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Religion
Punjab Government Forms 7‑Member Committee to Oversee Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:32 AM
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The Punjab administration has set up a seven‑member coordination committee to implement and monitor the newly passed Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Punjab's state government has constituted a seven‑member coordination committee to oversee the implementation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026. The committee is tasked with ensuring that the provisions of the amendment are applied uniformly across the state.
The body will monitor compliance, address any operational challenges, and coordinate with relevant religious and administrative institutions. Its mandate includes periodic reporting to the chief minister and providing recommendations for smooth execution of the act.
Officials from key departments have been appointed to the committee, reflecting the government's intent to integrate administrative oversight with religious considerations. The formation of the committee signals a proactive approach by the Punjab administration to manage the legal changes affecting the Sikh holy scripture.
The body will monitor compliance, address any operational challenges, and coordinate with relevant religious and administrative institutions. Its mandate includes periodic reporting to the chief minister and providing recommendations for smooth execution of the act.
Officials from key departments have been appointed to the committee, reflecting the government's intent to integrate administrative oversight with religious considerations. The formation of the committee signals a proactive approach by the Punjab administration to manage the legal changes affecting the Sikh holy scripture.