The Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) has opened a free school at Dhanoa Kalan, a border village in Attari located just a few kilometres from the India-Pakistan international border. The initiative aims to provide quality education to children from economically weaker families, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their schooling.
Free Education and Essential Supplies
The school will offer free education, uniforms, and textbooks to all students. This move addresses repeated appeals from the village panchayat, local leaders, and residents who had long sought an educational institution in the area. By removing the cost barrier, CKD hopes to ensure that no child is deprived of schooling.
Commitment to Heritage and Modern Learning
CKD President and former Cabinet Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjer stated that the school reflects the organisation's dedication to academic excellence while promoting Sikh heritage, Gurmat philosophy, moral values, Punjabi culture, and contemporary education. He emphasized that the project embodies CKD's long-standing commitment to Panthic service and social responsibility, and is expected to create meaningful educational opportunities for children in the border region.
Urgent Need in Border Areas
Dr Nijjer highlighted the challenges in border areas, where educational opportunities remain limited and economically weaker sections are increasingly vulnerable to religious conversions. He said, “In border areas, where educational opportunities remain limited and economically weaker sections are increasingly vulnerable to religious conversions, providing quality education while strengthening children’s connection with their religious heritage has become an urgent necessity.”
Nurturing Responsible Citizens
He further explained that the mission of CKD schools extends beyond academic instruction. “Our objective is to nurture students by preserving their religious identity, instilling moral and ethical values, and equipping them with modern knowledge and skills so that they grow into enlightened, responsible and compassionate citizens,” he added.
