Sikh Pioneers: 02/09/16

BOYS HOSTEL AT JALLANDHAR WHICH IS PRESENTLY BEING LOOKED AFTER BY 4 SIKH LI

1. Initially the hostel was started in Jun 1979 on adhoc basis at Fatehgargh under the aegis of The SIKH LI RC and was named "NAIK DHARSHAN SINGH BOYS HOSTEL". Hostel building was inaugurated on 06 Mar 1986 and in the year 2000 extension of first floor was added. The aim was to provide boarding & allied facilities to the wards of BCs, Disabled soldiers, the children of retired and serving soldiers of our Regt.

2. Although a mass/sea change has been observed in the past few decades, the community from which our tps hail has not progressed at the same pace and in the same proportion. They still lack the basic edn infrastructure. However, establishing the Hostel at Fatehgarh could manage to tackle the issue partially, it still lacked in certain aspects, the str of the children was also constantly declining.

3. Therefore a sincere attempt was made under the guidance and blessings of the Lt Gen NPS Hira, AVSM, SM, Col of The SIKH LI Regt to estb the hostel in proximity with Punjab from where our tps hail. A plush infrastructure strategically located on the Ajit road, Jalandhar Cantt was allotted for the purpose. The building was renovated and the hostel was equipped with all the modern day facilities. The Hostel at present has the capacity to house 50 children with well furnished and spacious rooms equipped with beds, study tables, study chairs with attached bath and a store room. Each room can house upto three students. A spacious dining hall with seating capacity of around 50 students at a time and is equipped with kitchen equipments like water cooler, food warmer, mixer grinder and other essential utensils exist. A huge ventilated study hall exists which houses 12 Computers, study table and chairs for about 50 students. Extra tuition classes are held in this room. It also has a projector and smart board. A stand alone computer is also placed with internet broadband connection for students. The students can relax themselves at the Ante Room where a TV with Dish connection is placed. Indoor games like chess and carom board is also placed here. Periodicals and newspapers are subscribed and kept in the Ante Room. A library also forms a part of it. A fully furbished gymnasium exists which has three multi-gym apparatus, recumbent bike, incline ab bench, ab cruncher, bench press and a stepper. Two large play fields form a part of the Hostel Complex. A football ground, a badminton court and a children park alongwith a large lawn are there at the Hostel. A furnished guest room for visiting parents where they can stay put for a night is also catered for. Other facilities incl 24 hrs power backup, tpt for conveyance to school & Laundry service round the clock. Presently only 12 children are studying.All students have been admitted in Army Public School, Jalandhar Cantt & experienced teachers have been employed for extra coaching classes of the students. The Hostel also provides 100% waiver of academic, tuition messing, uniform and all other fee to the children of Martyrs (BC).

4. The Hostel has completed one year & prepares the children for challenges of the changing world through encouragement, self discipline and physical fitness. The secular and ethical values are cherished and an atmosphere prevails where the students are educated in a way that permits them to grow up without inhibition and prejudice in any form. A deep sense of patriotism, loyalty to the motherland, values of all cultures and the need for practical ethics in public life are inculcated in them right from the time of their joining. It is our endeavor that a generation is prepared for the future by providing them with adequate opportunities. An equal emphasis is given on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for students to endow them with a much needed holistic education as to give them a competitive edge over their counterparts elsewhere. It is our endeavor to make education a purposeful, meaningful and enjoyable experience. Every student receives individual and personal attention.