Indian Languages Awareness Board UK

Mrs Rakhi Bansal

Honourable Adviser

Rakhi Bansal is a dedicated advocate for Hindi and Sanskrit and she holds an MA in Library and Information Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Currently, Rakhi serves as a Specialist Assessor and Examiner at the University of Cambridge, Director of Beacon Books Publication Limited, and Joint General Secretary of the Gitanjali Multilingual Literary Circle. She is also Managing Editor for Aadhunik Sahitya UK and Special Correspondent for Aadhunik Sahitya India. Rakhi founded the Birmingham Satsang Sangam to engage young people with Hindi and Sanskrit and has taught these languages through curriculum design and examination development. Her library science work includes automating the library at Nansen Primary School and volunteering as a librarian, reflecting her lifelong commitment to education and cultural heritage.

Sardar Baljinder Singh Rathore

Honourable Adviser

Immigration Lawyer in London' Director of London Investment Baljinder Singh Rathour has been working in the field of Global Investment, Employment, Immigration, Education, Security, Management & Administration for the past 37 years with network in 150 countries, has undertaken job responsibilities in various portfolios in Government & Private Sector.

Sardarni Narpinder Kaur Mann BEM 

Honourable Adviser

Director Social Services UK

Narpinder Kaur BEM has dedicated over 15 years to active social service, addressing complex and sensitive issues within her community with care and empathy. She began her journey with UNITED SIKHS in 2008, founding a Helpdesk at Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall to bridge individuals with resources and authorities such as the Home Office, Immigration Enforcement, and charities. Her efforts led to a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government, ensuring dignified voluntary repatriations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she coordinated repatriation efforts for deceased individuals and continues to support similar cases. Narpinder has resolved around 400 asylum and immigration cases and assists individuals facing homelessness, domestic abuse, and complex legal challenges, providing unwavering hope and support to those in need.

Mrs Krishna Baruah

Honourable Adviser

Krishna Baruah has been a resident of Kent for over 30 years and originally hails from Assam, India. Arriving in the UK in the 1970s with an Honours Degree. Krishna is currently the first female President of the United Kingdom Hindu Cultural Association and has been dedicated to community work for over 37 years. She represented India at International Mother Language Day and was honoured with the “She Inspires” award at the House of Commons in 2024. Her initiatives include raising funds for Uttarakhand flood relief and promoting Assamese culture through teaching dance, songs, and language to children. Krishna’s commitment to education and cultural preservation continues to enrich her community.

Sardar Darshan Singh Nagi

Honourable Adviser

Councillor Gurcharan Singh for 

St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead

 Honourable Adviser

Mrs Inderpal Kaur Chandel

Honourable Adviser

Mrs. Inderpal Kaur Chandel, a proud mother of three, is a Lecturer of Mathematics in Further Education, co-director of PreciousCoffer Ltd (Construction) with her husband, Anil, and co-founder of SmadFun , a registered not-for-profit committed to promoting equity in education. Through SmadFun, they fundraise for educational needs in Southall, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they launched 'SmadFun Masala', with all proceeds directed towards supporting educational resources for children. A *Mental Health First Aider* , Inderpal believes that music and art are healing and can play a vital role in mental well-being. This philosophy is reflected in SmadFun's Antakshari programs and her past experience as a Radio Jockey *(RJ)* on an Asian radio station, where she connected with audiences through the power of music. Born in London to a Hindu father and Sikh mother, with roots in Punjab and married into a Himachali Rajput family, Inderpal embodies the power of cultural diversity and harmony. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and a student of Pahari, she sees language as a vital tool to foster cross-generational and intergenerational connections, preserve heritage, and build bridges between communities. As co-founder of Himachali Link UK , Inderpal connects the Himachali diaspora, celebrates the regions traditions and culture, promotes tourism to Himachal, while strengthening ties within the UK community through Bharat Links. A passionate advocate for her Punjabi heritage , she regularly represents it. Additionally, Inderpal is a key part of the Community Champions project for Ealing Council, where she works to empower and uplift local communities.