SGPC delegation meets CM of Chhattisgarh, raises demands

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has mooted a proposal to establish a skill development degree college and Gurmat Sangeet Academy in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

A delegation of the SGPC met the Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudev Sai and demanded that a chunk of 10 acres be spared to establish the institution in Atal Nagar-New Raipur.

SGPC member Rajinder Singh Mehta said that if the Chhattisgarh government makes the first move by providing the required land, then the SGPC would construct the college building.

Mehta, who was one of the members of the delegation, said the Chhattisgarh CM has responded in a positive manner.

“There is quite a sizable number of Punjabis living in Chhattisgarh and they have been contributing to the economy of the state. The SGPC, which has been running educational institutions in Punjab and other states, intends to establish a degree and skill development college and Gurmat Sangeet Academy in Raipur. If the Chhattisgarh government agrees to our proposal, it would help in strengthening the social fabric of two states,” he said.

The other members of the delegation included OSD Satbir Singh Dhami, personal secretary Shahbaaz Singh, Chhattisgarh Sikh mission in-charge Gurmeet Singh Saini, former MP Amarjit Singh Chhabra, Chhattisgarh Minorities Commission Chairman Jagjit Singh Khanuja and local Sikh activists, Gurmel Singh Bhanwra and Parminder Mishra.