BATHINDA – As a pioneer in the field of rural education, The Kalgidhar Trust Society has also set its sight on higher education for the rural masses in Punjab. After having successfully setting up 101 Schools (Akal Academies) and Eternal University (that runs 24 streams), the Society established its second University named Akal University at Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda on Wednesday 14 Dec.
Dr. Khem Singh Gill (Former Vice chancellor Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana) and. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Dy. Chief Minister, laid its foundation-stone in the august presence of religious leaders, top educationists, important officials, decision-makers, hundreds of volunteers and well-wishers, who attended this historic occasion in large numbers.
In reverence to the tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh’s prophecy, the Society has endeavored to establish an International Center for Comparative Religious Studies as a part of Akal University with special emphasis on the Teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and establishing center to translate Guru Granth Sahib in original ragas in different languages of the world. Also, following the message of Guru Nanak to establish Permanent Peace in the World, this place will create corps of Messengers of Peace, who will spread the message of Universal Brotherhood of mankind throughout the world.
Besides, Akal University will develop collaborative academic programs with domestic and foreign universities for new and novel technologies and co-operative programs with local, national and international industries and develop program to train manpower to fulfill the needs of Punjab and India.
The proceedings of the historic occasion began with the Bhog of Sri AkhandPaath Sahib, which was followed by a congregation at the 40-acre site of Akal University.
