Education: B.A.(Hons), Punjabi University, Patiala (1989); M.A (Economics) Punjabi University, Patiala (1991); Ph.D., Punjabi University, Patiala (2010)

Positions held: Assistant Professor, PAU Ludhiana (1996-2005), Associate Professor (2010-2013), Professor (2013- till date)

Field of Specialization: Economics

Research Interests:

1. Agricultural Finance

2. Credit and its utilization

Research Projects:

1. Short-term Credit and Agricultural Production in Punjab: Farm Size wise Analysis

2. Study on Examining Feasibility of Sugarcane Development in Derra Bassi Sub-division

3. Growth in Agriculture and Environmental Issues in Punjab

Selected Research Publications:

1. Kaur, A and Gill, S S (2014) Investment pattern and utilization of credit in farm households of Punjab. Indian Cooperative Review 51: 289-308.

2. Saran, S K and Kaur, A (2010) Technical Feasibility and Comparative Profitability of Sugarcane Cultivation in Punjab. Journal of Agricultural Development and Policy, 20 (1): 148-157.

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