Punjab News: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Strengthens Community Outreach Through Free Skill Development Workshop for Youth

Fatehgarh Sahib, June 2026: Demonstrating its commitment to community service and youth empowerment, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, successfully organized a twelve-day Workshop on Communication, Digital Skills and Ethical Leadership from June 1 to 12. The programme was offered free of cost to provide students with valuable life skills and learning opportunities.

Organized by the Department of English in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Religious Studies, the workshop focused on communication skills, public speaking, digital literacy, ethical decision-making, and leadership development. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, group activities, and practical exercises designed to enhance their confidence and professional competencies.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Head, Department of English; Dr. Hardev Singh, Head, Department of Religious Studies; and Dr. Sarpreet Singh, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The programme was coordinated by Ms. Jaspreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of English.

Resource persons for the workshop included Ms. Jaspreet Kaur from the Department of English, who led comprehensive sessions on communication skills, public speaking, effective verbal and non-verbal communication, presentation techniques, and confidence-building exercises. For the Ethical Leadership module, faculty members from the Department of Religious Studies — Dr. Harjeet Singh, Dr. Harneet Kaur, and Dr. Ajaypal Singh — delivered insightful sessions on ethical decision-making, moral values, character building, and principled leadership rooted in Sikh ethos. The Digital Skills component was handled by Ms. Rupinder Kaur, Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, and Ms. Rajdeep Kaur from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, who provided practical hands-on training on digital tools, internet safety, productivity software, cybersecurity awareness, and essential computer applications.

Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of such outreach programmes in preparing socially responsible and skilled citizens. Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Academic Affairs, commended the organizing departments for promoting holistic development through value-based education and practical learning opportunities.