Ujagar Singh’s book ‘Punjab De Anmol Ratan’ featuring 54 eminent Punjabis released in Chandigarh
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 17, 2026: Veteran writer and former Punjab government public relations officer Ujagar Singh’s book Punjab De Anmol Ratan, featuring the lives and achievements of 54 eminent personalities associated with Punjab, was released at the Chandigarh Press Club.
The book was released by O.P. Rattan, former MLA from Una in Himachal Pradesh and press secretary to a former Punjab chief minister, during the monthly meeting of the Punjab Public Relations Retired Officers’ Association.
Appreciating the author’s efforts, Rattan said the book was a valuable contribution to preserving Punjab’s rich legacy. He added that the profiles of distinguished personalities would inspire younger generations by highlighting their dedication, perseverance and achievements.
The book covers personalities from diverse fields, including the freedom struggle, national defence, economics, social service, culture, sports, administration, agriculture, religion, politics and science. It aims to document the contributions of Punjabis who have earned recognition at the national and international levels.
Among those featured are Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, Lieutenant General Harbaksh Singh, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Ajaypal Singh Banga, president of the World Bank Group, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, fibre optics pioneer Dr Narinder Singh Kapany, sports administrator Raja Randhir Singh and legendary athlete Milkha Singh.
The book also profiles Sant Attar Singh Mastuana, Sirdar Kapur Singh, Ravi Singh of Khalsa Aid, Baba Ram Singh, Mahinder Singh Randhawa, Dr S.S. Johal and Dr Pyara Lal Garg, among other prominent personalities.
Several members of the Punjab Public Relations Retired Officers’ Association attended the event, including Dr Opinder Singh Lamba, Dr Megha Singh, Ajit Kanwal Singh Hamdard, Surinder Malik, Shikha Kaushal Nehra, Rajinder Kaur, Uma Sharma, Sarbjit Kangniwal, R.C. Bali and Prem Vij.
Expressing his gratitude, Ujagar Singh thanked the association and his former colleagues for organising the event and supporting his literary work. He particularly acknowledged the guidance and support of Dr Megha Singh and Dr Opinder Singh Lamba.
Singh said his aim was to bring the achievements of distinguished Punjabis to a wider readership and preserve their legacy for future generations.
Ujagar Singh began his professional career in 1974 as a Punjabi essayist in the Punjab Government’s Department of Public Relations. He retired in 2007 as District Public Relations Officer, Patiala, and also served as editor of the Punjab Government’s Punjabi magazine Jagriti.
With 17 books to his credit, Singh has continued to contribute to Punjabi literature and the documentation of notable personalities. Punjab De Anmol Ratan adds to his literary work by celebrating the achievements and contributions of Punjabis across generations.