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1. Baba Sewa Singh is an Indian social worker and environmentalist, involved in the restoration and maintenance of the historic Gurudwaras at Khadoor Sahib. .
2. Baba Sewa Singh is a recipient of the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation Sewa Award in 2004. The Government of India honored him in 2010, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.
3. Founder of Nishan-e-sikhi Trust Baba Sewa Singh ji is in charge of running all the gurdwaras in Khadoor Sahib.
4. In addition to a memorable celebration in Khadoor Sahib during the 500th anniversary this April, he also initiated the building of a Sikh Museum.
5. He has also been involved in many humanitarian and environmental projects.
6. A very ambitious project to plant trees on all the roads leading to Khadoor Sahib was initiated by him. 10 miles on each of the 5 roads have been covered with trees.
7. He has also planned to plant 500 acres of fruit bearing plants.
8. This effort of Baba Sewa Singh Ji to clean and beautify the environment is perhaps unparalleled anywhere in the world.
9. For this monumental work, he has been given the prestigious environment award by a reputable NGO in India.
10. In addition, Sri Guru Angad Dev Sewak Sabha has been setup to further strengthen the tradition of ‘Mal Akhara’. Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji sports & culture club for Sikh Youth has been set up by him.
11. It will help in rekindling the interest of youth in sports and constructive work. In addition, Baba ji is running many educational institutions in Punjab and other parts of India. He has contributed immensely for the development of Khadoor Sahib.(www.Guruangaddev.org or www.Khadursahib.com) Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Politics and Administration