AMRITSAR: In a heartfelt demonstration of social commitment and community outreach, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has formally adopted Gaggar village in Ajnala tehsil, a hamlet severely affected by recent floods, under its village adoption programme. On Friday, the university organised a major winter relief drive, distributing essential warm clothing and bedding to economically weaker and flood-hit families, reflecting the compassionate and visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh.
The event commenced with Prof. Balbir Singh, NSS Coordinator, welcoming the gathering and outlining the goals of the adoption initiative. He stressed how such programmes, driven by the National Service Scheme, foster a strong bond between academia and society while instilling values of service, empathy, and responsibility in students.
Prof. Karamjeet Singh, whose humane approach and dedication to societal welfare have earned widespread admiration, personally interacted with villagers and addressed them. Extending greetings on the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, he paid tributes to the supreme sacrifice of the young Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji. When the sarpanch and panchayat members highlighted the absence of a primary school — with only an anganwadi functioning — and lack of any health facility, the Vice-Chancellor assured them of GNDU’s earnest efforts, invoking the blessings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji whose revered name the university bears. He promised proactive steps to facilitate primary education and basic healthcare in the village. In a touching gesture that underscored his humility and hands-on commitment, Prof. Singh personally distributed blankets, sweaters, and warm bedsheets to needy families.