The Chief Khalsa Diwan is a 111-year-old Sikh organisation, which is the central Organization of various Singh Sabhas spread across Punjab. Unlike the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, the Diwan is an apolitical body and only concerns itself with religious, educational and cultural issues. At present, the Diwan runs * 42 Schools * Orphanages * Old age homes * Khalsa Advocate - newsletter * Hospitals and clinics The organisation was founded with the active efforts of Bhai Vir Singh.