Education: B.Sc. (Ag), Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (1988); M.Sc. Agronomy, PAU, Ludhiana (1992); Ph.D. Agronomy, PAU, Ludhiana (2008)

Positions held: Assistant Professor, KVK Hoshiarpur (1996-97), Assistant Professor, KVK Sangrur (1997-2000), DES Agronomy, FASS Patiala (2000-2013), Associate Director Trg. KVK Patiala (2014-2021), Associate Director, KVK Fatehgarh Sahib (2021-2022) Director at USF Nabha (25.10.2012-till date)

Field of Specialization: Crop production, Water Management

Research Interests: Establishment/sowing approaches in field crops

Research Projects:

1. India Coordinated Research Project on Farming Systems (Ongoing)

2. Frontline demonstrations on oilseeds (Ongoing)

3. Development of accredited safe-food farm clusters: A model for minimizing agrochemical use in an intensive agricultural zone (Completed)

4. Popularisation of Direct Seeded Rice through mechanisation (Lucky Drill)/Bed Planter (with Spray Attachment) and improved agronomic practices in rice-wheat cropping system in Punjab (Completed)

Selected Research Publications (maximum upto 5):

Kaur J, Walia SS, Rani N and Singh J. 2020. Impact analysis of frontline demonstration on Gobhi Sarson in Patiala District of Punjab. Indian Journal of Extension Education 56 (4): 190-193 (NAAS rating= 5.95)

Awards/Honours/Distinction:

Received “Cashless Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award” in Zone-1 by ICAR, New Delhi

Received “Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award

Received appreciation from Worthy Vice-Chancellor for highest seed sale of kharif crops seed at KVK Rauni Patiala Kisan Mela