S. UJAGAR SINGH

S. Ujagar Singh was born in 1934 at Quetta (now in Pakistan). His mother, Sardarni Parbati Kaur was known for her generosity and father, S. Nanak Singh was an honest officer (civilian) in the Ordnance unit of the Defence.

S. Ujagar Singh adopted social work as a hobby from the very beginning. In view of his capabilities, he was made the General Secretary during his Matriculation from Khalsa High School, Calcutta.

After his father's transfer, the family shifted to Agra where S. Ujagar Singh continued his social activities and founded Kalgidhar Sewak Jatha - one of the promoting social -cum-religious organisations of the Sikh Panth.

After his father's retirement, the family settled in Kanpur. During his graduation from D.A.V. Collage, S. Ujagar Singh was actively engaged in A.I.S.S.F.

S. Ujagar Singh started his career in 1954 as M.E.S. contractor. Inspite of his busy schedule of business activities, like contractorship , transporter, coal and T.V. distribution, finance and export etc. S Ujagar Singh kept himself actively involved in Singh Sabha Vidyak Society, Chief Khalsa Diwan hospital and school organisation.

He joined Chief Khalsa Diwan in 1976 and served as Vice President of the hospital. He was the Founder Secretary and later on President of Guru Nanak Modern School (Chief Khalsa Diwan) at Kanpur.

S. Ujagar Singh shifted to Jalandhar after the 1984 riots. Despite new set up of life, S. Ujagar Singh was closely associated with Late Bhai Sahib Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Khalsa (Veerji), Baba Iqbal Singh Ji (Barhu Sahib) and Chief Khalsa Diwan for Nishkam social service.

On the occasion of its 104th Foundation Day, the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar takes pride in honouring S.Ujagar Singh for his contribution in various fields, especially the sikh Panth.