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GICD Founder & Chairman

The visionary leader whose dedication and compassion have shaped GICD into a center of hope, care, and empowerment for children with disabilities.

Sh. Arun Khanna - Founder Chairman GICD
Founder Chairman GICD

Sh. Arun Khanna

Founder Chairman, Global Institute For Childhood Disability

Born 13th Oct, 1942
Family Married, Two Sons
Business Textiles Industry
Education B.Sc (Multiple)

A distinguished leader with over five decades of experience in industry and humanitarian service, Sh. Arun Khanna has dedicated his life to serving children with disabilities and making a lasting impact on society through various philanthropic initiatives.

Humanitarian Industry Leader Community Builder Philanthropist

Early Life & Education

Schooling

Cambridge College Amritsar

F.Sc

DAV College Amritsar

B.Sc

Hindu College Amritsar

Higher Studies

Leeds University, England (1967)

Coming from a family business in Textiles, his desire for higher studies took him to Leeds University, Leeds Yorkshire, England where he earned another B.Sc. degree in 1967 and returned to India in 1968.

International Exposure & Training

During his stay abroad, he visited multiple countries including:

Russia (Moscow & Leningrad)
Czechoslovakia
Holland & Netherlands
France
Germany
Italy
Austria
USA, Canada & Mexico

Practical Training: Received hands-on training in Germany, Switzerland, England & USA in 1967, and worked in different Textile Factories in UK & USA.

Professional Journey

1968

Returned to India

Joined the family textile business after returning from England

1971

Worked with OCM

Gained valuable experience working with OCM for one year

30+ Years

SP Worsted Mills

Served as head of department in Dyeing & Processing for over three decades

Industry Leader

Textile Authority

Became an authority in processing of woolen & Polyester blended fabrics

Actively involved in solving industry problems with Government and concerned departments for Labour issues, electricity and taxation. Led delegations of Textile Industry to Japan and other countries.

Rotary Service & Humanitarian Work

Rotary Club Amritsar

Joined to serve humanity and continues to be an active, dedicated Rotarian

Secretary (1982-83)

Served as Secretary and celebrated the Club's Golden Jubilee

Projects Established

Many projects for Deaf & Dumb and Mentally retarded Children

Current Positions & Responsibilities

01

Chairman

Global Institute For Childhood Disability

02

Founder Member

Rotary Eye Bank & Rotary Cancer Care Research Foundation

03

Member Advisory Committee

"Textile Department" GNDU

04

Chairman

Salig Ram Shiv Prakash Charitable Trust

05

Member LMC

DAV College of Education for Women

06

President

Prem Ashram Higher Secondary School

07

Member Executive Committee

Chinmaya Mission & Durgiana Mandir Committee

08

Patron & Financial Secretary

Various associations for special children and education

Community Welfare Activities

Special School Operation

Running "GICD Little Angels School" - Special School and Rehabilitation Centre for differently abled Children

Health Care Camps

Regular Seminars & Health Care Camps on Maternal & Child Health Care

Healthcare Committee

Member Executive Committee Shri Satya Nand Ram Sharnam Charitable Hospital

Computer Education Centre

Launching Computer Education Centre for Cerebral Palsy & Mentally Retarded Children

Awareness Programs

Conducting regular awareness programs on disabilities in Schools, Colleges and important places

World Disabled Day

Celebrating World Disabled Day for disabled community

Personal Life

Family Life

Sh. Arun Khanna is happily married to Mrs. Usha Khanna – a dedicated homemaker. They are blessed with two sons (both married).

"Currently, Mr. Arun Khanna is actively serving the Global Institute For Childhood Disability and fully devoted for this noble cause, channeling all his experience and energy towards making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities."

Legacy & Impact

Through decades of dedicated service, Sh. Arun Khanna has created a lasting legacy of compassion, leadership, and transformative change in the field of childhood disability care and community service.