A launch preview of the unique Akal Talent Search Scheme under the aegis of The Kalgidhar Trust/Society, Baru Sahib was held at Bhai Veer Singh Sadan, New Delhi on 26 Sept. 2006. A large gathering of Sikh intellectuals and industrialists from the metropolis attended the seminar.

Apart from many notable personalities, the preview was blessed with the presence of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, President of The Kalgidhar Trust/Society.
Dr. J. S. Neki, a renowned Psycho-analyst presided over the proceedings.

The proceedings began on dot at 6.30 p.m. with the introduction of the Society by volunteers who apprised the gathering about the history, establishment, mission and the currently going on philanthropic activities of The Kalgidhar Society.

An on-screen presentation ‘The Road Map’ was shown to the audience depicting the details of the Society from its conception to the present status and achievements of the Akal Academies and the future plan of Eternal University.

It was followed by a very informative documentary ‘The Stringing Pearls in The Valley of Divine Peace – Baru Sahib’ directed by the noted young director Reema Anand, which covered in a very impressive way the essence of Baru Sahib. It apprised the audience about the vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji, passing on the baton to Sant Teja Singh Ji, discovery of the tapo-bhoomi ‘Baru Sahib’ in the deep Himalayas by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji as ordained by Sant Teja Singh Ji, journey of Akal Academies from one in 1986 with 5 students to its present day status of 23 academies with 23,000 students. This documentary held the audience spell-bound and left a deep impact on their minds.

Then came the time of the most important event of the evening; the preview of ‘ATSS’ (Akal Talent Search Scheme). It was presented by Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Zakir Hussain College, Delhi. He informed the audience about ATSS being a scholarship scheme which entails picking up gems from the lower echelons of the social fabric and putting them on the forward mode, academically, ensuring that the moral rejuvenation is emphasized enabling them to be role models not only for their peers but elders too. This sponsorship scheme, initiated in Delhi, will gradually disseminate in other parts of the nation.

Under this ATSS scheme, The Kalgidhar Society conducts an examination for the students from lower strata of the society to select them for further subsidized education in class VI at Akal Academy Baru Sahib. The scheme envisages the provision of 5 scholarships every year.

In his address to the audience, Baba Iqbal Singh Ji emphasized on the vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji to produce "good human material" through the amalgamation of spiritual and modern scientific education to the future global citizens since, mere scientific education leads to mass destruction. He exhorted the gathering to come forward and shoulder this great and huge task of philanthropy. By citing the example of Jewish Community, he suggested the formation of Sikh Education Fund to make quality education available to the Sikh youth.

Everyone was full of praise for the selfless services by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and his team and many decided & committed to sponsor the poor but brilliant minds so that they get quality education to become role models for others.

The dignitaries present on the occasion included Mr. Bishan Singh Bedi, former captain, Indian Cricket Team, Dr. B.S. Rattan, Educationist, S. J. S. Pall, Ex-commissioner Income Tax, S. Trilochan Singh, Minority Commission, S. Dalvinder Singh Ayur, Maj. Gen. M. S. Chadha, Dr. Amrik Singh, Sikh Forum and Maj. H.P.S. Ahluwalia, Mountaineer and many others.