PAU BIDS ADIEU TO PUNJAB FARMERS’ COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DR SUKHPAL SINGH
Dec1,2022 | MEENU GALHOTRA |PAU BIDS ADIEU TO PUNJAB FARMERS’ COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DR SUKHPAL SINGH Dr Sukhpal Singh, Principal Economist and Former Head, Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), was given a warm send off upon his superannuation. Presently serving as a Chairman of Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission, his publications pertaining to the farm laws, which have been repealed, presented the perceived impact of these laws on farming, farmers and the state revenue. Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU while lauding the significant contributions made by Dr Sukhpal Singh to the field of economics, said that he possesses an in-depth knowledge of the socio-economic structure of the Punjab economy, and critical analysis of the problems at the ground level. His vast experience has enabled him to construct effective policy recommendations, thus giving positive outcomes which are visible in contemporary times, added Dr Gosal. Dr Shammi Kapoor, Registrar -cum- Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, described Dr Singh as an intellect with a vast understanding of policy planning and cerebral relationships with farm organizations. Dr AS Dhatt, Director of Research; Dr Ashok Kumar, Director of Extension Education; senior officials of PAU and staff and faculty of the department also extended best wishes to Dr Sukhpal Singh for healthy, hale and hearty post-retirement life. Referring to Dr Sukhpal Singh’s journey at PAU, Dr Kamal Vatta, Head, Department of Economics and Sociology, said: “Having kicked off his career at PAU in 1991, Dr Singh has worked on about 20 research projects based on rural suicides, farm debt, rural education, de-peasantization, rural marketing and farm reforms.” “Dr Singh has authored two research books, 83 research bulletins/reports, 200 research/policy papers, and made research presentations at USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Pakistan and Ghana. A recipient of several awards and honours, Dr Singh has been conferred with German Fellowship Award by ICRA Netherlands, State Award by Punjab government, Best Book Award by PAU, Anamitra Saha Award by ISAE, Dr MS Randhawa Award, Best Paper and Best Lecture Awards by many national and international societies,” he told. Dr Sukhpal Singh expressed his gratitude to Dr Gosal, senior officials, staff, faculty and students for their whole-hearted support and cooperation during his entire career at PAU. -I will always cherish the sweet memories of my service at PAU,- he added.
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