Dr.Man Mohan Kaur,the dynamic principal of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College,University of Delhi,Dev Nagar,New Delhi,India;started her career as a school teacher.She then joined Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi as a Lecturer and soon became a Reader. She is Principal since 1st November 2005. She is constantly engaged in evolving and upgrading infrastructure and teaching methodologies in the college. Her emphasis is on the welfare and upliftment of her students by empowering them with contemporary knowledge systems and skills, thereby enabling them to take their place in the competitive, globalised world that is awaiting them.
Within short span of time, she has taken the college to remarkable heights. Under her excellent guidance the college has earned a reputation for excellence in academics and in extra-curricular activities. She is a supporting pillar and a nurturing head for her students and for her entire staff, both teaching and administrative.
She has completely dedicated her life for the social cause. Every year she arranges free medical check-ups, blood donation camps and career counseling workshops for her students .This year she motivated and enrolled many students as volunteers for the Commonwealth Games (hosted in Delhi from October 4-14, 2010)in collaboration with the Delhi Government. A fountainhead of optimism and determination herself, she advises all to spurn negativity for a positive and hopeful attitude. She actively encouraged students’ participation in Delhi city cleanliness drive and sent volunteers for the foreign delegation.
She has done her graduation and post-graduation in Mathematics from Indraprastha College, University of Delhi and training in Education from Central Institute of Education,DU.She earned her PhD Degree and Post Doctoral honours from Delhi University. Since last 34 years (approximately)she has written, presented and published several research papers in National & International journals in the subject of her expertise- Mathematics- and participated in various national and international seminars and workshops.
Her role model in life is her grandfather, late Sardar Hira Singhji, who is an inspirational figure for her as well as for her siblings. It was his vision and encouragement that strongly motivated her to achieve academic targets successfully and to lead a pious life. The central philosophy of Dr. Man Mohan Kaur's life is based on practising three primary pillars of Sikhism:
Kirat Karo (earn an honest living );
Wand Ke Chhako (to share) and
Naam Jappo (receiting God’s Name).In all circumstances of life, she always remembers the existence of Akal purakh (Almighty).
Till her last breath, her one and only wish is to pray, to practice the path of humanity and to spread the message of the Sikh Gurus in order to gain a meaningful life. Therefore she regularly conducts
Kirtan Gurbani (Religious Music) competitions in the college to inculcate Sikh principles among the new generation of Sikh students. Her humble submission & motto is "
Inhi Ki Kirpa Ke Saje Hum Hai".
She is fully convinced that whatever she has achieved in life;it is with the grace and blessings of the eternal Guru "
Sri Guru Granth Sahib".
