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Our Inspiration

Sardar Sarup Singh Gill

Sardar Sarup Singh Gill (1862-1926) of village Maddoke, Moga a very well reputed leader of the Malwa Region of Punjab and rose to become the Zaildar (Head of a Zail - group of 40 to 45 villages) recognized by the Government of the day for interaction on all issues pertaining to the entire Zail. As Zaildar he commanded respect from rich and poor alike due to his impartiality, sense of justice and ability to put across to the Government the needs of his Constituents.

Back Ground

Sarup Singh Sewa Society (SSSS) is formed by the descendants of Sardar Sarup Singh with an objective of continuing his vision to spread education and awareness amongst the rural and underprivileged populations. SSSS strives to provide equality in access to resources of various kinds. We firmly believe that all people have potential to become self-reliant citizens through hard work, education and knowledge of opportunities. We provide essential tools to realize that potential.

Legal Status

SSSS is a registered Society under the Indian Societies Act since 2004. As on 1st April 2010, Society had 90 paying Members. Society is governed by the decision of the Governing Council, which meets once a year in the month of January or February. Day to administration of the Society is carried out by Executive Committee which is elected by the Governing Council at its Annual Meeting. Society is fully compliant with the laws of the land. It enjoys tax exemption on donations under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act.

Zaildar Kartar Singh Annual Mela (ZKSM)

Society organizes an annual Mela (Fare) in village Maddoke under the able guidance of Col. (Retd.) Gurlal Singh Gill, with the objective to encourage the rural folks to relive the rural flavors in modern style. This creates greater harmony between the residents and provides a platform to exhibit their talents in sports and fun games. Under the aegis of this Mela various activities listed below are conducted. Mela was first started as Bal mela but on insistence of the residents it is now held as a Mela for all groups. Events are financially supported by some Members of the Society to commemorate the memory of near and dear ones.

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Zaildar Kartar Singh Annual Mela (ZKSM) - Activities

ZKSM - Gurbans Nasha Mukti Races

To help restrain the youth, Nasha Mukti Races are held every year as part of ZKSM for various age groups of boys and girls. The event is sponsored by descendants of Late Mr. Gurbans Singh, Member of the Society. There is an overwhelming participation of the youth from nearby villages. The winners are given prizes and also Certificates to recognize their participation.

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ZKSM - Science Fare

Local schools are invited to present working science models in the Fare. These models on current and important issues concerning village life are great attraction both for the students and the general visitors to the Fare. The participating schools are given winner and runner-up shields, and the students are given individual prizes.

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ZKSM - Fun Games

To make the Mela more lively and encourage greater participation many fun games – like Lemon and Spoon Race, Slow Cycle Race, Thread and Needle Race, Musical Chair Race are organised and winner and runner in each of the events is given a Prize. These games are much looked forward to by even the men and women besides of course the youth of surrounding villages.

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ZKSM – Impromptu Painting Competition

Laurels Media – an organisation based in Jallandhar conducts on the spot painting competition to recognize the budding talent among the rural youth. Participants are provided basic materials and Winner and Runner-up are given prizes.

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ZKSM - Cultural Program

At the end of the Mela a cultural program is presented by young students of Maple Kidz Primary School (MKPS), Maddoke. Items presented depict the folk songs of Punjab and give message of One India. Besides the MKPS, some individuals are also invited to present their talent in declamation, singing, dancing, mimicry etc. Some impromptu items are found to be of high quality and very entertaining for the audience.

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Education and Awareness Programs

Seminar on Status and Optimal use of Groundwater Resources

Considering the fast depletion and deteriorating quality of the ground water in Punjab a Rural Seminar on 'Status and optimal use of water resources of Moga district' was organised by the Society on 25th September, 2006 at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Govt. College Dhudike. Dr. R. C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor, Punjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Usha R. Sharma, IAS Secretary for Environment and Science & Technology, Govt. of Punjab presided over the function. Two eminent scholars viz. 1) Dr. D.K. Chadha, former chairman, Central Ground Water Board, Govt. of India and presently President, Global Hydro geological Solutions 2) St. Rajiv Chopra, Sr. Scientist, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, Ludhiana delivered lectures on the problems associated with quality and quantity of water resources of the area with projection of maps and pictures on multimedia facility arranged by the Society in collaboration with the College. More importantly the villagers and students were educated about the practices for conservation and optimum use of water. The deliberations were consciously received and repeatedly by the audience which also comprised principals of neighbouring colleges and schools, Panchayats and prominent personalities of the area. There was also curtain raising ceremony of a wall posters regarding significance and proper use of water by Dr. R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor. Posters on subjects 'PANNI DI SAMBHAL - JIWAN DI CHALL' and ‘JAL MILYA – PARMESHWAR MILYA’ with easy-to-understand messages were compiled by Dr. Gurtek Singh Gill.

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Career Awareness and Counselling

Dr. Sashi Sethi a practicing Councillor at Chandigarh and Mrs. Surinder Kaur Career Advisor from State Institute of Education Chandigarh on 27th February 2006 conducted full day counselling on education, personality development and career opportunities to the students of 10th class from various schools and their parents. Both the Councillors covered large areas and answered the questions from the audience.

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Holistic Development and Today’s Youth

SSSS in collaboration with Lala Lajpatrai College of Education Dhudike and PEHAL a reputed NGO from Jallandhar conducted a Seminar on “Holistic Development and Today’s Youth”. Mr Vijay Zade, IAS Deputy Commissioner Moga and Mrs Tripta Sharma attended the Seminar as Chief Guests. Students from nearby colleges participated in the Seminar and interacted with the VIPs present. Dr. Lakhbir Singh of PEHAL in his Keynote address deliberated in detail the Sarv Pakhi Vikas of students and highlighted its importance in the new economy. He stressed that besides the degree; students will also need other qualities of head and heart if they want to succeed in the new economy. Mr. G S Gill highlighted that in the liberal economy and fast globalizing world only those students who have knowledge of multiple fields and have strong and versatile personalities will succeed. More than 200 students attended the Seminar.

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One Day Multi-Theme Workshop

Society organized a Rural Workshop at Guru Hargobind Public School, Village Maddoke on 28th April 2007 covering a variety of themes. An international organization EDUCARE provided the resource persons from their national and international affiliates. In the First Theme, Mr. B. S. Bhullar Director EDUCARE gave a talk on career planning at the school level. The talk was highly interactive. The Second Theme comprised the in-camera demonstration on “Personal Hygiene and adolescent issues among teenage girls”. The resource person Ms. Marcoes from Holland advised about 20 girl students in company of 5 lady teachers from the schools. The third leg of the Workshop was carried out at the village where Ms. Femko from Holland advised the mothers about basics of personal hygiene and provided training to them. She also spoke about AIDS and preventive measures. The Workshop was also attended by Dr. Renu Gandhi of Centre for Adult and Continuing Education, Panjab University and Dr. Tripta Sharma Principal Lala Lajpatrai Memorial College of Education Dhudike. Giani Vir Singh, President of the Guru Hargobind School was the Guest of Honour.

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Voter Awareness Campaign

With an objective to educate the rural people about the significance of their vote and guide them about the proper use of their right to vote, wall posters were written on 22 popular places in 10 villages of the area. These villages are Maddoke, Dhudike, Daudher, Butter, Takhanbadh, Churhchak, Ajitwal, Jhandeana, Matwani, and Kokri. In addition to the wall posters, large number of Handbills were also distributed. The campaign was launched by Deputy Commissioner Moga in the presence of members of print and electronic media.

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Education Delivery Service – Pilot Project

Objective

To enhance access to and achieve excellence in Education

Aim

The SSSS has set the following Aims to be attained under the Pilot.

Provide intensive coaching to students in rural areas at no cost to them.

To strengthen the base level of selected students.

Capacity building to excel at 10th and 10+2 level

Measure the outcomes through continuous monitoring and feedback.

Provide internship facility to two B. Ed. Students of a rural college.

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Methodology and Procedure

Four students each of 7th and 8th class of the village Govt. Middle School are selected in consultation with the headmaster. They are given intensive instruction in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The instruction time is about two hours every school day. The instruction is timed after the school hours.

Resource Persons

Gurgyan Foundations celebrated its first annual function in 2014. It was a moment of great rejoice for all stakeholders, particularly the Teachers, Students and their Parents. In this year a Career Awareness Workshop was also conducted by Godrej Appliances. Pictures on side capture the moments.

Two/Three B. Ed students at local B.Ed. college are selected through campus interviews and on bass of the principal’s recommendations. These students are paid monthly stipend to cover some of their expenses. More importantly they learn to use their classroom training. They are expected to prepare a Report at the end of their internship. In all this process they also gain knowledge about education delivery, report writing thus enhancing their confidence and employability.

Dr. Gurtek Singh Gill, former Prof. & Head of the Geology Department, Punjab University and Director Centre of Advanced Studies as Member of the Society continuously associated himself with the Pilot to monitor, evaluate and give feedback. His vast knowledge and experience are helpful in keeping the Pilot on course in the delivery of its objectives.

Provision of Solar Street Lights in Village

Society was successful in procuring 5 solar lights on discount from PEDA and get them fixed at important locations. Col. Gurlal Singh played a vital role in convincing the people to give donations for this purpose and persuade the official machinery of the state Govt. for implementation of this project.
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Sqn. Ldr. Gurmilap Singh Gill, Memorial Scholarship

Society conducted this sponsored program of holding a competitive examination of 10th Class students for award of annual scholarship in fond Memory of its kin Sqn. Ldr. Gurmilap Singh Gill, who laid his life for the country in the tough terrains of Leh, while flying food aid sorties to the Indian Armed Forces in forward areas. The competitive examination was much awaited by the students of 10th Class.

Sqn. Ldr. Gurmilap Singh Gill
24 June 1944 - 7 June 1979

Army and Agniveer Recruitment Rallies

Society from time to time conducts Recruitment rallies to encourage recruitment of rural youth in the Indian Army. So far three such rallies for the Indian Army and one for the Agniveer Recruitment have been held. For this purpose, it has collaborated with ‘C – Pytes’ (Government of Punjab organization). Thirty-seven participants were selected for training for ultimate selection into the Defense Services and eight were enrolled for training in industrial fields. The Agniveer Rally was held recently and attracted 7 candidates for the written and physical tests. It was managed by Ex. Servicemen of the village.

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Re-admission of Drop-out Girl Students

Girl student drop-out from schools is a major problem all over the country. Society undertook survey of the Dropout Girl Students: Village Maddoke was surveyed as a pilot to gauge the problem of the girl student dropout from the school. Survey led to the identification of 20 girls who had dropped out from school in recent past. Four students were motivated to re-join the schools. Ten girls were grossly overage and the remaining 6 were held back by their parents in spite of the girl’s keenness to resume studies. It is essential that a systematic effort is made to keep the girls and parents motivated so that the incidence girl child dropouts from school is reduced.

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Declamation Contest

A Declamation Contest on Female Foeticide; Importance of Sports and Drug Addiction was conducted, and winners were given prizes and mementoes. The medium of debate was Punjabi and there was very encouraging response from the participants as the adjacent pictures will show.

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Dr. Kesar Singh Library

Younger son of Sardar Sarup Singh, Dr. Kesar Singh was one of the early persons from rural areas to obtain regular Medical Diploma and License. To commemorate his life and to advance its prime objective of spreading the light of education in rural areas, the Society early on its inception established a Library and Reading Room in the name of Dr. Kesar Singh Library. This was also a follow up on the similar effort made about 25 years earlier. Library temporarily located in the outer ancestral house of Zaildars, is now located in more convenient place in the Village Maddoke. Library has over 2000 books, subscribes to important rural development and agriculture journals/periodicals and the daily newspapers. A Computer and printer have been installed in the Library recently. Adults, youth and children are all making use of this facility. 

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Col. Gurbax Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament

Society as part of its objectives of holistic development of rural youth conducted a sponsored Hockey Tournament for years 2023 and 2024 in the above name and style. 16 Teams participated in the Tournament in 2023 and same number in the year 2024. Brig. Rajesh Tandel and Maj. General I. S. Gill gave prizes to the winners and Runners-up in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Besides a Running Trophy is also sponsored and is presented to the Winner. 

Major General I. S. Gill with the management and the teams
Major General I. S. Gill with the management and the teams
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Gurmeet Memorial Football Tournament

From the year 2023, Society is conducting above sponsored tournaments. In the first year of its inception 8 Teams participated. The number has steadily increased to 11 and 12 in subsequent years. Football as a game is steadily gaining popularity in Punjab and that is reflected in the increasing participation of both players and the teams.  
Varun Gill, Member organised the Tournament with help of local volunteers. Also played in his village Team.Tournament was sponsored by Simran Gill, Member.

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The Book Club

To inculcate reading habits amongst the students and citizens, a BOOK CLUB has been started in the Village. Book Club meets once every month where a guided reading of a Book is done by attendees. After one hour of reading each participant is encouraged to speak his understanding of the Book and also share his critical comments. The Books are provided by Dr. Kesar Singh Library. Dr. Parambir Randhawa and Mr APPS Randhawa co-ordinate and organise this activity. 

 

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Bibi Jaswant Kaur Sandhu Punjab Virasat Awareness Campaign

Maj. (Retd.) B S Sandhu has sponsored a program of awareness and rejuvenation of interest in Punjabi Virasat by holding programs particularly ‘Virasat Quiz’ in selected schools. Two such events have been so far organised. Winners are selected and will participate in a super Final Quiz in year 2026.
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The Souvenir

Society completed 10 years of its existence in 2014 and befitting the occasion, it published a Souvenir highlighting its achievements and challenges. The Souvenir was released by Mr. Adaish Pratap Singh Kairon, Hon. Minister for IT, Food and Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Govt. of Punjab. The Members contributed articles on various diverse topics and Dr. Gurtek Singh Gill ably edited them for inclusion in the Souvenir.

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How we Fund the Activities

Besides the Membership Fees and Donations from Members and Well Wishers, we leveraged the talent of our Members. One shining example in this regard is the contribution of Paintings drawn by one of our talented Member – Ms. Simran Gill Nat. She donated them gratis. But we leveraged them to raise money from other Members, through open auction. That certainly helped to fund some activities. We are always on the look-out for such talent amongst Members or even Well Wishers.

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Media Gallery

Local Print and TV Media have been extensively covering our activities, spreading our message of easy access to education and activities for mind and body and our emphasis on holistic development. The adjoining pictures will highlight the extent of coverage. We are grateful to the Media and above all to Mr. APS Randhawa Member SSSS for advising and guiding us on the media inputs.
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