Chandigarh : Former Member of Parliament (MP) and former Chairman of the Nationwide Fee for Minorities, S. Tarlochan Singh, can be conferred the inaugural Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi Memorial Award at a ceremony being organized by the Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Padma Shri Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi Memorial Basis. The award carries a money prize of ₹51,000 together with a scarf and a commemorative memento.
The inaugural ceremony for the Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi Memorial Award and the opening of the Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi Open Air Theatre can be held on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan will preside over the perform because the chief visitor.
S. Tarlochan Singh is widely known for his lifelong dedication to the causes of minorities, faith, society and tradition. Via his exhausting work, visionary management, neutral administration and dedication to public service, he has earned a distinguished place in India.
Regardless of enduring the trauma of the Partition throughout his childhood, he didn’t lose coronary heart. As a substitute, he made schooling, public service and social dedication the guiding rules of his life. After pursuing increased research in economics, he entered public service, the place he discharged each duty with honesty and dedication all through his lengthy administrative and public profession.
S. Tarlochan Singh served in a number of key positions within the Punjab Authorities, together with the Departments of Data & Public Relations and Tourism & Cultural Affairs. His public service prolonged from the Workplace of the Chief Minister of Punjab to the Workplace of the President of India. As Vice-Chairman and later Chairman of the Nationwide Fee for Minorities, he made vital contributions to safeguarding the rights of minorities, selling communal concord and strengthening constitutional values.
He additionally served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, the place he successfully raised quite a few problems with public curiosity. Though he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Haryana, throughout his six-year tenure he constantly spoke up for the rights and issues of Sikhs and Punjabis dwelling internationally. He remained a steadfast advocate for minority rights, the Punjabi language, Sikh heritage, nationwide unity and social justice.
S. Tarlochan Singh additionally served as Vice President of the Indian Olympic Affiliation, the place he performed an vital function in selling sports activities. In addition to serving as a member of Indian contingents on the Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Video games, he additionally performed a serious function within the profitable internet hosting of the Asian and Commonwealth Video games in India.
In recognition of his distinguished public service, the Authorities of India honoured S. Tarlochan Singh with the Padma Bhushan in 2021.
