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Prime VIP
Bhai Puran Singh (June 4, 1904-1992) was a writer, publisher, environmentalist and philanthropist resposible for the establishment of Pingalwara, which takes care of sick, disabled and forlorn persons.
Bhagat Puran Singh was born in Rajewal, Ludhiana. He set out in life for the service of the humanity. He founded Pingalwara 1947 with a few discarded patients. Bhagat Puran Singh's contribution in spreading awareness about environmental pollution, and increasing soil erosion also are commendable.
He was honoured by Government of India with a Padma Shri ward in 1979, which he notably surrendered in the wake of the Indian Army's attack on the Golden Temple in 1984. He died on August 5, 1992 in Amritsar.
Quotes:
Paintaing of Bhagat Puran Singh Ji.....he was almost nominated for Noble Prize (A prize for peace and love in world) in 1990 ..........
Bhagat Puran Singh was born in Rajewal, Ludhiana. He set out in life for the service of the humanity. He founded Pingalwara 1947 with a few discarded patients. Bhagat Puran Singh's contribution in spreading awareness about environmental pollution, and increasing soil erosion also are commendable.
He was honoured by Government of India with a Padma Shri ward in 1979, which he notably surrendered in the wake of the Indian Army's attack on the Golden Temple in 1984. He died on August 5, 1992 in Amritsar.
Quotes:
- Dignity in death is a birthright of each living thing.
- All Punjabis should sow trees of "Bohar", "Pippal" and "Neem", which are essential to our eco-system.
Paintaing of Bhagat Puran Singh Ji.....he was almost nominated for Noble Prize (A prize for peace and love in world) in 1990 ..........