Sgpc Mulls Training Young Granthis

[Azaad]

Realising that more than 90 per cent of the granthis and pathis rendering services at about 56 SGPC-controlled gurdwaras lack formal training in performing religious duties, the SGPC is contemplating to impart training regarding Sikh religion, traditions and history to their new generation.

However, it has ruled out the possibility of revocation of services of pathis and granthis, who are less than 30 years of age, merely on a suspicion that they might not have been well-versed with the Sikh religious practices.

To avoid the possibility of “error” on part of young granthis, the SGPC authorities are, however, in the middle of a process to collect database about their background and ability to pronounce gurbani clearly.

Under-30 pathis and granthis constitute about 10 per cent of the total number of granthis and pathis working in SGPC-controlled gurdwaras.

“We have asked managers of several gurdwaras to furnish a list of young pathis, along with other details,” said Avtar Singh Makkar, chief, SGPC.

For this, they could be trained in SGPC-run training institutes at Sultanpur Lodhi, Anandpur Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak and Takht Damdama Sahib, the official added

[KEERPA]

a good first step the panth can take KEWL