Proposed building of educational center of Guru Granth Sahib World University to be established in Kenya
FATEHGARH SAHIB (June 15, 2014)—Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has resolved to establish a high class educational center of Guru Granth Sahib World University (GGSWU) in African country of Kenya. The motive behind this initiative is of imparting world class education to the children of Sikh and Indian community residing there.
In a press conference held in the GGSWU, SGPC General Secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhaur said that the management committee of Gurdwara Makindu Sahib has granted 75 acres land for the project. This Gurdwara is located at Mombasa-Nairobi highway and 170 km distant from Nairobi. He said SGPC would be contributing Rs. 2 crore annually for the next 10 years to fund the project.
GGSWU Vice Chancellor, Dr. Gurmohan Singh Walia, termed this decision as historical. He said the project would not only be beneficial for Punjabi and Indian community, but also for the diaspora residing in neighbouring countries.
Dr. Walia said that the report of this project has already been prepared by the University and handed over to deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal who has given his approval. Next action would be taken following the approval of educational committee of Kenya, he stated.
“Teaching and non-teaching staff will be transported to the center from here as the huge shortage prevails in the poor African country. At initial stage, courses in the fields of science, commerce, management and Sikh studies will be initiated. Sports activities will also be carried out as well,” Dr. Walia explained.
Sources said the decision of this project was taken with the consent of high officials of Kenya and India. The center will be managed by educational trust of SGPC.