Amritsar:Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, current advisor to the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, and Chairman of the Geopolitical Institute, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu has continued to work with full dedication towards realizing the vision he presented for the development of Amritsar during the Lok Sabha elections, under the banner of “Viksit Amritsar”.
With active collaboration from the Indian diaspora—especially global communities connected to Amritsar—he is striving to transform the city’s economic, technological, and social landscape.
Despite being one of India’s most historic and culturally rich cities, Amritsar still faces serious challenges and developmental needs. In response, the “Viksit Amritsar” initiative has launched several concrete measures aimed at sectors such as healthcare, tourism, agriculture, industry, trade, education, information technology, women empowerment, and youth entrepreneurship.
The central office of this mission has been established at Samundari House, Amritsar.
Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, founder of “Viksit Amritsar”, senior BJP leader and a trusted associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed satisfaction that the initiative has already extended support to reputed institutions rising above caste and religion, such as:
Pingalwara Charitable Society, which works selflessly for humanity
Chinmaya Mission, known for promoting spiritual knowledge
And has also provided financial assistance to Rotary International Club’s upcoming hospital near Ajnala.
He further added that “Viksit Amritsar” has taken significant steps to transform the city into a global academic and industrial hub.
The initiative played a crucial role in establishing the first phase of collaboration between Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) and Maryland State University (USA). GNDU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jaspal Singh has already visited Maryland, and the Governor of Maryland is expected to visit Amritsar soon with a delegation to sign an MoU and advance collaboration in the field of computer science.
Sandhu also announced that scholarships will be offered to Amritsar students currently studying at Maryland University under this initiative.
Additionally, Dr. Varinder Kumar Pal, Director of the Institute of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, is expected to visit GNDU to sign an MoU focused on research for urban planning and beautification of Amritsar. These collective efforts aim to develop Amritsar into a trade, industrial, and tourism hub.
Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasized that all these are personal and private initiatives, not government schemes.
He stated, “If the people of Amritsar rise above the boundaries of caste, religion, and political affiliation, and come together as one, we can change the destiny of our city. Amritsar can re-emerge with a new shine and renewed identity.”
He reiterated that “Viksit Amritsar” is not just a campaign – it is a vision, a commitment, and a shared responsibility to take Amritsar back to the glorious heights it truly deserves.
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