Mrs. Daljeet Kaur
Born: Sri Hargobindpur
Nearest big town: Batala
Population: About 5,000 people.
How often do you visit: Once in two years.
Last visit: 2011.
What’s the place known for: It is known for being situated on the banks of River Beas.
Famous person from there: The famous painter Sobha Singh.
What has changed: “Many things have changed like there is too much traffic and pollution now and cost of living is very expensive.”
What have you done for your hometown: “I try to help out and donate as much as I can whenever I go to India.”
Independent and strong are the words that Daljeet Kaur uses to describe herself. She learned these traits at a very young age after losing both her parents in the 1984 riots. Kaur struggled being raised by relatives, and realized that she would need a profession to count on. She started learning various kinds of embroidery from a local tailor in her village. Fortune came calling, when she moved to Canada in 1993 after getting married, as her skill came in handy to earn extra money. Now she works part-time at a nursery and does embroidery for various tailors. In her spare time, which she has little of, she likes to watch Hindi soap operas and cook. “I am very blessed to be living in Canada with my family,” she said with a smile.
Mera Pind compiled by Jasjot Bhullar. To be profiled in Mera Pind, send email to editor@postpeopleinc.com.
Add new comment