Gauravdeep Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Gauravdeep Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/02/1996
Age28 years
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Social Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker
Famous For
  • Being the Founder of Initiators of Change
  • A renowned Youth Empowerment Activist of Punjab
  • Recipient of the National Youth Award

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5’ 6”)
Weight55 kg (121 lbs)

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationB. A. Psychology Honours
College/UniversityPanjab University Chandigarh

Personal Life

HometownLudhiana, Punjab
School(s)
  • Guru Nanak International Public School Ludhiana
  • MGM Public School Ludhiana
  • BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec School Ludhiana
ReligionSikhism
Political IdeologyPunjabiyat, Federalism
Hobbies
  • Poetry
  • Playing Cricket
  • Listening to Music
ControversyGauravdeep Returned his National Award to express his solidarity towards the farmers movement 2021.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherS Harpal Singh (Businessman)
MotherMunish Kaur (Professor, Gurmat Studies)
Grandparents
GrandfatherLate Giani Jagjit Singh Sidki
Siblings
SisterHarshleen Kaur (Interior Designer)

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • National Youth Award Govt of India 2018
  • Noble Asian of the Year 2019
  • Rashtriya Gaurav Puruskar, 2018 by The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Sikh Youth Icon Award, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Gurmat Missionary college
  • District Youth Icon Award for voter awareness, Ludhiana District Administration 2017

Favourites

FoodRajma Rice
Holiday DestinationGoa
Personalities
  • Guru Gobind Singh ji
  • Bhagat Puran Singh
  • Bhagat Singh
  • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Some Lesser Known Facts

Gauravdeep Singh is known for his impactful work in youth and human rights advocacy for the past decade in Punjab.
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.
Coming from a deeply religious background, he is the grandson of the late Giani Jagjit Singh Sidki, a prominent Sikh scholar and college founder.
Despite financial hardships in his childhood and teenage years, Gauravdeep persevered.
Formerly a journalist and TV anchor at Ludhiana Live and Fateh TV, Gauravdeep now focuses on social work.
Engaged in social activities since his school days, Gauravdeep's passion for community service has always been strong.
In 2014, as a high school student, he met Dr. Pranab Mukherjee, then President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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.
Author of the Punjabi poetry book "IKNaujawaan di Nazar ton," Gauravdeep is also a sought-after motivational speaker in colleges.
He has spoken at prestigious institutes such as Lady Sri Ram College, Hindu College, Ramjas College Delhi University, and several IITs.
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.
In his leisure time, Gauravdeep enjoys Bollywood movies, music, and playing cricket and table tennis.