The first time Amarjeet Singh caught our attention was when an item in the media appeared about a Sikh gentleman, who was a school cab driver, ferrying children from their homes to school and back, in his Maruti Ritz Uber. This was in the summer of 2021 when COVID was raging globally and almost everything except essential services had shut down in the lockdown.
Like millions of others, Amarjeet had neither any work nor income but seeing the scenario around him – he decided to provide free rides in his small white car to patients needing hospitalisation, or upon release, going home. These numbers, he recalls were few as it was mostly a one-way ride.
R – Amarjeet Singh with daughter Avneet, wife Jasbeer, daughter Khushmeet and son Parmeet.
Used funds saved for kids’ education
Where did he get the money to keep his car running constantly, sometimes 24 x 7? And to continue to feed his family of four? Plus exposing himself to the ravages of COVID19?
An obviously concerned head of the family told his wife and children that he might be a potential Covid19 carrier. To which Avneet, his then 8-year-old daughter, replied, “Papa, if something happens to us, at least we can tell Waheguru that we did the right thing.” Also in agreement were his wife Jasbeer, 47, and three children Khushmeet, 24, Parmeet, 23 and Avneet, 13. This motivated Amarjeet, 56, to continue doing so.
Funds were imperative. Initially, Amarjeet withdrew Rs. 1.5 lakhs from the eight lakhs he had set aside for his children’s education. And started transporting patients free across Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida in his oxygen cylinder fitted car. About the money spent, he simply says, “Waheguru phir de dega (God will give again)”.
Amarjeet then lost track of days and nights as word spread about this man’s mission. His small car was painted over with FREE AMBULANCE/COVID PATIENT and his mobile number, to give more visibility to the services he rendered in spite of adverse conditions.
When we first contacted the soft-spoken Sikh gentleman and realised he needed help with funds, we – the Gurugram based Central Park-1 residents – were glad that our collection helped him continue his work. It was the start of what has become a familial bond. Amarjeet Singh, accompanied by his son Parmeet, continues to be a regular, welcome visitor to our condominium.
Delhi-born Amarjeet Singh, after finishing from Salwan Senior Secondary School, then graduated in the Arts stream from Sri Guru teg Bahadur Khalsa College (Evening) at Delhi University. He started his career as a member of Equipment Maintenance in Standard Electrical Industries. “When we shifted to Gurgaon in 2012, as commuting to Delhi was difficult, I invested in the taxi business, but unfortunately met with a financial recession. This led to driving an Uber cab, which I consider the turning point in my life,” he highlights.
C – School kids celebrate X’mas with Santa Claus
R – Manoj Sir, from Nepal, at extreme right, taught MSDB students Karate.
Teaching Covid Orphans
Keeping up to his earlier promise, Amarjeet has since dedicatedly been educating Covid-19 orphans. The students are provided with uniforms, books and stationery funded through other NGOs and residential communities like ours who contribute in cash and kind. Much also goes towards improving the lives of Covid widows as well.
In July 2021 the NGO Mission Sarbat Da Bhala (MSDB) was established and registered as a charitable trust. “The title, literally, Welfare for All, was inspired by the Sikh principles of Selfless Service (SEWA). “We continue serving the community with our free hearse (Shav Vahan), and an ambulance service that has become my identity in the NCR.”
Our Numerous Supporters
Amarjeet briefly wants to acknowledge organisations that have supported him and his work from the start. “First on my list is The Khalsa Aid which provided us with an e-rickshaw, a boon during our fundraising drives. The Tata Magic Ambulance while very useful, unfortunately due to its poor suspension, is not preferred by patients. It was converted into a free mortuary van. Next, the Hemkunt Foundation, has provided us oxygen concentrators, face masks, gloves etc. since the Covid period.”
Delhi-based Collectors Gadgets Limited, as part of their CSR initiative, has generously sponsored MSDB’s education program for a period of five years.
This NGO’s numerous ongoing and ad hoc projects include another free education vertical. The Gurumukh Shiksha Mera Adhikar, started with five underprivileged children in 2021, currently has 110 students, and moving on to expand in the future. A free, healthy midday meal is served daily. The entertainment aspect includes celebrating multireligious festivals, national days, and combined monthly birthdays for the students.
Amarjeet Singh appeals to his readers: “To run this mission, funds are constantly required. These are generated in many forms including the campaign Raddi Se Unnati. We collect scrap from homes and sell to dealers. Yet, ground reality is that we need to procure books, stationery, uniforms, desks, benches, boards and pay teachers salaries. A mini school van would help pick up and drop our students. Since 2021, during winters we continue our drive to serve tea and biscuits and give blankets and woolen clothes to pavement dwellers.”
While Amarjeet is deeply immersed in MSDB, and its activities, he is no longer alone in this. His daughter Khushmeet and son Parmeet have joined him. Khushmeet says, “I really enjoy working in an NGO, especially in our Vertical Education. During my graduation, I also completed a B.Ed, and now I’m pursuing my Master’s degree alongside. When I started teaching, the kids who came to us were garbage collectors. Totally uneducated. I started with basic subjects like Hindi, English, and Maths. Today, they are studying in English-medium. Seeing them now brings a sense of joy, a feeling that my hard work has truly paid off. The most enjoyable moment for me is when the blessings I receive are reflected in their smiles. When they feel happy, seeing me, it brings me immense joy.”
Son Parmeet, mature for one so young, reveals he “dropped schooling at 17 when in Class 9 due to financial crisis. Am now pursuing my B.Com 2nd year at Open University. Having helped my father for almost five years now, I feel it is an honour to help improve lives of those less fortunate. Also, it gives me great satisfaction to spend maximum time working towards such activities. I would earnestly like to make it my career. Especially to continue the health care program for the public.”
A dedicated Amarjeet Singh ends his interview with “We don’t know which incident in life will have what effect on us, how it will awaken us. But it is true that often an unexpected event brings such a change in one’s life that we find a goal for our future.”
MSDB led by its Founder, his family and supporters, has accomplished many noteworthy responsibilities during this philanthropic journey. Determined to implement numerous ambitious ideas that are in the pipeline, Amarjeet Singh continues to be tireless in his mission.
C – Dancing time!
R – myPAPERCLIP also donated notebooks to a MSDB supported junior school.
Contact
Amarjeet Singh
Mobile +91 7982824082
Email [email protected]
Parmeet Singh
Mobile +91 85069 99839
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Amita Sarwal
After practising homoeopathy for 10 years, Amita Sarwal changed her career path. Since 1973 she has been writing on lifestyle, personalities, architecture, interiors and travel. In Singapore, she was an Editor with Editions Didier Millet for pictorial encyclopedias, books and magazines. Her personal milestone continues to be The Spirit of SKV – Chronicle of a Girls’ School, to mark the Golden Jubilee (2006) of her alma mater, Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior. To showcase the exemplary work being done by Changemakers / Unsung Heroes, Amita now focuses on showcasing how they are elevating lives of socially disadvantaged.
Amarjeet ji, the work that you and your family are doing is truly invaluable. The children’s smiling faces reflect the joy of learning at your school. Wishing you all the best for future!
Amarjit’s mission and unwavering dedication is a testament to his love for humanity. It exemplifies the spirit that every effort translates into huge benefit for society. God bless him and his family.
A very heartwarming story about a remarkable man and his supportive family.
I have met Mr. Amarjeet in-person many a times and found him a very gentle and noble person. He is always ready to help the needy person with all possible support,
Amarjeet Singh, I know him for less than a month, I met him just in April 2025. Whatever I come to knkw about his mission through this articles and other SM posts, I have no words to say Thanks You Amarjeet Singh Veerji. Any words of thanks will not do justice to his sewa. The work he is doing, every human is supposed to do for society.
Awesome transformation. Have visited the centre being run by Amarjeet Singh. The whole family is devoted to the Seva.
Keep up the good work.
Chardikala Always ❤️
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Amarjeet Singh ji for his selfless & compassionate service to society. His timely support in providing life-saving medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators & cylinders, has brough hope to many in critical times. I personally witnessed his generosity when he extended oxygen support to a patient I knew, making a real difference in his recovery. Amarjeet ji, your dedication to humanitarian service is truly inspiring- thank you for being a pillar of strength for those in need.
Helpful nature
Commendable job, keep doing good always, prayers n blessings
Great work Sir & All team members 💪💪 Jai hind 🇮🇳
That’s a beautiful sentiment. It’s truly heartwarming to see acts of kindness and selflessness, especially in a world where such gestures can seem rare. Stories like this remind us that humanity still thrives in compassion and generosity. He is the real hero of the society.
A very well written article by Mrs Amita highlighting the good deeds of Amarjeet ji and his family. Having personally interacted with him, he is very humble and dedicated to his various causes and God bless him and his family.
Shri Amarjeet Singh, generally known as Covid Warrior has been into many philanthropic work. One of sucj works, is taking care of schooling of kids of underprivileged fellow citizens. Not only he and his family takes care of free education of these children but also they are provided free meal, uniform and study materials too.
I wish him all d best in all his endeavors. A true champion of universal brother hood and a warrior who fights om all front for the sake of mankind.
Thank you for sharing my story on such a big plateform. 🙏
Thank you for helping so many people during COVID and still doing good things even now. Your kindness and efforts mean a lot and truly make a difference
So proud of you, Papa! Your journey from being a COVID hero to a changemaker is truly inspiring. Your strength, compassion, and dedication to helping others continue to motivate us every day. You’re our real-life hero!
Truly inspiring! It’s amazing to see how a COVID hero has transformed challenges into lasting change for the co
mmunity. Stories like this restore faith in humanity
This Guy was like second God to the people in Covid He did selfless service,he is the person who took the true values of Sikhism philosophy to core.He opened school for underprivileged Children, providing them same quality of education as provided to privileged children,which is free of cost.
Salute to such a great soul……
Amarjeet Singh’s actions during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic are a shining example of selflessness and humanity in the face of crisis. He chose to step up and serve those in dire need, offering free rides to patients during a time when even basic transport was hard to come by. His quiet courage and compassion reflect the true spirit of community service and make him a role model for resilience and empathy.
A great human interest story. Salute to Amarjeet ji and his supportive family.A very well written article full of empathy.
I wish more people come and join this NGO. We are proud by the work done by this NGO to assist needy people and educate them.
During Covid we heard about Amarjeet Singh ambulance service and now to continue with his NGO and his family supporting him is commendable.Amita thanks for this write up.I will forward this to my friends and other grps
Well-done Amarjeet and keep doing the great work.
We need people like you to uplift the weaker sections of our society .
Thanks
Harry Arora
Amarjeet has being the nicest person thru out Covid till now.he helps everyone in needs..he and hs family is fo6grest..helping needy is their trademark.beenu jain.janakpuri
A v dedicated man..he serves humanity..gbu..Beenu jain
Amarjeet Singh photograph depicts a perfect gentleman,soft spoken and has a unique personality working selflessly for the society.
During COVID he provided free oxygen and transport to the needy patients.
Now he and his family are dedicated to Educate the COVID orphans and other poor and downtrodden children irrespective of caste and creed in a structured manner.He provides free books, dresses and free lunch to the students.
He has many more qualities like: The family distributes free Tea and Snacks at the Dwarka Expressway in the early morning of the the chilled winter season.. They also distribute free blankets to the needy.
Amita ji you have written the conversation decently.
He should be promoted in the eyes of Haryana government and Centre government by means of present day media which in my opinion you are the best..
Thank you Balbirji. The idea is to share Amarjeet’s story around the world…. Please do start by sharing with your contacts.
Each comment is as important – as circulating the article further…
Regards
Amita
Amarjeet Singh ji’s hardwork and dedication for the upliftment of the underpriviledged chlildren is truly appreciated.He is bringing new hopes and smiles to many families. Keep doing such great work.
Amarjeet Singh ji and his family have set a wonderful example of selfless service. By running an ambulance, feeding and educating underprivileged children for so many years, they are not only helping the needy, but are also inspiring role models for others as well. The mid-day meal program is especially noteworthy, as it ensures the children’s nutritional needs are met while they focus on their education.
Truly impressed by Amarjeet Singh ji and his family greatness and hard work for making a difference in the lives of many children
I extend my sincere gratitude to Amarjeet Singh ji and his family!
Amarjeet Ji is a very gentle and compassionate person and is doing a great job of helping underprivileged people through various ways and means. His story is truly inspiring and his determination and dedication towards various noble causes is commendable. The way his entire family supports and helps him in his selfless work is incredible and praise worthy.
Wishing him more strength and continued success in his noble endeavors !
There is a lot of service to your country, inside Covid and still your service is going on continuously, God, you continue to serve and have proof you Singh is King.
Amarjeet Singh Shetra, from Gurgaon who emerged as a true hero during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenging circumstances and the risks involved, he selflessly dedicated himself to serving his community.
During the peak of the pandemic, Amarjeet Singh provided free transportation services & Oxygen Cylinders to those in need, including the elderly, patients, and frontline workers. His unwavering commitment and compassionate nature earned him recognition as one of India’s COVID Soldiers, highlighting his significant contribution to society during a critical time.
Amarjeet’s actions exemplify the spirit of community service and resilience. His helpful nature and pleasing personality not only provided essential support to those in need but also inspired others to contribute in their own ways. His story serves as a testament to the impact one individual can have in making a difference during times of crisis.
May God bless him and his family with good health .
“This brought tears to my eyes. In a time when the world was shutting down in fear, Amarjeet Singh opened his heart and home to those in need. Risking his own life, using the savings meant for his children’s future, and still smiling through it all — that’s not just courage, that’s divine humanity. His daughter’s words, ‘At least we can tell Waheguru we did the right thing,’ will stay with me forever. May Waheguru bless this beautiful family always. The world needs more hearts like theirs.” salute to amarjeet singh ji and his family for embodying the spirit of sewa and touching so many lives
They and there NGO have been doing a great job! Kudos to them!
I have known Amarjeet Singh Jee since the pandemic and am so impressed with his dedication and hard work. His strong willpower drives him to work for the underprivileged. It is remarkable how he has transformed himself from a cab driver to a change maker. His relentless pursuit has led to the birth of his NGO – Mission Sharbat Da Valla. Hats off to you Amarjeet Singh Jee. Keep up your good work.
A few lines have to say About Amarjeet Singh. I personally
Know him from last 2-3years . He is doing Great job for the welfare of society. Many things we have learned from Amarjeet ji.. How to donate, how to perform needful task for the welfare of the society, serving ppl in different views
We learned from Amarjeet…. He is Giving a Great contribution for the society.. We are proud for them..
God bless him n his family..
Waheguru Waheguru…
Amarjeet uncle is such a great person. He is very polite and kind and always ready to help. We really appreciate all your hardwork and efforts. He reflects meaning of Sikhism means Seva bhao. We feel very happy to see smiles on children faces. Heads off to you uncle ji🙏
Absolutely moved by Amarjeet Singh’s incredible journey in this Coffee & Conversations piece! From a COVID hero to transforming countless lives through education and healthcare, his story is a powerful reminder of what one person’s purpose can achieve. Let’s share this inspiring tale to celebrate and support his mission for change! 🌟 #UnsungHeroes #Changemaker”
Amarjeetji is a wonderful human being.. knowing him since covid days for his free ambulance services then to knowing him personally for his several drives. He is so polite and humble and working on the betterment of society. It actually needs determination to work in adverse weather conditions but sir is ready to fight and working very harder..
More power to you sir!!!
Words fall short to express my deep gratitude towards Amarjeet Ji and his family for their selfless contribution to society. I have witnessed his journey from running a small terrace school with just 10 children to now transforming the lives of 80–100 individuals through his dedicated efforts.
I’ve seen children who once picked garbage rise to become top performers under his guidance. His unwavering commitment to uplifting underprivileged kids is truly inspiring.
During the COVID-19 crisis, he went above and beyond—turning his own car into an ambulance to serve those in need, without a second thought for his own safety.
Hats off to his entire family for their constant support throughout these years. I am proud to be associated with his NGO, Sarbat Da Bhala.
I am truly inspired by Amarjeet Ji’s & his family’s extraordinary journey! He & his family are real heros, doing on the ground work & helping those in need. I have known him since last 4 years. From battling COVID’s chaos to transforming lives with education and healthcare, his honesty and grit are awe-inspiring. His family’s unwavering support through countless struggles makes this story even more powerful. Let’s spread this tale of a genuine changemaker to ignite hope and action! 🌟 #UnsungHeroes #SocialImpact”
It gives me a delight to feel associated with Mission Sarbat Da bhalla. Feeding the destitudes and hungry , teaching the underprivileged masses and more such services for the upliftment of the society are worthy of gratitude, acknowledgement and appreciation.
A great example set by a great human being. He is working selflessly towards this initiative, hats off to him. Wish him all the very best and success always.
A Selfless journey from Driver to Social Worker:
From working as a driver to becoming a dedicated social worker, his journey is truly inspiring.
During the COVID-19🦠😷 pandemic, he made the courageous decision to serve humanity without thinking of his own family’s survival. His selfless spirit led him to fully commit himself to helping those in need.
He now runs an NGO Mission Sarbat Da Bhala, through which he provides food to underprivileged children, operates a free ambulance service, and even a mortuary van – all at no cost.
In a world often driven by self-interest, individuals like him stands kut aa a true symbol of compassion. We need more such souls, who live not just for themselves, but for the service of others.
Amarjeet’s selfless service to others is a shining reflection of Waheguru’s divine love. With compassion and kindness, he touches hearts and transform lives. His tireless efforts to support people in need inspires others to walk the path of kindness provided by God. In a short span of time you feel like family to me. You serve humanity with each possible way. We have seen you distributing food to needy people in the coldest months of year. Through Langar and food distribution you spread the message of love and compassion. Your dedication to running school for underpriviliged kids managing education, food, everything to transform their lives is a blessings.
During the darkest days of pandemic, providing essential support to those in need, saving countless lives, comforted the grieving in distress. Now also you run free ambulance service, mortuary van without any cost.
Most important your whole family supports you and stand with you each second. The dedication of you and your family to serve humanity is a thing example of kindness and generosity. We can’t define your greatness in wordss.You are a true soul.May you always be blessed with strength and devotion.