EDUCATE | ENSHRINE | EMPOWER
ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 1 6 1 7 INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION : 1
RURAL EDUCATION : 2
E-SMART CLASSROOMS : 3
ETERNAL UNIVERSITY : 4
AKAL UNIVERSITY : 13
TEACHER TRAINING : 20
FREE CHARITABLE HOSPITAL : 22
REHABILITATION CENTRES : 26
HOME FOR THE DESTITUTE : 29
NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY : 30
HONOUR & AWARD : 31
CSR SUPPORT : 37
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES : 38
SUCCESS STORIES : 51
CERTIFIED WITH CA : 56 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 OUR TEAM
President: Mr. Iqbal Singh Kingra (affectionately addressed by all as Babaji) Chancellor: Eternal University M.Sc. (Agriculture), Director-Agriculture (Retd.), Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, India. Lifetime Achievement Award from National Institute of Cleanliness Education and Research (NICER), Awarded with a Citation from New York State Assembly, Awarded as 5th Most Powerful, Influential and Contemporary Sikh of the World by The Sikh 100, UK.
Vice President: Padma Bhushan Dr Khem Singh Gill Ph.D (USA), Former Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Secretary: Dr. Davinder Singh M.B.B.S., M.D. (Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi)
Dr. H.S. Dhaliwal Vice-Chancellor: Eternal University Ph.D. (Genetics): University of California, M.Sc. (Hons.) (Plant Breeding): Punjab Agricultural University, Former Professor of Biotechnology: IIT Roorkee, Founder Director/Head, Biotechnology Centre, PAU, Ludhiana.
Dr. Gurmail Singh Vice-Chancellor: Akal University Ph.D (Economics): Panjab University, M.A.(Economics) Former Chairperson of Dept. of Economics, Panjab University
Dr. M.S. Atwal M.Sc. Bio Chem.: Univ. of Illinois, Ph.D. (Medical Chemistry), MBA (Exec.): Columbia University, M.P.H. (Health Policy): Johns Hopkins University, Former Dean: Johns Hopkins Univ.
Dr. Brigadier J.S. Bhalla (Retd.) M.B.B.S., M.D., Indian Army, B.A. (Maths), DCD, FCCP, FIACPS
Dr. Gautam Singh, E.N.T. Specialist Chief Medical Officer: E.S.I. Hospital Kapurthala, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Dr. B.S. Sekhon, Professor (Retd.) Jackson State University, Mississipi, USA, M.Sc., Ph.D.: University of Wisconsin, USA
Mr. Gian Singh B.Sc. (Agriculture) ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 SECRETARY MESSAGE
This unique institution started in 1986 with just 5 students and one classroom. The flagship Akal Academy Baru Sahib today has 1248 students, all boarders, on its rolls. Till 1990 there were no transportation services to Baru Sahib and today we have about 20 buses of the State Transport Corporation in service and Baru Sahib has also been selected by Himachal Tourism for promotion as a tourist spot due to heavy footfalls.
We have children from 24 countries and 22 Indian states covering all parts of the world and all ethnicities. This wide representation provides great exposure to our children, who learn to welcome diversity, to be tolerant and kind, to imbibe the best values of various cultures and to have love and respect for people of all communities and all races.
The Trust has now established 129 academies in North Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab and I am glad to inform all that with 20 new rural schools to be commissioned next year, the total numbers of Rural Schools in North India managed by the Trust shall reach the figure of 141 academies. ANNU We are proud to announce that this year the Hon'ble Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE) honored TKT with Souvenir and Certificate. 2 First stage design Solar AL REPORT 2016 - 17 Cooker Sheffler of 10 sq m were installed at Baru Sahib which can produce food for 100 persons. Even after this achievement HP Govt. declared Baru Sahib as a Solar Village of Himachal Pradesh. This will help is reducing LPG Cost of Rs. 1.9cr per year.
With folded hands and humility, we seek each one's cooperation to join this movement and blessings of all to give us strength and wisdom to accomplish these unfinished tasks. Also, please bless these children of God, so that they feel the pain of the suffering millions and provide the much-needed succor and healing touch to the needy millions and thereby realize our dream and Sant Attar Singh's vision and mission of establishing permanent peace in the world.
May I inform to all of you that the Rural Schools have taken up the Save Environment Program in a big way. It is also a matter of great pride that during this year 67,000 saplings of trees were planted by children in the campuses of the 129 Rural Schools, total we have 1,92,557 trees in our campus.
100% students of class Xth passed in 1st Division and 95.2% passed in Class XIIth out which 72% of the students are above distinction.
Akal University talwandi Sabo which was opened last year is doing very well and now having strength of 860 students on campus.
Dr. Davinder Singh ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Kalgidhar Trust are not for profit charitable poor social status of women and high level of female organizations working for the cause of Rural feticide. Transformation' by promoting quality low cost Education, Healthcare, Women Empowerment, Social The poor educational prospects, especially for Welfare, Rural Economic Uplift and Disaster Response women, makes the rural people more susceptible to & Rehabilitation to the deprived sections, in far- flung poverty, drug & alcohol abuse, which in turn leads to rural areas of North India. They have been more violence against women and marital discord. instrumental in bringing about silent but sure reforms The states of Rajasthan and Punjab in North India, to uplift the socio-economic status of the rural poor. for example, border Pakistan & Afghanistan, which is The rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, the largest producer of Opium. This has lead to Rajasthan, backward hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh Punjab being the number one transit point for opium and Punjab are being covered with 129 outstanding in the world (World Drug Report by UNODC, 2007). Schools affiliated with CBSE. These Schools are The trafficking of drugs has impacted the local catering to 62,000 students. population with one in every three males and two out of three school going students now taking drugs The rural areas of northern India lack modern (source: The Tribune, June 2009 report). scientifIc education and employment opportunities because of the widespread illiteracy and lack of Good value-based education and good job prospects quality education, since it is only available in the is a defense against drug & alcohol abuse. While The urban areas. The girl child in these areas is even Kalgidhar Trust operates drug/alcohol de-addiction worse off, due to son-centric societal attitudes; girls centers, it hopes that in future such centers would be aged from 8-25 years are generally forced to remain unnecessary. But in the present scenario, such centers at their houses for sharing hands at domestic works would continue to bring back the addicts to the and are discouraged to go for education. Most of the mainstream of the trust. It is a call for action since districts in North Indian states are 'gender critical'. education will prevent the future generations from The gender ratio has dipped to as low as 750 girls becoming drug addicts. for every 1000 boys in many areas because of the
1 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 RURAL EDUCATION
Rural Schools, established and managed by The After completion of the school programs, the students Kalgidhar Trust , are low-cost co-educational English are well equipped for higher education and medium schools, affiliated with the Central Board of employment. The organization lays emphasis on Secondary Education, which is the largest educational educating the girl-child and believes that by educating board in India and is duly recognized by the a girl child, not only the entire family but 7 other Department of Education, Government of India. families get educated.
The Rural School at Baru Sahib, Dist. Sirmaur, HP The organization provides quality education and serves (amongst India's most backward 100 districts) is the all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or flagship residential school for its 129 day-boarding gender, in the remote rural deprived areas of Northern branches. In coming years more number of schools is India and believes that imparting value-based expected to start. education not only meets the demands of the present time but also trains students to use their skills for the The Kalgidhar Trust has developed a value-based welfare of humanity. education system combined with modern scientific English language based curriculum. The schools are set The organization aims to make good quality schools up in remote inaccessible areas, which are generally accessible and available to all in remote rural areas. missed out by government and private education The target is to open 500 value based modern scientific system, who find them unviable. schools.
By motivating local donors to donate their lands and This educational system would produce productive encouraging local volunteers to actively help in setting citizens, which in turn would be a bulwark against social up the schools, the organization manages to create a evils. It will lead towards sustainable employment for sense of ownership and accountability within the both men and women, which will bring prosperity and community. social harmony to the nation.
2 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 E-SMART CLASSROOMS
The organization feels that it is the high time to bridge advanced that it retrieves information, notes and the tech education gap between the urban and rural lessons with a simple click. This would enable children youth. to peek into the world sitting in their classrooms. It has been observed that science experiments done in the E- The rural youth, despite being talented, is deprived of SMART Classrooms have better student results than the learning opportunities driven by the technology. This before the E-board was introduced into the classroom. divide would make the rural student incompetent, thus impacting the economy of the country. Viewing presentations and videos makes understanding subject matter easier. Inquiry based learning, which If India is looking to become one of the top three displays a situation on the board, creates numerous economies globally, can we actually achieve that goal questions and answers that enhance learning. without empowering the 600 million people who live in rural India. Rural India lives in a different time warp and Students like it because it's attractive; it satisfies their will continue to do so. Unless we fix rural India, we can't curiosity and is novel. It's visually appealing and that's a be a rocking or robust economy. completely different way to learn, it's a good educational tool. Teachers are able to access the It is an innovative product which is easy to use and internet and show the material to the class without the proven to enhance learning for students. Ease of use use of an individual laptop for each student. E-SMART ensures teachers can quickly start using SMART products Classrooms enhance the understanding of material and and experiencing the benefits they bring to teaching have opened up a very interesting gallery that we could and learning. not have before.
E-SMART Classrooms are revolutionizing the world of This technology has truly enhanced teaching and education. Teachers and students are applauding E- learning. Having the material presented visually and SMART Classrooms and the utilization of visual more creatively, as well as being able to write material learning. The blackboard, chalk and eraser may on the board, copy it and erase it, is a tremendous become obsolete with this new technology that is so asset for student learning.
3 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 ETERNAL UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION - ETERNAL UNIVERSITY, BARU providing hands-on training to the students and SAHIB successful implementation of the in-house and externally funded research projects the University has The Eternal University, Baru Sahib, established by established more than twenty state of the art well Himachal Pradesh Government by Act No. 3 of 2009, equipped modern scientific laboratories. Due to its has been offering nearly 50 academic programmes in strategic location in the mid-Himalaya with tremendous the field of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Technology, biodiversity, the research efforts of the university are Economics, Commerce and Management, Health and focused on exploration, improvement and exploitation Allied Sciences including Nursing and Public Health, of medicinal plants and functional food crops of the Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Renewable region to ensure food, nutrition and health security of Energy, Divine Music and Education with value based the people of the region. The faculties and students of education by the highly competent, trained and various colleges of the university have adopted five experienced faculty through its seven constituent village Panchyats of Sirmour districts for extension colleges. These programmes have been duly recognized services, training and transfer of latest technology by the UGC, AICTE, INC, NCTE, DSIR, DRDO and DBT. among the villagers for their inclusive development. The Eternal University has also been granted The Minority Educational Institution Status by the National As many as 35 new faculty members have joined Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, different departments, thus strengthening the teaching Government of India on May 27, 2016. It is one of the and research programmes as well as establishing new first private and residential universities in northern India areas of specialization in their respective fields. A major exclusively for the girl students providing safest, drug new addition is the establishment of the Akal Modern and pollution free environment for holistic development Dairy farm with 8 cross-bred cows in the Akal College of its graduates. of Agriculture. The faculty members have bagged 5 new competitive grants research projects in engineering (3), The University has been able to get external funding of basic science (1) and agriculture (1) during the last year. worth Rs. 3.5 crores approx. for various projects funded The faculty, research scholars and PG students have by DBT, DST, DRDO, MoFPI and HimCOSTE. For published one edited book, contributed 13 chapters in
4 ANNU edited volumes and over 100 research articles in AKAL COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCES refereed journals during 2016-17.
Introduction The Akal College of Basic Sciences is AL REPORT 2016 - 17 I am very happy to note that the faculty and staff have running various undergraduate and postgraduate tried for the first time since the establishment of the course programmes i.e. B.Sc. (Medical/ Non-medical), university to compile the Annual Report of 2016-17 of M.Sc. and Ph.D. in different disciplines since last few the university in this format with some highlights of the years. In last session (2016-17), the college has started ongoing research work and activities of various colleges B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes in Physics, Chemistry, of the university for sharing the same with the Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology and regulatory and administrative authorities and other Microbiology disciplines at under-graduate level; M. Sc. stake holders of the university. The suggestions and programmes in Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology and contributions of our peer reviewers to improve this Microbiology and the Ph.D. programme in Biochemistry initiative in the coming years will be highly appreciated. at post-graduate level. Keeping in view the present scenario of GOI drive for swatch Bharat and importance AKAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE of Environment issues and their solutions the College planned to start M. Sc. (Environmental Science) from Akal College of Agriculture (ACA), has been established upcoming session. in the Eternal University, Baru Sahib for providing undergraduate [B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. AKAL COLLAGE OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES Food Technology] and postgraduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) teaching and, research and development in the field of The Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences is a unique agriculture and allied streams like biotechnology (with set of its lofty ideals as enunciated by our founder Saint, specialization in plant, medicinal, environmental, Sant Attar Singh Ji when he said, “Students must microbial and industrial biotechnology) and Food engage themselves in right earnest to the task of Technology to ensure food, nutrition and health security getting the required knowledge, both spiritual and to ever increasing global population. B.Sc. (Hons.) worldly so as to become the messengers of peace and Agriculture program was started in 2014 with intake spiritual brother-hood; imbued with love and capacity of 60 girl students. A number of functional compassion they should serve the downtrodden and the food crops including QPM maize, KTI free soybean, neediest of the needy and thereby help in establishing buckwheat, oats, barley, amaranthus, finger millet, permanent peace in the world”. linseed and pearl millet have been grown, maintained and analyzed for their nutraceutical potential. The Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences is divided into college organized a National Symposium on the three wings. The Department of Divine Music & “Advances in Biotechnology for Crop Improvement” on Spiritualism was established in the year 2008. The 12 July 2014 in which more than 250 faculty and objective for setting up this institute was a holistic students participated from various Universities such as approach of imparting knowledge in the field of Music Shoolini University, Jaypee University, PAU Ludhiana, (both Vocal & Instrumental), following Guru- Shishya- HAU Hisar, Dr YS Parmar UHF Nauni etc. Another Paramapra, the system in which Indian traditional music National Conference on Advances in Food Technology was nurtured and thrived for centuries. During 2016- was organized 24-25 March 2017 with an attendance 17, the students from BA Music and MA Music (all of more than 300 participants from all around India. streams) undertook more than 120 tours to perform all The college is giving high emphasis on farmers welfare over the country. and extension work through village adaptation and organizing Kisan Mela every year. The college has also The Department of Languages was established in 2009. got an approval for starting new postgraduate The Dept. offers a three years programme leading to academic programs in five disciplines from academic Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Humanities and a two years session 2017-18 degree programme for M. A. in English and Ph. D. Main objective of the university in establishing this AKAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND department was to build impressive linguistic capacities TECHNOLOGY of students and also enable them to design models of interpretation and explanations through strategic Introduction: Akal College of Engineering & Technology thinking. was established in 2007. The college aims at providing at value based scientific and technical education for Faculty in the department are committed to research achieving the highest level of professional competency and teaching in areas that span a wide range of among the students as per the demand of modern historical and geographical contexts including Indian, industries and institutes to make their placement easy British, Canadian, American, South Asian, African, and anywhere in the world. The college also strives to Caribbean literature and culture. This diversity is inculcate disciplined living, honesty, integrity, high matched by the array of conceptual approaches that moral character and hard work so that these students they are bringing to bear on these topics. grow into good human beings and become asset to the nation. The Department of Psychology offers a B.Sc. (Hons.) programme started in 2016. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which is currently
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Since then the college is offering B approved by the Himachal P AK in the year Akal College of Nursing was established 2008 by the K impact of health status on economic development and impact of health status on economic development role of service areas like banking & insurance. admitting 60 students annually to train and prepare professionally competent and dedicated nurse, imbibed with the spirit of service to humanity and capable of facing various challenges while rendering nursing care at primary Akal College of nursing P Nursing council, New Delhi vide R 138/02/August/2008 of dated 14th October 2008 & approved by H Akal College of Nursing strives to provide value based scientific education, and to develop skills for achieving the highest level of professional competence and to inculcate the qualities of disciplined living also accredited by the Indian Nursing council, New Delhi for M.Sc. Nursing P of 25 seats from 2013-14. 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . , ara . Dr . . 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Dr The participants included Clinical P Philadelphia U R P of Nursing department of Nursing (NIMHANS), Banglore & Dr department of Nursing Haseena W of Nursing Administration, SKIMS of Nursing Administration, K Chandigarh & Mrs .Kijum Sora K of Nursing cum R Shah, P Sciences, Dharon, Nepal Dr member Associate Clinical P Nursing Dean and professor of nursing best delegate of the conference prize was gave to Mrs. best delegate of the conference prize Santha Lakshmi In the V presented by Dr Neelam K conference. Mrs. R Nursing announced the results of oral paper Nursing announced the results of oral by presentation/poster presentation followed first, distribution of certificates. In paper presentation second & third prize were given to Dr R winner was Ms. Isha, Nursing T NA SCIENCE AND TECHNOL A two days' national conference on “ Science and T P Eternal University was conducted by partial sponsorship from Department of Science and T In the conference nearly 350 delegates from about 50 reputed institutions participated. There were eight , . . , . P rust , ractice . . K , USA, . She egistrar rust, algidhar T , Dean, Faculty of , K rust under the . The resource , Eternal University aur algidhar T algidhar T esearch and Medical rust and its constituent . Davinder Singh, R . Neelam K radesh, who graced the occasion . M.S Atwal, Founding Vice resident, K , diligence and dedication, so that , SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS , SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS algidhar T , Director of R , Eternal Global University , integrity .S Dhaliwal Vice Chancellor . H .A shared his experience with Babaji and history and , Baru Sahib and P .S rof CONFERENCES adopting renewable sources of energy by installing of energy by installing renewable sources adopting and liters per day heater system 16000 solar water for 100 cooking system thermic community using solar village and rotating of Badu Sahib percent population of 50-60 kilograms for disposal of drum methods biodegradable waste. The management of the K Sixth International Nursing Conference on Sixth International between Theory and Practice in Bridging the Gap Nursing ORGANISED divine leadership of Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji divine leadership of Hon'ble Baba Iqbal on subject organised 6th International Conferences and P theme, Bridging the Gap between Theory The conference in Nursing” on October 21-22, 2016. dignitaries from took a lead in the presence of eminent abroad and from across the country persons included faculty from Drexel University and renowned personalities of the nursing fraternity and renowned personalities of the nursing P Baru Sahib declared the open the 6th International Baru Sahib declared the open the 6th Nursing Conference. Dr Eternal University introduced the gathering with a glimpse of the trust. 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About 80 posters were also biotechnology and from different institutions. presented by the students WORKSHOP ON “INTELLECTU RIGHTS A one day workshop on “Intellectual P 2017 was Issues and Challenges” on March 14, organized by the Intellectual P Eternal University and financial support of Department of Science T and Environment (SCSTE), Shimla, in association with Himachal P The workshop was organized under four sessions including sessions. The workshop was attended by nearly 250 participants including invited speakers, faculty members, research scholars and postgraduate students of Eternal University including three speakers from HPPIC Shimla, two from Eternal University and two from outside as subject and legal experts. The inaugural session was chaired by Dr Honorable Vice Chancellor Eternal University and Dr R served as the Organizing Secretary keynote lecture on the topic 'Plant V India' was delivered by the Guest of Honour Srivastava, Ex Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA), Govt. of India, New Delhi. The valedictory session was graced with the presence of Hon'ble Chief Guest, Sh. K , oung . arnal, TIVE . S , Hisar), A . Y , Nauni, V . Singh , Dr -principal umar from . Sumit Arora, , Eternal University , education for all, ohtak (HR) and one more ohtak (HR) radesh. The invited , Eternal University . Naveen K . Sharma, Ex . BS Shohal (Eternal . Alka Sharma (GJUST .K eja Singh Ji and vision of . D arnal) and Dr egistrar , Hisar (HR), one from Maharishi one from Maharishi , Hisar (HR), , Solan was presented with the 'Y , Baru Sahib enlightened and blessed , Baru Sahib enlightened Y echnology -fortified cereals such as micronutrients (Iron -fortified cereals such as micronutrients OG ward'. TIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNO , Baru Sahib), Dr , Govt. of Himachal P arnal). . Dhaliwal, Vice Chancellor , peace. . S . C. Sharma, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor . C. Sharma, Hon'ble ak Malik (NDRI, K . H . H . Davinder Singh, R . R armar University of Horticulture and Forestry armar University of invited talks including two speakers from NDRI, K from NDRI, including two speakers invited talks two from National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute Biotechnology Institute National Agri-Food two from of University from Guru Jambheshwar Mohali, two T Science & Dayanand University (MDU), R University (MDU), Dayanand The Conference was inaugurated by worthy Chief Guest The Conference was Dr expert from Mondelez (Cadbury) Baddi (HP) for expert from Mondelez oriented talk. delivering industry P Dr the delegates with visionary and divine thoughts of the delegates with brotherhood, advancement of Brahamavidya, spiritual and importance of science for noble cause perspective. biotechnology in today's Solan (HP). Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Chancellor Solan (HP). Hon'ble Eternal University welcomed Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and the welcomed Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji Dr delegates participating in the conference. Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. He also mentioned the Hon'ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. He also mentioned importance of the divine valley shared the holy dream and mission of revered saints, shared the holy dream and mission of Sant Attar Singh Ji, Sant T scientific knowledge amalgamated with spiritual scientific knowledge amalgamated with training Dr Dr Baru Sahib emphasized the need to develop and Baru Sahib emphasized the need to develop utilized bio University & Zinc) enriched wheat, rice, maize, finger millet & Zinc) enriched wheat, rice, maize, finger hunger from the varieties to eradicate malnutrition and technical developing countries of the world. The sessions were chaired by Dr The valedictory session was graced with the presence of The valedictory session was graced with Hon'ble Chief Guest Dr (NDRI, K Secretary guests and speakers were honored on this occasion and certificates were also distributed to the winners of oral and poster presentations. Dr Shoolini University Scientist A INTERNA RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE & TECHNOL 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . .Sc. . Dr BS ech.; Dr , 18 students . T egistrar Eternal . He also touched .Sc. (Hons.) . (Dr) Harcharn Singh . (Dr) Harcharn Singh rof echnology presented 04 wards for Excellence and Merit Excellence and Merit wards for . Sc. Nursing were presented by Ms esearch, New Delhi, R esearch, New Delhi, eport' of Eternal University for the year eport' of Eternal University for the year rincipal Akal College of Nursing; Dr JL ech. and 68 students of B , Dean Akal College of Health and Allied echnology whose names were set out in . Davinder Singh and many more . Davinder Singh and , P aur aur .Sc. Non-Medical and 11 students from B -honored traditions of educational institutions. Also -honored traditions anjeet K 181 undergraduates and 49 students post graduate. A students post graduate. and 49 181 undergraduates bagged the University outstanding students number of A Medals, Memorial Certificates as well as Medal for Outstanding as well as Medal Certificates the eagerly awaiting Students were Achievements. breath, counting the numbers moment with bated to go up on the podium and waiting for their turn and medals from the Hon'ble collect the certificates Singh (Baba Ji), keeping alive the Chancellor Sh. Iqbal time in attendance were Hon'ble Chancellor Sh. Iqbal Singh in attendance were P (Baba Ji), Vice Chancellor Dhaliwal, Founder Vice Chancellor Dr Manmohan Dhaliwal, Founder Guest Dr Jeet Singh Sandhu, Singh Attawal, Chief (Crop Sciences) Indian Council Deputy Director General of Agricultural R University Dr luminaries. Chancellor Dr Offering salutation to Baba Ji, the Vice HS Dhaliwal gave the formal welcome address and HS Dhaliwal gave the formal welcome presented the 'R the mission 2016. In his report, he presented the vision, university and highlighted the achievement of the of the new during the receding years and approval courses and project for the future. considerable He revealed that the University has made front in the last progress in research and development been received one year and a substantial funding has research and by the University through new sponsored consultancy projects during the year upon all other salient developments including research, publications, collaborations & collaborative activities, awards, distinguished visitors, student placement etc. open by Baba The convocation ceremony was declared Iqbal Singh Ji, Chancellor Eternal University Bhoparai, Dean Akal College of Agriculture, presented Bhoparai, Dean Akal College of Agriculture, and 02 from 02 students from M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Food T the list, and who had been examined and found qualified for the Degree of M. Sc. to which he prayed that they might be admitted. Dr PS Cheema, Dean Akal College of Sciences and T students of M.T Neelam K Sciences presented 76 students. Out of them, 15 students of MPH were presented by Dr HS Chauhan, Dean, Public Health, 17students of M. Sc. Nursing and 44 students of B R Sharma presented 05 students of MBA, 01 student of MA Economics and 17 students of B Economics; Dr Purvi Luniyal, Dean Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences presented 21 students of BA Music and 02 of BA Humanities. In the absence of Dr BS Sohal, Dean Akal college of Basic Sciences, on behalf of him Dr BS Boparai presented 01 student from M.Sc. Physics, 02 students from M.Sc. Chemistry from B Medical Science for the award of degrees in the respective subjects. After the distribution of degrees the ax and , including aushik and , Baru Sahib on old academic - . Vinod K , to celebrate our ABILITY SKILLS Y O . Dhaliwal. Sh. Satyarthi was Sh. Satyarthi was . Dhaliwal. , State Council for Science, , State Council .S . H AX AND EMPL ANT EVENTS ORGANISED , Initiatives. TIONAL CONFERENCE ON GOODS AND TIONAL CONFERENCE echnology and Environment (SCSTE), Shimla and it was (SCSTE), Shimla and and Environment echnology T Member Secretary NA instrumental in giving his inspirational speech on IPR speech on in giving his inspirational instrumental in the Council. based on his experience related facts speakers were also honoured on The invited guests and this occasion. SERVICES T chaired by Dr chaired by A one day conference of 'Goods and Services T A one day conference of 'Goods and Services Employability Skills' was organised at EU 29th April, 2017. Main objective of the conference was 29th April, 2017. Main objective of the the faculty and to educate and provide information to be implemented students on Goods and services tax to onwards. The by Government of India from July 2017 speakers of the conference were Dr Mr Anshul Srivastawa, both chartered Accountants from Mr Anshul Srivastawa, both chartered of the University Delhi. Dr H S Dhaliwal Vice Chancellor made aware in chaired the conference. Audience were tax benefits detail, about the process, structure, rules, through and future efficiency in business transactions policy Our students, it signifies the completion of years of hard work and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives. Convocation is a time to look optimistically into the future, to share in centuries IMPORT University Convocation traditions and, most importantly The Eternal University held 4th convocation on October 14, 2016, was a day of fulfillment for the 230 students who received a degree or certificate this year graduates. 9 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . TE . If eek , the wareness Y ON 15TH , transparency A wareness W atel falls is eek. , Eternal University in his , Eternal University OBER 2016 , Staff and Students of allabhbhai P , quest for knowledge, respect knowledge, respect , quest for wareness W TE INTEGRITY AND ERADICA eek renewed our commitment to . The week in which 31st October , 2016 with a pledge taking ceremony , 2016 with a pledge taking ceremony . The W O PROMO TION OF INDEPENDENCE D , 2016 eek every year UGUST residential Address expounded that merely by getting residential Address the great visionary of 20th Century Sant Attar Singh Sant Attar Singh visionary of 20th Century the great imbued cultivate the minds the youth to while educating of enquiry with the spirit for diverse world culture and a keen desire to serve the a keen desire to serve world culture and for diverse in which they live. community Chancellor Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, P of a degree one cannot become a good human being of a degree one cannot good human being only when one One can become a and interprets what he/she has ensures good deeds the betterment of the humanity learnt in practice for to spread the message of divine everybody strives hard brotherhood in this world, it is but peace and spiritual era the Satyuga or truthfulness will sure that in this very prevail. CELEBRA A PLEDGE T CORRUPTION ON 31ST OCT Eternal University observed Vigilance A on 31st October in which management, faculty Eternal University took the pledge for the integrity and Eternal University took the pledge for transparency and accountability in public life. The Central Vigilance Commission, as part of its efforts to promote probity in public life and to achieve a corruption free trust, observes Vigilance A achieve the goals of promoting integrity W birthday of late Sardar V observed as Vigilance A , . . aur aur aur aur aur rabhsimran K , Eternal University aur aur reet K arajuli ratibha Khagta ech (ECE), Akal College of ech (ECE), Akal College anmeet K .T vinash P . Sandhu, Deputy Director General Chancellor and the Guest of Honour .S - , Dr MS Atwal appreciated the efforts our B . J .S Sandhu awarded the Medals for awarded the Medals .S Sandhu echnology and aronika K ech. CSE -- Ms T ech. ECE – Ms A . Sc. Nursing – Ms Gagandeep K . and T . Sc. (Hons.) Economics – Ms Navjot K . T . T .Sc. Non-Medical – Ms KM Navdeep K .Sc. Medical – Ms Jaspreet K oath taking of the degree recipients was conducted by was conducted of the degree recipients oath taking Vice Chancellor Dr HS Dhaliwal, Engg 1. Ms V Chief Guest J Chief Guest the toppers of the session achievement to outstanding for two Gold Medals University awarded 2015-16. outstanding achievements: 1. M. Sc. Nursing – Ms P 1. M. Sc. Nursing – The of University Medals were awarded to toppers of The of University Medals different programmes. 3. MPH – Ms Shraddha P 2. Ms Sangeeta Sharma (M.Sc. Nursing), Akal College 2. Ms Sangeeta Sharma Sciences. of Health and Allied 2. M. Sc. Nursing – Ms Sangeeta Sharma 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. BA Music (Instrumental) – Ms P 10. B The Founder Vice The University awarded 'Certificate of Merit' to 46 The University awarded 'Certificate of 80% or above students who were successful in gaining cash awards marks. In addition university Medals and for the were conferred on the brilliant students excellence in their respective subject/discipline: Eternal University made by the University and the progress made during the tenure of Dr HS Dhaliwal as the Vice Chancellor Chief Guest. Dr (Crop Sciences) ICAR, New Delhi in his address stressed upon the need for value based education in the present context. He expounded that Eternal University has been actively engaged in translating into reality the vision of 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . day - , ’ omen's Day ani Puri' by ech. and Nursing .T , B ech. Sem. II displayed , HP and various parts of .T , animal husbandry and unctional Foods for , Baru Sahib organised a two arious events are organized on this day arious events are organized . Boparai Dean, Akal College of omen's Day is celebrated all over the is celebrated all omen's Day .S arious allied departments of HP Govt .Ed. Students. Students of MPH .Ed. Students. Students International W International world with great zeal and passion on 8th of March to on 8th of March great zeal and passion world with day women's rights. The awareness about increase the love appreciation and to show respect, is celebrated political, social for the economic, towards women achievements. V are specifically focused on across the world, which for 2017 international W women. The theme is “Be Bold for Change.” year celebrated the day as an Eternal University this commitment to the future challenges occasion to inspire making further progress. A skit on that women face in empowerment was played by the the theme of women B College enthralled the audience while introducing to College enthralled feminine personalities from India them, the renowned and abroad. Students from B The Eternal University power of a woman through their 'Nukkad Natak power of a woman through their 'Nukkad APRIL KISAN MELA ORGANISED ON 12-13TH 2017 Kisan Mela on April 12-12, 2017 at the Baru Sahib Kisan Mela on April 12-12, 2017 at the campus with the theme of ''F number of Nutrition and Health Security''. A large farmers from District Sirmour Punjab enthusiastically participated in the Mela. Now technologies in the field of crop production, crop protection, horticulture, food processing and biotechnology were demonstrated by the scientists of the university for the benefit of farmers and farm women. V including agriculture forestry Gramin Udhyan Vibhag along with several private agri- entrepreneurs also show cased their activities through their stalls. The Mela was inaugurated by Sh. Balbir Chand Badaliya, District Collector of Sirmour who exhorted the farmers to adopt new technologies to maximize their incomes and reap benefits from various government schemes. Dr B Agriculture emphasized the importance of improved varieties of quality protein maize in nutritional security The innovative wheatgrass products like 'P the Department of Botany drew huge crowed of farmers, visitors and students. The stall by the Centre for Public Health and Healthcare , , . 13, 2016, . omen's VEMBER ailway and Sai Y ON 8TH MARCH . 10 to Nov A omen's Hockey rophy'. TIONAL WOMEN’S TIONAL WOMEN’S ailway defeated Sai Hissar in romoting Integrity and romoting eek this year by the Commission. by the Commission. eek this year ” has been chosen as theme for chosen as theme ” has been , Baru Sahib. Hockey tournament om wareness W wareness OURNAMENT ON 10 TH NO OURNAMENT ON TIONAL WOMEN’S D , Baru Sahib and all the matches were played , Baru Sahib and all the matches were ournament is played every year and teams ournament is played every year and teams articipation in P articipation ”. - Mary K omen's Hockey Gold T , the tournament was hosted by the Eternal , the tournament was hosted by the Eternal ournament was played from Nov “Public P Eradicating Corruption Eradicating Vigilance A Vigilance The Commission believes that creation of greater creation of greater believes that The Commission in anti- their participation among public and awareness strengthen the resolve to corruption efforts would from trust. The Commission had eliminate corruption for wide participation and appealed to all stakeholders of awareness among all sections all around generation with the pledge taking of trust commenced 23RD HIM GOLD CUP NA 23RD HIM GOLD HOCKEY T 23rd Him Gold Cup National W 2016 T at Eternal University was sponsored by the Abhilashi University and Hockey was sponsored by the Abhilashi University W Him under the flagship of Hockey India. University from each The teams were divided in two pools and the final. Final pool highest scoring team entered in to match was played between North R Hockey T tournament. This from different states participate in this year at Baru Sahib in the University Play Ground. INTERNA Hissar in which Northen R shootout by 5-3 and won 'Abhilashi University Him Gold Cup W “Don't let anyone tell you you're weak because you're a woman 2017 11 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 Y was oga oga Day on . This elfare rime Minister rime Minister oga is a physical, . Dr HS Chauhan Y was declared , ID oga and how it helps in the . in Physical Education. All the rof og Divas or International Day of Y International Day og Divas or ranayam & Surya-namskar . , Dr Jaswant Singh, Dean Students' W , Assistant P Y) is an annual event celebrated across the world on across the world event celebrated Y) is an annual aur Antarashtriya Y Antarashtriya (ID ID 2015. The idea of its inception in June 21 since the first proposed by our beloved P by our beloved the first proposed Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on at the UNGA, Modi during his speech Narendra Later September 27, 2014. unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly unanimously by the 11, 2014. Y (UNGA) on December mental, and/or spiritual practice attributed mostly to mental, and/or spiritual 21 was suggested by the PM India. The date of June as it is the longest day of the Modi in his UN address Hemisphere and shares special year in the Northern parts of the world. significance in many International Y Eternal University celebrated all the students, management 21st June, 2017 when The event and faculty participated in the programme. of Dr Lakhbir took place under the capable guidance K participants performed yoga as was demonstrated participants performed yoga as was demonstrated especially P Later discussed about the importance of yoga in our daily life discussed about the importance of yoga and its impact on human body explained the benefits of Y improvement of physical health by enhancing body circulation of oxygenated blood in the thereby process helps in retaining the sense organs prevents inducing tranquility and serenity of mind, individual's psychosomatic disorders, improves an situations. resistance and ability to endure stressful , 2017 -mass, index -mass, index -farmer Y ON 21ST JUNE A -tuning of technologies to suit -tuning of technologies OGA D , Baru Sahib attracted lots of visitors attracted lots of , Baru Sahib . TIONAL Y Administration, EU Administration, to know about their blood pressure, body their blood pressure, to know about During the mela, kisan ghoshti (scientist During the mela, kisan (BMI) and oral health. The faculty and scholars advised and scholars oral health. The faculty (BMI) and and nutritional regimen on nutritional diet the people other lifestyle diseases. hypertension and for diabetes, the importance of meditation. They also emphasized yoga, and healthy lifestyle. the farmers and farming system of the state especially the farmers and farming system of the of District Sirmour INTERNA interaction), exhibition, felicitation of innovative interaction), exhibition, of literature for farmers was part of farmers, distribution attraction of the mela was the on- the event. The main cafeteria demonstrating the site showcasing of crop varieties released. The inspiring mela castor hybrids and for transfer of new technology was not only the stage fine but also guided the 12 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 AKAL UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION – AKAL UNIVERSTY, TALWANDI facilities, CCTV cameras for special security of girl SABO students, modern residential accommodation for teachers and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, Unlike most of the educational entities having 100% healthy vegetarian diet, RO system on all commercialized the higher education by operating like drinking water coolers, well-functional university business ventures, the Akal University has mandated to transport services for staff and day scholars, drug free uphold the three basic principles of higher education campus, sports and recreational facilities for boys and namely; Teaching, Learning and Research. girls, and special fee concession ranging from Rs. 8,250 Consequently, the University has started with to 62,000 per meritorious student are key features of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Honours courses in the education system at the University. basic sciences of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Psychology, Economics and Commerce, To strive for excellence in teaching and research, almost and English and Punjabi languages. The University also all faculty members are UGC qualified with offerPh.Dprogrammes in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, exceptionally good academic records and have earned Physics, English & Economics. their Doctorate degrees and post doctorate degrees. Besides following students-teacher interactive mode of Offering the three years Bachelor of Arts (Honours) teaching, each student has been assigned a teacher Degree in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies is a unique mentor to take tutorial and to resolve their academic programme of the University, probably first of its kind problems. There is special provision of counselors to offered by any University in the country and abroad. motivate, guide and address personal day to day issues The programme is fully residential and totally free and problems of the girl students. 24×7 health facilities including fee and boarding and lodging charges. along with provision of ambulance services are available on the campus. Magnificent building with ultra-modern facilities for teaching and research is the hallmark of the University. Departments of Akal University Talwandi Sabo Wi-Fi campus, well equipped modern labs, internet linked Smart Class rooms, high tech well stocked library • Department of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies
13 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 , iv) rust Chancellor - resident of eachers' Day in the eachers' Day by TION , 2016 as T . efreshments were served to all . R rust and Akal Zoological T , a model making competition was adhakrishnan, former P adhao, and v) Wildlife Conservation. 56 adhao, and v) Wildlife Conservation. 56 . R Y CELEBRA andit Jawaharlal Nehru, and to work hard andit Jawaharlal Nehru, A ollution on Biodiversity and Environment, ii) ollution on Biodiversity and Environment, CHERS D radition and Heritage of Punjab, iii) Festival View radition and Heritage of Punjab, iii) Festival imprisonment and untold suffering to free India from imprisonment and upon the young generation to British rule. He called of our great leaders like Mahatma follow the footsteps Gandhi and P to accomplish the unfulfilled dreams envisioned by the to accomplish the unfulfilled dreams envisioned India as a just freedom fighters of building a modern the high quality trust. He emphasised that by imparting moral, modern education and inculcating highest values in ethical, cultural, patriotic and spiritual contribute in students, the University is committed to resources national building by augmenting the human capital of the country present. TEA The Planet Saviour T celebrated 5th September memory of Dr S India. On this day Effects of organised on the five broad themes: i) Increasing P T BetiBachaoBetiP students comprising of 14 teams, cutting across students comprising of 14 teams, cutting The jury departments participated in the competition. winners were selected the three best models and the awarded medals and certificates. The Vice appreciated the initiatives of organisers and praised the participating students for their efforts to create awareness about the various dimensions of selected themes through the physical depiction of same through innovative models. He suggested the organisers to make the model making competition as a regular feature of Akal University Besides the model making competition, 'La SocieteBotanique' honoured the T . evered . BabaJi, ev rust to strive rust and Akal Chancellor - . algidhar T TIONS algidhar T Y CELEBRA ath, ShabadKirtan and Ardas in A AL UNIVERSITY (2016-17) AK T . The gathering was addressed by R .C. and many other dignitaries. The ceremony .C. and many other dignitaries. The ceremony CTIVITIES A A • Department of Arts • Department of Indian and Foreign languages • Department of Indian • Department of Economics, Management and • Department of Economics, Commerce • Department of Mathematics and Computational and Computational of Mathematics • Department Sciences • Department of Physical Sciences • Department • Department of Life Sciences • Department The inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Academic Session The inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Academic 2016, by R 2016-17 was performed on 23rd July The 2nd Academic Session of the university began in The 2nd Academic July 2016. Since then many witnessed in functions/celebrations/activities have been this newly formed abode of learning Inauguration of 2nd Academic Session In keeping with the mandate of K and the V from different was attended by prominent personalities walks of life. the presence of saints from religious seats and the presence of saints from religious seats prominent functionaries of K Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. The ceremony was preceded by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. The ceremony was Bhog of Sri Akhand P University INDEPENDENCE D for excellence in education, only the students who had scored first division or above marks in the qualifying examination have been admitted to the University Those who could not score due to some reasons were administered the entrance test, and those who passed this test were also admitted. Attractive incentives in the form of fee concessions have been extended to the meritorious students with high scores in the qualifying exams. All concessions stipulated by the Government of India and the Government of Punjab has been granted to the students from the weaker segments of the trust. The 69th Independence Day was celebrated in the University on 15th August, 2016. The event was a part of the University commitment to celebrate the major national days and festivals to apprise the students about their significance and value. The Vice unfurled the national flag and addressed the students, faculty and staff present on the occasion. He reminded to all the present on occasion as how innumerable Indians scarified their lives, endured rigorous 14 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 -in - , many day - unction sychology -together] and TH CAMP , but present in seven others . Zafar enthralled the audience by wareness Camp in village AL HEAL . , 2016. The main purpose of the camp was to fatal and doctors in the hospital told him that boy fatal and doctors in asked for his consent. Upon his denoted his body and were transplanted to sever consent, his vital organs fighting for survival for want of other critical patience contended he felt the vital body organs. He shared how abode bur he that his son, though left for his heavenly lives not in one body someone his heart beat and in some other his eyes someone his heart beat and in some other his kidney support vision the world of almighty God and how in our day the life of some others. He elaborated the duties to day life we are imprisoned and ignore towards humanity them of selected recitation of his poetry sensitising of philosophy of life, human values and importance the tone of confident self as an individual in setting Being societal changes in the world around him. of Zafar swayed by the thought provoking ideas and inquired students vowed to donate their bodies F modalities from Zafar Sahib for the same. ended with thanks of visiting dignity by the Vice ended with thanks of visiting dignity by Chancellor RURAL MENT Faculty members and students of the P Department of the University organised One Department of the University organised Mental Health A FatehgarhNaubaad, District Bathinda, Punjab on 30th September sensitise the villagers of psychiatric disorders and the fallouts of superstitious ways of managing such illnesses. The team visited their village school, Aganwadi Centre, village sath (common place where villagers (especially elderly gather)get individual households. The team discussed the causes and consequences of mental stress and shared ways and means to cope with various situations arising out of indebtedness, interpersonal conflict, and problems , ed , , iii) , he cum- - , ii) TION , 206. , 2016. A arming ractical uses arning reservation, and iv) , an eminent writer YER PRESERV elfare Department awarded the R arming and Global W eal Life' on 8th September rust and lauded the wider participation rust of the Faculty of Mathematics and rust of the Faculty of Mathematics and op three winners were awarded medals. . Jaswant Singh Zafar outh W TION OF RED RIBBON CLUB TICS IN REAL LIFE oxburghiialong the road leading to the new the road leading oxburghiialong TIONAL OZONE LA Chancellor in his address appreciated the - reservation of Ozone Layer' on 16th September oint presentation on the topic of 'P THRIX T UGURA THEMA Y A ower P articipants elaborated their ideas behind the charts. In articipants elaborated their ideas behind MA planting four hundred and eighty plants of hundred and eighty planting four PutranjivaR Botany and Physics Students from the girl's hostel. the plantation derive. participated in departments The MA Computational Sciences organised Chart making Computational Sciences organised Chart P Eleven students participated in the competition. Eleven students participated in the competition. P implication of very simple language they detailed the The the underlying principles in our daily life. demonstrating competition magnificently succeeded in of the the enthusiasm, hidden talent and creativity students. The T of Mathematics in R INTERNA The 'La SocieteBotanique' trust celebrated 'International The 'La SocieteBotanique' trust celebrated Day of P 2016. The trust organised a paper reading and poster 2016. The trust organised a paper reading following four making competition on the day on the themes: i) Global W D Enhanced Green House Effect and Global W Enhanced Green House Effect and Global Depletion of Ozone Layer and its P Effect of Ozone Layer Depletion and International Initiatives'. 28 students participated in the poster making competition and 24 students took part in paper reading completion on the assigned topics. Winners of the competitions were awarded certificates and medals. The Vice initiative of the T The Punjab Y INA of the students in both the events. Ribbon club to the Akal University and provided seed money grant for the establishment of the same. The club invited S scholar and humanist as the chief guest to deliver establishment day lecture on 22nd September shared with the audience how he was inspired to work for the cause. A few years ago his only son met with Zafar Sahib delivered his lecture on the importance and the need of on the Donation of Human Body as a noble cause. He himself being involved in volunteering people to denote body organs in collaboration with NGOS 15 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 , , , and , 2017. -in- .Dhillon . Ella . Dr , 2017. In the TION AND , Richmond, USA . Jatinder Singh guided . Jatinder Singh guided , Sweden, Ms.Nupur rofessor and Editor , Örebro University School esearch' at Akal University egional Centre, Jalandhar OBAL EDUCA , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by the , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) . Col Singh addressed questions and quarries of . Col Singh addressed questions and .Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, P olkowska, Senior Lecturer alwandi Sabo (Punjab) during 13-14th January alwandi Sabo (Punjab) during 13-14th echnology levels for the students on 11th January levels for the students Colonel Dr workshop, Lieutenant points at different levels, different students about entry conducted by UPSC and other competitive emanations to prepare organisations and the ways and means and themselves for the competitive examinations policies of interviews. He elaborated how the current young talent, the Government of India are encouraging as their especially females, to opt Defence services carrier and the students about defence examinations interviews. WORKSHOP ON 'GL RESEARCH' Dr Chief of the Journal of Information System Security Chief of the Journal of Information System Virginia Commonwealth University workshop on visited Akal University and organized a 'Global Education and R T The purpose of the workshop was to introduce global The purpose of the workshop was to introduce formulate high research practices and opportunities to impact research in the broad area of Science, T K The participants to the workshop included Dr faculty and students of the Akal University in faculty and students of the Akal University collaboration with faculty from leading international educational institutions. of Business, Örebro University Banerjee, Institute of Management Studies, Devi AhilyaVishwavidyalaya, Indore, Ms.MahimaSikka, Guru Nanak Dev University R all faculty members of the Akal University , 2016. Aap Ki . . Shami and -LCA aircraft and . Himanshu B . Shami, besides ejas , lasers, low emissive and , invited distinguished Scientist , invited distinguished anpur on 14th October , Directorate of Stealth Material, , Directorate of Stealth esearch and Development esearch and Development . Bhaskey followed Dr . Shami elaborated the unique TION BUILDING , Deference R ank by the DRDO attracted special curiosity of , Scientist from the same directorate. Both , Scientist from the ” – a mock court trial of Harshad Mehta, Vijay .C. Shami, Director . T articipants were highly charged and appreciative of DRDO IN NA focusing adolescent. It was indeed a great satisfying a great satisfying It was indeed focusing adolescent. disseminated relevant for the faculty who experience and a unique learning to the rural trust knowledge students who for the participating experience the near endeavours in organisation of such demanded future. Department of Chemistry Dr DMSRDE Organisation (DRDO), K Organisation (DRDO), DrShami was accompanied by Dr DrShami was accompanied Bhaskey four lectures to the students of the together delivered Sciences. Dr Faculty of Material organisations. He motivated the students to opt for organisations. He motivated the students lucrative opportunities as a career in DRDO organisations. Dr expounding the function and structure of the leading expounding the function and structure provided research establishments of DRDO system, of career detailed information on different levels DRDO opportunities for science students in the achievements of DRDO organisations in the fields of achievements of DRDO organisations carbon nanomaterial, magnetic, polymeric and materials, green chemistry fabric based camouflage products for stealth application in defence. Indigenously built T Arjuna T the participants. Dr Dr Manmohan Singh Business club organised “ delivered a talk on the ongoing research in DRDO on metamaterials, microwave materials, radar cross section, and electromagnetic characterisation materials. P both scientists in exposing them to the latest ongoing research in the country's premier defence establishments. The University organized a workshop on opening of career opportunities in various fields with special focus on opportunities in the Defence services at different CAREER COUNSELLING WORKSHOP Mallya and the likes. Students of the Commerce Department participated as court judges, prosecutors, and culprits. Adalat 16 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 , , , . - Y rofessor . R A , in all its rofessor . B rogramme rogramme rofessor M.S . P , 2017. P . This was followed by coordinator of the INSPIRE . The celebration commenced - -based questions. In addition, -based questions. In , Co alwandi Sabo celebrated the 68th , highlighting the importance the , T umar , shared the objectives of the DST INSPIRE objectives of the , shared the . TION OF THE 68TH REPUBLIC D ao, Dean Academics, Central University of ao, Dean Academics, Central University epublic Day ama R amandeep K epublic Day of India on its campus on 26th January epublic Day of India on its campus on and elaborated on lucrative career opportunities for career opportunities on lucrative and elaborated globally in the country and Scientists science not only in their studies but also as their career but also as their only in their studies science not Johal, Dean Academic Affairs and the P Academic Affairs Johal, Dean Coordinator Internship Camp and expectation from the participants Internship Camp and participating students were in the camp. All the and lodging for them on provided free boarding and study materials during all campus, local transport, camp. There was no registration fee. the five days of the got an excellent opportunity The participating students best scientific minds of the region. to interact with the provided the thought provoking The resource persons and demonstrations, lectures, open discussions activities, facilitated self-learning encouraged group close interactions, and motivation towards independent close interactions, and thoughts and inquiry labs and were students visited the University research P shown inspiring scientific documentaries. R Punjab, Bathinda was the Chief Guest at the valedictory Punjab, Bathinda was the Chief Guest session of the camp on 21st January R Camp readout the report of 5 days. He also shared that Camp readout the report of 5 days. He and escort feedback provided by the participants praised the teachers was highly satisfactory and all persons and quality of lectures, competency of resource by the boarding and lodging arrangements made University CELEBRA Akal University R 2017 with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour Chancellor of the University solemnity and grandeur by the Vice with the unfurling of the National Flag singing the National Anthem by the students and staff singing the National Anthem by the students a brief history of present on the occasion. VC narrated the R Indian Constitution holds for every Indian citizen. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr Ambedkar for providing one of the most comprehensive book of law in the form of the largest constitution of the world. He also stated that on this date, i.e. 26th January 1930, the national heroes took a pledge to achieve full freedom i.e. 'PuranSwaraj'. He motivated students to work with sincerity and wholehearted commitment to usher all round inclusive prosperity and , . The workshop continued ohli, Vice Chancellor olkowska discussed her own olkowska discussed depth interaction with each . K ork. The lectures were followed . R.K . Ella K .GurpreetDhillon and other rof . She explained in detail about the . She explained in detail , email, Skype, etc. He emphasized that , email, Skype, etc. . He motivated the students to pursue .Dhillon and associates were hopeful of .Dhillon and associates were hopeful of , Government of India, New Delhi sponsored , Government of India, New Delhi sponsored . Dr esearch) Camp, from January 17, 2017 to January 21, esearch) Camp, from January 17, 2017 rime Minister Google Scholar echnology discussed the skills and methodology of writing the skills and methodology discussed journals. in high impact articles and publishing scholarly be research should the issues of how He elaborated of journal, the possibility and sent to a good packaged and contacting people by searching global research field through internet technologies working in the same - in the present era of multidisciplinary research, there in the present era of in bringing people together are a lot of opportunities undertaking multidisciplinary across disciplines and Dr research projects. research interests with the objective of exploring the research interests with of research interests of the faculty possible convergence of Akal University current research projects undertaken by her in current research projects researchers. Ms. Nupur collaboration with other experience of successful Banerjee shared her laundering in completion of joint research on money collaboration with Dr researchers from New Y by interaction with the faculty Akal University organized a Department of Science & Akal University organized a Department T DST INSPIRE CAMP the fruitful outcome of the workshop in the near future. the fruitful outcome of the workshop in team. The visiting team felt satisfied with the team. The visiting team felt satisfied with visit and accomplishment of the purpose of their of Akal conduct of the workshop with the faculty University on 14.1.2017 to identify the collaborators from both on 14.1.2017 to identify the collaborators possible groups sides for joint research in future. Nine Separate of joint research interests were shortlisted. meetings were held for in- INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit R 2017 at its campus. Students who have secured a 2017 at its campus. Students who have science in minimum of 90% in the 10th and pursuing to participate in school at Class XI standard were invited from 35 the programme. More than 450 students schools applied for the camp. A total of 156 students along with 25 escort teachers from 25 schools were selected and attended the five day residential camp.The INSPIRE Science Camp was inaugurated on 17th January 2017 by P Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. He emphasized the importance of science in laying foundation for capacity building in research and development of the country and success of 'Made in India' vision of the P 17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17
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u 7 rust handed over appointment letters to the selected rust handed over appointment letters rust, Baru Sahib. Thirty five teams, including twenty five t o accomplish the dreams and get the students placed o accomplish the dreams and get the o PLA to put India on the trajectory of the high growth path in of the high growth on the trajectory to put India of the W the leading power league with T DrKhem Singh Gill, former VC in reputed organizations and Governmental in reputed organizations and Governmental student Departments, Akal University has started batch of Masters placement cell. 60 students of the first have been from different departments of the University interviewed and selected as PG Akal Academies during the month of May University PUNJAB ST T both the students. VC, Akal University thanked dignitaries for the same. The Bathinda District Chess Association has organised Punjab State T 21 to January 22, 2017. The event was hosted by Akal University T T for Men and ten for W Punjab participated in the Chess Championship. P were awarded to the winners in different categories of both men and women's events. Mr Sandhu, P FIRST AK thanked the University for professionally organizing the Chess Championship. T s 1 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . , - rof , , oster rof ’17 from , P eview on aur V college, esponse esearch , 2017 on A oet and P . Gagandeep AL UNIVERSITY atchwork egional Center . Gurmail rof AL UNIVERSITY egional Office, , one hundred and rof avi Darbar and a T AK otal 367 students from , R , P , Model Making ahlan, Dean R T AK omen Day on March 8, omen Day on March . R , NVS egional Centre, Ghuda), P riting . K ’17 A , 2017 A . Aman Malhotra ( D rof oster and Documentary R oster and Documentary AIR rof N -P Just like Housewives, we need Just like Housewives, A - wardee on March 10, 2017. riting competitions. The literary CHWORK reasure Photography Exhibition and Quiz reasure Photography Exhibition and Quiz T rust, Department of English and Punjabi, of English and rust, Department aint A . ANDI SABO ANDI SABO chancellor of the University six students have participated in Picture R six students have participated in Picture - W W - resentation, T AL AL atchwork will be culminated by K alwandi Sabo) and P LITERARY P LITERARY T The Literary T The Literary Literary P is organising Akal University March 06-10, 2107 on its premises which engulfs a March 06-10, 2107 about 600 students from eleven series of events. Near University are participating in departments of the patchwork began with Elocution and various events. The round on March 6, 2017 and Literary Quiz premilinary followed by P March 7, 2017. The literary fest also includes the March 7, 2017. The W celebration of International 2017 by debating “ househusbands” , a topic that questions and tries to re househusbands” , a roles assigned to women by the define the constructed the same day patriarchal trust. On fifty competition. On March 09, 2017 students get a chance competition. On March 09, 2017 students through Quiz to reveal their intelligence and creativity and Caption W P special lecture by Gurpreet , a Punjabi P special lecture by Gurpreet , a Punjabi Mohan Singh A SECOND SCIENCE F T Akal University organised Second Science fair Akal University organised Second Science its campus in which large number of participants were its campus in which large number of participants drawn from various institutions. T in the 16 colleges including Akal University participated fair to compete in Essay W P competitions. Distinguished judges P Singh ( PunjabiUniversity R Balraj Singh Brar (Punjabi University R T Bathinda) were present at the function to evaluate the Bathinda) were present at the function K participants in different events. Smt Surinder Sidhu, Deputy Comissioner Chandigarh was the chief guest of the function. The vice Singh congratulated the participants for their active participation and motivated them to keep grabbing such opportunities. P and all faculty members of the University were also present. The fair concluded with the prize distribution ceremony . operation rust runs - . Sawarn Singh -addiction -addiction Centre, . Johal (Dean algidhar T . Sunil Gupta, and Dr , De . Sahib Singh Advani . M.S rof , the K erma, Dr rust), SadarJagjit Singh -addiction is the responsibility of . SK V effects of drugs. Hon'bleJagjit Singh alwandi Sabo organised a one day algidhar T akht Sri Damdama Sahib), Dr ADDICTION WORKSHOP ADDICTION - ajinder Singh, Director , Baru Sahib presented skits underlining how , T , Akal University), P eer ji-K .Chauhan, Dr ” on March 31, 2017. A large number of panchs ” on March 31, 2017. A large number .S aka V egistrar o create awareness about the drug menace and seek o create awareness DRUG DE T support from the community Akal University T a drug free workshop on “Drug addiction, envisioning trust and sarpanchs, members of NGOs, and office bearers and sarpanchs, members of NGOs, and of Mansa and of youth clubs from the nearby villages the workshop. Bathinda districts of Punjab attended Col(Dr), R Cheema Sahib coordinated the workshop. Dr Singh Cheema Sahib coordinated the workshop. of addiction discussed the causes and adverse impact be tackled, he on wealth and trust. The problem can emphasised, by the opening of more de and families centres, creating awareness among youths in the of addicts, and eradication of drug trafficking Magistrate, state. Subash Chandra, Sub Divisional emphasized that de everyone in the trust and sought people's co everyone in the trust and sought people's to tackle the menace. DrOnkar Singh, discussed various to tackle the menace. DrOnkar Singh, said that myths about addiction in the trust and addiction is a mental illness. Dr expressed his views on the substance free trust. DrH (Manager GautamHazarila also shared their views on different dimensions of the problem and suggested means and ways to tackle the problem. Students of Eternal University youths are trapped into the substance use and highlighted the ill- (K (R Academics, Akal University) and faculty members of the University attended the workshop. 19 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 TEACHER TRAINING
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UP and Rajasthan. Girls belonging to lower strata of trust from remote rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, U.P., This unique program for elementary level teachers' and Himachal Pradesh are imparted intensive training training now has Class XII girls belonging to the lower in English language and communication skills. These strata of trust of remote rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, girls are further initiated into higher education upto UP and HP. They are given intensive training in English M.A., M.Sc., B.Ed. for qualifying to be absorbed as language and communication skills, modern teaching Teachers in different branches of the Trust/Trust's rural methodology and computer education. Schools.
They are uplifted in spiritual concept, moral values and Class X pass out girls are admitted into the 5 years - dedicated services to humanity with compassion and long term teachers training program. XII class pass out love, with a thought that teachers should be role girls are admitted to 3 years - long term teachers models in all aspects not only for the students but for training program. the trust also. These girls are initiated into higher education up to M.A., M.Sc. in the fields of Arts, All tuitions are free and all qualified Teachers are Mathematics and various sciences for qualifying and to provided with Job offers as Teachers within the be absorbed as teachers in Rural Schools. Trust/trust's own rural schools. About 672 of these Girls belong to BPL/SC/ST/Poor and under privileged girls of This program has benefitted many rural girls by the Trust. employing them as teachers in our schools. Entire expenses for training including boarding & lodging are WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TEACHER provided free of cost. TRAINING
STRATEGY Despite a constitution that enshrines gender equality, negative attitudes towards women in many areas of The Teachers Training Program seeks 10th pass, 12th India, are on a rise where men discriminate against pass girl students from rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, women, they often support patriarchal norms through
20 ANNU policing their own behaviors, appearances and roles. The poor educational prospects, especially for women, This is especially prevalent in disadvantaged makes people more susceptible to poverty, drug and communities where girls and women are often expected alcohol abuse, which in turn leads to more violence AL REPORT 2016 - 17 to be at home undertaking domestic works. against women, the organization' strategy focuses on setting up new schools, mainly in the rural areas. There is a general lack of respect for the rights of girls and women amongst Indian men which at its worst In the past the organization has successfully manifests itself in high levels of domestic and sexual demonstrated that nearby access to value-based quality violence against women including murder and rape. education attracts locals in very high numbers to send their children especially girls to these schools. English Unequal power between men and women is a root education is seen as the means to upward mobility of cause of a number of issues that impact on girls and the local population. young women including a lack of access to education, a higher burden of poverty, and high levels of teenage Besides providing direct employment, generating pregnancy and the incidence of HIV/AIDS. economic prosperity for the downtrodden, restoring their self esteem this program also fills up the serious The Kalgidhar Trust envisions a trust where women have shortage of quality Teachers in rural North India. equality and are valued and desire to build a trust free of gender inequality; as a result, the percentage of female feticide will also decline in the future years.
Women Empowered till date no. - 2086 | Teachers in Training – 294 Employment Generated - 60
21 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 FREE CHARITABLE HOSPITAL
Located in a remote and difficult terrain of the MEDICAL CAMPS Himalayan foothills, the Free Charitable 250 bed hospital, Baru Sahib, equipped with the ultra The Free Charitable Hospital also organizes medical modern equipment, is the only fullfledged available camps four times a year, where in specialists from USA medical facility beyond Solan, for the poor and several states of India volunteer their services. patients of this remote, rural and backward Approximately 2500 patients attend each of these region. camps, where more than 100 operations are carried out absolutely free of cost. The hospital caters to the medical needs of patients covering an area of a radius of 100 km, that A team of 25-30 Volunteer Doctors comes from Canada includes Nohradhar, Sangraha, Habban, Rajgarh, and USA to help at the camp. Surgery like Hernia, Haripurthar, Chopal, Renuka, Kupvi, as well as hysterectomy, Myringoplasty, Cleft lip and cleft palate, Jubbal and Kotkhari. In addition to the routine medical skin grafting, contractures following burns, all kinds of and surgical services, emergencies of all kinds are general surgeries and orthopedic surgeries are done also attended. Charitable Hospital is the only hospital in the region attending to the patients of snakebite for which expensive antivenom is given.
Competent Medical Doctors of various specialties such as medicine, surgery, psychiatry, gynaecology, eye, ear, nose, throat, dental, etc. attend to the outdoor and indoor patients. Facilities for indoor needy patients have been provided medical treatment at this charitable hospital. Even very difficult surgeries have been performed successfully at a nominal cost.
22 ANNU free of cost in these camps. Some of these operations here, undergo surgeries & get their smiles back.” would cost more than Rs. 125,000/- if they were performed in any private hospital in a city. The patients are counseled by Doctors with a lot of love, AL REPORT 2016 - 17 personal touch & care. They are encouraged to openly The first free Eye Camp was held at Baru Sahib on 5 share their pains & sufferings to the doctors, added a June 1984 in which 51 eye operations were performed local volunteer who serves alongside the paramedic successfully. A Free Medical Camp was organized at the team & actively helps spread the awareness about the Charitable Hospital Baru Sahib. Patients and their camp before & during the drive. Those who believe that caretakers used all modes of transportation available at serving Mankind is serving God, may come forward to their disposal besides of The Kalgidhar Trust's to reach support this noble mission of the Kalgidhar Trust. the Camp. 56TH FREE MEDICAL CAMP AT VILLAGE RAJIA - A team of 100 medical and para-medical AKAL ACADEMY professionalscomprising ENT specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, Dental Specialists, Child Specialists, Psychiatrists, Gynaecologist, ortho (Bones and Joints) specialists put forth their laudable expertise and valuable time for this noble cause to help the poor and underprivileged people of this remote area of the Himalayan region, where there is hardly any service available in the name of medical aid.
The faces of the patients reveal and Doctors say it is TRUE – The magic is YOU, your LOVE & SUPPORT!
Doctors strongly believe that besides medical treatment, it is the support of volunteers & generous donors, in terms of both services rendered & the finance for this Ensuring Steady & Smiling Life for over 400 patients! noble cause of charity. Akal Academy located at village Rajia, to mark “It's a force so great, so noble… It can strike a magical remembrance on occasion of the death anniversary of thunder of healing upon the patient's heart even before Mata Bhagwan Kaur and Mata Tej Kaur, organized the & more effectively after the surgeries, especially in 56th Free Medical Checkup camp at the academy critical cases”, told a psychology expert, who was also campus. present during the medical camp to observe a case.
He also explained that donating for someone's health & treatment is the simplest yet most effective of all gestures because it is this great gesture of “Love & Compassion towards humanity” that actually acts as a natural magical force that helps and supports the psychology of the patient the most, with a sense of care & support that sets his psychology carefree. This in turn, plays the most important part in the healing process that may begin or get triggered well before the actual medical treatment has started.
Amongst volunteers from Jalandhar, the team of doctors present on the panel for the camp included Dr. G.P. Singh, Dr. Gautam S. Sikand, Dr. Col. Rajinder Singh During the event, a team of healthcare expert and Dr. Surjit Singh, who performed medical check-up volunteers, coming from Free Medical Care Trust & identified cases for Free Surgeries/Operations & also (Patiala) – Doctor H.P.S Sandhu, Dr.D.S Gill, distributed free medicines; and several other specialized Dr. Manohar Singh, Dr. M.R.S Mehta, Dr. Ravikant and surgeons who later performed operations over the 2 Dr. Ravinder Kumar performed free check-up of around days during the camp. 400 patients and provided them with free medicines for treatment. Dr. Davinder Singh, Principal of Akal Academies (run by Kalgidhar Trust), from Baru Sahib, reveals, “We are On the event, Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh located in a very remote part of Uttar Pradesh, where Dhindsa, present as a Special Chief Guest, appreciated medical services are practically non-existent, our and praised The Kalgidhar Trust's effort of providing hospital, Akal Charitable hospital, is mainly providing Free Regular Medical & Health Services to people the medical services; around 4 times a year we alongside providing education. Such camps organized organize Free Medical Camps, we advertise well all by Baru Sahib are a bliss for the poor, for those who over the place & people from as far as 300 kms travel cannot afford treatment at bigexpensive hospitals, can
23 ANNU easily access the Free Medical Care Services”, he added. AL REPORT 2016 - 17
The doctors have been drafting a list of cases/patients who required surgical treatments/ operations whilst the ongoing Check-up camps; the eligible patients will then Mr. Dhindsa, alongside entire crew of volunteer doctors, be visiting the Akal Charitable for free operation/ was honored by the Akal Academy and the surgery treatment during the aforementioned dates. representatives of the Rajia Village. During later announcements, Dr. Mehta informed that the next Free CHARITY AT ITS PUREST: BLOOD DONATION CAMP Medical Camp will be organized on 10th November at AT AKAL ACADEMY, VILLAGE ELLENABAD village Bhai Desa, Akal Academy Campus in Mansa and also on 22nd, 23rd & 24th November, free operations & surgeries will be performed at Akal Charitable Hospital, at Baru Sahib.
Free Medical Camps are observed as an essential & critical element of serving humanity by The Kalgidhar Trust; such Free Camps are regularly observed in rotation at Akal Academy campuses of all 129 rural schools located in the villages of Punjab, Haryana, U.P. & Himachal Pradesh of North India.
The Kalgidhar Trust Executes 57th Free Medical Camp at Village Bhai Desa Akal Academy Campus
10th November 2013, The Kalgidhar Trust of Baru ISBTI together with Akal Academy,village Ellenabad, Sahib, in association with 'Nishkam Medical Care Trust' located in district Sirsa, Haryana, recently organized a of Pati al a, organi zed the 57th free Medi cal Check- Blood Donation Camp at the village wherein several of up & Treatment camp at village Bhai Desa located in the staff members a longside volunteers from The District Mansa. Kalgidhar Trust, worked together to collect blood from donors. The camp is a part of the organization's routine campaigning that seeks to serve the ailing patients These camps powered by ISBTI, a National located in the rural and remote villages across the organization on Blood Transfusion Medicine & Blood Northern Rural belt of India. A volunteer team of Banking, also play a pivotal role in motivating donors experts and specialist doctors from Patiala performed alongside educating them about measures to take up in 1150 free check-ups and also distributed free medicines case of emergencies, especially in rural/village regions. to the patients. Sirsa, being a backward district, often faces the challenges of shortage of blood, hence Akal Academy To inaugurate the 57th Medical Camp, Rajya Sabha and ISBTI tied hands together to motivate locals and member – Balvinder Singh Bhondadh was invited as a their own members to donate blood. special guest, cited Principal Gurjeet Kaur of Akal Academy, Bhai Desa. The same team of doctors Blood donation is observed as an essential & critical alongside Nishkam Medical Care Trust, had previ ously element of serving humanity, by The Kalgidhar Trust; organi zed the 56th Camp in association with the Trust such Blood donation camps are regularly organized at at Akal Academy located in Village Rajia, where over Akal Academy campuses of all 129 rural schools 400 patients had arrived from different villages in the located in farflung villages like Ellenabad vicinity and some far flung areas, where Dr.Mehta also across North India. informed that next - on 22nd, 23rd & 24th November, Free Operations and Surgeries will be performed at “Every year our nation requires about 4 crore units of Akal Academy Charitable Hospital, located at Baru blood, out of which only a meager 40 Lakh units of Sahib in Himachal Pradesh. blood is available.” Kalgidhar Trust does its bit. Do you?
24 ANNU POLIO IMMUNIZATION CAMP OBSERVED AT AKAL ACADEMY, BOPARAI KALAN AL REPORT 2016 - 17
Sudhir Kumar took to spread awareness through village Haripur Talluke Chandpur Tehsil – Puranpur.
During the first phase of the recent Pulse Polio Students carrying banners alongwith them marched Campaign of 2014, Akal Academy, village Boparai forward roaring through the village with slogans of Kalan observed a Polio Immunization Camp where 'Spread the light of knowledge to literate the Nation', young children were given Polio Drops to immunize 'Women are the pride of home should be taken care of them against the deadly polio disease. ', 'Educate daughter, Save the Nation', etc. the villagers were motivated so much so that they stood at their door The camp was observed under The Kalgidhar Trust Baru steps and watched and heard them attentively. Sahib's policy of overall welfare & development of children wherein physical health of the children is also Students of Class IX - Jaskaran Singh, Gujant Singh, given equivalent priority. Lovejeet Singh, Navjot Kaur, Simran Kaur, Mandeep Kaur, Akhveer Kaur, Pawanj eet Kaur, Gagandeep “As we all know, polio is such a deadly disease; it can Kaur, Anmol Kaur, Gurleen Kaur and Jasmandeep be prevented if we immunize the children with these Kaur performed the different health awareness skits in polio drops till the age of 5 – most of the parents are the lanes of the villages. aware of the disease these days, but parents, especially in the rural areas are hesitant to take their children to On this occasion Mr. Vijaypal Singh, science teacher, the camp. Hence, we decided to organize a camp at the discussed about the precautions that have to be taken school so no child remains at risk”, cited the to avoid Rabies and Tetanus alongwith Mr. Harpal Singh Headmistress Amandeep Kaur whilst proving details who talked about the hygienic ways to maintain about the camp. cleanliness in the villages and teachers and students motivated the villagers to send their daughters to YOUNG GIRLS CAMPAIGN FOR WOMAN HEALTH school. AND LITERACY AWARENESS Principal, Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind thanked everyone In the wake of the lack of awareness among the rural and motivated the kids to continue such social masses about Women Health and literacy, students of awareness programs in future. The Academy teachers Akal Academy Kajri decided to spread awareness and Health Club Members - Mrs. Meenakshi Gupta, through a rally on Women Health and Literacy Mrs. Kanak Tripathi and Mr. Philip Xavier thanked Awareness program. The rally sponsored by Health everybody in co-operating with them in the campaign. Club under the guidance of Health club incharge Mr.
Patients Treated Free in Medical Camp - 2035 Patients Operated Free in Medical Camps - 265 Patients treated Free in OPD - 37,235
25 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 REHABILITATION CENTRES
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION CENTRES develop life skills and a personal relationship with Almighty. The Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers are helping in eradicating vices amongst the rural folk and The treatment is done through yoga sessions and daily bringing down the crime rate, conflicts, litigations etc. meditation. Emphasis is laid to turn their maximum amongst these sections. attention towards spirituality.
The alcohol free movement under the pattern of the The stupendous upto 80% success rate is believed to be 'Alcoholics Anonymous' is proving as a saviour against the result of spiritual atmosphere prevailing here. marital discords and exploitation of the womenfolk. For Medicines are used to a very lesser extent. over 11 years TKT has been providing assistance to people with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. Regular follow-ups of the discharged cases by the doctors and volunteers of TKT in their home town is Patients come with issues of substance misuse, legal another reason for this success rate. problems, relational conflicts, homelessness, unemployment, and most importantly, a need for It has been observed in the follow-up visits that the spiritual awakening and restoration. TKT have 3 de- discharged patients transform into totally newer addiction centers in India, one is in Baru Sahib, Distt. personalities after their 6 weeks' stay at the center. They Sirmour another is at cheema Sahib . remain regular in reciting on the Divine Name and inspire other addicts to denounce drug-addiction and The Kalgidhar Trust Rehabilitation Center in the alcoholism rural North India provides an in residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each DE-ADDICTION-CUM-REHABILITATION CENTRE beneficiary is provided with a clean and healthy living CHEEMA SAHIB & JHARON environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counselling, spiritual Established in July 2004 Drug De-addiction-cum- direction, and resources to assist each person to Rehabilitation Centre at village Cheema. District
26 ANNU Sangrur in Punjab, has in a short span of five years, there is a significant shift away from the consumption of emerged as a leading unit in the field of de-addiction crude opiates (e.g. opium, poppy husk or Bhuki) and related counseling services. It's another branch, towards synthetic ones (e.g. on–the-counter available AL REPORT 2016 - 17 started in August 2006 is located at village Jharon. Run medicines, and street version of white heroin called and financed by TKT, Baru Sahib, these centers provides brown sugar/smack). quality services to its clients at very nominal and affordable cost. In the previous year the number of brown sugar/ smack cases treated in this centre almost showed a 100 per The Centre at Cheema is housed in a spacious new cent increase It appears that this hard substance has building (covering an area of about an acre) of its own, already made deep inroads into the suburbs of Sangrur, constructed and inaugurated in March 2007. Bathinda, Barnala, and Mansa districts.
It has separate indoor and OPD wards apart from a In general, there is an increase in the number of cases computerized lab, fully computerized record keeping of alcohol dependence. Such cases present all types of and internet facilities. alcohol-related withdrawal complications, and other combroid disorders. The number of alcohol cases is These Centers (Cheema & Jharon) have a provision of expected to rise further considering the high 60 beds. The stay period for indoor patients is around consumption of liquor in the name of social drinking/ six weeks. During this period the patients are provided hospitality. good quality meals and essential medicines free of cost. Round the clock nursing care is available. Dependence upon opiates and alcohol (alone and other substance) constitutes the major chunk (more than 95%) The patients are examined, counselled and treated by a of the total number of cases treated in this centre. highly qualified team of doctors, psychiatrists, psychologist counsellor, etc. No follow-up fees are there More than 93% of the cases entertained in this centre in the OPD. were found to be dependent upon nicotine (non smoked one e.g. Jarda tops the list, followed by the A unique feature of the de-addiction treatment follow- smoked one). Another substance Carisprodol up is the spiritual intelligence related component. (Carisoma) in the form of tablets is found to be quite Recovering patients could be seen performing common amongst opiate and alcohol abuse and meditation in the wee hours of morning and also in the dependence cases (about 20%). evening as part of the spiritual strivings. Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam have emerged as The main aim is to tap their inner strengths (including another popular stuff of recent. It has been found to be spiritual strivings) and help them inculcate core values used alone (in 4% cases) and in combination with like humility, forgiveness, gratitude, truthfulness etc. alcohol and opiates (in about 11% cases) The number and the power of prayer, recitation of the divine name of teenage cases has seen more than 9 percent to confront the feelings of helplessness and increase. Similarly, in the age group of 20-40 years, the powerlessness. percentage has increased from 54% to about 86%.
Katha/Gatha (historical and hagiographical accounts In totality, these youngsters treated in this centre from the Indian history and ancient Indian literature) is constitute more than 88 per cent of the total number of regularly conducted as an essential part of a counseling cases in 2013-14. The youngest patient treated in this and psychotherapy. centre was aged 13 years.
So far, since its inception in July 2004 till 31 March A perusal of the data available with in Centre shows 2014, 1852 indoor and about 475 OPD cases have that the number of educated people (Matriculates, been treated in this Centre. Graduates, Post Graduates) afflicted with drugs and alcohol has risen sharply. The follow-up visits in the OPD ranged up to 1750. Majority of the patients approaching this Centre for The prevalence of addiction to drugs and alcohol in the help prefer indoor treatment facility. first degree relatives i.e. parents and siblings, e.g. father, brother, both (father and brother) etc, as The data of the treated patients available with this reported by patients seeking treatment in this centre, Centre presents certain interesting facts and prevalent has shown a considerable increase. trends regarding substance abuse in this region. e.g. Malwa. The number of indoor cases treated in this Every case treated in this centre is encouraged to report centre has risen more than threefold in the last five for follow up for medical check-up and counseling and years. The number of unmarried young persons coming psychotherapy regularly in the OPD to ensure the goal for treatment in this centre has sharply increased. of abstinence from all types of substances and to Though the Centre is located in rural area, yet more prevent relapses. Family therapy is sufficiently taken and more patients are reporting from urban area to care of: it is always tried that maximum number of seek treatment. family members, including children, participate.
Like other regions keeping in view the availability factor DRUG DE-ADDICTION WORKSHOP
27 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . . Sawarn Singh . Johal (Dean . Sunil Gupta, and Dr . Sunil Gupta, . Sahib Singh Advani . Sahib Singh . M.S rof erma, Dr rust), SadarJagjit Singh rust), SadarJagjit Singh . SK V effects of drugs. Hon'bleJagjit Singh effects of drugs. Hon'bleJagjit algidhar T akht Sri Damdama Sahib), Dr akht Sri Damdama , Baru Sahib presented skits underlining how , Baru Sahib presented , T , Akal University), P eer ji-K .Chauhan, Dr .Chauhan, .S aka V egistrar myths about addiction in the trust and said that trust and said that addiction in the myths about Dr is a mental illness. addiction free trust. his views on the substance expressed DrH GautamHazarila also shared their views on different their views on different also shared GautamHazarila and suggested means and dimensions of the problem Students of Eternal ways to tackle the problem. University into the substance use and youths are trapped highlighted the ill- (K (Manager (R Academics, Akal University) and faculty members of the Academics, Akal University) the workshop. University attended operation rust runs - atients treated in IPD - 265 atients treated in OPD -3043 P P -addiction -addiction Centre, algidhar T , De , the K -addiction is the responsibility of -addiction is the responsibility alwandi Sabo organised a one day organised a one alwandi Sabo ajinder Singh, Director ” on March 31, 2017. A large number of panchs number of panchs 31, 2017. A large ” on March o create awareness about the drug menace and seek drug menace and about the o create awareness T support from the community support from Akal University T Akal University free envisioning a drug on “Drug addiction, workshop trust and sarpanchs, members of NGOs, and office bearers and sarpanchs, members the nearby villages of Mansa and of youth clubs from Punjab attended the workshop. Bathinda districts of Col(Dr), R Cheema Sahib coordinated the workshop. Dr Singh Cheema Sahib coordinated and adverse impact of addiction discussed the causes The problem can be tackled, he on wealth and trust. opening of more de emphasised, by the among youths and families centres, creating awareness of drug trafficking in the of addicts, and eradication Sub Divisional Magistrate, state. Subash Chandra, emphasized that de everyone in the trust and sought people's co everyone in the trust and sought people's to tackle the menace. DrOnkar Singh, discussed various to tackle the menace. DrOnkar Singh, 28 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 HOME FOR THE DESTITUTE
SENIOR CITIZEN HOME and help them raise their kids in serene, healthy and comfortable surroundings. The organization provides With their dwindling financial resources and weakening these women various vocational courses and health, elderly are often being perceived as a burden employment opportunities to earn and live with honor and even while living within the family, may face and self-respect. Their medical, physical and dietary violence and neglect. Many senior citizens are living needs including boarding, lodging and clothing, etc. are without children. The most severely isolated and lonely provided free. Presently, there are 210 beneficiaries are people over 75, particularly older women, those who are living an honourable life. who are widowed and those living alone. The old-age home set up for numerous elderly people. Some of CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION AND EDUCATION OF them are trained professionals while some are retired ORPHANS officers/officials from various departments civil, army, accounts, income tax, science, medicine, engineering, The organization runs an orphanage by the name 'Child etc. These senior citizens enjoy the beauty of great Welfare Foundation' at Baru Sahib, which brings up outdoors in The Valley of Divine Peace. The home several orphans with love and care. Orphaned children provides a variety of activities to meet their diverse are at a dramatically greater risk of drug and alcohol needs. All their daily needs including food, clothing, abuse, mental illness, suicide, poor educational medical services and lodging are taken care by the performance and criminality. Their care in tender age is organization. They also do voluntary work in various essential to save them from such maladies and to fields commensurate with their qualifications and render them facility for normal growth and experience at Baru Sahib. Presently, there are 200 odd development.These orphaned children irrespective of beneficiaries at the Senior Citizen home. their caste, creed, religion or region to which they belong are given all the facilities so that they grow up HOME FOR WIDOWS & DESTITUTE WOMEN to be responsible, honest and hardworking citizens. The Trust looks after all their basic needs including The organization has set up a home for widows and boarding, lodging, medical, health care and other destitute women at Baru Sahib that houses several necessities. Along with their spiritual uplift, such unfortunate women who have lost their husbands or children become professionally trained to live have been discarded by their families.The Home for honorable life and eventually become an asset to the Widows and Destitute Women ensures an honourable trust and the nation. Presently there are 150 orphans life for these women in a safe and secure environment benefiting from this program.
29 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar Energy utilization in India has been growing Solar Entrepreneurship Course (6 months duration): steadily over the last two decades. A wide variety of For ITI, diploma and degree holders. For practical technologies have been developed and some of these training and demonstration the facilities at the Collage have reached maturity and user friendly status. of Engineering and Technology, Baru Sahib is being used. The technologies are suitable for decentralized applications and have no negative impact on the PROJECTS UPDATE environment. Both solar thermal and photovoltaic applications have large potential in the country. The organization over the years has been consistently creating and operating non- conventional and The Institute of Renewable Energy and Research was renewable energy sources in its headquarters since 15 established with the purpose of development and years. As of date, the Trust operates the following encouragement of ecofriendly technologies with the renewable energy systems: vision of establishing linkages with Indian and International industries and institutes. The institute was 2 SPV plant of 100 KW are Sanctioned for Akal entrusted to conduct different courses to train the Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib. students and meet the requirements of the industry.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To conduct training/entrepreneurship courses for unemployed youths. Short and long-term courses to train students at the senior secondary level, ITI, diploma holders and engineering students in different streams of solar-energy utilization as follows:
30 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 HONOUR & AWARD
BOOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM TO FIGHT DRUGS! – Positive Role Models BABA IQBAL SINGH JI Once the addict comes in contact with positive role BABA IQBAL SINGH, of the Kalgidhar Trust at Baru models, their aura is bound to have a salutary effect. Sahib leads a network of spiritually inspired Akal Akademies, in a combined effort to help rehabilitate In good company,the addict will be so inspired to turn drug addicts, particularly in Punjab. over a new leaf that his negative perceptions will become positive.Tasty and healthy food should be Addiction to drugs,alcohol and tobacco occur mostly served to him to boost his self-esteem and revive his among those with predominantly negative instincts, interest in the good things of life that have beneficial especially when they find themselves in similar effects. The Kalgidhar company or when they suffer low self-esteem. Rather Trust at Baru Sahib has than shunning them,family and friends must established a network of schools in Punjab, shower them with love,instilling faith and Haryana, Rajasthan and confidence.Without preaching or being patronising, UP. share stories of spiritual role models with them including those of Dhruva, Prahlad and the sons of Besides providing good Guru Gobind Singh who showed great courage in education, these schools facing atrocities.Motivate the victim to recite the Divine groom students in a Name — and impress upon him that this could give him holistic manner so that strength to resist addictions and would enable him to they go home and experience real bliss through spiritual practice, in place motivate their family and of chemically induced toxic highs.Create circumstances friends to stay away from at home that will encourage him to take stock and alcohol, drugs and other willingly give up harmful stimulants. addictions.There are several examples of
31 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 CE – Addiction oohani - , Punjab, -R e Addiction and - -addiction projects, rust, while speaking on , de O TRUST . , then in next few years, rust, an international non- anchkula and adjoining areas. rust has taken up the mission alan, Fatehgarh Sahib, was laid algidhar T radesh, organised its second GAINST THE DRUG MENA GAINST THE DRUG . The trust's Akal Drug De ala Bhawan, Sector 16. alan, Fatehgarh Sahib, to help addicts algidhar T algidhar T -addiction centres with the active support -addiction centres with the active support rust APPEALS T ajinder Singh, director The K , Himachal P . “ akistan, Afghanistan and Iran). ehab Centre, ChunniK eace wherever they live, work and raise their families. they live, work eace wherever Through this event, we are making an appeal to trust o highlight and create awareness about drug o highlight and create awareness about unique education system will not only be outstanding in not only be outstanding system will unique education These high moral values. but also will have academics, establishing permanent will work towards graduates of act as Ambassadors world. They will peace in the P JOIN THE FIGHT A Kalgidhar T T addiction, The K profit organisation with its headquarters at Baru Sahib, profit organisation with its headquarters Sirmour annual social and spiritual event “Shaam- 2016” at Punjab K heads The audience comprised eminent educationists, and retired of colleges, schools, industries, doctors officers of the tricity Centre is located at Cheema Sahib, Sangrur which has successfully treated more than 4,500 addicts which has successfully treated more than till now of eradicating the drug menace in Punjab with a vision of eradicating the drug menace in Punjab to open 22 de of our volunteers and the public,” said, Baba Iqbal of our volunteers and the public,” said, Singh, president, The K the occasion. Dr (Col) R “ said though drug addiction was a global problem, it had a local dimension in the youth of Punjab because of the state's proximity to the Golden Crescent (P to join us in the fight against drug addiction. If we don't take up this challenge now every family in Punjab will have an addict, including ours,” he said. Dr Singh informed the trust was now opening its new centre at ChunniK in Chandigarh, Mohali, P The foundation stone of Akal Drug De R by BadaIqbal Singh yesterday The unique feature of this centre would be to provide appropriate vocational skills to the inmates so that they - . -based education -based education rincipal assured ’s growth ranging rincipal of the Academy and rincipal of the Academy op 10 Universities for , they even got baptised in the Sikh . rust would accommodate them free in rust would accommodate . Later -addict themselves. But the children, not -addict themselves. But the children, not rafficking e are proud to announce that Higher Education OP 10 EMERGING UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA OP 10 EMERGING UNIVERSITIES IN wo young children of two affluent Sikh brothers heard wo young children T brought about a positive change in an affluent family in an affluent a positive change brought about business here. a successful transport that runs students who have inspired their elders at home to elders at home have inspired their students who value In Moga, Punjab, become clean. asked if they could stay in school. Stunned by the asked if they could children, the P appeal of the young of our Akal Academy that was 21 km from their of our Akal Academy months in school,they gained home.After just three to object to their fathers’ drinking enough confidence their family members to stop binges.They requested it was going against the teaching of their addictions as pleas fell on deaf ears. They Sikh tenets. But their the P shared their pain with way of life. This is just one example of how value way of life. This is just one example of The children now went back home and told their The children now went back home and to overcome parents that since they were not trying home. their addiction to alcohol, they were leaving taken by Stunned and surprised at this bold decision serious their children, the parents agreed to make efforts to de their parents, confident of the commitment given by The parents packed their bags and stayed in school. she gently rushed to school to meet the principal; well. The rebuked them but counselled them, as the members incident shook up the two families and to give it up who were addicted to alcohol decided permanently them that the T the school premises. based education can impact trust positively Abuse and June 26 is International Day against Drug Illicit T ETERNAL UNIVERSITY RANKS 6TH AMONG THE ETERNAL UNIVERSITY RANKS 6TH AMONG T It also ranks 8th among T Infrastructure facilities. With the advantage of peaceful environment it provides all the required necessary infrastructure facilities for student review Magazine has ranked Eternal University among the top 10 emerging Universities in India. W It offers UG Courses for Girls. The graduates of this from well equipped libraries to centres of excellence. 32 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . ech . . It is e have to , CST cooker , 90 WITH .tech and M.T ARD! W ARD . W enewable Energy honours BARU . Cleanliness has the power to make ’s energy and convert it into high- ’s energy and convert CHIEVEMENT A enewable Energy) courses. Grab the opportunity to be enewable Energy) courses. Grab the opportunity enewable Energy Department of Eternal University enewable Energy Department of Eternal esearch (NICER) today honoured Baba Iqbal Singh, generate electric power by using mirrors to concentrate generate electric power (focus) the sun temperature heat. That heat is then channeled through temperature heat. That a conventional generator Ministry of New and R SAHIB with the SOLAR A In the coming years with the help of MNRE persons at Baru will be installed of 500, 2000 and 6000 give us the Sahib and different academies. Govt will cost. subsidy of 60% in the total installation of The whole project was carried by the students R Admissions open for vacant seats of B (R a part of this renowned Institution. NICER HONOURS BABA IQBAL SINGH LIFETIME A An unclean environment is an insult to the Creator in his hands to be clean, prevent diseases and prolongs life and its quality mind fresh and open to what is right and shut to predispositions that trust today is partial to. W Everything that Nature has created is beautiful. But nature is forced to submit to the mankind’s inexcusable it is only man who makes his environment dirty and, very often, and for reasons best known to himself take cleanliness beyond every home to neighbourhood, to trust and should not stop at developing clean civic habits but also clean social conduct. The National Institute of Cleanliness Education R . This ARD Y W ower ARD ’ble Ministry of W ”, directed by enewable Energy . ABLE ENERG rust, Baru Sahib, abah T , “ . oohani-2016”, the andhwa auditorium here andhwa auditorium - R algidhar T e ahankhusikhuar ardesh, at the R enewable Energy (MNRE) honored Baru . ulbirVirk, and a mesmerising mime, “Heal the ulbirVirk, and a mesmerising mime, “Heal ’s energy to generate electricity and process heat. orld”, presented by 23 students and directed by orld”, presented by 23 students and directed e are proud to announce that the Hon alpana, Savita and Mandeep. eritably titled “Shaam- Students present divine music, play divine music, Students present the Akal College of Divine Music Over fifty students of of Nursing presented a soulful and the Akal College socially relevant play on drug abuse divine music and a the K under the aegis of Himachal P could earn their livelihood and become respected become respected their livelihood and could earn Singh. of trust, informed Dr members today V They enthralled the audience with the rendition of a They enthralled the audience with the shabad, BbaK programme included deliberations on the drug menace. programme included with an unique The programme commenced recital and Shabadgayan by 16 girls instrumental music direction of DrPurvi. and a boy under the Nursing students staged a play K DrK W MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEW HONOURS BARU SAHIB WITH THE SOLAR A HONOURS BARU SAHIB WITH THE W Baru Sahib was declared as a Solar Village by HP Government. Ministry of New and R is the first Sheffler in India which is installed at Baru Sahib and later developments will be carried on by the maker and Govt. to make it more efficient and sustainable. This was installed free of cost by the Govt of MNRE New and R Sahib with Souvenir and Certificate. 2 First stage design Solar Cooker Sheffler of 10 sq m were installed at Baru Sahib which can produce food for 100 persons. honours BARU SAHIB with the SOLAR A It is performing well and the same system is installed at different places in India. Concentrating Solar P (CSP) is a type of renewable energy (RE) that uses the sun CSP technology utilizes focused sunlight. CSP plants 33 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 oxic waste is . Navdeep Singh ARD W AS HONOURED WITH THE over food find their way into over food find their - CHIEVEMENT A ’ food into manure. Oil-free waste like ’ food into manure. . addi (wasted paper) is recycled into paper addi (wasted paper) wards, conceptualized by Mr , drive and passion behind the Sikh community in , water earth and sky are God’s home and , water earth and sky are God’s home ward ceremony is aimed at recognizing & . The five anganwadis in the panchayat are anganwadis in the . The five aste from building material such as stones, bricks and aste from building avan paani dharati aakas ghar mandar har bani. avan paani dharati aakas ghar mandar oday we know our world is so much in need for that Each of the households in the village has been given a village has been households in the Each of the bag for toilet brush, a jute kit that includes a sanitation nail a dust bin and a garbage, a dust pan, collecting cutter special seats for with toilets that have equipped items from the garbage bins are children. Almost all recycled. R and stale, oily raw vegetables and left raw vegetables and the vermi compost pit. Nothing is left unused. the vermi compost W rubble is used for construction; while glass, tin, shoes, rubble is used for construction; sold to trash buyers. T clothes and toys are while the entire garbage is made burnt in incinerators, model is fortified further through bacteria free. , Tthis and education to inculcate grass root level awareness clean and healthy habits. he humbly When we spoke to Baba Iqbal Singh ji, achievement shrugs off the mention of the lifetime should be award and says “Cleanliness of Environment of the five vices. preceded by Cleanliness of the Mind, P temple – sacred places which need to be protected and temple – sacred places which need to looked after BABA IQBAL SINGH JI W i.e. Air SIKH LIFETIME A “overnight success” T It took him 30 years to become what people call, an It took him 30 years to become what people international peace, not only for the people to practice their faith and worship their faith in peace but also to live their faith for the good of others. It is important that we demonstrate this. The Sikh A Bansal has been championing the cause of recognizing the achievements of Sikhs highlighting the successes, energy all sectors. The A celebrating the significant contributions made by the Sikh community across various fields like business, , ree Asian- . - , , where ward radesh eja Singh ji, , Indira . Whilst radesh. For the , women CCORD) has designed a CCORD) has designed .Ed training and jobs as resident, Confederations of resident, Confederations ’ is the winner of Swachh , Himachal P anchayats. Here there are toilets . rust and Chancellor of Eternal of Eternal rust and Chancellor rogram, which till date has Asian Cleanliness Conference 2016 Conference Asian Cleanliness - rivedi, Founder Chancellor rivedi, Founder ’ to Babaji is doing everything that can ’ to Babaji is doing everything that can radesh and P radesh in 1986 and thereafter started a radesh in 1986 and thereafter started algidhar T raining P , HP with a Lifetime Achievement A a Lifetime Achievement , HP with echnological and Medical Sciences University echnological and Medical . P R T esearch (NICER) cosponsored by many universities esearch (NICER) cosponsored esearch and Development (A esearch and Development resident K rivate Universities alongwith a host of Social rivate Universities alongwith a host of eachers T eachers or allied staff P University during the Afro during the held at India International Centre, Lodhi Estate, New Lodhi Estate, International Centre, held at India Delhi. Dr Gandhi T Arunachal P National Institute of Cleanliness Education and National Institute of R Indian Universities (CIU) presided over the function. Indian Universities from all over the country and funded by the Afro from all over the country American Chamber of Commerce, Occupational American Chamber R masterplan paradigm for cleaning up the country masterplan paradigm small school with 5 students as envisaged by his small school with 5 students as envisaged Sant T predeccessors Sant Attar Singh ji and Baba Iqbal Singh retired as Director Agriculture from Baba Iqbal Singh retired Himachal P today has MA LLB AM Harvard. This fountainhead and 2 progressed into a chain on 129 rural schools P T Development programs. One of the most remarkable Development programs. One of the most been the F contribution by Baba Iqbal Singh ji has benefitted more than 2000 marginalised girls from benefitted more than 2000 marginalised rural areas through its free B T Following the faith that the houses whose daughters are Following the faith that the houses whose evil away . educated are the homes that keep the to be clean. Education is the turning point of the clan This keeps the trust free from gender inequality ‘Clean to Clan empowered, progressive and clean. Clean to Clan thus becomes the foundation of all of Babaji’s work, the comprehensiveness of this mandate works two ways – self to trust and trust to self empowerment and a soul free from intoxicants all these when practiced together results a trust – free from evil, keeps trust strong by default to wade away from nefarious designs. turn a life around starting from cleaning the turn a life around starting from cleaning as clean environment, sustaining the outer environment for a trust as ever extending this to inner self of people cleanliness that is painstakingly clean. Comprehensive to Babaji is a mandate which each one of us should follow – education, gender equality the outside surroundings adds to totality education, empowerment and gender equality brought about cleaning in trust on one hand and added to general conscience to keep cleanliness in the surroundings this is well exhibited in village – Lana Bhalta, District Sirmaur Mission award of Rs. 10 lakhs in Himachal P uninitiated, ‘Lana Bhalta amongst 3243 Gram P in each household, a localised system to sift waste from water flowing out of every kitchen into soak pits; and not a scrap of garbage or filthy water is to be seen all under the aegis of Baba Iqbal Singh. 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 atna . raining Institutes rust attained success at rust attained ashi at Damdama Sahib, , give the world some more, eachers T , nor did it conquer his mind. It algidhar T ork State Assembly cited him to avi Singh of Khalsa Aid for aur of Dubai for Sikh Music, Kiran omen in Business, Gurmeet Singh of P , thus creating ideal global citizens is turning , thus creating ideal He ensured that the K He ensured every step it took towards social welfare programs. The welfare programs. it took towards social every step with a a rickety classroom was established in first school that 1986. It is a wonder of 5 students in mere strength CBSE has flourished to 129 of knowledge, this tiny seed Akal Academies that benefit affiliated English medium kids and two Universities. around 60,000 rural passion to empower women, Baba Doing justice to his a T Iqbal Singh has started program wherein, girls receive free training and are program wherein, girls benefitting around 2000 girls. also given employment modern education and Babaji's idea to ensemble spirituality out to be a boon for youth of North India. His only out to be a boon for enshrine, empower mantra is to educate, With his unrivaled contributions, in 2013 he was With his unrivaled contributions, in 2013 Sikh by UK's top recognized as the fifth most influential 100 Sikh Organization. In 2014, in the New Y be worthy of esteem of the USA for promoting tolerance be worthy of esteem of the USA for promoting race. to all people irrespective of culture or figure for him, Age of 90, which rather remains a mere did not fatigue his body is as though that contentment was a thought that never is as though that contentment was a thought came an occurred to him. With an advancing age, and unrelenting valor and unrivaled experiences, when in 2012, another feather to his cap was added the Akal University Guru Ki K $100 million, the Punjab was announced. The cost was of Guru worth being living upto the divine words wonder was Gobind Singh ji after 308 years. Another session in that Akal University saw its first academic 2015. noble man The young really need to learn from this he has a new with unwithering enthusiasm. Everytime aim, a new dream; motive, only one, to make this trust a better place to live in. He has now set a target for his team to take the count of Akal Academies to 500 in the next decade! This target is yet another step towards shaping his master's dream with utmost caution. The entire life of this living legend conveys a profound message to the common men: With colossal strength of the heart, dream on With illuminating ideas weave your path; With your soul in everything Only to let the world around you turn phenomenal. Other winners were R SikhiSewa, ManikaK Singh for W for Selfless Sewa and many others. The Sikh community . ark Plaza . . This is a great studded - rust is recognized , ensuring that esearch Inspector in oad, London, UK algidhar T . . More than tirelessly contributing to the . More than tirelessly contributing to the ward. The K wards ceremony took place on Saturday wards ceremony took radesh, till being promoted as the Director . He secretly used to admire Guru AngadDev estminster Bridge R . , education, entertainment, media, professional professional entertainment, media, , education, orldwide as a Sikh educational Institution for taking a orldwide as a Sikh educational Institution rom his early days of being a R charity The 7th Sikh A services, seva (selfless service), and sports. The awards and sports. The (selfless service), services, seva for all faiths as it allows and include are multicultural about Sikhs and what community to learn the wider world in their chosen around the they are achieving field. 19th November 2016 and was held at The P 19th November 2016 Hotel, W It was night of celebration for all, the presentations It was night of celebration a glittering and star were carried out at It's a matter of great pride for the Sikh community that It's a matter of great pride for the Sikh the Sikh Lifetime Baba Iqbal Singh Ji was honoured with Achievement A ceremony attended by guests from across the world ceremony attended Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa, including India, USA, Middle East and Asia. Indian mythological stories narrated by his mother impacted young Iqbal Singh so much that his only dream was to use his life for a better world. Iqbal Singh chose to stay in his country to serve the mankind over procuring a PhD from USA, unlike most people in his fraternity Only to dedicate a lifetime to create a better world. Only to dedicate a lifetime to create a And to tread on the path his mentor had laid, And to tread on the path his mentor had He woke up to an intense desire to change, At a mere age of twelve. strategic approach towards educating and developing strategic approach towards educating the talent and skills within the community W people He was selected by a panel of five respected who from the Sikh community and other faiths, comprised the judging panel for this year to be recognized achievement as this mentor deserved of the for his enthusiastic dedication for the betterment Sikh community on people's trust he is known for leaving an imprint lives through philanthropy F for his total submission to Guru Nanak Devji. of Agriculture, he gave away himself Himachal P there is relentless progress the field of Agriculture, all the time remaining committed to serve his Divine Master Most people after retirement aspire of reading newspapers in the luxuries of their homes, to soothe weary nerves. This legend, lovingly called as Babaji instead opted to make his master's dream come true, creating every bit of the seemingly impossible dream of Baru Sahib, and used the robust endowment of education to uplift the trust. 35 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 congratulates all the winners who have not only proved who have not only all the winners congratulates on our future generation beacons that shine to be the for continue to strive them to but also encouraged fields. in their respective excellence 36 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 CSR SUPPORT
2 First stage design Solar Cooker Sheffler of 10 sq m were installed at Baru Sahib which can produce food for 100 persons.
This was installed free of cost by the Govt of MNRE. This is the first Sheffler in India which is installed at Baru Sahib and later developments will be carried on by the maker and Govt. to make it more efficient and sustainable.
37 ANNU AL REPORT 2016 - 17 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2ND INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON FOSTERING The unique feature of this five day workshop was 21ST CENTURY PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS visiting faculty from Dept. of Education, McGill University, Canada Dr.Juss Kaur Magon paved way to An International Workshop was held in Akal College of bring the 21st Century teaching methodologies and Education, Eternal University, Baru Sahib in techniques for the principals and headmistresses across collaboration with Department of Education and 129 branches of Akal Academies in the Northern India. Psychology, McGill University, Canada from 04th Oct., 2016 to 8th Oct.,2016 on Fostering 21st Century The main focus of the workshop was to develop Pedagogical Skills for making school education more International Master Teacher Trainers. This workshop relevant and innovative. The five day workshop would was in continuation with different skills and pedagogy be followed up with hands on session for two days for that were introduced to them at the Fostering participant delegates in the real class room situation in 21stCentury Skills: Inquiry –Based Learning and PYP IB world school, Baru Sahib in the presence of the Teaching held from Oct 14-17, 2015. trainers. 19TH ANNUAL FUNCTION OF THE AKAL ACADEMY BILGA WAS ORGANIZED ON 21ST APRIL 2016.
It was executed successfully with the overall excellent management by the teacher on duty and students. The guest of honour of this function was Dr. Davinder Singh (Secretary Akal Academies) from Baru Sahib.
He was also accompanied by other dignitaries including S. Jagjeet Singh ji, Mr. R.S. Mehta, S. Davinder Singh (Delhi Paints), S. Gian Singh Ji, S. Ujagar Singh ji, Sewadar Tarlok Singh Ji and PTA members. The event was commenced with the Bhog of Shri Sehaj Path with
38 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . . CHH A al Singh rust, . Jaswant . Vijay P AKE ‘SW . alghidhar T . Sadeek Khan, Mr aur sung a self . Major Singh, Mr , Shivang Dixit, anchan Mishra & amp; aur OND CLASSROOMS , Harman K , Navadia Jhukna, Suhderpur & , Navadia Jhukna, ripathi. Mrs. K , GOMTI CHILDREN T . Gurdev Singh, Mr AN’ BEY . Sarjeet Singh, Mr aur , Aman Dixit, Amanjot Singh & aur anak T CADEMY T ABHIY rincipal Mrs. Simran Thind acknowledged all the rincipal Mrs. Simran Thind acknowledged AL A . Philip Xavier gave their special contribution in this . Philip Xavier gave their special contribution urraiya, Kiratpur argat Singh, Mr Malaria, Dengue & amp; Chickengunya. The students Malaria, Dengue & street plays in the villages: made rallies & K P Bhopatpur etc. While moving these rallies the students Bhopatpur etc. While by staging told the preventive measures to the villagers learners skits. The Students also made aware the villages. studying in the primary school of these The villagers Mr Nitin Mishra also helped in proceeding this campaign Nitin Mishra also helped in proceeding by going with the students in rallies. The Campaign was conducted by the Mr and Mrs. K Mr campaign. The student of Class X Jaspinder K written poem regarding malaria awareness. Gurshandeep K Lovepreet K The P other students were present in the rally participants & organizers. AK BHARA Inspired by the clean India campaign by government of India, Akal Academy Gomti Children, staff and Sewadars beneath the auspices of K Baru Sahib undertook a massive drive to keep their school neat and clean. Students of Class IX under the supervision of their class teachers partake this activity with zest and zeal. Opening the campaign S ं
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The main attraction of the function was a corner garden The main attraction of the function was a lot as old made up old tyres which was appreciated tyres were used usefully ‘ Sant Baba Gurjit Singh ji Harigarh wale baptised these Sant Baba Gurjit Singh ji Harigarh wale kids and bestowed them with the Khalsa Identity In such K AK Drug Menace, these kids are setting exemplary for the upcoming generation on how to preserve the seeds of Sikhi. DENGUE & CAMP K Malaria, Dengue & Chickungunya on the behalf of Health Club, the Students of Akal Academy K Niranjanpur proceeds on awareness campaign for the eradication of Malaria, Dengue & Chikungunya etc. by going to the villages near the forest area. The students of class 10th were holding The students were giving slogans “ posters in their hand & speaking the slogans and the villagers were gathering eagerly to see them. न दफ़न 39 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 ajri . rincipal, Y RARE . . .Mr ajriNianjanpur ” for classes VI to aur Art Craft teacher . Ashok Singh Guleria aurHarmanjeet, eading Session CTS eek on 3oth April, 2016. A AJRI HOLDS SPEED READING SPEED READING AJRI HOLDS AJRI STUDENTS DISPLA , SharanjeetK aurThind too made her presence to boost aurThind too made her presence to boost . CADEMY K CADEMY CADEMY K reetSingh,Mrs. KiranjeetK ORICAL ARTIF AL A AL A aranjot Singh, Inderveer Singh, Gurlirat Singh aranjot Singh, Inderveer Singh, Gurlirat attanP Just as to warm up the new school term and elevate the Just as to warm up the new school term K reading habits among learners, Akal Academy AK FOR STUDENTS! SESSION organized a “Speed R VIII in the School Library Hall.All the enthusiastic of their choice readers were asked to pick up the book accuracy and read pages with speed and verbal Shivang During the reading session Gurpreet Singh, Dixit, Satwantkaur K Harmandeepkaur brilliantly read the selected text with Harmandeepkaur brilliantly read the selected speed accuracy and content understanding Motivating the speed readers Mr to practice HOD Dept. of English asked the children He speed reading to boost up reading stamina. with speed to highlighted upon the need of reading The P save timing and sharp the reading habit. Mrs. SimranK to read but up the little readers. She asked the children to comprehend the text taken for reading V AK too helped to make this activity worth enjoyable and too helped to make this activity worth new learning HIST Aimed at forging closer understanding and respect between individual and cultural environment and connecting the children with rich Indian culture archaeological past, Akal Academy K with the collaboration of Ajay House organized National Heritage W aur .The . Ashok . Ashok . Involve rofessions aur , Gurkirat ajwinderK each me, and I T TIONS ARS GET CLAD A rincipal Mr . Class IX girls were . Class IX rincipal, Mr omar outwitted the , SandeepK aur . Dharamveer Singh and . The P aridhiT , Mr , P . Shauraya Singh, Mr Sandeep . Shauraya Singh, Mr . Bhupinder Singh too contributed umar , GOMTI LITTLE ST , SanpreetK aur ajesh K attan. Mr . R CADEMY O PROFESSIONS AND OCCUP AL A . Hardeep Singh, Mr eachers the children were assigned role play Singh Ji (Sewadar),teachers and sangat stepped out sangat stepped and Singh Ji (Sewadar),teachers school. gate of the the main entrance together towards and other tools they brooms, spades Armed with every nook and corner cleaned up Later S Jaswant Singh Ji told the children the Later S Jaswant Singh in life. He gave many importance of cleanliness rehit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and examples how sikh an integral part of Sikhism whether other guruji became Newly joined P physical or spiritual. given the responsibility of cleaning the indoor areas. the indoor areas. responsibility of cleaning given the the premise of the main The campaign reached too joined them to make the Gurudwara and sangat span. surrounding spic and Singh Guleria led this entire campaign with dedicated Singh Guleria led this Hemlata (Chief Coordinator), senior teachers as Mrs. Mr Singh, Mr AK lot by capturing visuals of these moments. Co staff of lot by capturing visuals of these moments. this activity the school too gave lot of support to make an interesting outdoor learning point. Ms. Nidhi R INT A Chinese proverb very aptly states, “ will forget. Show me, and I might remember me, and I will never forget.”For the purpose of brining children to real life experiences Akal Academy Gomti Junior wing organized a group activity on P and Occupations. Under the caring hands of Nursery T Giving an edge to this activity Nandni of KG wing played the role of writer personating their choice professions. participants with her teaching skills,this was followed by Mankirat appearing as looking highly professional doctor advising his patients to eat healthy entire activated was planned by Mrs. R This group activity was organized by dedicated teachers Ms.GurpreetK Singh played the farmer's role. Sukhmanjeet Singh and Ishmeet Singh got Mechanic and Driver's role. Harjus Singh tried his singing skills. Coordinator of Junior wing Singh Guleria, Mrs. Hemlata (Head Coordinator), were too present on the occasion. 40 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 , - . rocess: -learning in , I came across eaching: , if not all, schools have -learning techniques like audio -learning techniques , practice and usage across , practice and usage , discussing without giving learners , drama remained in practice. In addition to in practice. , drama remained , the clearer the message, the more likelihood -learning has remained a major problem. egardless of the country or the language, grammar is grammar teach very little time to teachers had these drawbacks, to use no environment and learners got the language school in natural in or out of the the language now in spoken form. But either in written or conditions changed and today teaching of this has dramatically and subject has a wider platform in English as language language learning cross culture societies, and nations. classrooms, homes, Barriers: Major Language Learning our schools are now well equipped Despite the fact that with English teaching tools, besides qualified teachers, visual material, digital of English teaching the level and standard is abysmal. Last week while many reputed schools of answer books attending a week long Spot Evaluation of the examination conducted by CBSE many language learning problems our school children many language learning problems our face. Conventional English Language T There is no argument against the fact that English There is no argument against the fact in methodology teaching in Indian schools is traditional language and teaching learning procedures of the teachers are outdated. Many In many continued with the conventional methods. self-reading schools teachers transmit the lessons by explaining own opportunity to make inferences of their appreciation. Excessive Use of mother language: second Though the use of mother tongue in teaching to incorporate language helps a child to get inferences use of mother into targeted language, but excessive the process of tongue tends to curb the naturalness of or parents learning a new language. Our teachers while teaching the second language to the child translate L1 into L2 and this limits the scope of acquiring and learning of English faster and better Lack of Oral Communication In many English medium schools teachers as well as students lag behind in oral communication. Before starting a lesson, teachers rarely engage learners in warm up activities. Direct teaching by teachers makes students passive listeners. Sometimes teachers do not teach for language development rather they focus on the examination the child has to qualify after completing a course or unit. Lack of Grammar Integration in the Learning P R the foundation for communication — the better the grammar of understanding the intent and meaning of the message. But in Indian schools English grammar teaching , -a-vis are Historical are Historical umar Ajay House GAZINE! .philip Xavier contributed .philip Xavier contributed CHER'S ARTICLE ON . , refining and improving to aurThind appreciated Ajay . A unique lock made in pre . A unique lock made CHER MA AJRI TEA ajri Students Display R ajri Students CADEMY K , MrDineshwarDutt, Mr , MrDineshwarDutt, rincipal MrsSimranK AL A e, as second generation language learners, were eaching of English Now and Then: The exhibition featured an impressive collection of rare collection featured an impressive The exhibition used by grandparents, household things coins, utensils, and rare coins from the post artifacts and antique enthusiastic children had Harappan era. Besides antique jewelry boxes, brought Charkha, Chakki, handicrafts for display Artifacts Akal Academy K Akal Academy The parents, visitors, teachers were amazed to see all of The parents, visitors, preserved by elders, the these rare things carefully MrSudhir K children and their parents. British era was also the centre of attraction. British era was also master The P to make this worth praising to make this worth AK House and asked the children to preserve rare artifacts House and asked the children to preserve forward to and monuments to carry on the rich culture parents also the new generation. A large number of viewed the exhibition with rapt attention. LEARNING BARRIERS PUBLISHED IN THE LEARNING BARRIERS PUBLISHED IN PROGRESSIVE TEA English is the lingua franca of world communication. Despite the fact that today we have a large number of English medium schools in India yet the learning level of the learners in the language is abysmal and needs to be taken up for reforming T Being a teacher of English language for the past twenty years I have witnessed a rapid transformation in the forms of teaching the language in the context of its objectives, methodology and approaches and have found that teaching of English as a subject has more to do with its curriculum purposes. meet the requisite global needs and standards. Let's see how: specific areas; besides bilingual teaching methods where teachers used L1 in teaching prose, poetry taught English by the teachers in our later classes and learnt English like other subjects like science, social studies, mathematics and had very little opportunity to use it functionally and practically in general vis W 41 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17
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T in distinct V Instruction, and Appreciating Methods, Comprehension their Culture. T In Indian schools, English is still being taught as a In Indian schools, English is still being The subject more than a language to be mastered. learners master need of the hour is to make our young the language skills. standing is a Ashok Singh Guleria teacher of 19 years post concerns. pedagogical issues and children's behavioural Currently Academic coordinator cum T Academy Group of Schools, K reached out at [email protected] reached out at [email protected] ST 11TH INTERNA SEARCH EXAM T a competition was conducted in Akal Academy Bilga. It a competition was conducted in Akal Academy was conducted by T International level science talent search exam 2016. It International level science talent search and was based on knowledge of general science 4th class environment. 77 students from KG to participated in it. It was organized under the supervision of Ms. ArtiMahajan,Ms. HarjeetK and Ms. HarwinderK month of September 2016. It is matter of proud that 4 students got ST NA A c G S b K a G ' a k a a N c a , . speaking -visual aids, , Speaking . In our schools . -Learning aids: - learning Goals: eachers must enable learners to be eaching eaching riting) grade wise up to the learning , etc. T established fact that students learn better , lack of structured integration of grammar in integration , lack of structured ractice and Learning Environment: ractice and Learning , W eading eaching of English in all its skill domains needs eaching of English eaching Through Schema Building: Moreover part or a whole is a very common learning barrier of learning barrier is a very common part or a whole our we need to focus In our schools English Language. of and use strengthening understanding efforts on grammar correct English Lack of using T T appropriate use of teaching aids and learning materials appropriate use of by language teachers. But in many specifically prepared devices, audio schools the use of technical Lack of P teacher made material is negligibly used even if readily teacher made material available. Setting up of T Strategies to Smarten up Children in English Learning: Strategies to Smarten up Children in English Other than the above constraints, the teachers have Other than the above constraints, the three to six very limited teaching hours, mostly from to teach the hours per week which are not enough their language. Besides parents do not encourage with siblings, children to learn English through speaking newspapers, watching TV programmes, reading English reading which etc. Nowadays, children rarely do leisure is very essential to develop language skills. English language teaching in the Indian school scenario English language teaching in the Indian is quite different from that of other English- nations. Our language teachers must equip themselves nations. Our language teachers must the global with teaching skills to bring them up to be designed to standards. Our school curriculum must enhance all the language skills (Listening R English Language learners in the Indian school education context have their specific learning needs. Our English language teachers try their best to fulfill these requisite needs through the school curricula. But the need of the hour is to provide the children study material and techniques to learn, for self-assessment, note taking Developing Metacognitive Skills of English Language Developing Metacognitive Skills of English Learners: expectations of learners. skilled in all relevant fields of language learning It is a well- when they are familiarized with the instructed information with real experiences directly Contextualization of Learning: T I always advise my language teachers to teach language in real life like situations using and performing demonstrations, manipulative activities, repetition, dramatization of learning content. This gives children enough usage of language. 42 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 A . ree osition rincipal . aurSahni . P . Sahib eople from AL algidhar : Addiction ajinder Singh, - . R alwandi Sabo), Dr A and VI-B - esource, K ajMahal. . Sunil Gupta, Dr Chancellor of the - rincipal HarpreetK osition was bagged by III- alwandi region towards alwandi Sabo, the students of Addiction Center), Dr - , Human R , 2nd P ANDI SABO -B W rust Baru Sahib, on March 31, 2017. . The House wise result is as follows:- AL sychologist), Dr . Sukhdev Singh and Activity Incharge Abhai House Amul House , T aur , Sachi stoop and T aurSahni congratulated the winners and aurSahni congratulated the winners and osition was bagged by V algidar T . Subash Chander (SDM, T , Akal Drug De , K osition:- Ajay House ” in collaboration with Akal Drug De . Gurmail Singh, the Vice rof rust rust), Mr o sensitise the people of T with great enthusiasm. They use Multani soil mixed with with great enthusiasm. They use Multani like old newspapers to prepare different sculptures QutabMinar discover their aptitude for art & craft early in life and & craft early in life aptitude for art discover their students. spirit in foster a competitive Students participated wise competition. It was a house Students from Nur to VI made different items using clay Students from Nur to VI made different by Art & craft by selecting a theme. It was conducted was Art & department. The organizer of the competition Craft teacher S Ms. InderjitK 1st position:- 2nd P 3rd position :- 1st P The Class wise result is as follows:- Overall was bagged by KG and 3rd P HarpreetK appreciated the efforts made by students as well as appreciated the efforts made by students were given concerned teachers. Certificates and prizes to the winners. In this end, P motivated other students to take part in such type of activities. A WORKSHOP ON “DRUG ADDICTION ENVISIONING A DRUG FREE TRUST” AK UNIVERSITY T cataclysmic and pernicious effects of drugs and its rehabilitation, Akal University organised a one day workshop, “Drug Addiction: Envisioning a Drug F T Center P University delivered an inaugural address. P surrounding regions of T the University and their parents participated in the workshop. Eminent scholars such as Dr (Director Singh Advani (Director T Onkar Singh (P Gautam Hajarika enlightened the addressees regarding , CADEMY aur Gill XII AL A T AK eeping in views these arminder Singh Class XII , BharyalLahri with aurThind decorated the A Scores in CBSE Xth Exams! AJRI HOLDS SCHOOL STUDENTS' SCHOOL STUDENTS' AJRI HOLDS al Academy , K able CGP ajri School's legacy to the greater heights. CADEMY emark rincipal MrsSimranK rincipal in her words asked the council members Y MODELLING SESSIONS A AL A e congratulate them on their commendable o help students develop an avid interest in creative art AK Akal Academies always find occasions and Akal Academies always find occasions administration opportunities to prepare second line of in the hands in the school by giving the responsibilities different of the students by decorating them with work, designations. Going by the dictum of hard with smart work dedication and responsibility combined to act as efficient the students are given an opportunity assigning them front runners in the school scenario by with different responsibilities. K COUNCIL INVESTITURE CEREMONY COUNCIL The P objectives the school organized Investiture ceremony for objectives the school organized Investiture the students' council of the session 2016-17. council members by giving them the badges of honour council members by giving them the badges for being the while congratulating each one of them members were new role player of the school.laterThe and administered oath of office by the teachers housemasters. The Head Boy P (Commerce) and The Head Girl SimranK their R Rural Aces of Ak to be role models for the juniors and take Akal Academy K She also thanked the House masters for extending a great support to the school's discipline. The P (Science) in their respective speeches assured their and (Science) in their respective speeches assured of the their team's cooperation in all the endeavours and when the school and promised to be available as school needed their help. CLA achievement and encouraged them to continue with the same commitment. Students have added a good name to the academy with their commendable performances. Despite of belonging to a rural background, they have managed to beat the urban peers with their determination and commitment. W T BILGA clay modeling & Sculpture making activity was conducted in Akal Academy Bilga. The main purpose is to identify and reward young talent, help students 43 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 , , REETH CADEMY , even if it has to CADEMY AL A . Surinder pal Singh. AL A T AK , AK . UR ournament. Students performed A TIALA DISTRICT WITH 96.2% . A , within the school itself ALAN OURNAMENT A OPS P atiala. The principals of the Sahib. Boys of class 10th sang a kavishri, narrating the Sahib. Boys of class Sahib, also the girls of class 11th greatness of our Guru Kirtan, which made everyone to be performed Shabad blessings of Shri Guru Granth Sahib showered with the Hukumnama ji. At the end Ardass was performed and was taken by the student of class 7th. about 1 hour in The whole program was conducted for ji, in the the presence of Shri Guru Granth Sahib supervision of music teacher Mr during this Student of class 6thto 12th were present whole ceremony HARMANPREET K KHERI T Despite being from rural background she has managed to beat the city school students of P school congratulated the student for her distinguished results and shared these proud moments with parent and teacher of the student. While the Celebrations erupted at her home and school, It became a matter great pride and endeavor that the students have scored exceptional scores and set an exemplary for many others, despite of having a rural background. Time & Again they have proved that hard work & determination can take help them get through anything in life, come what may The most amazing none of these rural students of Akal Academies are subscribed to the tradition of taking tuitions; in fact the responsibility of support & guidance beyond schooling hours is fulfilled by the Academy staff be working beyond the stipulated hours. HOCKEY T CHUNNI K The early morning practice sessions, the run for classes, the fatigue and eventually the euphoria all found a spot during the Hockey T with enthusiasm and displayed a great sportsmanship. They battled hard and never gave up. The teams had some strong players eager to show off their skills and , . . . al , Akal . A.S , despite Addiction was - egistrar ALENT! reeti Bhatia, Mr . However rincipal, Mr . Harpreet Singh , GOMTI aur of class 9th . Harpreet Singh. , the skill of handwriting CADEMY TION OF DHAN GURU ulsi, Mr . Sardar Jagjit Singh (Manager . Sardar Jagjit Singh . Sawarn Singh, (R remains important in education, employment and in everyday life. Gureak Singh, a sixth grader of Akal Academy Gomti is the star child among his mates and teachers. Despite his being In recent years, modern technology has dramatically changed the way we communicate through writing the increased use of computers for writing aur told that the child is obedient, . Johal, Dean Academics and . Johal, Dean Academics . T AL A . Manjinder Singh and Mother rof , accuracy and control of his hands establish healthy behaviours. Speakers behaviours. establish healthy - . M.S T AK rof rust), P ajwinder K , Gomti has a Beautiful T , Gomti has a Beautiful AS JI A algidhar T amdas ji. The celebration began after the daily routine akht Shri Damdama Sahib), Bhai Jagjit Singh akht Shri Damdama the causes of drug addiction, its medications, the its medications, the of drug addiction, the causes and medical treatment with modern spiritual integrity which counselors help of counselling in the process to re individuals emphasised on the positive role of trust to counter this of trust to counter on the positive role emphasised the lives of our budding menace that mutilates on Drug De generation. A documentary screened and a skit was also performed by the students screened and a skit from Eternal University T (K University), P differently abled in hearing and spoken, the child shows differently abled in hearing and spoken, remarkable beauty on the pages of his note books in English, Punjabi, and on the pages of his note books in English, in drawing Hindi. Not only this the child is wonderful child was though and and arts. This special talent of the teachers yet on unknown to many except his language a routine check of the class by the P Gureak Singh, Differently Abled student of Ak Gureak Singh, Differently faculty members of the University were also present in faculty members of the event. Academy Guleria, this stunning skill and talent came to the light. Guleria, this stunning skill and talent came child and Sewadar S Balbir Singh Ji awarded the praised his language teachers Mrs. P Bhupinder Singh, Mr The child’s father S Sardarni R GURPURAB CELEBRA introvert and likes meditate and play with pets at home. For Gureak Singh there is nothing more beautiful than the sight of a page full of beautiful cursive! RAMD Student and staff of Akal Academy Gomtipul celebrated the birth anniversary of forth Sikh guru Shri Guru R of Nitnem in the Darbar sahib. Mr The whole Darbar was filled with the vibrations of hymns sung by them. Gurleen K (Punjab teacher) told the student about the life of Guru sahib and his great deeds for the entire community Next to him girls of class 9th sang a shabad on harmonium. delivered a speech enlightening the life story of Guru 44 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . l l a
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t n e r arnail Singh(A.O AL A e algidhar T f f i . K o inculcate love for Sikhism activities among students o inculcate love for Sikhism activities among take that step which could save his father step which could save take that a eye young lad was like approach by the The optimistic the drunkard father opener to father got baptized and decided to quit alcohol. baptized and decided father got other families suffering with this There are thousand some people who have the divine problem. And only themselves that helps them to solve light evolving within positivity the issue and spread has not only made the Akal The action of the young thanks to the efforts of the Academies proud but #K sake of humanity save Punjab for the Get up, it Singh and restore #PUNJAB back to its old glory Singh and restore #PUNJAB back to its INTER HOUSE GLIMPSES FROM SIKH HIST INTER HOUSE GLIMPSES FROM SIKH AK T different activities were being conducted in Akal different activities were being conducted competition was Academy Bilga. An Inter house drama based on organised in Akal Academy Bilga. It was glimpses from Sikh history presented play based on Sikh religion. Drama naming Ardas di shakti, jnrl jorwvr isMG dI bhwdrI, mW dI Ardws qy life history of hrSrn kOr were presented by different houses. Judges of this competition was S S d First position was bagged by Atul House (jnrl jorwvr isMG),second position was bagged by Abhai house (mW dI Ardws) Third position was bagged by Ajai house All the students played their role whole heartly Harpreet kaur Sahni congratulated the winner houses. She also motivated other students to do more and more practice before presentation to convey their message in right and appropriate way efforts put by the teacher to prepare the students. LITTLE MA BILGA Mathematics Olympiad by Silver Zone foundation was e atta ’s al Academy Narcotic Haven. Earlier known for its rich heritage the state is now notorious for the flow of the 6th river of drugs and alcoholic consumption. In this gloomy and dark situation, some gems have managed to shine Alcoholism not only takes a serious toll on health but also damages the brain. Punjab is now being referred as India . ’s farmer father had this addicting habit of . Everything seemed perfect in his family until the game began full of energy the game began full Akal Academy has a very strong tradition in sports. W Akal Academy has a very strong tradition How Manveer Singh, Student of Ak Manveer Manveer Singh was admitted in #AkalAcademy R After different rounds of matches the clear winners took After different rounds back home. The event was a appreciations and trophies students to great success and principal inspired the the zeal of keep their sportsmanship spirit up and participation. the pursue a philosophy of sport for all alongside and a dedicated pursuit of excellence. With all facilities wide platform to team of coaches, students are given a explore their talents. with their efforts to protect the region of five rivers. Manveer Singh is a resident of village Sakoor in district Ferozpur one day when he discovered something which perturbed his mind. drinking alcohol. And he hardly had an idea what to do in such situation. His mother was tensed how to help her husband and drag him out of this vicious addiction. Khera. He was polished with the divine values of the #AkalAcademy . He has good values of Sikhi ingrained in him and daily performed his prayer rituals of Nitnem and Ardaas. He was well aware of the ill effects of drugs. The son of Guru Gobind Singh was now ready to saved his Alcoholic Father! 45 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . . Ajay ehan AL aurThind . R . Ajay Dass T AK , , Mr aur IX TED A amanujan, Jagadish andey . Hardeep Singh HOD . P P . DineshwarDutt, Mr echnology for specially alam and many others for Y CELEBRA rincipal, Mrs. SimranK A .P aman was organized by Mr . This year the theme of the . Abdul K aman, SrinivasaR .J o begin the programme the students . . MukulAggarwal, Mr aur V class, SharanpreetK , GOMTI .Bhupinder Singh, Mr . Phillip Xavier too contributed to conduct this . Phillip Xavier too contributed . Ashok Singh Guleria explained and Guleria explained . Ashok Singh ardeep Singh (PET) instructed the students to safely the students to safely (PET) instructed ardeep Singh TIONAL SCIENCE D TIONAL SCIENCE CADEMY attan, Mr rincipal, Ashok Singh Guleria in his motivational round o bring forth scientific acumen of children Gomti o bring forth scientific acumen of children MrP identify the type of extinguishers and use the fire conditions to use in emergency extinguisher Later Mr improvised methods needed to demonstrated different people caught in such emergency rescue and evacuate the ways to operate the situations besides explaining fire extinguishers safely lauded the efforts of teachers and students who carried lauded the efforts of and well planned out this informative Singh Mr exercise.,MrGurmukh Sudhir Mr group activity NA A every year on National Science Day is being celebrated among 28th Feburary to widely spread awareness of science in learning fraternity about the significance developing the daily life of the people. It helps children subjects. scientific attitude and interest in science T school teachers and students assembled to celebrate school teachers and students assembled National Science Day celebration was “Science and T abled persons”. T performed live scientific experiments before the assembled curious science learners. A live Quiz was also organized that covered the latest scientific discoveries and achievements of Indian Scientists. A discussion on Sir CV R Dass and Mr Dept. of Science motivated the students to partake science based activities while learning science. Despite hectic examination revision schedule the students eagerly participated in group activities. The P up talk asked the children to take interest in science and remain updated with current scientific inventions and discoveries. He told the children to look to great scientists like CV R Chandra Bose, A.P inspiration and prepare for the challenges. Mr Khan conducted the whole programme. Ms. Nidhi R too gave their contribution. Those who did best were AnshpreetK , . , Mr umar opper was Japjot . Neeraj K . The main motive is to . The main motive is , Mr aur . Jasbir Thakur and Ms. Harwinder o be part of this Olympiad our 49 o be part of this Olympiad AJRI ajri to create awareness among the student CADEMY K . The highest score is 100 which is scored by . The highest score is 100 which is scored AL A aur aur who the 2nd level test and acquire 1st position in aur who the 2nd level test and acquire rincipal congratulated the winners and motivated rincipal congratulated the winners and rior to the commencement of the exercise, the students aramvir Singh of class 2nd. He cleared the test by aramvir Singh of class 2nd. He cleared eachers Ms. Inderjit K organized in our Academy Organizer for this exam was Mr Lakhbir Saini. It was Organizer for this exam was Mr Lakhbir of Maths successfully conducted under the supervision T enhance the level of school students beyond their enhance the level of way for them to compete at regular studies by paving T International level. to 10th. 4 students participated in it from class 2nd got silver medal Students got gold medal, 10 students and 4 students got bronze medal. Bhupinder Singh, Mr K P with an securing 4th Olympiad rank. He was awarded certificates. 8 attractive wrist watch, gold medal and students appeared in 2nd level test. T K class and 25 state rank and 282 Olympiad rank. class and 25 state rank and 282 Olympiad P MOCK FIRE DRILL ORGANIZED FOR STUDENTS OF MOCK FIRE DRILL ORGANIZED FOR AK others to take part in such type of exams with full others to take part in such type of exams preparation. A mock fire and evacuation drill involving Disaster Management Club and students was conducted by Akal Academy K community of fire fighting techniques and the ways to respond swiftly in times during emergency situations. P and teachers were split into various teams including fire alarm, search and rescue, evacuation, site safety transportation and media management teams to carry out the mock drill. 46 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 e A , our rincipal A. As TS! , Ms. . Ajinder Singh . Ajinder Singh resident of the ASS WITH aur felt immense . . Members of go green . Members A and above. P , Balbehra is 100 per apoor A, having 100 per cent pass CADEMIES P TS! alviK AL A , Ms. KiranBala, Ms. Amanjot, Ms. Ms. Amanjot, , Ms. KiranBala, aurSahni told the Students about aurSahni told the Students , REETHKHERI & BALBEHRA STEAL , REETHKHERI & BALBEHRA eethKheri: A total of 83 scholars umar , R rincipal SharminderpalK rust, Baru Sahib under which the Akal atron Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, P TLIGHT WITH THEIR 100% RESUL TLIGHT WITH THEIR aur also motivated the students to grow more aur also motivated aur and Ms. P aur and Ms. CADEMY aur and Ms. erma congratulated the staff . Anuj K OUNDING RESUL AL A algidhar T rincipal HarpreetK It took place under the supervision of S under the supervision It took place Jasvirkaur Green club), Ms. (Head of Go InderjitK club Mr GurjotK NavjeetK and more plants. They also deliver speech telling about and more plants. They in the classes. Students planted the importance of trees trees and ornamental plants. many shady trees, fruit P importance of trees and motivated them to grow more importance of trees and more trees. AK THE SPO Students of Akal Academies have been celebrating their Students of Akal Academies have been of great pride success in jubilant mood. It's a matter their standards that rural students have managed to set with their high enough to match the other schools play a vital role dedication and hardwork. The teachers & guidance by extending their responsibility of support the students of beyond schooling hours. Infact None of tradition of taking Akal Academies are subscribed to the tuition. Akal Academy appeared for the examination and 16 intellectuals secured a perfect 10 CGP percentage. As many as 30 students secured 9 CGP and above. P pleasure while congratulating the students for their performance. The result of the Akal Academy cent and 15 students scored a perfect 10 CGP many 32 students scored 9 CGP MeeraV All this is possible with the blessings of Almighty generous P K Academies are running & the guidance & cooperation of the members & volunteers of the organization. W assure to only get better in future. RURAL KIDS IN AK AST Students have made our chest swelled with pride with . ARS eacher AL atriotic oetry recitation T AK , Subh Gupta, Manjot , Subh Gupta, aur got the first position. aur attanpreet Singh introduced . V arneetK , BILGA! . Balwinder Singh Music T , P composed poems by little wonders of ajri the school organized P aur AJRI! aur and SatinderK CADEMY , K TION DRIVE BY THE GREEN AMBASSAD TIC POETRY COMPETITION A COMPETITION TIC POETRY A AL A , rhythm, props, confidence etc. P arveenK TRIO CADEMY A oetry competition in the school campus to awaken oetry competition in the school campus P Singh Krishkaran Singh, Sukhmanveer Singh. Singh, Sukhmanveer Singh Krishkaran SukhmandeepK A Abhai House master Mr the school. Students from VI to X participated in this competition Students from VI to X participated in this began with with full enthusiasm. The programme recitation of self- P patriotism among students. Amid 70th Independence Day celebrations held at the Amid 70th Independence Day celebrations Akal Academy K the participants. Mr encouraged the Students to compose their own poetry encouraged the Students to compose The main aim behind the activity was to enhance the The main aim behind the activity was enjoyed writing skills of our nation-builders. Children the poem in being a part of this competition by reciting judged all their sweet voices. The teachers individually the basis of voice the students and gave them marks on clarity by P PLANT OF AK Plantation drive was conducted in Akal Academy Bilga to sensitise the masses about the need to have a clean and green environment. It was conducted by Go Green club, aimed at capturing the imagination of young school children regarding environmental issues and grooming responsible citizens with an aptitude for ensuring sustainable development. 47 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . O THE AKE arminder obotronz- arminder ART obosapiens AJRIP rophy and momentoes. The obotics Championship CADEMY K , Ajinder Singh and Jasbir Thakur A AMRIT’ aurSahni congratulated the team AL A aur ajriNiranjanpur in collaboration of AA TE D obotronz R orkshop and Championship on at GNA orkshop and Championship on at GNA , Phagwara organized by R CH STUDENT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE T CAN MAKE A CH STUDENT obotic W rincipal HarpreetK echnologies Pvt.Ltd. 30 schools of Jalandhar region echnologies Pvt.Ltd. 30 schools of Jalandhar Students of Akal Academy Bilga Stand OUT as the Students of Akal Academy Bilga Stand WINNERS of R importance of preserving planet earth. Students earth. Students of preserving planet importance education classroom environmental showcased activities. EA WHOLE COMMUNITY! Students of Akal Academy Bilga participated in 2 days Students of Akal Academy Bilga participated R University T participated in it. Students were guided about (IR) participated in it. Students were guided in a sensors based on robot. They also appeared The team of quiz,which was having three tough rounds. of R Akal academy Bilga was overall winner 2016.They were awarded with cash prize Rs. 11,000/-, 2016.They were awarded with cash prize certificates and champion T participants of this competition were +2 science participants of this competition were +2 P Students GurkamalSingh,Amarpreet Singh, Singh I, Harmanpreetsingh, Jugraj Singh, P Singh I, Harmanpreetsingh, Jugraj Singh, They Singh II, Simranjotsingh and Inderjit Singh. Jaspal participated under the guidance of teacher Singh, AmanjotK P members and appreciated the efforts made by students. She also motivated other students to be creative and participate in different type of competitions as the competitions at school level leads to success in future. STUDENTS OF AK 'KHANDEBAA Akal academy K Gomti organized Amrit Sanchar Diwas at Akal Academy , within ALANDER , THEHK alander celebrated ”. Children learnt the CADEMY , ThehK Y! AL A A . , even if it has to be working beyond the , even if it has to be working beyond the ARS OF AK TE EARTH D oriented activities. ” and “Plant a tree today ass percentage is 95.2% eachers always ensure there is no need for students to eachers always ensure there is no need their exceptional performances. The most stunning part their exceptional performances. of the students of Akal Academies to notice is that none tradition of taking tuitions; in fact are subscribed to the support & guidance beyond the responsibility of staff schooling hours is fulfilled by the Academy the school itself T stipulated hours. 565 students appeared for Grade XII Examination 565 students appeared for Grade XII Examination conducted by CBSE look for expensive tuitions or external guidance; they look for expensive tuitions or external focused believe that course text books alongwith training is sufficient to crack through board examinations with flaring scores. RURAL ST Aggregate average is 66.5% 266 students secured marks between 60 – 80% 266 students secured marks between 112 students secured marks between 80 – 90% 112 students secured marks between P in 40 students secured more than 90% marks aggregate. CELEBRA Students of Akal Academy Earth Day to sensitize about the importance of saving environment. It is great time for educational, and action- Banners and colourful charts were put up, reading “Go Green 48 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 TE TE ashi A . . She aur made ARTICIP , Gurpreet OH CELEBRA ajdeepK AJRI P ALL eni Philip (8C), Y , K , K attanpreet Singh, Mr ajriNiranjanpur celebrated . V TIONS! aur (9C), R aurThind, expressed her CADEMY CADEMY AL A AL A Y CELEBRA A alpanaChawla, Sunita Williams and Sunita Williams alpanaChawla, , JibinJosekutty (9E) and R rincipal MrsSimranK . Ashok Singh Guleria Mr explore the boundless horizons of the Astronomy boundless horizons explore the thanked the class teachers of 1 to 10 and students who 1 to 10 and students class teachers of thanked the the end of the efforts. Just before put their best Indian were shown on motivational videos programme K Astronauts and Chandaryaan. launching of satellites STUDENTS OF AK IN EARTH D With the growing number of environmental problems With the growing number of environmental about the future and therefore sensitizing the children global crisis, Akal Academy K began Earth Day on 22 April 2016. The programme by the with poster making and model making out rally in the enthusiastic children. The student took people about surrounding of the area to aware the 9th and 10th rising environmental concerns. Later the move. classes put their hands to support the Amritpal Singh (9E), Gurkaran Singh 9B Singh 9B Mishra (9C) SimrandeepK beautiful posters and slogan placards to make the beautiful posters and slogan placards programme a success. The P appreciation and asked the students to contribute to make the earth a safer and beautiful planet. Mr Philip Xavier to gave their support to organize this activity to make it a new learning experience. STUDENTS OF AK THE BIRTH OF KHALSA! The Birth of Khalsa was celebrated with religious fervor . . aur aurThind . Philip Xavier . Jaswant Singh , the school held riting Letter to eacher Social AJRI HAD A , MsNavdeepK . Hardeep Singh , K . Surinder Singh, S aur , S resentation organized , 2016 as the school observed eachers had a marvellous CADEMY oint P . Going behind the instructions AL A Y A ower P attanpreet Singh. S .2016. The programme was organized by programme was .2016. The OUS WITH ASTRONOMY ON WORLD OUS WITH ASTRONOMY ON WORLD rincipal who herself inspected the entire orld Astronomy Day ajri on 9 May rincipal motivated the students and parents to lead a rincipal motivated the anjPiyaras from Nanak matta Sahib ji S anjPiyaras from Nanak K First of all students parents and teachers did ardas. teachers did ardas. students parents and First of all P Academy JiSewadarkajriGomti Divnity department. Large number of children from both of children from Large number Divnity department. with their parents. took holy Amrit along academies Bhupnder Singh from Akal academy Gomti along with S Bhupnder Singh from Singh, S Balwindersingh, S Jagveer Singh, S Daljeet Joga Singh MrV Mukhtar Singh, Mrs. HarjinderK Mukhtar Singh, Mrs. were present on the occasion. Mrs. SimranK were present on the P life of Gursikhi full of virtues and piety Mr life of Gursikhi full STUDENTS OF AK too contributed to make this programme successful. too contributed to make RENDEZV ASTRONOMY D Akal Academy Students T Class I kids had drawing of the beautiful night studded with full moon and glowing stars Class II kids had hands on drawing the universe and solar system. Class III Children had the joy of making models and drawing of solar Family and other celestial bodies. Class IV students expressed their emotions by W In the Middle wing a Quiz on Astronomy was organized by students themselves and students wonderfully decorated their classes with posters. All the teams under the teachers' observation had lot of mental exercise on the Universe. Class IX made models of the India's indigenous technological developments in the space science. Class X students had Inter Class competition in P learning day on 14th May W and guidelines CBSE to observe the day the plethora of activities pertaining to explore astronomy the children like to do themselves. their favourite Planet. under the supervision of Computer T programmeexpreseesd her satisfaction over the outcome of the activities and asked the children to The P Science Department did a tremendous task under the careful supervision of Dept. of Social Sciences and Atul House of the school. 49 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 aur aur 8B algidhar aur and AJRI aurThind and arliament was , K , Harpreet Singh, , LakhjeetK aur , JashanpreetK . Y' , Mock P A omalpreetK democratic by the 8th & CADEMY , Lovepreet Singh I & II, aur 9E , K ajri. On this special day eer ji, sewadar of K eer ji, sewadar aur AL A umar 9D aka V . Thereafter .) showed respect to all the Jattha respect to all the Jattha .) showed . P rabhjotK . The programmes were highly , Jayant K aur 9A, ManeetK TE 'CONSTITUTION D TE 'CONSTITUTION ajdeepK .C classes. All the students floated out their feelings .C classes. All the students floated out OUNG LEADERS OF AK OUNG LEADERS OF ajpreet discussed the facts of demonetization. rust Baru Sahib H rust Baru examination and their future and he wished to god for and he wished to and their future examination of the institution. the welfare Singh ji (K SardarJagjit T members by giving themSaropas. members by giving Y CELEBRA The Constitution day was celebrated with great The Constitution day was celebrated with invention at Akal Academy K various activities were held by the Abhai House under various activities were held by the Abhai all respective the supervision of the house master and teachers. was held in First of all mass reading of the preamble the morning assembly concluded by the 10th grade students and debate on concluded by the 10th grade students the theme Democratic V/s Non- 9th standard learners. held in 7th Afterwards essay writing competition was A.B about 'Indian Constitution' via writing skill. about 'Indian Constitution' via writing daring to It was wonderful to see all the participants deliver their ideas via mock drill of parliament, debate and essay writing appreciated by the principal Mrs. SimranK other respective teachers who were individual there. The winners are as follows: – Shivang Dixit 8B 9A, R and Shobaj Singh 9D delivered their ideas very well and made the debate more interesting In mock parliament GulshandeepK Amanjot Singh spoke very well by sporting the ruling party of present time. However R Navinder Singh, P Sakshi got first ranks in writing skill. akht atna , cutting AKRA SAHIB arents of the arents of TNA SAHIB JI) A AKHT T AA D AL T AJRI avishri were presented avishri were , K AS HELD A AR SAHIB JI& P CADEMY ajri received the blessings of , to save electricity use sun energy aurThind (the principal), the staff and AL A . Students participated with lot of enthusiasm to of enthusiasm to participated with lot . Students highlighting the meaning of Khalsa. P the meaning of highlighting & gaiety memorable. Devotional auspicious day more make this ShabadKirtan, K speeches, AN EXHIBITION W Hail the efforts of these kids cherishing Guru Sahib's gift Hail the efforts of these to Sikhs. students were also invited to witness the delightful witness the delightful also invited to students were kids. Kids were adorned in performances of their to the theme of Baisakhi. colourful attires according for Sangat& Students. Langar was arranged An exhibition was held at AA Dakra Sahib by the An exhibition was held at AA Dakra Sahib models of students to show their hand made working , social JCB , remote control cars , Maths models the science models etc. Students have explained the ways to solve working of the models and suggested of pollution, environmental problems like problem water scarcity (SHRIHARMAND THE HEAD GRANTHI OF AK of trees etc. VISITED AK Akal academy K GyaniGurbachan Singh ji (honorable head of Akal T Sri Harmandar Sahib) and GyaniIqbal Singh ji (P children welcomed these spiritual gyanis reverently and gracefully with Shabad recitation. GyaniGurbachan Singh ji blessed the children for their upcoming Mrs. SimranK Sahib) on their auspicious arrival on 28 Feb., 2017 in the school premises. 50 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . . As, time . Like .A from the .F . He aimed of . ’. Despite of many awanjot was sent to Baru every child ,he too was Despite of having a small Despite of having a business, his father always dreamt of in educating his children a well reputed school. to a Since he belonged he was low income group, also offered a fees concession from the academy P Sahib in nursery ’t be able to fetch good .A from Guru Granth Sahib - .B ’ and is on his platform to serve his family awan is all set to become a ‘Business , P awan reminiscences oday naturally gifted with a unique talent. He had a naturally gifted with a unique talent. He and teachers capability to easily impress the students a paper with his brilliant magic of creativity on passed ,his talent progressed & evolved into an passed ,his talent progressed & evolved extraordinary art. artist in the The dream of becoming a professional After future reflected in his every single stroke. his B completing his schooling , he pursued Govt. College of Art. Although the entrances exams Govt. College of Art. Although the entrances could challenge were a tough nut to crack, but nothing determined to the unwavering spirit of this boy who was succeed in life. aspiring thoughts No one from his family believed in his that his or his exceptional talent. They were worried chosen profession wouldn seen that enough income for his future. It is generally challenges lead to a wavering mind but here was a young man who crossed every hurdle and gained strength because of the spiritual values imbibed. He decided to chose a more respectable profession after considering the situation of his family becoming a Business Entrepreneur struggles his mind was always etched to his ambitions in life. He pursued B University and was offered a sponsorship from Mata Sundri College. T Entrepreneur He has also been selected in different companies and is just on the way to fly this way to success. P “I feel lucky to have spent the most precious phase of my life at Baru Sahib and whatever the teachers enriched me with is what will carry with myself for lifetime. Wherever I go, Whatever I interact with the world, my personality and conversations are a reflection , ’s aram . And alumni ’ in , his mother ’s expectations ’s arms. ,Baru Sahib. atiala, Punjab. . aramjot Singh, P of Akal Academy was of born in a small family farmer at ‘Sanaur district P a Despite of being from poor family his had high hopes about bright future. After passing his VIIIth Grade in a Govt School, he was sent to Akal Academy aram had a vast interest in esults change after you , an alumni of Akal Academy . P , “R ORIES adner Cathlic’school in Melbourne, T awanjot Singh ’ in Chandigarh. .’ P aramjot has made his family proud. He came , P oday The thoughts of standing up her mother hovered his mind while going to the divine valley hovered his mind while going to the divine It was time to choose a field in which he could excel to It was time to choose a field in which build his platform further then the environment of peace & serenity started then the environment of peace & Gurbani. He establishing in his mind. He began reciting always felt the warmth of being in Guru Sahib, he After he had passed his 11th from Baru did his XIIth decided to study abroad in Australia. He Grade from ‘ Australia.. So He decided to pursue his business management in So He decided to pursue his business goal. After his Melbourne, taking a step closer to his to add a graduation, He worked at ‘Grand Hyatt rofessional experience to his career business and aspired to get into it since childhood. business and aspired to get into it since As per a famous saying T was appointed as a manager in the sam hotel. He worked there for 5 years to gather his adventure of experience but his wished to settle in his own personal arena. change your Efforts. Within a span of two years P back to India and started his own hotel named ‘ Asia ‘ There’s no doubt everyone has an ability but what makes difference is recognizing and polishing it the right way He expresses a whole hearted gratitude for Baru Sahib for providing him with an enriched experience for lifetime. residency Born in Mandi Gobindgarh, district Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, Baru Sahib was the youngest among the five siblings. 51 SUCCESS ST SUCCESS ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . . .P had , alyug oday ’s storm or a cyclone. ’s storm or eal heroes originate eal heroes . So, he went to Guru Muneetpal Singh started his school from Isher Academy in U And was brought to Akal Academy Gomti after measuring the circumstances and feedbacks of several other parents who had their studying there. The boy from a small village Bhopatpur indistrict Phillibit was brought to the institution to pursue from the commitment of from the commitment never giving up in their blood. Gurpreet Singh Matharu an alumnus of Akal is a Academy Baru Sahib Bagh, resident of Punjabi New Delhi. He was who are capable of who are capable boat whether rowing their it R roductions’ a shower parts , he left Baru Sahib completing his urbanator P T ’t difficult for him to adapt the spiritual ’t difficult for him to brought to Baru Sahib in 1999 by his family with a hope brought to Baru Sahib from the harmful wave of K of taking him away It wasn the help of environment. And this happened with by reciting peaceful vibes which sprouted in his mind a young age. gurbani of the Guru Granth Sahib ji in go to meet him, After months, when his parents would the divine glow radiated his face. keen in Gurpreet worked hard at school. He was wanted to learning business concepts as he always 12 memorable open up his own business venture. After years of schooling pursue his further 10th. His father decided to make him studies in their hometown itself pursue his 11th Nanak Public School, Punjabi bagh to and 12th. his 11th in His interest in business made him pursue Sahib and Commerce stream. The influence of Baru to work harder in values ingrained were motivating him the present. a step into the After completing his 12th Gurpreet took in his mind and world of business. He had fresh plans true because the dream since his childhood had come T of his determination & perseverance. Gurpreet is a successful business man today & the owner of the ‘ business in Punjabi Bagh. his 11th and 12th. The education of the chap had started to progress. At home his father was a farmer along with his mother who was a housewife. His younger brother also had . . His ’s was o begin with his , Hope for o give shape to his . born and brought up in Bangalore. His father had seen a light on his face and like every other father he too dreamt of his son success. T education he was sent to Air Force school in Bangalore. It was a fresh start and the time to be innovative. Navdeep Singh , Bangalore . , Live for today ’ & this was beautifully proved by ’ & this was beautifully .’ – Albert Einstein alent is an inbuilt gift given by God, but to change it alent is an inbuilt gift awan. T After he completed his 8th standard from Bangalore, his After he completed his 8th standard from father had decided to send Navdeep to Baru Sahib. He was very happy to be at a place which had a spiritual aura of divine peace. He worked hard day by day After the school time, he would look at the sight of After the school time, he would look at nearby airport. aeroplanes landing and taking off in the He was in love This sight created a spark in his mind. his ambition to with the planes. This excitement ignited his big become a pilot in future. His father supported dreams. School Life had taught him a lot and now it was time to step into the world of competition. T good grades in exams were a reflection to his hard work. The chap was ready to shoot the arrow in the sky ‘Learn from yesterday ‘Everyone dreams of success but real heroes make it happen.’ goals he decided to pursue civil engineering at Gopalan College of Engineering Navdeep is today invited by ‘Indigo Airlines’ for training in New Zealand. He has to clear the interview by the company and is a only step away to fly high in the sky of success. that rowing the boat in the right direction to reach the that rowing the boat of the sailor destiny is in the hands P for a reason, God awakens Everything in life happens obstacles in life. And the one who the inner soul during understands knows in your profession, it requires positive circumstances in your profession, and hard work ‘ The educational and spiritual values ingrained in me values ingrained in and spiritual The educational face the and confident to made me so capable are have world. of the divine teachings of Baba ji. teachings of Baba of the divine tomorrow The people who follow such life lessons are the one 52 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . an , ., born as a .P ’. The advanced ’s daughter . alumnus of Akal Academy Gomti had undergone a lot of dark patches in life but she did not let her boat of success drown. She belonged to a small village in Puranpur district, U farmer As the child grew up it was time for her to start her education. Virender Virender Kaur . The school dress was ’s what makes him a true hero. ed Krishna Public school in . The global citizen is likely to take a aur is posted as an Art and Craft TS and settle his career abroad. He his career abroad. TS and settle .Com. Her passion for art kept surfacing . For further studies, she went to Swami . Virender was a bright student with high . Virender was a bright student with high . Com study ’s dream of being a cricketer had shattered but ’s dream of being a cricketer had shattered , the blessed chap has completed his study and is , the blessed chap has , Virender K aur was brought to V oday oday So, to get back on to the correct track he decided to track he decided back on to the correct So, to get IEL pursue his worked hard for his preparation. worked hard his Zealand. Now was got his VISA for New His finally to reality chance to turn his dreams his diploma in business. He He decided to pursue in terms of business. Overall studied financial market to his educational profile. experience added on T K all set to open his own business venture. all set to open his own is today feels proud of their The family of the student son. dreams, ‘Living in reality matters much more than Satbeer he never gave up.‘ That Puranpur intellect. Her parents decided to send her to Akal intellect. Her parents decided to send 12th. The Academy Gomti to pursue her 11th and as it was the school had a good reputation in the area based best one in the region known for its quality education. It was great transformation for her to shift in an environment of spirituality different as it was a sign of ‘simplicity technology would help the students to be up to date with the modern world and yet to be grounded. Her passion for art was polished in the academy with appropriate guidance & direction given by the teachers. It was indeed a very satisfactory experience for her at the academy Educational Complex Mahavidhalaya in Puranpur to pursue her B her mind. Art was a outlet for her to express her feelings of happiness. Her inner voice motivated her to excel in the field. T teacher at Akal Academy Gomti and is in the third year of her B secondary step to become a professional artist. . ’s .G .K .P at .A at the , where he . And to go into eople look beyond and eople look . He was born and .P arbojh, district Phillibit, family who had dreamt of a great future for his son. The financial conditions at home were critical.But hard working farmer did his best to give his child the life long gift for good Education. Satbeer Singh is a resident of village K U brought up in a farmer ’s obvious those people who ’ with spiritual qualities, which he ech, Muneet went to Bareilly in U ech, Muneet went to .T . , he is all set to become a man he desired a , he is all set to become a man he desired , the fact is the same, dedication, willpower and , the fact is the same, , the blessed chap is pursuing his M.B o pursue his B oday believe’ are surely the one who beat the heat. believe’ are surely the one who beat the Continuing on with his educational values, the spiritual values, the on with his educational Continuing of institute as the span also served at the values were it. P had become worth two years desperate love and hope for his elder blood. love and hope for desperate T away for their future. And for that they forget their away for their future. virtually says live the present and present. But, the chap desired future, So that you enjoy convert it into your that present. Actually Sri Sithi Nayak group of institutions. The only goal he Sri Sithi Nayak group a software engineer had was to become everything he needed to and the depth he was doing will. was surviving on his hard work belief and it ‘ T Satbeer was brought to Akal Academy Gomti in U Ultimately same institute. And living in the present he believes he same institute. And living in the present will beat the upcoming obstacles. ‘Software Engineer got from the institution. Satbeer was in an atmosphere of divinity The age in which one hardly understands the world. But the decision to send him there was probably the best his parents could do to make him stand on his feet and face the world. Like every other child, he too possessed some talents. Satbeer was a good cricket player and his interest for cricket in the academy developed further as he aged. There was no doubt that his passion would have pushed him direct to the ladder of success, had he given a right opportunity But, the only thing restricted him was the financial condition at home. That was the moment he realized he had to change his path. learnt the the real meaning of life. The spiritual values were imbibed deep in his young impressionable mind and he was well equipped to face the challenges life throws at him. 53 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 ’ . .Sc. . For avinder . ’t exist. Wise Agriculture officer ’ at Chandigarh. There are some people who once decide to commit, give it all it takes to reach their destiny them the option of giving up doesn people say God helps those who help themselves. This is absolutely true but there’s no doubt that God also helps those who help others. radesh. And when one gets to Axis . avinder was admitted to Akal Academy Baru avinder was admitted , with the blessings of Baba ji the son of a , to crack his ambition look for a path leading to , to crack his ambition , a housewife perhaps who had dreamt of her perhaps who had , a housewife , he had been appointed as an ‘ ’. Gathering more and more experience R ’. Gathering more and more experience ’t financially settled. As the only one hope for settled. As the only ’t financially resently ossibly wasn income in the house, was his father who was a farmer father who was a the house, was his income in Mother son being a famous personality and a younger sister and a younger a famous personality son being on her brother hopes riding who had much In 1991, R now to witness the color of spiritual Sahib. The kid was of hard work. values and chapters on, the vision of the young man kept So, as time passed creative. And the paths were now on becoming more more clear P the actual destiny he had aspired. After his 11th the actual destiny he standard from Baru pursue his B Sahib, he went to Mahinder College to His goal was clear he wanted to excel in the field of His goal was clear he wanted to excel agriculture. him more So, as usual, the four year course made the time to opt familiar to the subject and then it was the field as a profession. Then he began his M.Sc in the same field. in his career Another positive outcome showed up .Now in Canara bank at Visakhapatnam, Andhra P automatically know the criteria, gates of destination open in life. years he was After working there for more than two department in again offered a job in the agriculture another company ‘ Bank grew up his knowledge just like a seed into a tree. P farmer is appointed as a field officer in a agriculture company named ‘Markfed Punjab Some people keep on bothering in making decisions as taking risks in life but ones who stay committed are the true heroes. was ’s vision and ech in Mechanical urukshetra .T brought to Akal Academy brought to Darewal when he was was just 6 years Old. It only the Nature that pleased him after the school had divine lessons to motivate the students at such a tender age. a His father who was high bank manager had expectations and wanted his son to study in a Rashpinder Singh Rashpinder atiala, Punjab. His family . roduct Industries Ltd in Dubai. was born in a small family in the , district P . rading in Dubai with a designation of an ashpinder was offered a job by a company named SBC After being polished with unique values at school, He After being polished with unique values moved on to his next destination; K After completing his high school from Akal Academy After completing his high school from to pursue Darewal, he went to Akal Academy Bhadaur sharpened at his 11th and 12th. His focus was further know his goals. this place and he came a step closer to was a His zeal to become a Mechanical engineer driving force towards his career path. His keenness to learn new things could make him His keenness to learn new things could technical achieve heights. And his vast interest in ambitious and a studies was also an add on. He was an well focussed student. peaceful atmosphere and become a responsible peaceful atmosphere and become a responsible gentleman. Engineering University where he pursued his B ‘Life is full of hopes, but the difference is the people difference is the people of hopes, but the ‘Life is full see them.’ to it only who are committed The span of four years added a meaningful phase to his The span of four years added a meaningful coaching classes journey towards his goal. He also took for masters in engineering . The chap R moves were perfectly directed towards his goals. moves were perfectly directed towards Ravinder Singh ‘Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in had left you.’ Application Engineer Engineer in a highly reputed company named Inventure, Metal P Heatfive T Finally he was rewarded for his perseverance. he reached his desired designation of his life. He is now appointed as a Mechanical He had achieved a checkpoint of the game but the mission was yet to be completed. After several months of experience & hardwork, many were pleased with his efforts and dedication. village Shahpur 54 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 17 . ” ” that was ” that was aheguru W . Then please take an ever prevalent. The next ever prevalent. that she spent four years of divine in the valley Sahib, peace – Baru shift brought a paradigm she in her outlook and started taking interest and winning competitions in “Gurbani kanth program at school. the With the blessings of do Gurus, she used to “ , Baru Sahib and is all set to . She has completed her B ’t forget the memorable aur one of the jewels of Akal e cannot judge a child on the basis of W . . She doesn ” every year at her school. She chose ” every year at her ath roject Manager of the ” Book my show ” roject Manager of the ” Book my show . , the daughter of Guru Gobind Singh was picked , the daughter of Guru Gobind Singh et, she was satisfied with her output since she had et, she was satisfied with her output since ech from Eternal University oday she is very thankful to the Academy and her eachers for having served her with the values. Hence, Akhand P “ science stream and completed her 12th with very science stream and average marks. Y become more ‘inward thinking’ and ‘God conscious’. become more ‘inward thinking’ and ‘God A lot more bliss had to come in her life. She feels that “ life to percentage. Many would have come in girl was discourage and many to motivate“. The that no one polished by the academy in such a way stars in her eyes could stop her follow her dreams.With in future. she aspires to become a commercial pilot Finally up as a P is pursuing her company at the IPL event. And currently dreams more progressively T give a green light to her dreams. would come She recalls that the students at her college was also to her to ask if she could teach them.She in third and selected as an class leader in her college the fourth year moments at school, which have helped learn her a lot moments at school, which have helped in life. And she is deeply attached to the Guru and prays everyday The teachings of Baba Iqbal Singh ji have already helped lot of alumni to climb the ladder of success. T T she feels that today God has held her hand not in climbing stairs but peaks. So, who can imagine a girl getting average percentage in 12th standard becoming a manager after internship. If one is in much need to know Academy example of Arshdeep K o reet . These , the kid . alyug , Baru Sahib. The valley of , Baru Sahib. , he is pursuing his final level of was aloof and lost when she ‘ in Gurmukhi language. Not much .Com (Accounting Finance). Arshpreet Kaur , New Delhi. In the dark age of K , New Delhi. In the oung The blessed soul was born in a gursikh family in P The blessed soul was Divine souls on earth have created many examples who many examples on earth have created Divine souls and power of spirituality successful with the have been an Harmeet Singh One such soul was enthusiasm. Akal Academy alumnus of Vihar After completing his 10th in Delhi his father decided to After completing his 10th in Delhi his send him to Akal Academy He was initially admitted to Guru Harkrishan Public He was initially admitted The kid was bright and active. His School in New Delhi. a positive influence on other activities at school had at cricket and was an intelligent students. He was good child. grew up in the paradise of spiritualism and it was a grew up in the paradise the parents see him nurtured in that matter of pride for atmosphere. Y Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark. ‘Helping others is the biggest definition of humanity which we call ‘Sewa people have this habit to sacrifice their life helping others. But, those who do are real heroes. C.A and will be working as a C.A in the place which shaped his mindset in service of humanity Baru Sahib had not only ingrained values of hardwork Baru Sahib had not only ingrained values humanity but only touched upon the concept of Not only this, he also taught accountancy to 11th and 12th students. Currently take a step forward towards his goal, he went to Indira take a step forward towards his goal, his Gandhi National Open University to pursue graduation in B took up many values were evident in his lifestyle as he many slum social works like arranged schooling for area kids. Harmeet wanted to become a Chartered Accountant. T Harmeet wanted to become a Chartered mind at the divine valley as he could easily adapt mind at the divine valley as he could easily were the best & absorb its vibes. Those two years at Baru Sahib. of his life. He got everything he desired far ahead in life. These spiritual values would take him had held his And it was only possible because God hand. divine peace matched his serene persona. Harmeet divine peace matched his serene persona. with Maths in pursued his 11th standard in Commerce state of Baru Sahib. He experienced a blissful stepped into teenage. She joined Akal Academy Baru Sahib in class VIII and watched her classmates immersed in divine discussions and prayers. 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