We all take pledge to uphold the responsibility that comes with Sikhi Saroop.
Identify and promote the modern Sikh role models.
Raise awareness about the significance of Sikh identity (Sikh Saroop) among youth, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the external symbols of Sikhism, including the turban and unshorn hair.
Leadership grooming wings in sikh organizations and gurdwara committees to create the next line of leadership for a smooth transition of the baton of responsibility.
Establish legal aid and advocacy services to protect the rights of Sikh youth facing discrimination or harassment due to their appearance or religious beliefs.
Encourage the integration of Sikh cultural practices and traditions into mainstream media, arts, and entertainment to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.
Establish a research board to ensure more young minds are given a space to write and publish their work on Sikh history and Sikh principles.
Collaborate with religious and interfaith organizations to promote dialogue and understanding about Sikhism and its distinct identity within the global community.
Entrepreneurship
Create career awareness
Create platforms for dissemination of the concepts of financial literacy
Develop a website based database of all Gursikh Professionals
Develop Gursikh specific employment website
Create incubation centers and startup accelerators specifically tailored to support Sikh youth entrepreneurs, providing access to funding, mentorship, and resources.
Development of Sikh Business Network to facilitate networking events and business forums to connect aspiring Sikh entrepreneurs with established industry leaders and investors. This can also serve to offer training programs and workshops on entrepreneurship skills such as business planning, financial management, and marketing strategies.
Promote innovation and creativity among Sikh youth by organizing hackathons, pitch competitions, and innovation challenges.
Support Sikh Entrepreneurs: Develop a centralized online platform to showcase and promote Sikh-owned businesses, encouraging support and patronage within the Sikh community and beyond.
Promote Tourism heritage: Develop heritage-themed events, exhibitions, and guided tours to educate visitors about Sikh culture, traditions, and religious practices. Create multimedia promotional materials such as brochures, videos, and virtual tours showcasing the rich history and traditions of Sikhism.
Education
Development of online platforms: Support the development of online platforms and resources for distance learning, ensuring access to quality educational content.
Make your presence felt: Encourage the establishment of Sikh youth-led educational initiatives aimed at promoting Sikh history, culture, and values in schools and universities.
Mentorship Programs: Establish mentorship programs connecting experienced Sikh professionals with youth seeking guidance and career advice in various fields.
Each One Teach One: Each One Teach One initiative will promote the development of community schools or neighborhood schools, where individuals take on the responsibility to educate others, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and empowerment within local communities. These schools serve as inclusive spaces for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Amalgamate Science and Sikhism: Promote research in Sikh principles, Gurbani, and Sikh history in a scientific manner.
Establish a career counselling wing to ensure the students are given the right direction with the choice of their careers and to ensure.
Establish a research board to ensure more young minds are given a space to write and publish their work on Sikh history and Sikh principles.
Project Super Singhs and Super Kaurs: Identify and nurture the top Sikh student performers and prepare them for competitive exams including NEET, JEE, UPSC, NDA and others.
Uplift the downtrodden: Provide scholarships and financial assistance to economically disadvantaged Sikh youth to pursue higher education and vocational training.
Community Libraries: Community libraries established within homes to offer accessible spaces where the general public can explore a diverse range of literature and knowledge, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual enrichment within neighborhoods. These will not only promote literacy but also serve as hubs for community engagement, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas.
Punjabi Language: Advocate for the inclusion of Punjabi as a mandatory component in educational curricula at the national and international levels. The ISYA will write a letter to the government of Punjab to ensure that strict action be taken against schools where students are fined for speaking in Punjabi.
