Guru Nanak Dev Global University Announces the Initial 27 Members of Development Committee to Foster Growth and Innovation


Press Release May 2nd, 2023

We are delighted to announce the formation of the Development Committee to Foster Growth and Innovation at Guru Nanak Dev Global University, led by Baljit Singh, one of the university’s founding members. The committee aims to facilitate the university’s growth and innovation by providing strategic direction, fundraising support, conducting conferences, seminars, and development initiatives such as land acquisition, IT Technical Development, promoting academic excellence, research, innovation, and social responsibility. The committee comprises a diverse group of individuals committed to the university’s mission and will work closely with the university’s leadership to identify areas of need and develop fundraising strategies to support them. Soon, we will create sub-core committees to drive various initiatives.

Guru Nanak Dev Global University has created Guru Nanak Dev Advisory Board and Guru Nanak Dev Development Committee. The Advisory Board will be led by Dr. Shiviinder Singh Gill and the Development Committee will be led by Baljit Singh.

Under Baljit Singh’s leadership, the Development Committee will focus on fund raising, land acquisition, organizing conference and various activities engaging with prominent Punjabis worldwide and other stakeholders to cultivate a culture of philanthropy at the university. “We are excited to launch the Development Committee to Foster Growth and Innovation. We have our seniors and my colleagues in this committee. I am looking towards all the committee members to guide me and play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission of creating a world-class university that combines the best of Indian and global higher education practices.”

The Development Committee is an integral part of the university’s strategy for growth and innovation, and its members are outlined below:

Sardar Ajaib Singh Chatha
Chairman of Jagat Punjabi Sabha
Brampton, Canada
Dr. Ajay Mittal
Professor UEIT, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Amandeep Singh-SVP Commercial Banking, Dallas, Texas
Sardar Amarjit Dhillon
Founder Punjabi Media Group
Founder of Vasda Rahe Punjab Radio Show
Dallas, Texas, USA
Dr. Amarjyoti Mangat
English Lecturer, District Institute for Education & Training
Ferozepur, Punjab
Sardar Sardul Singh Thaira
President, Jagat Punjabi Sabha
Brampton, Canada
Sardar (Retired Lieut. Cmdr.) Gurbux Singh, Chairman, Punjabi Culture & Welfare Association
Navi Mumbai, India
Dr. Gurpreet Kaur,
Professor of Music
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Hrydyesh Garg,
Founder Sr. Vice President, Genesis NGN,
Dallas, Texas, USA
Jatinder Singh Sohal
Founder of Deluxe Transport Corporation,
Dallas, Texas, USA
Jayant Malik,
Director/Broker, BLU Global Realty,
Dallas, Texas, USA
Shri Kamal Sharma, President, Punjabi Culture & Welfare Association, Navi Mumbai, India
Sardar Kavinder Chaand
Writer, Poet and Social Activist
Surrey, Canada
Sardar Dr. Kuldip Singh
Chairperson Satguru Ram Singh Chair & Head, Department of History,
Central University of Punjab
Bathinda, Punjab
Dr. Manreet Kaur
Clinical Psychologist & Counseling Psychologist
California, USA
Narinder Budhiraja
Entrepreneur and IT Business Process Expert Dallas, Texas, USA
Puneet Nanda, Entrepreneur and IT Security & Human Resources Expert
Dallas, Texas, USA
Raminder Singh Sohal
Investor & IT Business Process Expert Dallas, Texas, USA
Sardar Ranbir Singh
Investor & Database Expert
Dallas, Texas
Sardar Ranjeet Singh
Chairman-Malwa Public Senior Secondly School Ghagga, Patiala, Punjab, India
Sardar Santokh Singh Sandhu
President, Ontario Friend Club Brampton Associates Brampton, Canada
Sanjiv Shelly
President Shelly Enterprise
Dallas, Texas
Sardar Satpal Singh Serai
Business Owner & Social Activist
Dallas, Texas
Dr. Sohinder (Bir) Singh
Former Professor at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
Sudeep Sandhu
Investor & IT Cloud Expert Dallas, Texas, USA
Sardar Urmeet Juneja
Present of IANT & Frisco Eknoor Gurdwara
Dallas, Texas, USA
Vivek Bogra, Founder, B2 Brand Design, Chandigarh