Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC),
entrusted with the well-being of Gurdwaras
The committee ensures that all gurdwaras under its jurisdiction are well-maintained, preserving their sanctity and historical significance for Sikh worshippers and visitors.
PSGPC facilitates the collection of donations from Sikh yatrees (pilgrims) and well-wishers to ensure the financial support needed for the maintenance and operations of gurdwaras across Pakistan.
PSGPC takes responsibility for the upkeep, restoration, and general maintenance of Sikh gurdwaras. This includes structural repairs, cleanliness, and preservation of important religious sites.
PSGPC helps Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan and around the world by providing guidance and logistical support during religious festivals and pilgrimages, ensuring their spiritual journey is smooth and fulfilling.
Our History
1920s
Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) was created in 1920s by struggle of Sikhs.
1947
After 1947 partition of Punjab, all religious properties of Sikhs came under Evacuee Trust Property Board.
1999
On 11 April 1999, Pakistan Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee was constituted under the ETPB chairmanship of ex-DG, ISI Lt. Gen. (Retd) Javed Nasir.
Preservation of Gurdwaras & Sikh Religion in Pakistan
The mission of the PSGPC is to preserve and maintain Sikh religious sites, particularly gurdwaras, across Pakistan. It is responsible for the protection, upkeep, and restoration of these sacred places. Additionally, PSGPC works to safeguard the well-being of the Pakistani Sikh community and recover Sikh relics and heritage items that belong to gurdwaras.
Central Role in managing the Sikhs Religious Affairs
PSGPC plays a central role in managing the religious affairs of Sikhs in Pakistan. It is entrusted with the maintenance of prominent gurdwaras and ensuring access to them for religious ceremonies and pilgrimages. The committee serves as a bridge between the Sikh community and the Pakistani government, ensuring the preservation of Sikh culture and religious practice in the country, though it operates under the ETPB’s control and not as an independent Sikh-led body.
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora
Pradhan's Message
PAKISTAN SIKH GURDWARA PRABANDHAK COMMITTEE Members
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora
Pradhan PSGPC | Minister for Minorities Affairs
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora is a prominent Sikh leader and entrepreneur from Pakistan, affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) party. Born on October 11, 1974, in Nankana Sahib, he became the first Sikh to hold the office of Provincial Minister of Punjab. He has been a dedicated advocate for Sikh rights and interfaith harmony, spearheading the landmark Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act in 2018. He was appointed Minister for Minorities Affairs on March 7, 2024, by CM Maryam Nawaz. He also serves as the President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee.
Mr. Ramesh Singh Arora
President
Sardar Mahesh Singh
VICE PRESIDENT
Ms. Satwant Kaur
General Secretary
Sardar Tara Singh
Member
Sardar Satwant Singh
Member
Dr. Sardar Sahib Singh
Member
Dr. Sardar Mimpal Singh
Member
Sardar Baghat Singh
Member
sardar Hameet Singh
Member
Sardar Gyan Singh
Member
