Rupinder Singh Batth
Born: Chandigarh, India

Village (Pind): Thangrali, Ropar District.
Nearest big town: Chandigarh
Population:
About 1,000,000 people (Chandigarh).
About 30,000 people (Thangrali)
What’s the place known for?
Chandigarh is known for its art and culture especially the Rock Garden displaying sculptures created out of discarded waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires. And Thangrali is known for its Kabbadi tournaments.
How often do you visit: Every six months.
Famous person from there: My uncle Zora Singh Batth from Thangrali is a famous businessman in the UK.
Last visit: A month ago.
What has changed? The educational institutes have improved and have been upgraded. The agriculture has also improved because new technology is available to the farmers now.
What have you done for your hometown? I am working on a project to open up new gymnasiums and sport centers in Thangrali. The younger generation in Thangrali can concentrate on sports and healthy activities rather than drugs.

Written By Jasjot Bhullar

Born and raised in both Chandigarh and his ancestral village of Thangrali, Rupinder Batth, 42, moved to Canada in 1991.
With a background in business education, he established the Can-Asia Immigration Consultancy Services Inc. in 1997. Growing up in India, he felt that there were less opportunities available for people to maintain a satisfactory standard of living and thus wanted to help immigrants have access to the better chances available in Canada. Launching his company has earned him respect from the Thangrali community in India.
Can-Asia Immigration Consultancy today has offices in London, Sydney, and in India.
An avid hockey fan, Batth likes to take his children out to watch Canucks games.
“The support and love of my wife and family has helped my business grow. I never forget where I come from and my village is always in my heart.”

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