Chief Khalsa Diwan
The Chief Khalsa Diwan is a 117-year-old Sikh organisation, which is the central Organization of various Singh Sabhas spread across Punjab, India. Unlike the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, the Diwan is an apolitical body and only concerns itself with religious, educational and cultural issues.
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| Abbreviation | CKDCS |
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| Formation | 1902 |
| Type | Singh Sabha Gurdwaras Management Organisation |
| Headquarters | Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society, G.T. Road, Amritsar, India |
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President | Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar (15th March, 2022 onwards) |
| Website | chiefkhalsadiwan |
Formerly called | Chief Khalsa Diwan |
At present, the Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society runs
- 48 schools
- 3 colleges
- Orphanages
- Old age homes
- Khalsa Advocate - newsletter
- Hospitals and clinics
The organisation was founded with the active efforts of Bhai Vir Singh.
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