As Administrative of the Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurdwara Board, Nanded, it is my humble privilege to invoke the blessings of the Ten Gurus and apprise the Sadh Sangat the world over as to what plans are afoot to fittingly commemorate the 300th anniversary of the consecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Gur Ta Gaddi) and the Parlokgaman (heavenly journey) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at NandedI am more than conscious of the fact that without their blessings and your cooperation, such a mighty task can never be accomplished. In view of the great religious and national significance of this eventwe are expecting millions of Sikh pilgrims and other visitors to visit Nanded two years hence. Therefore, extensive plans are underway for the redevelopment and beautification of the Gurdwara complex and its surroundings. The entire complex is being so redesigned as to accommodate at one time at least 25,000 devotees in the Parikrama (corridor) or inner circle of the Gurdwara itself. Besides, many other equally important projects are in hand. to evoke the visitors’ interest in Nanded and Sikhism.

Fortunately, Nanded city has been included in the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission by the Central Government. Consequently, various projects are being concurrently implemented in the run-up to the Tercentenary Celebrations. These projects, in brief, include construction and widening of roads, building of flyovers, improvement of sewerage and water facilities, upgrading of the traffic management and security system, building of a 100 feet road on each side of the Godavari with adequate bathing points, constructing a modern airport and upgrading of the existing railway station. Our idea is that all this comes up in consonance with genuine aspirations of the Sikhs who have distinguished themselves as world citizens and members of a universal religion. Our further endeavour is that they also help us improve the conditions of life of the down and out people of the area according to the spiritual manifesto of Guru Nanak.

Dr.Vijay Satbir Singh I.A.S. (Retd.)
Administrative-Gurdwara Board. Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, Ned.