Central university of Punjab to establish chair on Guru Teg Bahadur Ji-Prof Tiwari
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Chandigarh
In pursuance of extending scholaristic services of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) to the land of Punjab, Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, the Vice-Chancellor CUPB today met with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President, Gobind Singh Longowal at Gurudwara Kaimbowal Sahib, Sangrur. Prof. Tiwari also paid obeisance at Gurudwara Kaimbowal Sahib, Sangrur.
During this interaction Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari briefed SGPC President about his vision to establish a special Chair dedicated to Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji to mark the 400th birth anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru. Prof. Tiwari requested the SGPC President to provide necessary support in this regard.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tiwari said that our university is committed to promoting rich Punjabi Culture endowed with values of humanity and oneness. He said that our university is planning to establish a special section of ‘Sikh History’ at CUPB Library. He requested SGPC President to provide vital ‘Sikh Literature’ to add strength to this initiative and other support to accomplish the task.
On this occasion, Gobind Singh Longowal, President, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee honoured the CUPB Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tiwari & Registrar K.P.S. Mundra by presenting a book on Sant Harchand Singh Longowal. He gave his best wishes to Prof. Tiwari for the successful endeavours at CUPB.. Gobind Singh Longowal assured Prof. Tiwari that all necessary support and facility will be provided to the University in implementing the projects related to Sikh Legacy and rich Cultural Heritage of Punjab.
September,2,2020
