59th Free Medical Check-Up Camp at Akal Academy Cheema Sahib (Sangrur) on 18th May 2014, Day – Sunday

In service of Humanity The Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib in association with ‘Nishkaam Medical Care Society’ Patiala is organizing 59th Free Medical Check-Up Camp at Akal Academy Cheema Sahib (Sangrur) on 18th May 2014, Day – Sunday During the camp, a team of expert doctors will be performing free check-ups for ailments of Bones, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Ears, Skin, Chest, […]

In service of Humanity The Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib in association with ‘Nishkaam Medical Care Society’ Patiala is organizing 59th Free Medical Check-Up Camp at Akal Academy Cheema Sahib (Sangrur) on 18th May 2014, Day – Sunday

During the camp, a team of expert doctors will be performing free check-ups for ailments of Bones, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Ears, Skin, Chest, Teeth, Piles, Gall Bladder & Kidney Stone, Cysts, Problems of Women & Children alongside taking up cases for Plastic Surgery. Free Medicines/Treatment will be provided to all patients.

The patients selected for operation & surgeries will receive Free Treatment at Akal Charitable Hospital Gurdwara Baru Sahib on 6th, 7th and 8th June 2014.

NOTE : Patients seeking to get operated should contact on the below mentioned numbers at the earliest to get their registration done , the lines are open from Morning 8:30am to 6:00pm in the Evening.

Everyone is requested to share & spread the message so that maximum people can be benefitted from the camp.

Contact: 094648-93153, 01676-285272, 092166-15106, 099149-4102

Guru Ki Kashi USA Tour Plan 2014 – Itinerary

For the Sangat from USA and Canada. Please note Baba Iqbal Singh Ji’s GuruKi Kashi USA Tour Plan – Itinerary of  Week 1

For the Sangat from USA and Canada. Please note Baba Iqbal Singh Ji’s GuruKi Kashi USA Tour Plan – Itinerary of  Week 1

Education in the Valley of Baru Sahib

To find an environment conducive of registering excellence in research through academic education, the Parents of Himachal will need to swoop their heads in Sirmaur District’s Baru Sahib. Here, the semester of excellent education is observed and a strong foundation of values, giving meaning to the lives of the students, can be witnessed.

Starting out of a small campaign, Baru Sahib today is such heritage of Social, National, Human, Cultural and Religious values where the childhood blooms and a youth’s mind becomes a symbolic image of talent emerging through the mirror of endless possibilities. Solidifying the relation of the service with the society, The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib is imbibing Human Values to around 5500 students in its lap and around 65,000 students studying in 129 Akal Academies across North India.

Education in the Valley of Baru SahibWe believe that if anyone in Himachal is looking for a way to polish the personality of their children, especially girls, then there is only one choice – Akal Academy, Baru Sahib. This is because – over here neither the curriculum frustrates nor do the classrooms frighten.

Following the discipline & life values derived from Indian Societies, one of the running schools follows CBSE Hindi Curriculum whereas another is an international level school representing International Baccalaureate (IB) module. The students of the schools defy all knowledge barriers at the 40,000+ books large library at the campus. Over here the curiosity does not remain limited to curriculum; available material covers a variety of subjects & topic related to various interests of the students from around the world. The students infuse life into the campus through their interest in Games and creativity in Music and Art.

Outside the schooling division, the student community floor discovers new skies every now and then through the Eternal University. The special thing is that the girls only B.Tech, Nursing & B.Ed Campuses represent the account of their dedication. The whole atmosphere turns into such family that entire Himachal feels proud about this educational institution. This is also because of the opportunities visible after education. Hypothesis is visible through the campus. Student Community, Teachers’ Division, Administration and all the Supporters together make strength of around 7000 people; a strong feeling of fraternity & oneness prevails amongst all.

Describing the picture of Social Harmony and Human Uplift, several messages and guiding principles compliment the entire environment. Himachal’s largest solar energy power plant creates a great impression with its presence whereas on the other hand several cities of Himachal gain vital knowledge from the water purification plant that is installed here. Miscellaneous dimensions are deployed in the practice of all-round development of the students. With arrangements better than any hostel in Himachal and high standards of food makes Baru Sahib’s Academic Environment Ranked at No.1. It can be said that in a private way, a Trust, absorbing into its cover the incomprehensibility of Sirmaur, has given birth to the piousness of Human Uplift. If such institutes are nurtured in all four directions of the nation, then, no doubt the youth will find the motive to progress and the path for it.

The irony is that Baru Sahib is teaching India the lesson of winning the world, but outside – the roads of Sirmaur are taking us towards extreme hopelessness. Can’t we even build good roads between Solan-Rajgarh to Baru Sahib or Naahan to Baru Sahib? Because of the goodness of such institutes, Himachal can very well have the branding of being a prosperous state, provided the government understands the importance of these things!

Read about quality education being imparted at Baru sahib and other 129 Aka Academies running across Northern India – http://barusahib.org/our-programs/rural-education-revolution/

Kamaljeet Singh Dhindsa, Mayor of Southall, England donates for Akal Academy Dhindsa Gurdwara Construction!

Kamaljeet Singh Dhindsa, Mayor of Southall, England donates for Akal Academy Dhindsa Gurdwara ConstructionSamrala, 21st April (Baljeet Baghoria): Southall, England’s Mayor Kamaljeet Singh Dhindsa recently visited his native town near ‘Samrala’ where the people from the region and the village welcomed him.

During his visit to village Dhindsa, MrDhindsa stopped by at ‘Ravidas’ Gurdwara Sahib to pay his respects. He also donated Rs. 1.25 Lakh for the Gurdwara that is under construction at Akal Academy Dhindsa, to the organizing committee.

S. Kamaljeet was accompanied by his wife Amarjeet Kaur and Brother Gurpreet Singh Dhindsa. During his speech, organized at Dhindsa’s Govt. Primary School, Mr. Dhindsa shared that though his childhood and primary schooling started at this school, but due to his family’s business in England, he too had to leave for England in the year 1969, where he is serving as the Mayor of Southall since year 2013. He also revealed that though he is serving as a Mayor in the land of England, but he is still duly carrying on with the Social and the religious services, that he received through the Punjabi roots & Heritage.

On this occasion, Sukhwinder Singh Nagra, Chairman of Block Association, Manjeet Singh ‘Sarpanch’, Kuldeep Singh Dhindsa, Balwinder Singh ‘Numberdaar’, Ram Singh Garewal ‘Ex-Sarpanch’,  Malagar Singh Numberdaar, Jaswinder Singh Panch, Budh Singh Panch, Karnail Singh and Harjeet Singh were also present.

Hail the Positive Efforts. Appreciate the Good Will…

Day 2 update : FREE Medical Camp at Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib!

Great efforts come with fruitful results. The much talented team of more than 90 doctors, surgeons and specialists who landed at Baru Sahib from all corners of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi leaving behind their busy schedules have made a mark of their contribution to society by being a part of this Free Medical Camp. Day 2 update of the Free Medical Camp running at Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib saw 80 successful surgeries including one plastic surgery fo a patient suffering from burn injuries.

Cholithasis, hysterectomy, hernia, ENT and orthopedic surgeries amounted to around 89 successful operations and the doctors prescribed over 900 patients in the OPD during Day 2 of the Free Medical Camp!

“This Free medical camp is a boon for patients like me who cannot afford to visit expensive doctors. I came here in the bus full of patients that came here to Baru Sahib and I have been treated free of cost. This is a blessing for me and many others who were ailing since yesterday are now much better today!” Said, Mrs. Gurjeet Kaur, a patient from rural areas of Punjab.

“This time around there is a much better response to the medical camp organised by Baru Sahib. I am feeling oblidged to be a part of such noble cause of serving the poor that I am feeling much more satisfied and content in my life. This is the best feeling my profession could give.” said Dr. Gautam.

Checkout the pictures of the Day 2 update of the Free Medical Camp running at Baru Sahib.

Hail the great intentions!

News Coverage:

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸੰਚਾਰ, ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ

19 April 2014~BaruSahib:

ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ੧੯ ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ੨੦੧੪ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸੰਚਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ੭੫ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਭਿਲਾਖੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦੀ ਦਾਤ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਕੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਪੁੱਤਰ, ਸਪੁੱਤਰੀਆਂ ਹੋਣ ਦਾ ਮਾਨ ਹਾਸਿਲ ਕੀਤਾ।

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਭਿਲਾਖੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਟ੍ਰੇਨਿੰਗ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਟੀਚਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਵਿਦਿਆਲੇ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਰਹਿਤ ‘ਖੰਡੇ ਬਾਟੇ ਦੀ ਪਾਹੁਲ’ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਹੋਇਆਂ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਵਿਚ ਦਾਖਲਾ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦੀ ਅਗਲੇਰੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਦ੍ਰਿੜ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਾ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਭਿਲਾਖੀਆਂ ਵਿਚੋਂ ੫ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਭਿਲਾਖੀ ਉਹ ਸਨ, ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਆ ਕੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੇ ਗਾਡੀ ਰਾਹ ਦੇ ਚੱਲਣ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਣ ਕੀਤਾ।


153 Sehaj Paath Sahib observed at Gurdwara located at Birth Place of Sant Attar Singh Ji – Cheema Sahib.

To celebrate the occasion of ‘Prakash Utsav’ of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and to thank Almighty for his graces, Gurdwara located at the birth place of Sant Attar Singh Ji – Cheema Sahib observed ‘Bhog’ of 153 Sehaj Paath Sahibs. The free Sewa of Sehaj Paaths was done by the ladies of nearby localities. Post ‘Bhog’, the Sangat was mesmerized with the Divine Kirtan performed by the Gurdwara’s ‘Kirtani Jatha’. For the event, ‘Sangat’ came from several villages to celebrate the occasion.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 19th April ’14

Inaugural Ceremony of the FREE Medical Camp at Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib!

18th April – Saw a tender morning with a purpose, a day that saw inaugural ceremony of the Medical Camp at Akal Charitable Hospital at Baru Sahib.

A team of more than 90 specialists and doctors. The event took place at the entrance of Akal Charitable Hospital with Divine music and Ardaas. Baba Iqbal Singh Ji graced the occasion with his Divine presence at the venue. Dr Gautam has been the chief motivation behind this medical camp since the beginning. He addressed and welcomed the Medical team who has come from all corners of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi leaving behind their busy schedules to mark their contribution to society by being a part of this Free Medical Camp. To mark their Noble contributions, the whole medical team was awarded with a Robe of Honor – Saropa by Babaji.

Babaji addressed the gathering of doctors, para medicals, patients, students and onlookers. He emphasized on the need of eradicating the illness of mind through recitation of Divine name which would ultimately lead to a healthier mind and a healthier body. He stressed that everyone on earth is suffering from one ailment or other due to impressions of five vices of Lust, Anger, Greed, Attachment n Pride.

He emphasized that ultimate ease will come only with recitation of Divine name for healthy soul leading to a healthy body and a healthy life. What doctors are doing today is just treating bodily ailments.

Huge rush of patients then entered the Akal Charitable Hospital and the medical camp and surgeries officially started. Cardiologist, Gynecologist, ENT Specialists, Dental and Eye Care surgeons started to look at the ailing patients. All the major and minor surgeries will take place at the operation theaters at Akal Hospital itself.

Bless the Good Work!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 18th April ’14

Rocky Rocks – a passionate educator and an exceptional teacher at Akal College of Nursing – Baru Sahib!

The Drexel team has put the Akal College of Nursing at Baru Sahib on the world map in context by bringing latest innovation in Nursing Education (Nursing Informatics, Global Nursing and now Simulation) ,at the doorstep of this remote, deep rural pocket nestled in the North West Himalayas.

The pillar of this remarkable and unique beautiful relationship is Dr. Jill Derstine who has been persistently visiting Akal College of Nursing along with experts from various nursing specialties to teach the students and introduce new trends in field of nursing education through conferences and workshops three times ayear.

Dr. Rocky, the ultimate in simulation is a passionate educator and an exceptional teacher. He demonstrated how technology and education can be wed and students can learn to address critical clinical bed side situations amicably and efficiently. The sim man (mechanized mannequin with computerized function) was brought for demonstration by Laerdal medical. Two birthing units (to show case how deliveries can be conducted) have been donated by Drexel University USA to Eternal University. We are grateful for this warm gesture. I am sure this facility will go a long way to train the nurses to battle with the challenge of high Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) & Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India because of the gap in providing obstetrics services in the rural belt of North India. Akal College of Nursing has taken up community nursing in villages around Baru Sahib to impact health care in this Himalayan region. The students take up one family and impart Health Education during their four years of stay at Akal College of Nursing.

I submit my thanks to Prof. Marylou the evergreen Nursing Educator who has been constant companion to Prof. Jill to establish Akal College of Nursing, the first Nursing College of Himachal Pradesh which is to offering B.Sc. & M.Sc. programme. Not to leave Prof. & Dean Gloria F. Donnelly who has been generous and magmanimous to serve the cause of Nursing Education to facilitate Drexel faculty to visit Nursing Colleges around the slobe for creatins world class slobal nurses.

~ Dr. Neelam Kaur – Principal, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib
~ New Delhi, 18th April ’14

News Coverage:

WAKE UP CALL… Widows of Drug Addict are living at Rs. 250 pension! says a Times of India feature.

This story written by Robin David, published in Times of India on the Sikh Sajna Diwas – Vaiskhi points out to the reality of Punjab that is now known as a Drug State. The point to be noted here is how a non resident of India knows the real state of Punjab too well and […]

This story written by Robin David, published in Times of India on the Sikh Sajna Diwas – Vaiskhi points out to the reality of Punjab that is now known as a Drug State. The point to be noted here is how a non resident of India knows the real state of Punjab too well and the Government of India is sitting blindfolded by not noticing the ever increasing drug addiction in Punjab!

We at The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib believe in bringing a positive change in the society by bringing a wave of Rural Transformation by getting out of school rural children back to school and make them the change makers in their families and villages. We believe that education is the only way out in the fight against drugs. There have been many kids studying at 129 Akal Academies who have helped in bringing their family members out of drugs. We believe in churning out change makers as the only solution to this problem of drug addiction engulfing the Rangla Punjab!

Read the story here –

Amritsar: The number 272 may be the magic figure a party needs in the Lok Sabha to form a government, but in Maqboolpura, a locality of around 30,000 on the edge of Amritsar, the figure has a completely different meaning. That’s the number of women receiving the government’s widow pension here. Most of them lost their husbands to drug addiction, earning Maqboolpura the sobriquet of ‘locality of widows’.

Candidates of neither Congress nor BJP and AAP have made any major promises to the residents here till the weekend even as Amarinder Singh and Arun Jaitley traded punches over rampant drug use in the state. The Punjab government had in 2009 told the high court that 70% of youth are addicted to drugs.

A swarm of flies greets you as you enter the slum with Ajit Singh, a college professor and social activist. He is better known as ‘Masterji’ for the school he runs mainly for children of the widows along with Brij Bedi, husband of former top cop Kiran Bedi.

Some time later, Surinder Kaur arrives. A toughlooking, thin woman, she lost her husband to drugs in 2002 and has brought up her two sons and a daughter by doing odd jobs. The name ‘Narendra Modi’ does not ring a bell with her. Neither does Arun Jaitley. Amarinder Singh? Kind of, she seems uncertain. “The government gives a monthly pension of Rs 250. How many stomachs can you feed with that?” she asks. “And that too is irregular.”

Amarjit Kaur’s husband died in December. “We had a government de-addiction centre here but it has been shut down,” she says. But perhaps the most deplorable story was that of Shashi, who is not a widow. She lost two of her three sons to drug abuse in 2003. Her last surviving son too followed in the footsteps of his brothers. “My husband Ranjit Singh Mintu even planted illicit liquor bottles next to him and got him arrested in the hope that he will give up the habit in jail,” she said, teary-eyed. “Now, we have to bring up the two children of my eldest son. And, if that is not enough, my only daughter got divorced and returned home with a grandson.”

Shashi was featured in Aamir Khan’s TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ a couple of years ago. “But no help came from any quarter after that.” According to Masterji, the addiction has spawned other health issues. Many men suffer from TB while cases of impotency have also seen a jump. “What can Jaitley and Amarinder change here?” asks Bedi. “Our problems are with the state government, which has not been able to check the supply of drugs.”

~ Robin David
~ Times of India, 14th April ’14