Punjab Govt to set up Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan to promote Guru Ravidass Ji’s teachings of equality & social justice.
In a significant move to safeguard and promote the enduring teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, the Punjab Government has announced the establishment of the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan in Jalandhar. The initiative aims to carry forward the six-century-old philosophy of equality, compassion, and social justice to future generations while expanding its global reach.
Sharing details of the landmark project, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the centre would be the first of its kind in the country. He revealed that over nine acres of land, valued at approximately ₹10.50 crore, have been officially registered in the name of the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre. The move, he said, reflects the state government’s determination to ensure that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji’s ideology reaches people across the world.
The Finance Minister explained that the land acquisition was completed through three separate registries. One parcel, located in village Naugaja, measures 64 Kanal 5 Marla and was purchased for ₹5,40,98,500. Two additional parcels are situated in village Faridpur — one measuring 2 Kanal acquired for ₹16,74,000, and another spanning 10 Kanal 14 Marla purchased for ₹1,44,62,150. Together, the acquisitions amount to ₹7,02,54,659 and cover a total area of 76 Kanal 19 Marla.
Cheema reiterated that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is fully committed to advancing this initiative. He described the project as a privilege for the government, as it aligns with the universal values of equality and social justice preached by Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.
Looking ahead, the Finance Minister said the Adhayyan Centre would play a crucial role in educating the youth about Punjab’s rich spiritual and social legacy. He noted that the centre would help bridge social and economic divides by inspiring future generations with the teachings of the revered saint.
The Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre will function as a hub for research, preservation, and dissemination of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji’s philosophy. Through seminars, publications, and community outreach programmes, the centre aims to strengthen Punjab’s efforts to spread his transformative message at national and international platforms.