Gurvinder Singh (social worker)

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Gurvinder Singh
Born (1969-01-04) January 4, 1969 (age 57)
Sirsa, Haryana, India
OccupationSocial worker
OrganizationBhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust (2005)
Known forSocial welfare initiatives in Haryana.
AwardsPadma 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]

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Early life

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

Bhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust

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:

Educational initiatives

The Trust also operates the Bhai Kanhaiya Shiksha Sansthan, which provides educational support to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. [7]

Other activities

The Trust engages in environmental initiatives, such as tree planting, and conducts vocational training programs. [4]

Recognition

Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 by the Government of India for his social service contributions. [1] [2] [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Padma Awards 2024: Citation for Gurvinder Singh" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Padma Awards Dashboard 2024". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "On wheelchair, Sirsa activist a pillar of support". The Tribune. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Paralysed Haryana Social Worker Helps Transform Lives of Differently-Abled". The Logical Indian. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  5. "दिव्यांग समाजसेवी गुरविंदर सिंह को पद्मश्री, हरियाणा से मिलेगा सम्मान". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  6. "सिरसा के गुरविंदर सिंह को पद्मश्री अवॉर्ड, केंद्र सरकार का अपडेट". Bhaskar. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  7. "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.
  8. "Padma Shri Award 2024: Gurvinder Singh of Sirsa Honoured". Times Now Hindi. Retrieved 14 April 2025.