Bringing
Grace to
Human Race

Founded in 1956, The Kalgidhar Trust/Society – Baru Sahib
has been working tirelessly towards transforming
the lives of rural children through the tool of
value-based education. Educate
Enshrine
Empower Providing value-based quality education and
spiritual uplift to underprivileged and deprived
rural masses in far-flung rural areas of North India. Empowering
Rural Girls Providing education and employment
opportunities to women so that
they can lead a respectable
and independent life. Delivering
Quality
Healthcare Free-of-cost healthcare facilities are provided
to underprivileged rural and hilly people,
virtually at their doorsteps. Going Green
with Solar in
Rural India Taking the initiative to keep the
environment clean and friendly Akal Academy Student Women Empowerment Patient at Akal Charitable Hospital School in Rural Punjab

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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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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.
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Registration No. 189 dated 22.10.1982 under the Societies Registration 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.
12A
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.
Guidestar
Transparency Key GSN: 4956 from GuideStar India.
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).

    September 08, 2026

    CSR Support for Student Athletes – How Tasneem Won Gold for Punjab

    Three days ago, a 17-year-old from a small-town academy in Punjab anchored her state to gold at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championships 2026. Tasneem Kaur Dhillon, a student at Akal Academy Bhadaur, ran the final leg of the Girls’…
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    News Updates

    Kalgidhar Trust Achieves 92% Women Employment

    Kalgidhar Trust: 92% of Women Find Employment Through Education Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh: On International Women’s Day 2021, The Kalgidhar Trust received recognition for its remarkable contribution to women’s empowerment through education. Reports highlighted that […]

    Free Education for Farmers’ Children Since 2020

    Kalgidhar Trust Offers Free Education to Farmers’ Children Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh: In December 2020, The Kalgidhar Trust announced a compassionate initiative to provide free education up to the secondary level for children of farmers […]

    Baba Iqbal Singh Ji: A Life of Service Remembered

    Baba Iqbal Singh Ji: A Life of Service Remembered Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh: The passing of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji on 29 January 2022 marked the end of an extraordinary chapter in India’s educational […]

    Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji: Shiromani Panth Ratan

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    Akal University’s 1.2 MW Solar Plant Powers Sustainable Education

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    Akal Academy Reeth Kheri Tops Patiala CBSE Class 12 Board Exams

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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.
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    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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      August 06, 2026

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      April 28, 2026

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