Satnam Singh Sandhu was born in Cheema, Tarn Taran, Punjab, into a humble farming family. His father, Pipal Singh, and mother, Kashmir Kaur, nurtured in him the values of hard work and integrity, while his grandfather, a freedom fighter, inspired perseverance, courage, and resilience.
He grew up in Ferozepur, Punjab, in a modest farming household. Despite limited access to quality education, he remained determined and committed to his studies. During his school and college days, he actively assisted his father in agricultural work, which instilled in him a deep connection with his motherland.
He completed his matriculation in Makhu (Ferozepur) and went on to graduate from Guru Nanak College, Moga, Punjab, overcoming early hardships and developing the resilience and discipline that would shape his future.
He married Damandeep Kaur. The couple was later blessed with two sons, Deep Inder Singh Sandhu and Jai Inder Singh Sandhu.
Founded Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali, as Founder Chairman, marking his entry into the education sector and the beginning of a transformative journey in higher education.
Founded Chandigarh University under the Act of the Punjab State Legislature (Punjab Act No. 35 of 2012), with a vision to deliver world-class education and foster innovation in India.
Founded Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, expanding the institution’s national footprint.
Appointed as member of the Administrator’s Advisory Council, Union Territory Chandigarh (term: Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024). Under this, served as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Environment.
Appointed as a member of the Think20 (T20) Core Group during India’s G20 Presidency.
Appointed as member of the Administrator’s Advisory Council, Union Territory Chandigarh (term: Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024). Under this, served as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Environment.
Appointed as a member of the Think20 (T20) Core Group during India’s G20 Presidency.
Took oath as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.
Appointed as member of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation on Operation Sindoor outreach; Visited Saudi Arabia (May 27–29), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria to brief on India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22, 2025) and zero-tolerance policy against cross-border terrorism
Nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu.
Took oath as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.
Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and became an active member of the party.
Appointed as Member of the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports.
Reappointed as member of the reconstituted Administrator’s Advisory Council, Union Territory Chandigarh
Appointed as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Law and Order under the Administrator’s Advisory Council.
Appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs
Appointed as member of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation on Operation Sindoor outreach; Visited Saudi Arabia (May 27–29), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria to brief on India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22, 2025) and zero-tolerance policy against cross-border terrorism
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Philanthropy & Social Commitment
March
2022
Established Chandigarh Welfare Trust, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and welfare of the city in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on education, gender equality, health and well-being, economic growth, peace and justice, and climate action.
April
2022
Established NID Foundation, with a vision to build a resilient India, actively fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships to share knowledge and expertise, drive change, and contribute significantly to nation-building.
March
2023
Established the Indian Minorities Federation to promote communal harmony and provide a national platform for India’s minority communities across the globe to work as a unified force for building Viksit Bharat.