Education: B.Sc. Agriculture (2012); M.Sc. (Extension Education), PAU, Ludhiana (Jan, 2015); Ph.D. (Extension Education) PAU, Ludhiana (Oct, 2019).

Position held: Extension Scientist, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Oct 2020-till date)

Field of Specialization: Extension Administration

Research Interest:

1. Dissemination and Adoption of Innovation
2. Design and Evaluation of Extension Methodologies
3. Organizational Development

Research Projects: Nil

Selected Research Publications (Maximum upto 5):

1. Singh D., Kaur, P., (2021) Happy Seeder Technologies in Punjab State of India: Lessons Learned from Farmers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development. 17: 910-916. (NAAS rating –5.15).
2. Singh D., Kaur, P., (2020) Post-adoption behaviour of farmers towards Resource Conservation Technologies in Punjab. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 48 (3), 286-91. (NAAS rating – 5.28)
3. Singh, D., Kaur, P., & Singh, D. (2021). A Standardized Scale to Measure the Attitude of Farmers Towards Zero-Till Drill. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 57(2), 11-18. (NAAS rating – 5.95)
4. Singh, D., & Kaur, P. (2019). Factors Influencing the Prospects of Zero Till Technology in Punjab. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 55(1), 59-65. (NAAS rating – 5.95)
5. Singh D and Kaur P (2020) An Analytic Study of Prospects of Zero Till Technology in Punjab. Agricultural Research Journal. 57 (5): 959-64. (NAAS rating – 5.44)

Awards/Honours/Distinctions:

1. Got 1st rank in PET during Ph.D. admission.
2. Got 1st rank in MET during M.Sc. admission.
3. Awarded University Merit Fellowship during M.Sc.
4. Awarded University Merit Certificate during M.Sc.
5. Awarded University Merit Fellowship during Ph.D.
6. Awarded College Merit for proficiency in sports.
7. Awarded best poster presentation award in ISEE national Seminar 2019 at SKRAU Bikaner, Rajasthan.
8. Honored with “Excellence in Sports” award by Alumni association, PAU in 2014.
9. Honored by Punjab Powerlifting Association (2017 & 2018) for participation in International meet.
10. Got 4rt position in Senior Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship (2017).
11. Participated in Senior National Power Lifting Championship 2017 and 2018.
12. Got Bronze medal in North India Power-Lifting Championship (2015).
13. Got Gold medal in Senior Punjab State Classic Power-Lifting Championship (2015 and 2019).
14. Got Silver medal in Senior Punjab State Power-Lifting Championship (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018).
15. Got Silver medal in Senior Punjab Bench-press Championship 2018.
16. Participated in All India Inter-University Power Lifting Championship (2012/13, 2013/14 and 2016/17).
17. Got First Place in Inter College (PAU) Event of Powerlifting 2013 and 2014.
18. Got bronze medal in Punjab state karate championship 97-98.