AMRITSAR — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year.
The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, as well as those falling under Section 87. Beyond the management of shrines, the fiscal document will detail allocations for various trusts, administrative departments, the general board, printing presses, and the extensive network of educational institutions operated by the committee. Advocate Dhami emphasized that the primary focus of the budgetary allocations remains the “Dharam Prachar” (religious preaching) movement, asserting that the SGPC consistently prioritizes the propagation of Sikh faith and values. A dedicated portion of the funds will also be assigned to the Sikh History Board to support ongoing historical research and documentation.
In addition to the budget scheduling, the executive committee finalized the itinerary for the 300th martyrdom centenary of Amar Shaheed Bhai Tara Singh Wan. The main commemorative events are set to take place from March 11 to March 14, 2026. To mark the lead-up to this significant historical anniversary, a grand religious march has been scheduled for March 8. President Dhami called upon SGPC members and religious preachers to intensify their grassroots engagement by organizing Gurmat Samagams (religious congregations) within their respective constituencies to honour the martyr’s legacy and strengthen the community’s spiritual foundations.
The President reiterated the SGPC’s commitment to its religious and social responsibilities, noting that the upcoming budget would reflect a balanced approach between maintaining historical shrines and investing in the future of Sikh education and outreach. As the March 28 session approaches, the Sikh community and various stakeholders will be closely watching the specific allocations, particularly those aimed at addressing contemporary challenges through religious education and historical preservation.
