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Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal is the founder and Chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions (BFGI), the premier educational institution of northern India, situated in Bathinda Punjab. As a first-generation entrepreneur, he possesses rich & diverse exposure of introducing innovative techniques and unique initiatives to promote the education sector and make it relevant to the requirements of the industry. Dr. Dhaliwal started his journey in the field of education in 1993 from elementary school. Through his visionary approach he has revolutionized the stale education system. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal is shouldering the responsibility of Chairman of JAC (Joint Association of Colleges) representing more than 1650 Unaided Self-Financed Colleges of Punjab. Besides this he is President of PUTIA (Punjab Unaided Technical Institutions Association), is one of the oldest bodies of unaided colleges of Punjab representing Unaided Technical Institutions of Punjab. He is Chief Patron of PUDCA (Punjab Unaided Degree College's Association) representing the degree colleges of Punjab.

Dr. Dhaliwal had a privilege to represent education sector of India in several high powered delegations to countries like USA, Canada, Germany, Norway, Finland, Singapore and many more. He was the sole representative of education sector in the delegation led by His Excellency Dr. Pranab Mukharjee, Honorable President of India to Norway & Finland in 2014. He also represented education sector in TIECON 2015, USA – One of the top 10 Technology and Innovation Conferences of the World. Dr. Dhaliwal had also been called upon and participated as speaker and distinguished guest and speaker in several other national and international events led by FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, PHD Chamber and many more.

Dr. Dhaliwal has to his credit many prestigious awards and recognitions. To mention some of the key awards: Bharat Jyoti Award, Indian Achievers Award, Education Excellence Award, Edupreneur Award, e-gov campus award and many more. Dr. Dhaliwal has also been honored as one of the top most 50 influential education entrepreneurs of the World by World Education Congress.

As a society, our greatest responsibility is to extend a hand to those in need, a principle deeply embedded in the teachings of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Farid. It is with this spirit of seva (selfless service) that the Baba Farid Foundation was conceived. In recent times, I have been deeply moved by the hardships our fellow Punjabis have faced, particularly during the devastating floods. While development is essential, it cannot come at the cost of human dignity and well-being. It became clear that true progress lies in our ability to respond to crises with compassion and unity.

The foundation believes that immediate relief is just the first step; true service lies in helping communities rebuild their lives and restore their hope. We have observed that in times of disaster, the most vulnerable—our children, the elderly, and families who have lost everything—require a dedicated support system. The Baba Farid Foundation aims to be that system. Our mission is not just to provide food and shelter, but to address the core challenges of recovery, ensuring that aid is delivered efficiently and with the utmost respect for those we serve. This sacred mission depends on the collective will of our community, and we are committed to motivating every citizen to shoulder the responsibility of uplifting our neighbours and strengthening the fabric of our society for generations to come.

The ultimate goal of this humanitarian mission is to reach every family affected by crisis, ensuring that no one in Punjab is left to face hardship alone.

By working hand in hand with a compassionate network of supporters—including government agencies, industry partners, non-profit organizations, gram panchayats, and dedicated local volunteers—we can amplify our impact and deliver aid where it is most needed. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal is deeply optimistic about the resilience of our communities and the power of collective action to overcome adversity. He is steadfastly committed not to a deadline, but to the enduring principle of being there for our people, offering sustained support to help them rebuild their lives and their futures, whenever and wherever the need arises.

Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal

Chairman, Joint Association of Colleges (JAC), Punjab
Chairman, Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Bathinda