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	==Notable Contributions==		==Notable Contributions==
	* Relief & Rehabilitation during Kashmir Earthquake in 2005.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Express india\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/express-india}}</ref> This effort was recognised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Kashmir Earthquake Report in Annual Report of MOHA\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/kashmir-earthquake-report-in-annual-report-of-moha}}</ref>		* Relief & Rehabilitation during Kashmir Earthquake in 2005.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Express india\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/express-india}}</ref> This effort was recognised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Kashmir Earthquake Report in Annual Report of MOHA\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/kashmir-earthquake-report-in-annual-report-of-moha}}</ref>
	* Creating awareness for Students from Minority communities<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/248028978/MinortySchemeBooklet09-08-2012\|title=MinortySchemeBooklet09_08_2012 {{!}} Scholarship\|website=Scribd\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.noexperiencenecessarybook.com/wxW0/minority-scheme-booklet-jainworld.html\|title=Minority Scheme Booklet - Jainworld - Online free publishing\|website=noexperiencenecessarybook.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to avail Government Scholarships.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090819/jal.htm#1\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jalandhar Edition\|website=tribuneindia.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> This program led to a multi-fold increase in the release of Minority Scholarships<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28\|~~title~~=http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28\|website=bibektrust.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> from a few lakh of Rupees to Rs. 100 crores in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.sikhiwallpapers.com/news/542/minority-scholarships-for-sikhs\|title=Minority scholarships: A great boon for educating economically weak sikhs\|newspaper=SikhiWallpapers\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref>		* Creating awareness for Students from Minority communities<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/248028978/MinortySchemeBooklet09-08-2012\|title=MinortySchemeBooklet09_08_2012 {{!}} Scholarship\|website=Scribd\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.noexperiencenecessarybook.com/wxW0/minority-scheme-booklet-jainworld.html\|title=Minority Scheme Booklet - Jainworld - Online free publishing\|website=noexperiencenecessarybook.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to avail Government Scholarships.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090819/jal.htm#1\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jalandhar Edition\|website=tribuneindia.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> This program led to a multi-fold increase in the release of Minority Scholarships<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28\|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509155245/http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28 \|archive-date=9 May 2013 \|title=Minority Scholarship Training Camp September 2012\|website=bibektrust.com\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> from a few lakh of Rupees to Rs. 100 crores in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.sikhiwallpapers.com/news/542/minority-scholarships-for-sikhs\|title=Minority scholarships: A great boon for educating economically weak sikhs\|newspaper=SikhiWallpapers\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref>
	* After having researched Canola Oil, Baba Iqbal Singh inspired a group of youngsters<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.jivo.in/aboutus\|title=Jivo Wellness\|last=ltd.\|first=jivo wellness pvt.\|website=jivo.in\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to educate and sell Canola Oil to Indian masses for their health benefits. This has now become a large social business.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2016-11-10\|title=How Canadian Canola Oil is Educating India's Poor - Jivo Canola Oil &…\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/how-canadian-canola-oil-is-educating-indias-poor-jivo-canola-oil-baru-sahib}}</ref>		* After having researched Canola Oil, Baba Iqbal Singh inspired a group of youngsters<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.jivo.in/aboutus\|title=Jivo Wellness\|last=ltd.\|first=jivo wellness pvt.\|website=jivo.in\|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to educate and sell Canola Oil to Indian masses for their health benefits. This has now become a large social business.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2016-11-10\|title=How Canadian Canola Oil is Educating India's Poor - Jivo Canola Oil &…\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/how-canadian-canola-oil-is-educating-indias-poor-jivo-canola-oil-baru-sahib}}</ref>
	* Horticulture farming in arid Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=In Tamil Nadu, sikh Farmers Turn Barren land Into Orchards\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/in-tamil-nadu-sikh-farmers-turn-barren-land-into-orchards}}</ref> Baba Iqbal singh successfully inspired<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Little Punjab in Tamil Nadu: Bunch of Farmers make Arid land cultivab…\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/little-punjab-in-tamil-nadu-bunch-of-farmers-make-arid-land-cultivable-in-ramanand}}</ref> and guided a group of youngsters,<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Life & Leisure\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/life-leisure}}</ref> with his own agriculture background and turned parched lands<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Growing a Green Revolution in Arid Southern Tamil Nadu\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/growing-a-green-revolution-in-arid-southern-tamil-nadu}}</ref> into thriving farms<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Business standard\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/business-standard-70942918}}</ref> in drought hit Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Widening their boundaries\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/widening-their-boundaries}}</ref>		* Horticulture farming in arid Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=In Tamil Nadu, sikh Farmers Turn Barren land Into Orchards\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/in-tamil-nadu-sikh-farmers-turn-barren-land-into-orchards}}</ref> Baba Iqbal singh successfully inspired<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Little Punjab in Tamil Nadu: Bunch of Farmers make Arid land cultivab…\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/little-punjab-in-tamil-nadu-bunch-of-farmers-make-arid-land-cultivable-in-ramanand}}</ref> and guided a group of youngsters,<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Life & Leisure\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/life-leisure}}</ref> with his own agriculture background and turned parched lands<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Growing a Green Revolution in Arid Southern Tamil Nadu\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/growing-a-green-revolution-in-arid-southern-tamil-nadu}}</ref> into thriving farms<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Business standard\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/business-standard-70942918}}</ref> in drought hit Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal\|date=2017-01-12\|title=Widening their boundaries\|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/widening-their-boundaries}}</ref>

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{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix = Baba
| name = Iqbal Singh
| honorific_suffix = Baru Sahib
| image = File:Baba_Iqbal_Singh,_President,_The_Kalgidhar_Trust,_Baru_Sahib.jpg
| birth_name = Iqbal Singh Kingra
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1926|05|1}}
| birth_place = Bharyal Lehri, [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| education = Master of Science(M.sc.) (Agriculture)
| occupation = Sikh Leader, retired Government official
| known_for = [[Baru Sahib]]
| website = {{url|barusahib.org}}
}}
'''Iqbal Singh''' (born:1 May 1926 as '''Iqbal Singh Kingra''')<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.governancenow.com/news/regular-story/how-one-man-using-education-treat-punjabs-drug-menace|title=How one man is using education to treat Punjab's drug menace|last=Kaur|first=Jasleen}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/interviews/a-discussion-with-baba-iqbal-singh-president-of-the-kalgidhar-society-india|title=A Discussion with Baba Iqbal Singh, President of the Kalgidhar Society, India|last=Georgetown|first= University}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.barusahib.org/Assets/Publications/A_Living_Legend.pdf|title=A Living Legend!- Baba Iqbal Singh of Baru Sahib on Mission Divine!|last=Kaur|first=Komalpreet|website=barusahib.org|publisher=Sikh Review}}</ref> is a socio-spiritual leader of the Sikh community.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jsks.biz/sikh-sidhant|title=Sikh Sidhant - Book By Baba Ikbal Singh|website=site.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://barusahib.org/baru-sahib/an-epitome-of-inter-faith-an-apt-message-for-the-modern-generation/|title=An Epitome of Inter-Faith – an apt message for the modern generation!|date=2014-02-09|newspaper=The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> He is the Founder President of The Kalgidhar Trust, The Kalgidhar Society<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=http://barusahib.org/|title=Official Website|website=The Kalgidhar Trust / Society}}</ref> and [[Baru Sahib]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-25|title="Baru Sahib" - on the lines of Nalanda: Article by TN Kaul in The Tri…}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030719/windows/note.htm|title=Centre of excellence in nature’s lap Gitanjali Sharma|access-date=19 July 2003}}</ref> He is considered to be one of the most influential Sikhs in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Manmohan-Singh-ranked-worlds-most-powerful-Sikh-Montek-second/articleshow/25547441.cms|title=Manmohan Singh ranked world's most powerful Sikh, Montek second|access-date=10 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/the-sikh-100-list/story-6Ynu1OjZfEsl9pq0Rj6fiK.html|title=THE SIKH 100 LIST|access-date=10 November 2013}}</ref> He was awarded the Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.<ref name="Asian Image">{{cite news|url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/business/14917706.IN_PICTURES__Sikh_Awards_2016_winners_honoured/|title=IN PICTURES: Sikh Awards 2016 winners honoured|access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesikhawards.com/winners-2016/|title=Winners 2016|website=Sikh Awards}}</ref> In 2018 he was bestowed with '''Shiromani Panth Rattan''' (precious jewel of the Sikh community) by Takht Sri Harmandir ji, Patna Sahib.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/social-activist-gets-shiromani-panth-ratan-award/articleshow/64910888.cms|title=Social activist gets Shiromani Panth Ratan award - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=75750&headline=Baba-Iqbal-Singh-of-Baru-Sahib-bestowed-with-Shiromani-Panth-Rattan|title=Baba Iqbal Singh of Baru Sahib bestowed with Shiromani Panth Rattan|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dainiksaveratimes.com/news/baba-iqbal-singh-honored-with-shiromani-panth-ratan-hindi-news-185788|title='शिरोमणि पंथ रतन' से सम्मानित बाबा इकबाल सिंह, जानिए कुछ खास बातें|work=Dainik Savera Times|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Singh was born to Sanwal Singh and Gulab Kaur in Bharyal Lehri, [[Gurdaspur district]] of [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]].<ref name="berkleycenter.georgetown.edu">{{Cite web|url=https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/interviews/a-discussion-with-baba-iqbal-singh-president-of-the-kalgidhar-society-india|title=A Discussion with Baba Iqbal Singh, President of the Kalgidhar Society, India|website=berkleycenter.georgetown.edu|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> Young Iqbal Singh was particularly fascinated by the lives of [[Dhruva]] and Bhakta prahlada on the one hand and [[Zorawar Singh (Sikhism)|Zorawar Singh]] and [[Fateh Singh (Sikhism)|Fateh Singh]], the younger Sahibzadas of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on the other hand.<ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Face to Face Baba Iqbal Singh Ji - Baru Sahib|date=2016-03-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82XqrjJq-k|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref> While in 6th grade, he was touched by the lives of [[Sanghamitta]] and [[Mahinda (Buddhist monk)|Mahinda]], the daughter and son of [[Ashoka]].<ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Baba Iqbal Singh Ji shares his life experiences at Get Punjabi Interview!|date=2014-05-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnk_ZT9JEoc|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Interview of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji Baru Sahib wale by Sikh Memories|date=2014-12-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcQHfP0ViuA|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref><ref name="berkleycenter.georgetown.edu"/>

== Education and career ==
Singh completed a Bachelor of Science Agriculture in 1949 from [[Lyallpur]], [[Pakistan]]. In Pakistan he met Teja Singh Ji and Attar Singh and was influenced by their teachings. He later became disciple of Teja Singh Ji.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sant_Teja_Singh|title=Sant Teja Singh - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia|website=sikhiwiki.org|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref name="sikhiwiki.org">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sant_Baba_Attar_Singh|title=Sant Baba Attar Singh - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia|website=sikhiwiki.org|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> Singh was highly impressed by their lives and teachings.<ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Remembering his Mentor, Sant Teja Singh Ji - Baba Iqbal Singh Ji|date=2015-07-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0G8z4vhegI|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref> He remained in constant touch with Teja Singh while pursuing his master's degree in [[Agriculture science]].<ref name=":4"/><ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Gurmat Vichar {{!}} Baba Iqbal Singh Ji {{!}} SANT TEJA SINGH JI {{!}} Gurdwara Baru Sahib {{!}}|date=2016-08-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWSGZhHuLUg|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref>

Iqbal Singh later joined the [[Himachal|Himachal government]].<ref name=":4"/> He revealed the hitherto known Tapo Bhoomi at [[Baru Sahib]], which was established in 1956.<ref name="sikhiwiki.org"/> Later in 1982, Iqbal Singh founded and registered The Kalgidhar Trust and later The Kalgidhar Society.<ref name=":3" />

== Works ==
Iqbal Singh retired in 1986 from his job with the [[Himachal|Himachal government]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-25|title="Baru Sahib" - on the lines of Nalanda: Article by TN Kaul in The Tri…}}</ref> He moved permanently to [[Baru Sahib]] after his retirement and immediately started working on Brahm Vidya Kendra.<ref name="sikhiwiki.org"/> He started the Akal Academy assisted by [[Khem Singh Gill]], with only 5 students as a 1-room school.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/saints-teachings-key-to-state-s-revival-says-manmohan-singh/389344.html|title=Saints’ teachings key to state’s revival, says Manmohan Singh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Baru_Sahib|title=Gurdwara Baru Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia|website=sikhiwiki.org|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> The school later evolved as a [[10+2]] English-medium private school, affiliated to [[Central Board of Secondary Education]], New Delhi. This school is now affiliated with the [[International Baccalaureate]] for [[IB Primary Years Programme]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=India Today - Simply Punjabi The Home Coming}}</ref>

Apart from the educational programs, 129 low-cost Schools and 2 Private Universities were established by Iqbal Singh at [[Baru Sahib]] in [[Himachal]] and at several other places in [[Punjab|Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan.]]

Iqbal Singh has been working with the support of [[beneficiaries]] and [[Volunteering|volunteers]] in the direction of imparting education in the rural [[marginalised]] areas of [[North India]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-10|title=How Canadian Canola Oil is Educating India's Poor - Jivo Canola Oil &…}}</ref> He believes that rural children are excluded from the [[mainstream]] and cannot contribute to the nation's growth, hence the drive to “educate-enshrine-empower” these large masses is necessary.<ref name="The Speaking Tree">{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=The Speaking Tree}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-29|title=Article on Akal Academy - Baru Sahib in Living India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-25|title=Article in GovernanceNow on Punjab's midnight children who are victim…}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Fight of fancy~ from the paddy Fields of Ratia to CASA Colorado}}</ref>

He established [[Eternal University]] at [[Baru Sahib]] in 2008<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=The Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Northern voices}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Akal Academies}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Sikh network}}</ref> and [[Akal University]],<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-11|title=Akal University - A University with a difference (HT)}}</ref> [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib#Guru Ki Kashi|Guru ki Kashi]] at [[Damdama Sahib]] in Punjab in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://writtenepisodes.com/watch-video/klBPNLk488A/Sant%20Baba%20Iqbal%20Singh%20Ji%20and%20Bhai%20Sahib%20Bhai%20Mohinder%20Singh%20Ji%20speak%20on%20Vaisakhi/|title=Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji speak on Vaisakhi|website=writtenepisodes.com|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref> His biography by Benedict Parmanand was released in April 2017 by former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.

== Books ==
* ''Sikh Sidhan''t (2001)
* ''Sikh Faith (''2014'')''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://barusahib.org/baru-sahib/an-epitome-of-inter-faith-an-apt-message-for-the-modern-generation/|title=An Epitome of Inter-Faith – an apt message for the modern generation!|date=2014-02-09|newspaper=The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref>
* ''Tribute to Saint Teja Singh (''2015'')''
* ''Turban - The Pride and Honour of India (''2008'')''<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2014-06-23|title=Turban - The Pride of India}}</ref>

== Biography ==
* Benedict Parmanand, ''Mission to Reboot Punjab through Value-based Education'' (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vpindia.co.in/Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Mission_to_Reboot_Punjab_Through_Value_Based_Education|title=Baba Iqbal Singh - Mission to reboot Punjab Through Value - Based Education|website=vpindia.co.in|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref>

==Notable Contributions==
* Relief & Rehabilitation during Kashmir Earthquake in 2005.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Express india|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/express-india}}</ref> This effort was recognised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Kashmir Earthquake Report in Annual Report of MOHA|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/kashmir-earthquake-report-in-annual-report-of-moha}}</ref>
* Creating awareness for Students from Minority communities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/248028978/MinortySchemeBooklet09-08-2012|title=MinortySchemeBooklet09_08_2012 {{!}} Scholarship|website=Scribd|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.noexperiencenecessarybook.com/wxW0/minority-scheme-booklet-jainworld.html|title=Minority Scheme Booklet - Jainworld - Online free publishing|website=noexperiencenecessarybook.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to avail Government Scholarships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090819/jal.htm#1|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jalandhar Edition|website=tribuneindia.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> This program led to a multi-fold increase in the release of Minority Scholarships<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28|title=http://www.bibektrust.com/multipleArticles.aspx?id=41&l=2&artId=28|website=bibektrust.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> from a few lakh of Rupees to Rs. 100 crores in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sikhiwallpapers.com/news/542/minority-scholarships-for-sikhs|title=Minority scholarships: A great boon for educating economically weak sikhs|newspaper=SikhiWallpapers|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref>
* After having researched Canola Oil, Baba Iqbal Singh inspired a group of youngsters<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jivo.in/aboutus|title=Jivo Wellness|last=ltd.|first=jivo wellness pvt.|website=jivo.in|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> to educate and sell Canola Oil to Indian masses for their health benefits. This has now become a large social business.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-10|title=How Canadian Canola Oil is Educating India's Poor - Jivo Canola Oil &…|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/how-canadian-canola-oil-is-educating-indias-poor-jivo-canola-oil-baru-sahib}}</ref>
* Horticulture farming in arid Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=In Tamil Nadu, sikh Farmers Turn Barren land Into Orchards|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/in-tamil-nadu-sikh-farmers-turn-barren-land-into-orchards}}</ref> Baba Iqbal singh successfully inspired<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Little Punjab in Tamil Nadu: Bunch of Farmers make Arid land cultivab…|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/little-punjab-in-tamil-nadu-bunch-of-farmers-make-arid-land-cultivable-in-ramanand}}</ref> and guided a group of youngsters,<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Life & Leisure|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/life-leisure}}</ref> with his own agriculture background and turned parched lands<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Growing a Green Revolution in Arid Southern Tamil Nadu|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/growing-a-green-revolution-in-arid-southern-tamil-nadu}}</ref> into thriving farms<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Business standard|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/business-standard-70942918}}</ref> in drought hit Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Widening their boundaries|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/widening-their-boundaries}}</ref>
* Anahad Bani<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=The Tribune|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/the-tribune-70941743}}</ref> wherein the whole Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book of the SIkhs) was sung in the original 31 ragas that they were composed in. This was a unique and a very costly project that was telecast over Television channels for four years.
* Deedaday<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deedaday.in/|title=No amount of happiness of world matches seeing young Brajesh smile. Sponsoring a smile costs just a coffee a day at Deedaday.in|website=deedaday.in|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> wherein marginalised children were offered free education. Now Akal Academies benefit around 14,000 students especially the children of farmers, suicide victims<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Trust to Fund education of kids of farm suicides|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/trust-to-fund-education-of-kids-of-farm-suicides}}</ref> granthi singhs (preachers) and sewadars (religious volunteers) who are either studying free or subsidised.
* FIBA Turban<ref name=":82"/> Ban on Sikh basketball players.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Times of India|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/times-of-india-70940126}}</ref> Baba Iqbal Singh took up the fight and initiated a signature campaign against this ban on [[Change.org]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=60,000 Students Across India & Punjab to Organize Mass Protests Again…|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/60000-students-across-india-punjab-to-organize-mass-protests-against-fiba-turban-ban}}</ref> This ban was then kept on abeyance<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=Daily news & Analysis|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/daily-news-analysis}}</ref> for two years by FIBA<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-01-12|title=US lawmakers to FIBA: End discriminatory policy against Sikhs|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/us-lawmakers-to-fiba-end-discriminatory-policy-against-sikhs}}</ref>

==Awards and Recognition==
* In January 2011 he attended a Workshop on Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in South and Central Asia in Dhaka organised by Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, Georgetown University, Washington, USA<ref name="berkleycenter.georgetown.edu"/><ref>{{Cite journal|date=2014-06-23|title=Report on Workshop 'Global Development & Role of Faith Inspired Insti…|url=http://www.slideshare.net/rbykohli/a-report-on-workshop-global-development-role-of-faith-inspired-institutions-in-central-south-asia}}</ref>
* In November 2013 he was adjudged as the fifth most influential Sikh in the world by World Sikh Awards UK.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-11-10|title=Baba Iqbal Singh with British PM, David Cameron|url=http://www.slideshare.net/barusahibhp/baba-iqbal-singh-with-british-pm-david-cameron-68574771}}</ref>
* In April 2014 he was awarded a [[Citation]] for being an Outstanding Individual, one which is worthy of the esteem of the country, the community, and the Great State of [[New York (state)|New York]] in 2014 by the New York City State Assembly for promoting tolerance to all people irrespective of culture or race.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2014-06-23|title=New York State Assembly Awards Citation to Baba Iqbal Singh ji, Baru …|url=http://www.slideshare.net/rbykohli/new-y}}</ref>
* In December 2014, he attended The Alliance of Religions: Peace Summit of the Americas as a guest of honour and signed the symbolic Peace Agreement<ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=HWPL invites Baba Iqbal Singh to sign a historic PEACE AGREEMENT in Carson, Los Angeles|date=2014-12-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9n5r5kL--c|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref>
* In March 2016 he was awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award by NICER (National Institute of Cleanliness Education Research).
* Also, Baba Iqbal Singh has been awarded with the Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award by Top Sikh 100, London on 19 Nov 2016.
* Helped fight the Turban<ref name=":82"/> ban by [[FIBA International]]<ref>{{Citation|last=BaruSahibHP|title=Turban is India's Pride - Baba Iqbal Singh|date=2014-08-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZtfM-yws0|access-date=2017-01-08}}</ref>
*In July 2018, he was bestowed with "Shiromani Panth Rattan" by Takht Sri Harmandir ji, Patna Sahib

== Controversies ==
Iqbal Singh has been criticised for his take on the early regimen of his students, vegetarian habits and simple dress code of the school. In the institution established by him, students are punished even with expulsion if caught defiling their hair or beards as per Sikh tenets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090202/haryana.htm#6|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana|website=tribuneindia.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref>

Akal Academy became the center of a controversy in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-33498020080509?sp=true|title=Turban diktat kicks up row in Punjab's Sikh school|last=Editorial|first=Reuters|newspaper=Reuters India|access-date=2017-01-12|language=en-IN}}</ref> There was an allegation that the 'Turban' was being imposed on them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/punjab-school-orders-on-turban-kick-up-row/308281/|title=Punjab school orders on turban kick up row - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> Akal Academy later replied to the controversy explaining that Sikh students were expected to wear the Turban and that children from other faiths needed to cover their heads with a simple patka (piece of cloth as a headgear).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080517/aplus1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Amritsar PLUS|website=tribuneindia.com|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref name=":82">{{Cite journal|date=2014-06-23|title=Turban - The Pride of India|url=http://www.slideshare.net/rbykohli/turban-the-pride-of-india}}</ref>

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