Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee: A Beacon of Selfless Healthcare Service
Key Contributions to Humanitarian Welfare through Healthcare Initiatives
New Delhi/Patiala, 21 June
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), guided by the Sikh principle of selfless service (Seva), has emerged as a model of humanitarian healthcare under the leadership of President Sdr. Harmeet Singh Kalka. Operating under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971, DSGMC manages gurdwaras, educational institutions, hospitals, and charitable organizations in Delhi, with a strong focus on providing affordable healthcare to the underprivileged.
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Major Healthcare Achievements
- Affordable Diagnostics: DSGMC has conducted nearly 50,000 CT scans and 60,000 MRIs at a nominal cost of ₹50 per scan, ensuring access for economically weaker sections.
- Free Dialysis Services: Since 2019, the Free Dialysis Centre at Gurdwara Bala Sahib has performed 90,000 dialysis procedures at no cost, significantly impacting lives.
- PET Scan Centre: Inaugurated on June 6, 2025, at Guru Harkrishan Polyclinic, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, this centre offers low-cost PET scans for early cancer detection. Dedicated to the 1984 genocide martyrs, the ₹10 crore machine was donated by a Sikh family, with construction supported by Baba Bachan Singh Ji and Baba Satnam Singh Ji of the Kar Sewa sect.
- Guru Harkrishan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research: Launched on June 13, 2025, at Gurdwara Bala Sahib, this 50-bed hospital provides world-class facilities at government hospital rates. Key features include free OPD consultations, subsidized medicines, specialized departments (Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics), two ICUs, a pediatric ICU, and advanced CT and ultrasound services. The hospital, initiated in 2019 under then-President Sdr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa, also served as a COVID-19 pandemic wing during the third wave.
Leadership and Vision
Sdr. Harmeet Singh Kalka emphasized DSGMC’s commitment to Sikh Gurus’ teachings of serving humanity without discrimination. The integration of Bala Sahib Hospital with the Ayushman Bharat scheme is underway to expand access. Former President Sdr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s contributions, including initiating free dialysis and low-cost MRI services, were also acknowledged.
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Community and Gratitude
DSGMC’s success is attributed to the support of Committee members, medical staff, the Delhi Sangat, and Kar Sewa leaders like Baba Bachan Singh Ji, Baba Satnam Singh Ji, and Baba Surinder Singh Ji. Sdr. Kalka expressed gratitude to Waheguru for enabling DSGMC to uphold its mission of selfless service, which has elevated the Sikh community’s global image and inspired trust in society.
Impact and Future Outlook
DSGMC’s healthcare initiatives, including free langar, ambulance services, and patient aid programs, have set a nationwide benchmark for humanitarian service. With ongoing expansions and new projects, DSGMC continues to illuminate India’s identity as a hub of compassion and service, praying for strength to serve humanity further.
