Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee-A Symbol of Selfless Healthcare Service for Humanity-Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh/ June 24,2025
Selfless service (Seva) is one of the foundational tenets of the Sikh faith. It means offering service without any desire for reward, recognition, or personal gain. It is regarded as a spiritual duty for every Sikh and lies at the heart of Sikh values and way of life.
From a human perspective, the basic needs for a meaningful life include food, education, and healthcare. To fulfill these essential needs and promote humanitarian welfare, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has consistently taken pioneering and tireless steps, making itself a beacon of healthcare service.
With unique, invaluable, and inspirational contributions in the healthcare sector, DSGMC has not only uplifted the image of the Sikh community but also illuminated India’s identity on the global stage.
This unwavering commitment to selfless healthcare is driven by the visionary leadership, passion, and inspiration of DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka.
DSGMC has set remarkable standards not only in religious services but also in social and healthcare fields. Its efforts in running hospitals, providing free medicines, langar (community meals), ambulance services, and patient aid programs are all dedicated to the welfare of the people on a large scale.
These initiatives have now become a nationwide model of humanitarian service, benefiting people from all walks of life. DSGMC’s exceptional work shines like a ray of hope and trust in society—a true embodiment of service and humanity.
DSGMC is a statutory body functioning under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971, enacted by the Parliament of India. It is responsible for the administration of gurdwaras and other Sikh religious institutions in Delhi. Besides religious duties, DSGMC manages educational institutions, hospitals, old age homes, libraries, and various charitable organizations in Delhi.
In the healthcare sector, DSGMC is making substantial contributions, especially by offering treatment to the underprivileged at either no cost or highly subsidized rates. Till date, nearly 50,000 CT scans and 60,000 MRIs have been conducted at a nominal cost of ₹50 per scan.
According to President Harmeet Singh Kalka, DSGMC remains steadfast in its mission of selfless service for the betterment of humanity. Recently, many new initiatives have been launched in healthcare, with tangible benefits expected in the near future.
PET Scan Centre at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
DSGMC has dedicated a PET Scan Centre at the Guru Harkrishan Polyclinic, located in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, specifically for the early detection and treatment of cancer. This centre was inaugurated on June 6, 2025, and is also a tribute to the martyrs of the 1984 genocide who laid down their lives resisting oppression and tyranny.
Harmeet Singh Kalka stated that DSGMC, following on the path shown by the Sikh Gurus, is committed to serve humanity. DSGMC aims to send a strong message to the world that the Sikh community is a peaceful and spiritually grounded brotherhood, which dedicates its life to serving others despite facing hardships.
The PET scan services are provided at extremely affordable rates, with patients charged only for the cost of conducting the test. DSGMC prays to Waheguru that no family should ever need such services, as a cancer diagnosis brings immense pain to a household. These services are open to all, regardless of religion or caste.
Kalka expressed gratitude to Baba Bachan Singh and Baba Satnam Singh of the Kar Sewa sect, who constructed the building for this centre. The PET scan machine, costing Rs 10 crore, was donated by a devout Sikh family.
He also appreciated the contributions of former DSGMC President and current Delhi Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, under whose leadership several healthcare services such as free dialysis and low-cost MRI testing were initiated at the Polyclinic. These efforts are a significant contribution to humanitarian welfare.
Bala Sahib Hospital Dedicated to the People of Delhi
On June 13, DSGMC dedicated the Guru Harkrishan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, a 50-bed hospital at Gurdwara Bala Sahib, to the public.
According to Harmeet Singh Kalka, this hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art modern facilities, yet treatment charges are equivalent to those in government hospitals. A key feature is that OPD consultations are completely free, and patients are not required to pay any doctor consultation fees. Even medicines and other medical needs are provided at highly subsidized rates.
This hospital offers specialized departments such as Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, along with two ICUs, a pediatric ICU, and advanced CT scan and ultrasound facilities, with expert doctors available in each department.
Notably, the hospital’s foundation was laid in 2019, when Manjinder Singh Sirsa was DSGMC President and Harmeet Singh Kalka served as General Secretary. At that time, the Committee also launched a Free Dialysis Centre. So far, 90,000 dialysis procedures have been conducted entirely free of charge. The hospital has no billing counters, and during the third wave of COVID-19, a pandemic wing was also established.
DSGMC’ expressed deep gratitude to Baba Bachan Singh, Baba Satnam Singh, and Baba Surinder Singh of the Kar Sewa sect. Kalka affirmed that the hospital would provide world-class services at government-level costs.
He further shared that the current committee has initiated the process to integrate the hospital with the Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, enabling even more citizens to benefit from the services.
While speaking about the success of DSGMC’s selfless service initiatives, Harmeet Singh Kalka acknowledged the unwavering support from Committee office-bearers, members, medical staff, and the Sangat (community) of Delhi. Their collective trust and support have made it possible for him to carry out this sacred mission of serving humanity.
He concluded with a heartfelt prayer to Waheguru for continued strength and blessings, so that DSGMC may keep moving forward in its noble mission of selfless service for the welfare of mankind.
NOTE: The views, information shared by the writer are personal. The writer, Manmohan Singh is Deputy Secretary, Public Relations (Retd.), Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Patiala. He can be contacted at 8437725172
