture educators who shape the future of rural education. Learn more about the institute here and support the cause generously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honorable Guests Praise Kalgidhar Trust\u2019s Transformative Mission S. Gurmit Singh Dhugga, DPRO (Jalandhar), graced Akal Academy and Akal Teacher Training Institute, Dhanal Kalan, with his presence. During his visit, he highlighted the importance of continuous learning and appreciated the Kalgidhar Trust\u2019s relentless efforts in providing quality education in rural areas. 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