PUNJAB CM CONDOLES PASSING AWAY OF NOTED AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST G S KALKAT

PUNJAB CM CONDOLES PASSING AWAY OF NOTED AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST G S KALKAT

Nabaz-e-Punjab Bureau, Chandigarh, January 27:
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has condoled the death of eminent agricultural Scientist Dr. Gurcharan Singh Kalkat (92), who passed away at PGIMER here this afternoon after a brief illness.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said that Kalkat was a pioneer in bringing several exemplary reforms in the field of agriculture besides unleashing the green revolution in the state. He recalled Kalkat’s immense contribution to ensure overall development and phenomenal growth in the agriculture sector.
Recalling his outstanding services as the founder Chairman of Punjab State Farmers Commission, former Vice chancellor of PAU Ludhiana and recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Captain Amarinder said that Dr. Kalkat worked tirelessly throughout his life for the welfare and prosperity of the farmers, besides introducing new farm practices to enhance the agriculture production, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives and friends of Dr Kalkat, Captain Amarinder Singh prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul.