Quick Info
| Profession | Social Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab |
Latest News about Gauravdeep Singh
01/07/2025
Gauravdeep Singh was honored by the Ministry of Home Affairs in Chandigarh for his exceptional contributions to youth empowerment and social activism in Punjab. The ceremony recognized his decade-long work with Initiators of Change and his advocacy for voter awareness and human rights.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Social Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.A. Psychology Honours |
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| College/University | Panjab University Chandigarh |
| Graduation Year | 2018 |
Personal Life
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Political Ideology | Punjabiyat, Federalism |
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| Controversy | Gauravdeep returned his National Youth Award in 2021 to express solidarity towards the farmers movement. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | S Harpal Singh (Businessman) | ||
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| Mother | Munish Kaur (Professor, Gurmat Studies) | ||
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| Siblings | Harshleen Kaur (Interior Designer) |
Career
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| Organization | Initiators of Change (Founded 2015) |
| Organization Details | Co-founded with his sister and two friends; grown to over 2,000 volunteers with working branches across North India |
Favourites
| Food | Rajma Rice |
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| Holiday Destination | Goa |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/Gauravdeep_s | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravdeep-singh-29b652176 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gauravdeep Singh is known for his impactful work in youth and human rights advocacy for the past decade in Punjab. | |
| 2. He co-founded Initiators of Change in 2015 with his sister and friends; it has grown to over 2000 volunteers with branches across North India. | |
| 3. Coming from a deeply religious background, he is the grandson of the late Giani Jagjit Singh Sidki, a prominent Sikh scholar and college founder. | |
| 4. Despite financial hardships in his childhood and teenage years, Gauravdeep persevered. | |
| 5. Formerly a journalist and TV anchor at Ludhiana Live and Fateh TV, Gauravdeep now focuses on social work. | |
| 6. Engaged in social activities since his school days, Gauravdeep's passion for community service has always been strong. | |
| 7. In 2014, as a high school student, he met Dr. Pranab Mukherjee, then President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. | |
| 8. Meeting Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2015 in Ludhiana had a profound impact on Gauravdeep's life, inspiring him to dedicate himself to serving society. | |
| 9. Author of the Punjabi poetry book "IKNaujawaan di Nazar ton," Gauravdeep is also a sought-after motivational speaker in colleges. | |
| 10. He has spoken at prestigious institutes such as Lady Sri Ram College, Hindu College, Ramjas College Delhi University, and several IITs. | |
| 11. Active in relief missions, Gauravdeep has participated in humanitarian efforts during events like the Kerala Floods 2018, Punjab Floods 2019, and the Farmer Agitation 2020-21. | |
| 12. In his leisure time, Gauravdeep enjoys Bollywood movies, music, and playing cricket and table tennis. | |
| 13. He co-founded Initiators of Change in 2015 with his sister and friends; it has grown to over 2,000 volunteers with branches across North India. |