Chandigarh, January 27: Eminent agricultural scientist Gurcharan Singh Kalkat passed away at PGIMER here on Saturday after a brief illness. He was 92.
In his condolence message, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh said 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, the CM said 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.
