Testimonials
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER Chandigarh
Shubh Mohan Singh
I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director of Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres in Cheema (Pb) and Baru Sahib (H.P.), for the past two decades. He is endowed with boundless compassion and an indomitable spirit, relentlessly dedicating himself to voluntary service in the field of drug deaddiction. Blessed with a spiritual and humane touch, he has positively transformed the lives of thousands across North India. His resilience and zeal, even at the age of 91, stand as a living testament to the Guru’s blessings.
A distinguished psychiatrist, Dr. (Col) Rajinder Singh established the dispensary at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara, Sector 34, Chandigarh, soon after retiring from the Army, and continues to provide medical services there with unwavering commitment.
He is also an accomplished author, having published three books: Drug Addiction, Be Aware, Beware of Drugs, and Gems of Wisdom. His fourth book, Rewiring the Brain for Wellness, is currently under print. I wish him continued success, fulfilment, and inspiration in all his endeavours.
Senior Consultant (Disaster Management)
Prof.(Dr.) Jog Singh Bhatia
Mahatama Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA)
It gives me great pleasure to commend Col. Rajinder Singh for his exceptional contribution as a guest resource person in creating awareness among Punjab Government officials on the critical issue of drug abuse and the treatment of drug victims at rehabilitation centers.
Col. Rajinder Singh brings with him a wealth of experience, discipline, and deep understanding of the challenges posed by substance abuse in our society. His sessions are not only informative but also highly engaging, providing practical insights into preventive measures, early intervention strategies, and effective rehabilitation approaches.
His ability to connect with participants, simplify complex issues, and inspire action has left a lasting impact on our officials. Many attendees have reported that his interactive and solution-oriented approach has enhanced their understanding of the drug menace and strengthened their commitment to address it at the grassroots level.
We sincerely appreciate Col. Rajinder Singh’s dedication, professionalism, and passion for making a difference in society. His contribution is invaluable in our collective fight against drug abuse and in building a healthier, more resilient Punjab.
President, Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Chandigarh
Tejwant Singh
Dr. (Col.) Rajinder Singh, Director of Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres at Cheema (Punjab) and Baru Sahib (H.P.), endowed with boundless compassion and indomitable spirit, has been relentlessly rendering voluntary service in the field of drug de-addiction with a spiritual and humane touch, also sculpting the contours of mental health in northern India even at the age of 91 years.
at Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Sector 34, Chandigarh soon after his retirement from Army, where he continues to provide medical services regularly and heading this medical facility. He also served as President of Management Committee
of this Gurdwara Sahib and as Chairman of Mata Sahib Kaur Public School, Swara, Distt. Mohali run by Gurdwara Sahib during the period 2001–2004.
He has positively impacted more than 50,000 lives as a dedicated crusader in addictive disorders. He has published three books titled ‘Drug Addiction’, ‘Be Aware Beware of Drugs’ and ‘Gems of Wisdom’. His fourth book ‘Rewiring the Brain for Wellness’ is under print.
I pray to Waheguru ji to bless him with good health to continue serving the mankind and keep him in Chardi Kala.
Professor and Head, Psychiatry
Debasish Basu
Postgraduate Institute of Medical, Education & Research, Chandigarh
It is a matter of honour for me to write a testimonial for you. It is like holding up a lamp to the sun!
You are an EVER-YOUNG person, humble in demeanour but with indomitable spirits and resolve, and a missionary zeal to serve humanity by your tireless and persistent efforts to help those who most need it.
Your efforts combine all the elements that are required for the genuine and long-lasting benefits for those who suffer from the scourge of drug addiction, by adopting a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach, with a perfect blending of medicine, humane approach, and spirituality in its broadest sense.
I wish you the best and may the Almighty bestow you with everlasting energy to continue to serve the ailing mankind.
Former Dean, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Savita Malhotra
Prof of Psychiatry
I have known Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh for about five decades when we were students together doing MD in Psychiatry at PGIMER Chandigarh. He had an illustrious record of service in armed forces as Senior Advisor in Psychiatry.
Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh is endowed with boundless compassion and an indomitable spirit and a penchant for social service. He started providing free healthcare in almost all major disciplines of medicines by highly qualified specialists to the underprivileged at the Bhai Ghanaiya Dispensary at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara, Sector 34-D, Chandigarh, and is continuing it regularly for the past 34 years.
He established two drug de-addiction centres: a 30-bedded indoor facility at Cheema Sahib, district Sangrur (Punjab) in 2004; and a 50-bedded indoor facility that also provides treatment for female patients at Baru Sahib, district Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) in 2016, where he continues to render voluntary services.
Dr (Col) Singh has regularly conducted numerous public awareness campaigns on the harms of drugs across Punjab,
Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh, through rallies, marathons, webinars, seminars, street plays, addressing the general public and educational institutions.
Besides, Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh is an ardent writer. He has written books on the harms, causes, prevention, and treatments of drug abuse. The books are titled ‘Drug Addiction’ in English, ‘Be Aware Beware of Drugs’ in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. His third book ‘Gems of Wisdom’ is a guide for those navigating the complexities of life and the pursuit of a meaningful and purposeful existence, integrating the age-old wisdom and contemporary insights for personal and professional success. His latest book “Rewiring the Brain for Wellness”, under print, dwells on the causes of common mental issues, their remedies, and creative approaches such as mental health and spirituality, nature and mental health, and taking care of caregivers.
Recently, a book titled “91 for 19”, a biographical sketch of Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, was released that unfolds not just the chronicles of his life as a distinguished psychiatrist and social worker, but also the epic saga of a man who, for over five decades, has sculpted the contours of mental health and drug de-addiction in north India, transforming the lives of as many as 50,000 individuals through holistic treatment, combining spirituality with traditional medical management. He has received many recognitions for his work.
Dr Rajinder Singh’s life is an example of selfless service, devoted to the welfare of society, particularly drug abuse. I wish him good health, happiness, and continued success in all his endeavours. It has been an honour to know him and be associated with him.
President, The Kalgidhar Trust
Baba Dr. Davinder Singh
Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, Cheema (Punjab) and Baru Sahib (H.P.), has rendered relentless yeoman service to mankind.
After graduating from the Government Medical College Amritsar, he joined Punjab Medical in 1959 as medical officer in Mental Hospital Amritsar under Dr Vidya Sagar, the father of Indian psychiatry, as he had an intense desire to become a psychiatrist. In 1963 he was deputed to the Armed Forces in the Army Medical Corps during the Indo-China war. During Army service he qualified for an advanced course in Psychiatry, at AFMC Pune and also DPM from Pune University and M.D. from PGIMER Chandigarh. After retirement in 1991 he took up the challenge of freeing the youth from the scourge of drug dependence.
For more than 20 years now, he has engaged himself in the treatment and prevention of drug addiction among the youth and also educating the youth, especially school and college students, and making them aware of the harm of the drug menace. He attends patients with kindness, compassion and patience, has enormous tenacity and perseverance to carry on the crusade almost single-handedly. He has treated more than 10,000 patients in the two Drug De-addiction centres managed by The Kalgidhar Trust, one at Cheema Sahib, Sangrur district of Punjab and the other at Baru Sahib in H.P. He has been instrumental in holding seminars, both online and in person, to educate the youth. He has positively impacted 50,000 lives as a dedicated crusader in addictive disorders. I wish him continued success and fulfilment in life.
Former Vice Chancellor, Eternal University, Baru Sahib (H.P.)
Manmohan S. Atwal, MPH (Johns Hopkins)
Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, Cheema (Pb) and Baru Sahib (H.P.), qualified DPM from Pune University and M.D. from PGIMER, Chandigarh, superannuated as Senior Adviser in Psychiatry, Armed Forces, in 1991. He is endowed with boundless compassion and indomitable spirit; he has been relentlessly rendering voluntary service in the field of drug de-addiction, with a spiritual and humane touch, also sculpting the contours of mental health in northern India even beyond the age of 91 years.
A distinguished psychiatrist, Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh established the Dispensary at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara Sector 34, Chandigarh soon after his retirement from the Army, where he continues to provide medical services regularly.
Heading two big drug de-addiction centres in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, he has positively impacted 50,000 lives as a dedicated crusader in addictive disorders. He has published three books titled ‘Drug Addiction’, ‘Be Aware Beware of Drugs’ and ‘Gems of Wisdom’. His fourth book ‘Rewiring the Brain for Wellness’ under print will be released on the World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2025.
I wish him continued success and fulfillment in life.
Former Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr BNS Walia
It gives me great pleasure to write a testimonial for Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh.
After superannuation from the Army as a Senior Advisor (Psychiatry) in 1991, he devoted his entire attention as a volunteer for the care of persons suffering from drug addiction. He established three centres for healthcare and drug de-addiction at Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in Sector 34, Chandigarh, at village Cheema in district Sangrur, and at Baru Sahib in district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh.
The essence of his experience for over 50 years has culminated in the production of four books on different aspects of drug addiction and its prevention and treatment, containing a treasure of information on the entire subject discussed in a very lucid way. He has undertaken training of numerous teams of social workers, nurses, and other volunteers in the management of drug de-addiction.
All his work and services were rendered free of cost in the spirit of service (seva) as ordained in our spiritual texts. His life is an example of selfless service to humanity, particularly the distressed people. This is truly a praiseworthy pursuit.
Founder President, Sarab Rog Ka Aukhad Naam Mission, Chandigarh
Hardial Singh IAS (Retd)
Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, Cheema (Pb) and Baru Sahib (H.P.), endowed with boundless compassion and indomitable spirit, has been relentlessly rendering voluntary service in the field of drug de-addiction with spiritual and humane touch. He is also sculpting the contours of mental health in northern India even beyond the age of 91 years.
A distinguished Psychiatrist, Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh established the dispensary at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara Sector 34, Chandigarh soon after his retirement from the Army, where he continues to provide medical services regularly.
He has positively impacted 50,000 lives as a dedicated crusader in addictive disorders. He has published three books titled ‘Drug Addiction’, ‘Be Aware Beware of Drugs, and ‘Gems of Wisdom’. His fourth book ‘Rewiring the Brain for Wellness’ is under print.
His contribution and commitment is both exemplary and inspirational. I wish him continued success and fulfilling long life of selfless service.
Vice Chancellor, Akal University
Gurmail Singh
Dr. Rajinder Singh has been an invaluable member of the Academic Council of Akal University. Beyond his academic and administrative contributions, he has consistently dedicated his time to assessing and supporting the mental health of our students.
His active involvement in the Student Service Centre reflects his deep commitment to student well-being and holistic education. His compassionate guidance and professional expertise have created a positive impact on the lives of many young learners at our university.
We are fortunate to have his continued association with Akal University.
