Born: Dera Bassi, Haryana

Nearest big town: Panchkula
Population: About 500,000 people.
What’s the place known for: It is known for Nada Sahib Gurudwara and Mansa Devi temple.
How often do you visit: Once every year.
Famous person from there: Devender Kumar Bansal is the MLA of Panchkula so he is quite known there.
Last visit: 2011
What has changed: Everything has changed, earlier it was considered an underdeveloped city but now it has Malls and multiplexes everywhere.
What have you done for your hometown: I donate money to Pingalwara Society as often as I can.

Born and raised in Panchkula, a city famous for being under the shadow of Chandigarh, Mr. Nirmal Gill crossed all seas and moved to Canada in 1999. After finishing a diploma in plumbing services, he worked in Delhi for 2 years to gain experience. Mr. Gill fondly remembers his college years and misses it. His friend in Canada persuaded him to move here for a better future. After moving here he struggled to find the right job and worked as a truck driver when his family supported him to open his own business. He opened Gill's Plumbing Services in 2007 and feels it was his calling. He believes his hard work and connections have paid off as his business is doing well. In his spare time he likes to listen to Hans Raj Hans and watch Punjabi movies. “I love living in Canada but I miss the warmth of India a lot because it will always be home,” says Mr. Gill.

Mera Pind compiled by Jasjot Bhullar.  To be profiled in Mera Pind, send email to [email protected].