Guest lecture on ‘Changing Scenario of Agriculture in Punjab’ 

Jalandhar, October 4, 2024: Planning forum of P.G. Department of Economics Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar recently hosted and an insightful guest lecture titled ‘Changing Scenario of Agriculture in Punjab. 

Dr M.S. Toor, a renowned economics from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana was the chief guest and speaker of this wonderful event which attracted a diverse audience of students and faculty members. 

Dr. Toor is a rare combination of success and humility having extraordinary achievements. He apprised the audience about the important of agriculture with diversified example. Starting from history of agriculture development to Swaminathan report, he touched every aspect of Punjab agriculture. 

According to Dr. Toor, cost of input has increased more proportionately than its out prices. This is the main cause behind the farmers reluctance to adopt diversification of crops. It was an interactive session in which students from audience also share their experience and clear their doubts from Dr. Toor. Apart from this information lecture, a major tree plantation drive to promote environmental sustainability engaging more than 60 enthusiastic students was also successful conducted by department of Economics. 

Chief guest Dr. Toor awarded certificate and medals to participants and organising committee lead by Jaskaran Singh a student of M.A. Economics. He also gave prizes to the winner of inter departmental poster making competitions and collage making competition organised by economics department on 21st December 2004 in which more than 50 students from a various departments participated and showcased their talent. Audience was also mesmerized by the dance performed by the students of Economics on the theme of Changed Punjabi Culture. 

Vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Navdeep Kaur, Head Department of Economics. She highly appreciated the chief guest for sparing his valuable time and sharing his views with audience. 

Principle Dr. Jaspal Singh of the College lauded and encouraged. Economic department for making endeavours to aware student about such crucial issues. 

Vice Principal Prof. Jasreen Kaur, Dr. S.S. Bains, Prof. Sarbjit Kaur, Prof. Ritika Sharma, Heads of other departments and all the faculty members of were also present on this occasion.