Gurvinder Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1969 Sirsa, Haryana, India |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Organization | Bhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust (2005) |
| Known for | Social welfare initiatives in Haryana. |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Gurvinder Singh (born 4 January 1969) is an Indian social worker from Sirsa, Haryana. He is the founder of the Bhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust, a non-governmental organization involved in health, education, and humanitarian services. In 2024, Singh received the Padma Shri, for his contributions to social work.[1][2]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Singh was born in Sirsa, Haryana, in 1969. Following his education, he worked as a mechanic. A spinal cord injury resulting from a road accident led to his paralysis. During his hospitalization, his observations of social service inspired him to pursue public welfare efforts.[3][4]
Social work[edit | edit source]
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In 2006, Singh established the Bhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust, a non-profit organization based in Sirsa. The Trust conducts several social service initiatives, including:
- Providing ambulance services in Sirsa, Ellenabad, and Rania.[3]
- Organizing blood donation camps.[5]
- Operating a shelter home (Bhai Kanhaiya Ashram) for orphans, abandoned individuals, and people with disabilities.[6]
Educational initiatives[edit | edit source]
The Trust also operates the Bhai Kanhaiya Shiksha Sansthan, which provides educational support to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.[7]
Other activities[edit | edit source]
The Trust engages in environmental initiatives, such as tree planting, and conducts vocational training programs.[4]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 by the Government of India for his social service contributions.[1][2][8]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Padma Awards 2024: Citation for Gurvinder Singh" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Padma Awards Dashboard 2024". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "On wheelchair, Sirsa activist a pillar of support". The Tribune. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Paralysed Haryana Social Worker Helps Transform Lives of Differently-Abled". The Logical Indian. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "दिव्यांग समाजसेवी गुरविंदर सिंह को पद्मश्री, हरियाणा से मिलेगा सम्मान". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "सिरसा के गुरविंदर सिंह को पद्मश्री अवॉर्ड, केंद्र सरकार का अपडेट". Bhaskar. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "Sirsa Republic Day Padma Awards 2024 : सिरसा के दिव्यांग गुरविंदर सिंह को समाज सेवा के लिए पद्मश्री पुरस्कार, हादसे में गंवाए थे पैर". News18 Hindi. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Award 2024: Gurvinder Singh of Sirsa Honoured". Times Now Hindi. Retrieved 14 April 2025.