Amarinder Singh launches Guru Nanak Dev University's online courses for Punjabi diaspora ANI | Updated: May 03, 2021 19:30 IST Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 3 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday digitally launched online programmes started by Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar for the Punjabi diaspora settled across the globe. Reviewing the functioning of the Higher Education and Languages department, the Chief Minister also ordered the immediate release of Rs 5 crore for establishing a language award to promote Punjabi. He said the online courses would go a long way in helping youngsters learn Punjabi language, and imbue them with the spirit of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat. "This endeavour would also keep Punjabi youth abreast Punjab's rich and glorious cultural heritage, thus connecting them with their ancestral roots."