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GENCO MISSION: Our mission is to empower immigrants through education while fostering the principles and ideals of Eastern values and religious beliefs. We strive to provide access to quality education, equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in their adopted communities. By embracing diversity and promoting cultural understanding, we aim to build inclusive societies where immigrants can thrive and contribute positively to their communities, guided by the wisdom and teachings of Eastern traditions.
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Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (Ludhiana) - History
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana was established by the Nankana Sahib Education Trust [NSET]. NSET was founded in memory of the most sacred temple of Nankana Sahib, birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee) Amritsar, a premier organization of universal brotherhood, was the main force behind the mission of "Removal of Economic Backwardness through Technology". With this mission, a Polytechnic was started in 1953 and then Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College was established in 1956.
The Trust deed was registered in February 1953 with a commitment by The Nankana Sahib Education Trust to uplift the vast weaker section of Indian polity comprising Rural India by admitting 70% students every year from Rural Areas. This commitment was made to the nation in April 1956. Since the day when the foundation stone of the college was laid by Late Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji, the First President of India, nearly 10,000 Graduate and 300 Post Graduate Engineers have passed from this college during the last 50 years and are at present successfully employed in India & abroad. The college is now ISO 9001- 2000 certified; NBA accredited and has signed MoU with Iowa University USA for exchange of students and faculty.
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College campus is spread over 88 acres of prime land about 5 km from Bus Stand and 8 km from Ludhiana Railway Station on Ludhiana-Malerkotla Road. The College campus is well planned with beautifully laid out tree plantation, pathways, and flower beds besides the well-maintained sprawling lawns all around. It has beautiful building for Colleges, Hostels, Swimming Pool, Sports and Gymnasium Hall complex, Gurdwara Sahib, Bank, Dispensary, Alumni Home, and Post Office, etc. There are two hostels for boys and one hostel for girls with total accommodation for about 500 students. These hostels are provided with all amenities and basic services. The greenery of the campus is remarkable and special care is taken to preserve it.
For further information and current activities, please check the college website: http://www.gndec.ac.in/