Bringing
Grace to
Human Race

Founded in 1956, The Kalgidhar Trust/Society – Baru Sahib
has been working tirelessly towards transforming
the lives of rural children through the tool of
value-based education. Educate
Enshrine
Empower Providing value-based quality education and
spiritual uplift to underprivileged and deprived
rural masses in far-flung rural areas of North India. Empowering
Rural Girls Providing education and employment
opportunities to women so that
they can lead a respectable
and independent life. Delivering
Quality
Healthcare Free-of-cost healthcare facilities are provided
to underprivileged rural and hilly people,
virtually at their doorsteps. Going Green
with Solar in
Rural India Taking the initiative to keep the
environment clean and friendly Akal Academy Student Women Empowerment Patient at Akal Charitable Hospital School in Rural Punjab

Our Impact

130
Schools
2
Universities
75000
Students
2
Drug De-Addiction Centers
1
Charitable Hospital
1
Women Education & Skill Development Center
5
States
33
Districts
6450
Villages
1950000
Impacting Rural Population

Our Programs

The Kalgidhar Society – Baru Sahib is working towards a long-term and sustainable transformation in communities by addressing the root causes.
The program is focused on promoting value-based quality education and spiritual uplift to underprivileged and deprived rural masses in far-flung rural areas of North India.
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In a society where people are indulging in female foeticide, The Kalgidhar Society is laying a great emphasis on empowering women, especially those who are destitute or in vulnerable situations.

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The Society runs various programs which provide state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to people from rural communities who cannot access high-quality healthcare services.

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To keep the environment clean and green, the Society has taken multiple initiatives towards Solar energy plants, waste management and plantation drives.

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To make sure that everyone leads an honorable and respectable life, the Society has taken up various initiatives which extend a helping hand to those who need the most.
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Why you can Trust Us?

Trust and Society logo small
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. 189 dated 22.10.1982 under the Indian Trust Act, 1882.

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. 3111/83 dated 25.03.1983 under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.
80G
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. AAATT1307MF20114

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. AAATT1306LF20133

u/s 80G of Income Tax Act for 50% Tax Exemption.
12A
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. AAATT1307ME19936

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. AAATT1306LE19830

u/s 12A of Income Tax Act.
FCRA
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. 182520021

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. 182520021

under FCRA (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
CSR
The Kalgidhar Trust
Reg. No. CSR00004526

The Kalgidhar Society
Reg. No. CSR00004523

on National CSR Portal.
Niti Ayog
The Kalgidhar Trust
ID. No. HP/2017/0159655

The Kalgidhar Society
ID. No. HP/2017/0150784

under Niti Aayog NGO Darpan.
Social Stock Exchange Kalgidhar Society
The Kalgidhar Society registers as the First Non Profit Organization of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab on the BSE Social Stock Exchange.
UNDP Sustainable Goals
Awarded SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Action Awards 2020 by UNDP For Integrated Convergence Joint Action Holistic Solution Approach in Rural Education.
IIM A
IIM-Ahmedabad conducts a case-study on The Akal Academies that’s now listed on HBR- Harvard Business Review.
Credibility Alliance
Registration No. CA/33/2020 with Credibility Alliance (consortium of Voluntary Organizations (VOs) committed towards enhancing Accountability and Transparency in the Voluntary Sector).
Care Edge Logo
Reflecting High Delivery Capability & High Organizational Capability

The Kalgidhar Trust & The Kalgidhar Society
Guidestar
Transparency Key GSN: 4956 from GuideStar India.

Success Stories

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    News Updates

      October 22, 2026

      How 8 Rural Students from Akal Academies Cleared NDA

      Fewer than 1 in 10 make it from the written exam to the final NDA list. These 8 rural students from Akal Academies did, and their journeys show how. NDA Success Stories Every NDA cycle, lakhs of young Indians try…
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      October 16, 2026

      NDA Success Story 2026: Akal Academy Alumnus Shubham Godara Qualifies NDA

      Akal Academy alumnus Shubham Godara has qualified the NDA exam while still in Class 12. Know more about his journey, NDA eligibility, exam pattern, selection process and preparation tips for students after Class 10. A Proud Day for a Village…
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      October 07, 2026

      Harmanpreet Kaur AIR 78 – From a Village Classroom to UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant

      A village classroom. Two parents who teach for a living. One dream that refused to stay small. That dream now has a number: All India Rank 78. When UPSC released the final list of the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant…
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      September 08, 2026

      CSR Support for Student Athletes – How Tasneem Won Gold for Punjab

      Three days ago, a 17-year-old from a small-town academy in Punjab anchored her state to gold at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championships 2026. Tasneem Kaur Dhillon, a student at Akal Academy Bhadaur, ran the final leg of the Girls’…
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      VP of India
      M. Venkaiah Naidu Former Vice President of India
      I appreciate 94-year-old Sant Iqbal Singh for his yeoman service and Kalgidhar trust, for empowering rural people, particularly women by setting up a chain of educational institutions including two private Universities.
      president of india
      Ram Nath Kovind Former President of India
      शिक्षा, चिकित्सा और समाज सेवा के क्षेत्र में उल्लेखनीय योगदान करने वाले श्री इक़बाल सिंह के निधन से बहुत दुःख हुआ। उनकी सेवाओं के सम्मान स्वरुप, उन्हें वर्ष 2022 में पदमश्री के लिए चुना गया। उनके परिवार व प्रशंसको के प्रति मेरी गहन शोक संवेदनाए।
      Dr Manmohan Singh prime Minister
      Dr. Manmohan Singh Former Prime Minister of India
      Today science and technology are very important. The way Baba Iqbal Singh is running Baru Sahib's academy, he not only imparts education to the students but make them aware about culture as well. When I read the book of Baba Iqbal Singh, I was very much impressed by the way Baba Teja Singh and Baba Atar Singh's life was described. Akal Academy has so far 130 schools and Baba ji's mission is to have 500 schools of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib by 2025. This is a very good step and Punjab is with you.
      Isher Judge Ahluwalia
      Isher Judge Ahluwalia Economist and Padma Bhushan Awardee
      In Baru Sahib, every kind of religious as well as Cultural education is being imparted to children. I had heard so many rumours about Baru Sahib, but when I went there and saw for myself; again I was confident that Baru Sahib is really imparting a very good education. Free education is also given to the children who cannot pay their fees.
      Sunil Kant Munjal
      Sunil Kant Munjal Chairman of Hero Group
      Only with education can we raise our country. Baru Sahib Trust is not only trying their students with their roots and culture but they are also teaching very well. In this way, Baru Sahib is performing its duties very well.
      Ajay Banga Indian-American business executive
      I am glad that American India Foundation was able to be helpful during the Covid-19 Crisis. It is a worthy cause. Good luck
      Suresh Narayanan Chairman and Managing Director – Nestlé India Limited
      I was extremely happy to receive your message and very glad & humbled that Nestle India could support hundreds of rural children with laptops and equipment for continuing their education. I wish you and The Kalgidhar Trust more success in the noble cause of education and empowerment that you all are doing ! Best regards
      NP Singh Sony
      N P Singh MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India
      Sat Sri Akal. Thank you very much for your kind words. Its our privilege that we could make a very small contribution in your service to society. I am impressed with the mission of Education and Empowerment to the rural and underprivileged kids.
      Gurvinder Singh CEO, Indus Valley Partners
      Gurvinder Singh CEO, Indus Valley Partners
      We are happy supporting this project. I would also say there are other ways our firm can collaborate with the Akal Academy in terms of finishing skills for tech students, internships and possible job opportunities also so we should continue exploring those in parallel.
      Manjit Singh Kang, Ph.D. Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
      Manjit Singh Kang, Ph.D. Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
      I was very impressed by the facilities of Akal Academy at Baru Sahib. The infrastructure is excellent, education is value-based and students are highly disciplined. This is the fountainhead of value-based Education.

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