The 26th Foundation Day of Pingalwara Branch Sangrur, established by the All India Pingalwara Charitable Society, Amritsar, was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm under the supervision of Dr. Inderjit Kaur, Tarlochan Singh Cheema, Harjit Singh Arora, Master Satpal Sharma, and Surinder Pal Singh Sidki.
A beautifully decorated stage, arranged by Rajvinder Singh Lucky and his team, was adorned with the ceremonial presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, led by the Panj Pyare and respectfully carried by the congregation. Thereafter, under the guidance of Dalvir Singh, Baba Gurpreet Singh, and Amarinder Singh Maukha, the Sri Sukhmani Sahib Seva Society, along with its volunteers and women’s devotional groups, collectively recited the path of Sri Sukhmani Sahib. The jatha of Surinder Pal Singh Sidki presented soulful kirtan, while the Pingalwara jatha performed hymns of the Ninth Guru and concluded the Sehaj Path.
After the Ardas, Narendra Pal Singh Sahni thanked the Pingalwara management for entrusting the society with service responsibilities. On this occasion, Harpreet Singh Preet, Rajvinder Singh Lucky, Gulzar Singh, Jasvir Singh Khalsa, Bibi Amarjit Kaur, and Bibi Shavinder Kaur were honored by the society.
The main event commenced with kirtan by students from Pingalwara Amritsar under the leadership of Jatinder Singh. This was followed by kirtan performances in prescribed ragas by student groups from Sant Attar Singh Gurmat College, Mastuana Sahib, and Bhagat Puran Singh Gurmat College, Rohno, under the supervision of Bibi Tejinder Singh.
During the stage proceedings conducted by Surinder Pal Singh Sidki (Administrative Secretary), renowned scholar and thinker Dr. Swarajbir Singh (Chandigarh) stated that the corporate model is impoverishing the working class and highlighted how large corporate systems are extracting money from the public. He expressed concern over increasing pollution due to government negligence toward environmental issues under corporate influence.
Environmentalist Dr. Hamir Singh, sharing his personal experiences, emphasized that modern lifestyles are leading humans to exploit natural resources. He pointed out that air conditioners and large vehicles have significantly increased pollution, making life difficult in urban areas, and urged the protection of natural resources.
Amitoj Mann remarked that air, water, and land have been severely polluted. He warned that the falling water table is a serious challenge, especially in regions like Sangrur and Bathinda, where uranium contamination in water is leading to serious diseases such as cancer and hepatitis. He suggested that Pingalwara should take stronger initiatives and raise its voice to the government to protect the environment.
Dr. A.S. Mann highlighted the lack of proper sanitation systems in the city and emphasized the need for organic farming to ensure pure food. Dr. Jagdeepak Singh, Vice President of Pingalwara Society, spoke about the long-term environmental impacts of ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Roshan Garg, known for his significant contribution to tree plantation, also shared his views and appreciated Pingalwara’s efforts toward environmental awareness.
On this occasion, books published by Pingalwara—“Punjab, Punjabi and the Torchbearers of Punjabiat” and the Hindi translation of “Threads of Love”—were formally released. Information about these publications was shared by Dr. Inderjit Kaur and Pawan Sharma (Amritsar). The books were unveiled by MLA Bibi Narinder Kaur Bharaj, along with Bibi Inderjit Kaur, Jai Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jagdeepak Singh, Gurpreet Kaur, Jagjeevan Singh (Canada), Bibi Jasvir Kaur Mander, Dalwinder Singh, Satnam Singh Damdami, Jaspal Singh Kuthala, O.P. Arora, Nazar Singh Badrukhan, Kulwant Singh Kask, and other speakers.
Dr. Inderjit Kaur expressed gratitude for the valuable support received during the three-day event. She stated that under the Environmental Awareness Centenary, the organization is working towards developing policies to prevent environmental destruction, exploitation of natural resources, and labor exploitation.
A resolution was also presented before the congregation, demanding that political parties and leaders clearly state what steps they are taking to control pollution in Punjab, including deteriorating air quality and water contamination.
