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| name = Jaswant Singh Gill | |||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|11|22}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Sathiala]], [[Amritsar]] | |||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2019|11|26|1939|11|22}} | |||
| death_place = Amritsar, Punjab | |||
| nationality = India | |||
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| occupation = Engineer | |||
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| education = {{plainlist | | |||
* BSc Non-Medical | |||
* Graduation in Mining Engineering | |||
* LLB from Khalsa College | |||
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| alma_mater = [[Panjab University]], [[Chandigarh]] | |||
| spouse = Nirdosh Kaur | |||
| children = 4 | |||
}} | |||
'''Jaswant Singh Gill''' (November 22, 1939 – November 26, 2019) was an Indian engineer known for his significant contributions to mining safety and his heroic efforts in coal mine rescue operations. This article provides an objective account of his life and achievements. | '''Jaswant Singh Gill''' (November 22, 1939 – November 26, 2019) was an Indian engineer known for his significant contributions to mining safety and his heroic efforts in coal mine rescue operations. This article provides an objective account of his life and achievements. | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Gill was born in [[Sathiala]], [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India]], on November 22, 1939. He pursued his early education at an Urdu School and later attended [[Khalsa College Public School]] in Amritsar, Punjab. In 1959, he obtained a BSc Non-Medical degree from [[Khalsa College]], and his passion for mining engineering led him to enroll at the [[Indian Institute of Technology]] (Indian School of Mines) in [[Dhanbad]], [[Jharkhand]], where he graduated in 1965. In a remarkable display of determination, he also pursued a law degree at Khalsa College, an endeavor he continued until his passing in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaswant Singh Gill, heroic engineer who saved 65 lives, being honoured with memorial & film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/jaswant-singh-gill-heroic-engineer-who-saved-65-lives-being-honoured-with-memorial-film/articleshow/100994766.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India |date=14 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="TT">{{cite web |title=An award in the name of Amritsar-born engineer in Jharkhand's IIT-ISM |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/an-award-in-the-name-of-amritsar-born-engineer-in-jharkhands-iit-ism-138144 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> | Gill was born in [[Sathiala]], [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India]], on November 22, 1939. He pursued his early education at an Urdu School and later attended [[Khalsa College Public School]] in Amritsar, Punjab. In 1959, he obtained a BSc Non-Medical degree from [[Khalsa College]], and his passion for mining engineering led him to enroll at the [[Indian Institute of Technology]] (Indian School of Mines) in [[Dhanbad]], [[Jharkhand]], where he graduated in 1965. In a remarkable display of determination, he also pursued a law degree at Khalsa College, an endeavor he continued until his passing in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaswant Singh Gill, heroic engineer who saved 65 lives, being honoured with memorial & film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/jaswant-singh-gill-heroic-engineer-who-saved-65-lives-being-honoured-with-memorial-film/articleshow/100994766.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India |date=14 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="TT">{{cite web |title=An award in the name of Amritsar-born engineer in Jharkhand's IIT-ISM |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/an-award-in-the-name-of-amritsar-born-engineer-in-jharkhands-iit-ism-138144 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> Gill was married to Nirdosh Kaur, and the couple had four childrenand the couple has four children.<ref name="TT1">{{cite web |title=Miner honoured posthumously |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/miner-honoured-posthumously-209706 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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Gill played a significant role in the successful rescue of 14 miners trapped in a coal mine in [[East Jaintia Hills]], [[Meghalaya]], following the 1989 incident. | Gill played a significant role in the successful rescue of 14 miners trapped in a coal mine in [[East Jaintia Hills]], [[Meghalaya]], following the 1989 incident. | ||
In recognition of his bravery, Gill received numerous awards and honors. In 2008, he was appointed as a member of the [[Disaster Management Committee]] in Amritsar, Punjab, contributing to disaster preparedness and response efforts. Additionally, on April 26, 2018, he was appointed as the President of [[Rotary International]], actively participating in various social service activities. Gill was honoured with India's highest civilian gallantry award [[Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak]] (SJRP) for saving the lives of 65 miners, by the President of India and became the first living person to receive the gallantry award. His historic act of bravery on November 16 is celebrated by Coal India Ltd as ‘Rescue Day’." Gill retired from Coal India as an Executive Director in 1998 and settled in Amritsar.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1101019/jsp/bengal/story_13073520.jsp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101022031559/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101019/jsp/bengal/story_13073520.jsp | url-status = dead | archive-date = October 22, 2010 | title = Chile-like rescue in Bengal 21 years ago – Metal sheets beaten into a capsule to save 64 miners trapped 380ft underground for 4 days | publisher = The Telegraph, 19 October 2010 | access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/chandigarh/story-of-the-hero-of-raniganj-the-brave-engineer-jaswant-singh-gill | title = Story Of The Hero Of Raniganj, The Brave Engineer Jaswant Singh Gill | work = Photo Gallery| publisher = Amar Ujala, 9 June 2017| access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131107/jsp/jharkhand/story_17536618.jsp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180819082922/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131107/jsp/jharkhand/story_17536618.jsp | url-status = dead | archive-date = August 19, 2018 | title = A visual treat for children – Museum opens for public to mark CIL foundation day| publisher = The Telegraph, 7 November 2013 | access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref> | In recognition of his bravery, Gill received numerous awards and honors. In 2008, he was appointed as a member of the [[Disaster Management Committee]] in Amritsar, Punjab, contributing to disaster preparedness and response efforts. Additionally, on April 26, 2018, he was appointed as the President of [[Rotary International]], actively participating in various social service activities. Gill was honoured with India's highest civilian gallantry award [[Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak]] (SJRP) for saving the lives of 65 miners, by the President of India and became the first living person to receive the gallantry award. His historic act of bravery on November 16 is celebrated by Coal India Ltd as ‘Rescue Day’." Gill retired from Coal India as an Executive Director in 1998 and settled in Amritsar.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1101019/jsp/bengal/story_13073520.jsp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101022031559/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101019/jsp/bengal/story_13073520.jsp | url-status = dead | archive-date = October 22, 2010 | title = Chile-like rescue in Bengal 21 years ago – Metal sheets beaten into a capsule to save 64 miners trapped 380ft underground for 4 days | publisher = The Telegraph, 19 October 2010 | access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/chandigarh/story-of-the-hero-of-raniganj-the-brave-engineer-jaswant-singh-gill | title = Story Of The Hero Of Raniganj, The Brave Engineer Jaswant Singh Gill | work = Photo Gallery| publisher = Amar Ujala, 9 June 2017| access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131107/jsp/jharkhand/story_17536618.jsp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180819082922/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131107/jsp/jharkhand/story_17536618.jsp | url-status = dead | archive-date = August 19, 2018 | title = A visual treat for children – Museum opens for public to mark CIL foundation day| publisher = The Telegraph, 7 November 2013 | access-date = 19 August 2018}}</ref> In 2013, Gill was also recognised with "Special Award for Outstanding Contribution Made in Saving Lives of Trapped Miners" along with a cheque for rupees one lakh during the 39th Foundation Day ceremony of Coal India in Kolkata.<ref name="TT1" /> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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*2019: Pride of the Nation Award, Delhi | *2019: Pride of the Nation Award, Delhi | ||
*2019: Honorary Doctorate (PhD) by Universal Achievers University, Tamil Nadu | *2019: Honorary Doctorate (PhD) by Universal Achievers University, Tamil Nadu | ||
*2021: The Legend of Punjab by the All-India Human Rights Organisation, Ludhiana, Punjab | |||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
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In early 2019, He was invited as a guest speaker at the Punjabi talk show '[[Josh Talks]],' where he shared his experiences and insights. | In early 2019, He was invited as a guest speaker at the Punjabi talk show '[[Josh Talks]],' where he shared his experiences and insights. | ||
Gill passed away on November 26, 2019, at his home in Amritsar, Punjab, India, due to [[cardiac arrest]] | Gill passed away on November 26, 2019, at his home in Amritsar, Punjab, India, due to [[cardiac arrest]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaswant Singh Gill, who saved 65 miners in West Bengal, no more |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/amritsar/jaswant-singh-gill-who-saved-65-miners-in-west-bengal-no-more-866754 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> and was survived by his wife and four kids.<ref>{{cite web |title='Mission Raniganj' real story: Who is Jaswant Singh Gill? All You Need To Know About Akshay Kumar's Character |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/viral/mission-raniganj-real-story-who-is-jaswant-singh-gill-all-you-need-to-know-about-akshay-kumars-character-417668 |website=PTC Punjabi |language=en |date=8 September 2023}}</ref> To honor his memory, the Jaswant Singh Gill Memorial Industrial Safety Excellence Award was established.<ref name="TT" /> A chowk (intersection) on [[Majitha Road]], Amritsar, was named after him.<ref>{{cite web |title=Memorial dedicated to Capsule Gill to be opened on Majitha Road soon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/memorial-dedicated-to-capsule-gill-to-be-opened-on-majitha-road-soon-519439 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> Furthermore, a memorial gate was erected in his honor at Kunustoria Area, Eastern Coalfield Limited, and a garden was dedicated to him in ECL West Bengal. His portrait was unveiled at the Sikh Museum in the [[Golden Temple]] on April 11, 2022. | ||
In 2017, Indian director [[Tinu Desai]] approached Jaswant Singh Gill with the idea of a biopic based on his life. Unfortunately, Jaswant passed away in 2019 before this project could come to fruition. | In 2017, Indian director [[Tinu Desai]] approached Jaswant Singh Gill with the idea of a biopic based on his life. Unfortunately, Jaswant passed away in 2019 before this project could come to fruition. | ||