Mr. Swaran Singh Sekhon
Born: Sekhwan, Punjab
Nearest big town: Firozpur
Population: About 5,000 people
What’s the place known for: It is known for Jathedar Ujagar Singh School (JUSS) of Nursing.
How often do you visit: Once in three years.
Famous person from there: Hardial Singh is the Sarpanch (head of the village) and very popular.
Last visit: November 2008
What has changed: I feel that people are more clueless and idle. Earlier the youth was quite involved in sports and farming but not now.
What have you done for your hometown: Every year we organize a free eye camp in Sekhwan where people can get tested and also get operations done for free.
Born and raised in a small town of just 400 households, Mr. Swaran Singh Sekhon moved to Canada in 1971. With a B.A from India, Mr. Sekhon has worked in a mill, drove a taxi, and did real estate business in Canada. He opened his business, Kwality Sweets in 1996 after the real estate prices went low and with the help of his wife. He believes that his business has achieved a lot of success because he makes sure that everything is freshly baked and cooked. He is an avid sports fan and a supporter of the Vancouver Canucks and BC Lions. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his grandchildren and read the newspaper. “I love living in Canada because life is simple and easy compared to the system in India where there is a lot of corruption in,” says Mr. Sekhon.
Mera Pind compiled by Jasjot Bhullar. To be profiled in Mera Pind, send email to editor@postpeopleinc.com.
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