Chief Khalsa Diwan

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Abbreviation CKD President Charanjit Singh Chadha		Formation 1902
Type Singh Sabha Gurdwaras Management Organisation Headquarters Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society, G.T. Road, Sri Amritsar Location Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India

The Chief Khalsa Diwan is a 111-year-old Sikh organisation, which is the central Organization of various Singh Sabhas spread across Punjab. Unlike the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, the Diwan is an apolitical body and only concerns itself with religious, educational and cultural issues.

At present, the Diwan runs

42 Schools

Orphanages

Old age homes

Khalsa Advocate - newsletter

Hospitals and clinics

The organisation was founded with the active efforts of Bhai Vir Singh.

Presidents

S. Sunder Singh Majithia

S. Kirpal Singh(ex. M.P.)-remained the president for 17 consecutive years until his demise, without any selection (through election), because of his goodwill with other members.

S. Charanjit Singh Chhadha (current)