Department of Agriculture (Hons.)
About
Founded in the year 2015, Dept. of Agriculture started functioning with a vision to impart indepth knowledge of agricultural sciences and train students of rural Punjab in developing expertise in frontier areas of agriculture for a sustainable agricultural production. The students are specially groomed for technical knowledge of agriculture industry. A multidisciplinary approach is the essence of the course which is achieved by offering specialization in various fields of agriculture. The department has a strong interdisciplinary research and teaching base in agriculture, biotechnological science and engineering which prepares the students for academics, research, and agro-industry and in various field jobs. The department has well qualified and experienced staff along with well- equipped full-fledge laboratories with modern audio visual aids for teaching learning process. Also the department organizes Rural Agricultural work experience, filed demonstration and visits to agricultural industries for overall development of the students. The department has been consistently working towards the goal to produce highly skilled and scientifically oriented manpower through flexible, adoptive and progressive training programs
Vision
Mission
- To provide high-quality education in Agricultural Engineering, equipping students with knowledge and practical skills to address challenges in agriculture and allied sectors.
- To promote research and development in emerging areas such as precision farming, renewable energy, irrigation systems, and agro-processing technologies.
- To foster innovation and collaboration with industries, farmers, and government bodies for the sustainable development of agriculture.
- To produce socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and technically competent agricultural engineers committed to lifelong learning and rural upliftment.
Head of Department
Mr. Dilkiranpreet Singh
HOD
Mr. Sandeep Devgon
HOD
HOD Message
Department of Agriculture Engineering started functioning with a vision to impart in-depth knowledge of agricultural sciences and modern technologies used in agriculture machinery in developing expertise in frontier areas of agriculture for a sustainable agricultural production. Agriculture engineering is the branch of engineering with also deals with the design of layout of agricultural buildings, drainage, soil management and erosion control, irrigation and water supply, rural electrification, and agricultural product processing. Modern technology, engineering methods, and agricultural concepts and procedures are all combined in the Agriculture Engineering program. The goal of agriculture engineering is to solve issues in the realm of agriculture in order to raise agricultural productivity and farmers' standards of life. It is a highly technologically advanced subject that provides excellent job opportunities in a variety of sectors and in any country in the world. The students are specifically groomed for technical knowledge of agriculture industry. A multidisciplinary approach is the essence of the course which is achieved by offering specialization in various fields of agriculture. The department has a strong inter-disciplinary research and teaching base in agricultural, biotechnological sciences and engineering which prepares the students for academics, research, agro-industry and in various field jobs
Faculty
| S.No | NAME OF FACULTY | DESIGNATION | QUALIFICATION |
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1.
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Dr. Sandeep Devgan
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Associate Professor/ HoD
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Ph.D. (IKG-PTU, Kapurthala)
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2.
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Dr. Neha Awasthi
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Associate Professor
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Ph.D. Dr YSP University of horculture and forestry, HP
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3.
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Dr. Jasjeevan Singh
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Assistant Professor
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Ph.D. (IKG-PTU, Kapurthala)
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4.
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Er. Navin Kumar
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Assistant Professor
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M.Tech.(NIT, Jalandhar)
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5.
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Mr. Dilkiranpreet Singh
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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6.
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Ms. Chanpreet Kaur
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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6.
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Ms. Gurpreet Kaur
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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| S.No | NAME OF FACULTY | DESIGNATION | QUALIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.
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Mr. Dilkiranpreet Singh
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Agri. (Fruit Science)
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dilkiranpreetsingh@gmail.com
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2.
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Ms. Chanpreet kaur
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Agri. (Agronomy)
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Kchanpreet86@gmail.com
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3.
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Ms. Gurpreet Kaur
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc. Agri. (Fruit Science)
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Kcetasr2021@gmail.com
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4.
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Ms. Ranjot Kaur
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Assistant Professor
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M.Sc Agri. (Agronomy)
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ranjotbhullar107@gmail.com
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Students Achievements
| S. No | Detail | Date |
|---|---|---|
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1.
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Nitish . Soil testing officer Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab
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Dec, 2022
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2.
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Nitish...... Funded PhD Scholar in Soil Science at South Dakota State University, United State of America
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May, 2023
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3.
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Kajalpreet Kaur Technical Assistant Punjab warehouse corporation (Government of Punjab)
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Jan 2022
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4.
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Janmeet Kaur 2nd Position in solo singing (Techfest 2023).
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3rd March 2023
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5.
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Jobanjit Singh 1st Position in Dish Gardning (Techfest 2023)
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25th April 2023
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6.
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Novepreet Kour 2nd Position in Dish gardening (Tech Fest 2023)
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25th April 2023
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7.
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Asma Jan 2nd Position in Dish gardening (Tech Fest 2023)
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25th April 2023
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8.
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Janmeet Kaur 1st Position in Group singing (Cultural Week 2023).
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3rd March 2023
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9.
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Janmeet Kaur 2nd Position in solo singing (Cultural Week 2023).
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3rd March 2023
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10.
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Shabha Singh Coordinator or Member of Organizing Committee
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25th April 2023
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Laboratories
- Soil Science Lab
- Horticulture Lab
- Agronomy Lab Plant
- Pathology Lab
- Entomology Lab
Technical Activates
| S.No | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
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1.
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World Nature Conservation Day
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28 July, 2023
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2.
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Quiz
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8 Aug 2023
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3.
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Guest Lecture
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16 Aug 2023
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4.
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Tree Plantation
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23 Aug 2023
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5.
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Aptitute Test
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06 Sep 2023
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6.
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Asr
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15 Sep 2023
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7.
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Vermicompost Unit
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21 Sep 2023
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8.
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Farmer intraction Muradpur/ Sangatpura
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2 Oct 2023
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9.
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World food Day
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16 Oct 2023
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10.
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Visit (Farmer interaction, Muradpura)
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26/09/2022
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11.
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Village visit (Sohiankalan)
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29/09/2022
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12.
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Visit for Rural Experience (Balkhurad)
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10/10/2022
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13.
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Field Visit Rural Experience (Nag Kalan)
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11/10/2022
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14.
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Field Rural Experience (Sangatpura)
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13/10/2022
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15.
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Kisan Mela)
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02/03/2023
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16.
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Expert Talk (Agriculture Field Officer) (Mr. Shakti Singh Tomer)
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03/04/2023
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17.
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Regional Sericultural Research Station, Sujanpur Visit
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07/04/2023
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18.
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Expert Talk (S. Harwinder Singh) (Farm Machinery Expert)
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08/01/2023
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Internship
| Internship Details | Academic Year |
|---|---|
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Kisan Agri Clinic, Amritsar
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2022-23
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Brother's Pig farm, Amritsar
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The Markfed Co-op. Ltd, Amritsar
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Fish Farmers Development Agency, Amritsar
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Verka Milk Plant, Amritsar
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Department of Agriculture UT- Jammu & Kashmir
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The Ajnala Co-operative Sugar Mills Ltd; Bhalla Pind
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Farmer Training Centre, Khalsa College Amritsar
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Chada Sugars and Industries Pvt. Ltd; Gurdaspur
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NASA Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd; Fazilka
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The Distt. Mandi Co-op. Ltd; Amritsar
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Goodwill Poultary Farm, Batala
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Rajindra Agri Clinic, Amritsar
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