The SANGAT SAHIB BHAI PHERU SIKH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY is a legendary and a visionary institution whose roots date back to pre-partition India, where it began its noble journey by establishing Khalsa School in the village of Bhai Pheru of Tehsil Chunia, Lahore (now in Pakistan). Amidst the upheaval of Partition, a new chapter began in 1955 when, through the relentless dedication of Late S. Karnail Singh Doad (erstwhile Executive Member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sri Amritsar Sahib), the school was shifted from Pakistan to Faridkot, India, emerging as Sangat Sahib Bhai Pheru Khalsa Senior Secondary School. Its Founder President was Col. S. Narain Singh of the erstwhile state of Faridkot, who laid its foundation with grace and strength.

Over the decades, the society has become a beacon of excellence in both education and healthcare, transforming the Malwa region through its tireless efforts. Successive leaders such as the distinguished bureaucrat S. Gurdial Singh Sekhon, IAS (Revenue Secretary PEPSU), the eminent freedom fighter Master Sunder Singh Brar and the charismatic reformer, social worker and an acclaimed lawyer S. Karnail Singh Doad (Former Chairman of the Punjab Marketing Board and MLA of Faridkot), carried forward the society’s noble legacy for years. The contributions of imminent administrator and educationalist, S. Kuldeep Singh Gill, Former Senior Vice President of the society are invaluable. His vast experience as a distinguished scholar has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of various institutes.

Presently, the distinguished philanthropist and administrator, S. Gurdev Singh Brar, IAS (Retd.), Former Managing Director of Sugarfed, Punjab, presides over the society with his vision and wisdom. The executive members of the Society include prominent dignitaries like the honorable Dr. Gursevak Singh (Senior Vice President), the esteemed S. Sukhpal Singh Kang (Junior Vice President), the distinguished S. Jasbir Singh Sandhu (Secretary General), the revered S. Swarnjit Singh Gill (Treasurer) and the lauded S. Harpreet Singh Doad (Joint Secretary). All the members of the society are selflessly committed towards contributing their best in support of education and the betterment of society.

Recognizing that education and healthcare are the twin pillars of regional progress, the society established a series of academic institutions of national repute: Dasmesh Public School, Faridkot (1973), Dasmesh Public School, Kotkapura (1981), Dasmesh Public School, Bargari (1988), Dasmesh Global School, Kotkapura (2015), Dasmesh Global School, Bargari (2015) and Dasmesh Public School, Sadiq (2025). These institutions, permanently affiliated with CBSE Delhi, have become synonymous with excellence, consistently producing board toppers, national achievers and young scholars who embody discipline, intellect and leadership.

In 1992, the society made a monumental leap by establishing Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences (DIRDS) under the benevolent and visionary Chairmanship of the Great Reformer, Educationalist and Philanthropist, S. Karnail Singh Doad. DIRDS was founded to honor the memory of the Great Saint-Soldier, Scholar par excellence Guru Gobind Singh Ji and to address the severe shortage of dental facilities in the backward Malwa region. Initially offering 60 BDS seats, the institute gained recognition from Dental Council of India in 2000 and soared its BDS intake to 100. Through the tireless efforts of the dedicated members of the Sangat Sahib Bhai Pheru Sikh Educational Society, DIRDS expanded to offer MDS programs in seven specialties, in 2008 and currently offers 18 postgraduate seats per year in seven different specialties.

Today, under the guidance of the society leadership and efforts of worthy Principal Dr. S.P.S. Sodhi, Former Executive Member Dental Council of India, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot is recognized as one of the Punjab’s premier private dental colleges. Academically, it produces toppers, gold medalists and national achievers with a curriculum rooted in innovation, research and real-world clinical training. Beyond academics, the institute excels in co-curricular fields including debates, cultural arts and professional seminars. The infrastructure of the institute includes a sports complex, featuring basketball court, badminton arena and cricket ground, along with state-of-the-art Gymnasium and ultra-modern, centrally air-conditioned Auditorium.

Further elevating its healthcare mission, the society established a 100-bedded Dasmesh Multispecialty Hospital equipped with the latest medical technology and offering advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. In addition, the society expanded its professional education footprint by founding the Dasmesh College of Nursing (in 2009), Dasmesh College of Physiotherapy (2011), Dasmesh College of Pharmacy (2017) and specialized courses in Dental Mechanics and Dental Hygiene, thereby nurturing the next generation of skilled healthcare professionals.

Driven by unwavering dedication, visionary leadership and a mission steeped in service, the Sangat Sahib Bhai Pheru Sikh Educational Society continues to shine as a beacon of enlightenment. Its institutions are not just centres of learning but temples of transformation. Though the path ahead is long, the Sangat Sahib Bhai Pheru Sikh Educational Society walks it with unmatched passion and purpose — because for them, “the woods are dark and deep, but we have miles to go before we sleep.”