Foundation Stone Of Akal University At Talwandi Sabo - The Happiest Day Of My Lifetime: Sukhbir Badal
Online, December 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - As a pioneer in the field of rural education, The Kalgidhar Trust/Society has also set its sight on higher education for the rural masses of north India. After having successfully setting up 101 Schools (Akal Academies) and Eternal University (that runs 24 streams), the Society established its second University named AKAL UNIVERSITY at Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab on Wednesday 14 Dec 2011. S. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Dy. Chief Minister, laid its foundation stone in the august presence of religious leaders, top educationists, important officials, decision-makers, hundreds of volunteers and well-wishers, who attended this historic occasion in large numbers.
In reverence to the tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh's prophecy, the Society has endeavored to establish an International Center for Comparative Religious Studies as a part of AKAL UNIVERSITY with special emphasis on the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and establishing center to translate Guru Granth Sahib in original ragas in different languages of the world. Also, following the message of Guru Nanak to establish Permanent Peace in the World, this place will create corps of messengers of peace who will spread the message of Universal Brotherhood of mankind throughout the world.
Besides, AKAL UNIVERSITY will develop collaborative academic programs with domestic and foreign universities for new and novel technologies and co-operative programs with local, national and international industries and develop program to train manpower to fulfill the needs of Punjab and India.
Akal University at Talwandi Sabo, proposes to establish following Centers of Excellence:
1. International Center for Guru Granth Sahib studies & Comparative Religious Studies
2. Center for healthcare & Medical Research
3. Center for Science & Technology
4. Center for Women Empowerment
5. International Center in Emerging Technologies & Entrepreneurship
6. International Center for Divine Music & Spiritualism
Furthermore the following institutions will be established:
1. Akal College of Engg. and Emerging Technologies
2. Akal College of Health Sciences
3. Akal College of Arts and Science
4. Akal College of rural Teacher Training
5. Akal College of Wellness and Public Health
6. Akal College of Naturopathy and Alternative Medicine
7. Akal College of Business Administration
8. Akal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
9. Akal College of Medical Sciences
10. Akal Polytechnics for the Training of Youth of Punjab
11. Akal College of Post-Graduate Studies
12. Akal School of Economics and Commerce
13. Akal School of Medicinal Chemistry and Herbal Medicines
14. Akal School of Nano-Technology
15. Akal School of Architecture and Design
16. Akal School of Law
17. Akal School of International Studies and Diplomacy
18. Akal School of Environmental Sciences
19. Akal School of Renewal Energy
20. Akal School of languages and communication skills
21. Akal School of Nutrition and Food Technology
The proceedings of the historic occasion began with the Bhog of Sri Akhand Paath Sahib, which was followed by a congregation at the 40 acre site of Akal University.
"This was the happiest day of my life time. The dream of my parents has been realized today by laying the foundation-stone of Akal university Guru kanshi, Talwandi Sabo. I have no words to express my thanks to Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Kalgidhar Trust for making this effort to open their next university in Guru Gobind Singh Ji's blessed Guru Kanshi ." Chief Guest Sukhbir Singh Badal said on the occasion.
Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Vice-President, Kalgidhar Trust thanked the Dy. Chief Minister and praised his developmental and growth centric efforts for the state of Punjab.
On the moment Sant Baljit Singh Ji Dadoo Sahib Wale, Dr. Giani Gurmeet Singh Khosa Kotla, Giani Nachhatar Singh Damdama Sahib (Kathawachak), Sant Siva Nand Ji Keol Wale, Baba Hardeep Singh, Sant Avtar Singh Mastuane Wale, Sant Pritam Singh Ji Maldi Wale, Sant Baba Manohar Singh Baarnan Wale, Sant Kasmir Singh Ji Muktsar Sahib, Viranjeet Singh Goldy, Director PEDA, Sant Baba Balwinder Singh Khadoor Sahib, Mahatma Joginder Kaur Daule Wale, Dr. Harkesh Singh Sidhu were also present.
Other multifaceted activities of The Kalgidhar Trust are Deâ€addiction Centres (under the pattern of Alcoholics Anonymous), Modern 280 bed Hospital, Orphanage, Women Care Centre, Free Teacher's Training Centres and Senior Citizen Centre. These cater to rural poor from farâ€flung and backward areas of the Himalayan region and rural North India. Other than this, around 1500 poor girls are being imparted Free Teacher's Training and provided with jobs in these chain of Schools there by and not only earning their livelihood but selfâ€respect and confidence too.