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- The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Harjinder Singh Billianwala, honorary secretary of the college management committee, who expressed gratitude for the generous gesture and its positive impact on students and the institution as a whole.
- A significant boost to higher education in the rural belt came on Tuesday when Gurdev Singh Ghalib, a non-resident Indian settled in Hong Kong, donated ₹3 lakh to Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College.
- He also expressed appreciation for the leadership of Baba Sukha Singh, crediting him with effective management of the college and a strong focus on supporting needy and deserving students.
A significant boost to higher education in the rural belt came on Tuesday when Gurdev Singh Ghalib, a non-resident Indian settled in Hong Kong, donated ₹3 lakh to Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College. The contribution was formally acknowledged at a function held on the college campus, reflecting growing support from the Punjabi diaspora for educational institutions in remote areas.
Presiding over the programme, college principal Dr. Jasbir Singh Gill highlighted the importance of community participation in strengthening rural education. Addressing students and staff, the donor lauded the institution’s consistent efforts to extend quality educational opportunities to students from far-flung villages. He also expressed appreciation for the leadership of Baba Sukha Singh, crediting him with effective management of the college and a strong focus on supporting needy and deserving students.
In his remarks, the principal offered a broader perspective on the state of higher education and sports in Punjab. He spoke candidly about the challenges confronting the region’s youth, including limited resources, gaps in modern infrastructure, rising migration trends and the urgent need to equip rural colleges with contemporary academic and sports facilities.
Reaffirming his commitment, the donor assured the college of continued support to help it evolve into a modern, well-equipped institution capable of meeting present-day educational demands. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Harjinder Singh Billianwala, honorary secretary of the college management committee, who expressed gratitude for the generous gesture and its positive impact on students and the institution as a whole.
