Amritsar, March 7: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has congratulated the Sikh students who secured positions on the UPSC merit list. To celebrate their entry into the administrative services, the SGPC will present a reward of Rs 1 lakh to each successful candidate, as confirmed in a statement released Friday.
The SGPC president maintained that the accomplishments of these students reflect a high level of dedication and hard work. He specifically noted the success of alumni like Simrandeep Kaur, who achieved a 15th-place national ranking after studying at the SGPC-run Khalsa College in Patiala. Sunwardeep Singh and other qualifying students were also praised for their academic excellence.
The reward program is designed to act as a gesture of motivation for the new officers. “The SGPC would honour Sikh candidates who qualify for the UPSC examination with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh each as a mark of encouragement,” Dhami declared while outlining the committee’s plan to foster academic growth.
Furthermore, the organization is planning long-term educational initiatives. Dhami affirmed that the next budget will feature a special allocation aimed at supporting Gursikh students from underprivileged backgrounds who aspire to join the civil services. He stated that this financial backing will focus on providing necessary resources for administrative exam preparation, ensuring that talented youth have the means to succeed in competitive national trials.
