Cabinet
approves Commemoration of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru
Nanak Devji
Posted
On: 22 NOV 2018 1:23PM by PIB Delhi
The
Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has
passed a Resolution to celebrate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri
Guru Nanak Devji, which falls next year, throughout the country and
across the globe, in a grand and befitting manner along with State
Governments and the Indian Missions abroad. Guru Nanak Devji's
teachings of love, peace, equality and brotherhood have eternal
value.
The
following are the highlights of the decisions taken in the Cabinet
meeting:
Development
of Kartarpur Sahib corridor:
In
a significant decision, the Union Cabinet approved the building and
development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in
Gurdaspur district to the international border, in order to
facilitate pilgrims from India to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib
Kartarpur on the banks of the Ravi river, in Pakistan, where Shri
Guru Nanak Devji spent eighteen years. Pilgrims would then be able to
visit the holy shrine throughout the year.
The
Kartarpur corridor will be implemented as an integrated development
project with Government of India funding, to provide smooth and easy
passage, with all the modern amenities. Government of India will put
in place suitable facilities for smooth passage of pilgrims.
Government of Pakistan will be urged to recognize the sentiments of
the Sikh community and to develop a corridor with suitable facilities
in their territory as well.
Development
of Sultanpur Lodhi:
The
Union Cabinet also decided that the historic town of Sultanpur Lodhi,
associated with the life of Shri Guru Nanak Devji, shall be developed
as a heritage town and on the Smart City principles, including energy
efficiency, to highlight Shri Guru Nanak Devji's emphasis on
sustainability and reverence for nature. As a major attraction for
pilgrims and tourists, a heritage complex at Sultanpur Lodhi, "Pind
Babe Nanak da" will be established to depict life in the times
of Shri Guru Nanak Devji. Sultanpur Lodhi railway station will be
upgraded and developed with all the modern amenities.
Centre
for inter faith studies and Chairs in foreign Universities:
A
centre for inter faith studies will be set up at Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar. Chairs on Shri Guru Nanak Devji will be set up
in one University each in UK and Canada. An International seminar on
the life and teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Devji will be organised in
New Delhi.
Celebrations
throughout the country and globally:
States/Union
Territories will also be requested to celebrate 550th Birth
Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in a befitting manner. Indian
missions overseas will organize special events on the occasion.
Commemorative
coin and stamps:
Commemorative
coin and postage stamps will be released by the Government of India
to mark this momentous occasion.
Religious
activities and publications:
Religious
activities will be organised throughout the country. Doordarshan will
telecast programmes on Shri Guru Nanak Devji and the Gurubani.
National Book Trust will publish Gurbani in different Indian
languages. UNESCO will be requested to publish Shri Guru Nanak
Devji's writings in world languages.
Special
train for pilgrims:
Ministry
of Railways will run a train passing through the various holy places
associated
with Shri Guru Nanak Devji, for pilgrims and tourists.
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