Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji
Padma Shri 2022 was awarded posthumously to Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, a revered Sikh social worker and spiritual figure who dedicated his life to providing all people with access to high-quality education.
Who is Baba Iqbal Singh ?
Iqbal Singh is a socio-spiritual leader of the Sikh community. He was born on 1 May 1926 The Kalgidhar Trust, The Kalgidhar Society, and Baru Sahib were all founded by him, and he served as their president. He was regarded as one of the most important Sikhs in the entire world. In 2016, he received the Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award. Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib awarded him the Shiromani Panth Rattan (valuable treasure of the Sikh community) in 2018. He received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government in 2022 in recognition of his services to humanitarian work.