Amritsar:  Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has established a Coordination Centre in Birmingham, England. This initiative was made possible through the efforts of SGPC member from Mumbai Gurinder Singh Bawa, and Executive Member Bibi Harjinder Kaur, with the cooperation of Khalsa Panth Academy, Birmingham.

In a press release issued from SGPC headquarters,  Dhami stated that the Centre has been opened in response to the overseas Sikh community’s demand. He emphasized that it will be of great importance not only for the UK but for Sikh Sangat across Europe. Through this Centre, Sangat will be connected with Takht Sahiban and other major Panthic institutions.

He added that when the Sangat from Europe and England visits Punjab for paying obeisance at Gurdwaras, the SGPC will ensure arrangements for accommodation, travel, and other essential facilities through this Coordination Centre, so that devotees face no inconvenience during their spiritual visits and service.

Dhami informed that the responsibility of running the Centre has been entrusted to Gurinder Singh Bawa, who, apart from being an SGPC member, is also active on the management boards of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded and Takht Sri Patna Sahib. He acknowledged that this milestone—the first-ever SGPC Coordination Centre outside India—was possible only due to Gurinder Singh Bawa’s special initiative and dedication. Expressing gratitude to him,  Dhami said this effort will greatly benefit Sikh Sangat settled abroad.

The project has received strong support from Gurdwara Guru Teg Bahadar (Austria), Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar (London), Khalsa Diwan Society (London), Guru Hargobind Sahib Sewa Trust, Gurdwara Guru Amardas Ji, Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar (Belgium), Gurdwara Guru Harirai Sahib (Kingston), Nihkami Sewa Trust (UK), as well as Sangat from Manchester, London, Leicester, Belgium, Germany, Holland, and Italy.