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- Students from Bhagat Puran Singh Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Bhagat Puran Singh School for the Deaf, Bhagat Puran Singh School of Special Education and the Bhagat Puran Singh Institute of Special Needs, Manawala Kalan, presented a colourful cultural programme showcasing their talent and creativity.
- Stressing the relevance of his ideals in contemporary society, he advocated the inclusion of the humanitarian’s biography in school curricula to familiarise young minds with his remarkable contribution to society.
- The All India Pingalwara Charitable Society commemorated the 34th death anniversary of its founder, Bhagat Puran Singh, with a series of programmes celebrating his enduring legacy of selfless service, compassion and environmental stewardship.
The All India Pingalwara Charitable Society commemorated the 34th death anniversary of its founder, Bhagat Puran Singh, with a series of programmes celebrating his enduring legacy of selfless service, compassion and environmental stewardship.
The observance began with the annual cultural and prize distribution ceremony at the educational institutions run by Pingalwara on its campus opposite the bus stand. The event opened with the rendition of Gurbani, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
Students from Bhagat Puran Singh Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Bhagat Puran Singh School for the Deaf, Bhagat Puran Singh School of Special Education and the Bhagat Puran Singh Institute of Special Needs, Manawala Kalan, presented a colourful cultural programme showcasing their talent and creativity. The institutions are jointly supported by the All India Pingalwara Charitable Society, Amritsar, and the Pingalwara Society of Ontario, Canada.
Renowned theatre personality Kewal Dhaliwal attended the function as the chief guest and was welcomed by Dr Inderjit Kaur, head of the Pingalwara organisation.
One of the highlights of the event was a series of student performances, including plays inspired by Bhagat Puran Singh’s commitment to environmental conservation. Through their presentations, the students highlighted the importance of protecting nature and carrying forward the values championed by the visionary social reformer.
Speaking on the occasion, Kewal Dhaliwal said Bhagat Puran Singh’s life and work continue to serve as a source of inspiration for generations. Stressing the relevance of his ideals in contemporary society, he advocated the inclusion of the humanitarian’s biography in school curricula to familiarise young minds with his remarkable contribution to society. He also lauded the cultural performances by the students and Pingalwara inmates, describing them as thoughtful and inspiring.
During the ceremony, Dr Inderjit Kaur felicitated the chief guest and honoured students who had distinguished themselves in academics, cultural activities and other fields. She also announced that the centenary of Bhagat Puran Singh’s environmental awareness movement would be observed in 2027 with year-long programmes aimed at spreading his message of environmental conservation among people from all walks of life.
The commemorative events reflected Pingalwara’s continued commitment to preserving the ideals of its founder, whose life remains synonymous with humanitarian service, inclusivity and care for the environment.
