LAL SINGH, GIANI (Director)

Giani Lal Singh (18.1.1916 – 17.5.1996), son of Bhai Gian Singh, was born at village Daudhar (district Faridkot). After passing his Giani and M.A. he began his career as a Sikh missionary. His first major job was with the Sikh Missionary College Amritsar. He served this college from 1943 to 1947. In 1947, he became the propaganda secretary of the S.G.P.C. In 1949 he became assistant Director of the Language Department, Punjab. In 1959, he became its Director. He retired in 1971. During his tenure as Director, he arranged publication of new editions of several rare books. He did great service to the cause of the Punjabi language in different fields. After his retirement in 1971, he was appointed as a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission. Later, in 1974 he became Chairman of this Commission. Giani Lal Singh was a good orator. He wrote a couple of books too. He was given Bhai Vir Singh Award for his contribution to literature. He spent his last days at Patiala.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)