Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission

Success Stories

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1 Sukhwinder Singh Grewal Piggery How a Punjab farmer turned pig rearing into a multi-crore enterprise… read more
2 Gurnam Singh Horticulture PCS aspirant to millionaire: How a hybrid melon gave this Punjab farmer success… read more
3 Harpreet Singh Vegetables ‘My mother once lived in a house without a fan, she has an AC room today’: How this Punjab farmer built an empire by growing off-season crops… read more
4 Jaswinder Singh, Varinder Singh & Gurjant Singh Palm Tree Farming Washingtonia from Kolkata to Punjab: With their ‘palms’, brothers trio strike green gold… read more
5 Amrit Singh Chahal Zero-Budget Natural Farming Beyond wheat, paddy: How a farmer’s seed bank and zero-budget natural farming boost earnings and preserve biodiversity… read more
6 Mani Kaler Nursery Cultivation This Sangrur farmer rests his fields for 4 months yet earns Rs 70L profit annually… read more
7 Arvinder Singh Kang Seedless Cucumbers Decade and a failed biz later, Punjab’s Hoshiarpur farmer finds success and money in seedless cucumbers… read more
8 Joga Singh Medicinal Plants How a retired teacher grows a classroom of medicinal plants in Punjab’s Malerkotla village… read more
9 Gurpreet Singh Saraan Wild Vegetables Singapore streets to Punjab fields: Man turns ‘wild’ vegetable into lucrative biz… read more
10 Sukhwinder Singh Patwari Sugarcane Juice Bar A cane venture on the sly in Punjab’s Fategarh Sahib, a sweet success to savour… read more
11 Harmanpreet Singh Jhand Exotic Fruit – Avocado Experiments with avocado: How 2 farmers are going exotic with ‘not so Punjab’ fruits… read more
12 Nirmal Singh & Paramjit Singh Cauliflower Technique, timetable, training: How Punjab’s farmers are earning millions from cabbage, cauliflower… read more
13 Narinder Singh Diversified Agriculture From Dubai’s highways to Punjab’s orchards: ‘Farming not just a livelihood, it’s a fulfilling life’… read more
14 Sukhdeep Singh Marigolds Paddy to petals: Sangrur farmer finds prosperity in marigold, has eyes set on roses… read more
15 Sukhwinder Pal Singh Agri Processing Troubled by middlemen, farmer starts processing his produce, becomes entrepreneur… read more
16 Angrej Singh Beekeeping Marginal farmer to a global honey supplier: Journey of a 30-yr-old beekeeper… read more
17 Meet Balraj Singh Sidhu Purple Jamuns Jamunawala Pind: How a farmer inspired his village to adopt fruit economy… read more
18 Dr. Simarjit Singh Fruits 15 yrs, 5 acres: How a small farmer grew a thriving business of 80 crops… read more
19 Bikramjit Singh Organic Farming The ‘organic’ growth: a farmer’s journey to creating Rs 100-crore turnover firm… read more
20 Rajinder Kaur Virk & Gurnam Singh Virk Fruit Orchard Beyond dollars: Farmer couple’s reverse migration push, son to quit Canada job to work in family’s fruit orchard … read more
21 Baljit Singh Gill Mushroom Cultivation How a 35-yr-old farmer has mushroomed a success story in this Sangrur village… read more
22 Raman Salaria, Kulwinder Kaur & Paramvir Singh High-value Crops Seeds of change: Transition to high-value crops like strawberry, dragon fruit helps Punjab farmers earn Rs 5-6 lakh per acre… read more
23 Bachittar Singh Garcha Soya Milk Sorrow to success: A potato farmer in debt turns soya milk pioneer… read more
24 Sidharth Dadwal Litchi From layoff to litchi: How a Pathankot youth finally tasted success… read more
25 Phuman Singh Kaurra Carrot Cultivation ‘Who says agriculture is not profitable’: Meet Punjab carrot farmer who defies the notion… read more
26 Gurpreet Singh Organic Sugarcane & Jaggery How this Faridkot farmer packs a sweet cane punch with innovation… read more
27 Baldev Singh Cheema Mushroom Cultivation Mushrooming in semi-hilly Hoshiarpur, success story of a ‘transplanted’ farmer… read more
28 Nachhatar Singh Brar High-value Cash Crops ‘Rethink farming if you aren’t earning Rs 3-4 lakh per acre’: Punjab farmer who turned 2.5 acres into a goldmine… read more
29 Surinder Singh Randhawa Rajma Farming From plate to the field: How Punjab’s rajma king ‘cashed’ on the legume to grow a fortune… read more
30 Bal Krishan Basmati Rice How a Sangrur farmer transformed 50 acres with the ‘golden grain’… read more
31 Davinder Singh Burra Groundnuts Breaking ground with groundnut farming, a block shows how to diversify… read more
32 Manjeet Singh Onion Seeds & Nurseries From debt to riches: In debt, he mortgaged wife’s earrings, then he sowed ‘seeds of prosperity’ and now makes Rs. 25 lakh /annum … read more
33 Manpreet Singh Soybean Cultivation In soybean, farmers find a gamechanger, Hoshiarpur shows the way… read more
34 Balbir Singh Desi Murgi For this agri-allied farmer, desi murgi came before eggs, and then came the big bucks… read more
35 Amandeep Kaur Dhaliwal Integrated Farming What my husband earns in Canada, I match right from integrated farming in Punjab: Amandeep Kaur Dhaliwal… read more
36 Balwinder Singh Super-SMS Innovation Balwinder Singh’s crusade: ‘Super-SMS and educating farmers come in handy in tackling farm fire in Punjab’… read more
37 Shamsher Singh Chilli Cultivation Breaking free from wheat, marginal farmers in Ferozepur start chilli cultivation, uplift others… read more
38 Satkar Singh Romana Sahiwal Cows How Sahiwal cows made a Faridkot farmer turn to tradition, reap benefits… read more
39 Amandeep Singh Mangat Paddy Straw Management A stubble to success story: How a marginal farmer in Ludhiana built a debt-free future through paddy straw management… read more
40 Dr. Pankaj Kumar Moringa Powder Breaking free from wheat-paddy cycle: Nawanshahr farmer exports moringa powder worth Rs 1.5 crore to Germany… read more
41 Kulwinder Kaur Dairy Entrepreneurship Patiala village’s Kulwinder Kaur breaking ground in the field of dairy entrepreneurship… read more
42 Dalip Singh Integrated Farming Faridkot farmer’s formula: Innovation, daily earnings, zero debt, 120% happiness… read more
43 Bhupinder Singh Rode Garlic Cashing in on a cash crop: Sowing seeds of success, Moga farmer hits goldmine with garlic… read more
44 Manjit Singh Haldi How a landless farmer from Punjab’s Faridkot weaved a success story by growing haldi… read more
45 Raja Ram Desi Cotton How a sasur-bahu duo is redefining desi cotton cultivation in Sirsa… read more
46 Yadveer Singh Gill Integrated Farming Harnessing money: How a Faridkot man turned farming into a Rs 2.5-crore success story… read more
47 Narinder Singh Zero-Budget Natural Farming Seeds of Change: How Punjab farmers are cultivating a network for zero budget natural farming… read more
48 Avtar Singh Lotus Cultivation Sutlej keeping their fields waterlogged, Ferozepur farmers turn bane into boon… read more
49 Amrinder Singh, Navnoor Kaur & Kaushal Singh Jaggery Despair to success: How three Punjab entrepreneurs built multi-crore jaggery startups and achieved global reach… read more
50 Balwinder Singh Mann Goat Farming From losses to triumph: A Marginal Farmer’s humble journey in goat breeding to becoming Punjab’s goat-farming tycoon… read more
51 Kuldeep Singh Cold-Pressed Oil Tarn Taran farmer turns pandemic losses into a thriving cold-pressed venture… read more
52 Kramjeet Singh Pomegranate Cultivation Pomegranate pioneer: How a Punjab farmer found success, big money in Maharashtra fruit… read more
53 Manjit Singh Meat, Fish & Dairy Meat to fish to dairy: A Barnala farmer’s unconventional road to being a crorepati… read more
54 Hardeep Singh Jatana Integrated Farming & Processing From farm to retail: How Punjab’s farmers process produce into brands –and profit– through direct sales… read more
55 Jasbir Singh Gill Horticulture The 100-year tree: In ‘hard pear’ — and patience — Amritsar farmer reaps dividends… read more
56 Sukhjeet Kaur Fisheries Punjab’s fish farming making a splash as Blue Revolution adds Rs 500 crore to farmers’ income in 5 yearse… read more
57 Satnam Singh Banana Farming Gurdaspur farmer swaps paddy for thriving banana farming, motivates sons in Australia and Canada to return home… read more
58 Hardip Singh Kingra Soilless Farming From bureaucrat to agri-tech pioneer, how Hardip Singh Kingra is sowing change ‘in a suit and tie’ without using soil for farming… read more
59 Gurjeet Singh Mitthewalia Poplar From paddy to poplar: How a Ludhiana farmer built a ₹50-lakh-a-year model… read more
60 Vishal Thakur Blueberry Blueberry fields: From Kullu’s orchards to Ooty’s plantations, this superfood is having a field day… read more
61 Harjinder Ghuman Teak Plantation He lost his job in pandemic, and then pioneered teak revolution in Punjab… read more
62 Harpreet Singh Progressive Farming ‘Suka Suka ke Paani’: From excessive flooded fields to smart irrigation: A new hope for Punjab’s Farmers… read more
63 Atinderpal Singh Samra Turmeric Farm Educated youths moving away from agriculture might be a common view. Amid this increasing distance… read more
64 Jasveer Singh and Sukhdev Singh Automatic Milk Processing Plant Nine months ago, two marginal farmer brothers at a small village in Punjab embarked on an ambitious journey. Armed with determination… read more
65 Jarnail Singh Flower Farming Twenty-five years ago, when Jarnail Singh, now 45, a small farmer, ventured — as an experiment… read more
66 Amarjit Singh Bhangu Organic Cultivation While farmers across the country are demanding a Minimum Support Price (MSP) to secure a guaranteed market … read more
67 Sunny Kang Growing Organic Crops A small farmer entrepreneur has managed to create an agricultural shift in the village of Baran on the outskirts of Patiala… read more
68 Manpreet Singh Thriving Model of Diversified and Sustainable Farming In the quiet lanes of Fatehpur village, located in the Bhunga block of Hoshiarpur district, lives a 40-year-old farmer who … read more
69 Chirmal Singh Sekhon Chirmal Singh Sekhon restlessly up and down in the premises of Delhi’s Bangla Sahib gurdwara, checking his phone every few minutes … read more
70 Sanjeev Kumar Kahol What began as subsistence farming to feed a family has today transformed into a successful agri-entrepreneurship … read more
71 Harbir Singh Toor Across Dadlu village in Shahbad Markanda, Kurukshetra, Harbir Singh Toor is a name that now resonates across India’s horticulture … read more
72 Rajeev Bhaskar The overwhelming response encouraged Bhaskar to establish Aruj Nursery, North India’s first specialised … read more

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Ex-Chairmen

Gurcharan Singh Kalkat

Gurcharan Singh Kalkat was an Indian agricultural scientist and the founder chairman of the Punjab State Farmers Commission (PSFC), known for his contributions in bringing the green revolution to Punjab.
GS Kalkat is known to have initiated the cooperation between Punjab Agricultural University and the farmers for fast dissemination of modern agricultural methods. He is also credited with initiatives for coordination between the local cooperatives and the Punjab State Cooperative Marketing Federation for smooth disbursal of farming credits and supply of materials. During his stint as the agricultural commissioner, he got the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and National Seeds Corporation involved in various state level agricultural programmes. He has also worked with Norman Borlaug when the Nobel Laureate was working on high yielding wheat varieties in the 1960s. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1981 and followed it up with the third highest Indian civilian award of Padma Bhushan in 2007.

Ex-Chairmen

Ajay Vir Jakhar

Ajay Vir Jakhar is a citrus farmer based in Village: Maujgarh, Tehsil: Abohar, Dist.: Fazilka in Punjab, India. Is member of various co-operatives societies and actively participates in their activities.
He is Chairman of Bharat Krishak Samaj (Farmers’ Forum, India) which was formed in 1955 and is a non-political, non-sectarian association of farmers’ advocating for farmer prosperity. Regularly holds Seminars and Conferences on issues of relevance to the farming community and participates and speaks at various National and International Forums. His articles appear regularly in various newspapers and publications. Is the Editor of agriculture magazines; “Farmers’ Forum” and “Krishak Samachar” targeting farmers, policy makers and those that influence policy in India.
Passionately advocates policies for farmer prosperity, self-sustainability & equal opportunities. Enjoys walking and reading.

Ex-Chairmen

Avtar Singh Dhindsa

Graduated from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana in January, 1979 after completing BSc. Agriculture and MSc. Floriculture. After brief managerial assignment with Hero Fibres Ltd., started landscaping consultancy and later joined as a Landscape Officer in Improvement Trust, Ludhiana.
After Initial success with the production of various kinds of flower seeds paved way to expand his business from 3.5 acres to 1500 acres. Today, with 800 acres under production in Punjab, has the biggest flower seed exporting company in the country to over 25 countries. The seeds produced by him are exported to various countries of Europe, USA and Japan, which has brought Punjab in the world map of flower seeds. Later in 1994, have also diversified into vegetable seeds production of OP and F1 seeds. 

Currently producing vegetable seeds in approximately 2500 -3000 acres depending on yearly orders for export only. Today his production programme is also located outside Punjab in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Prof Dr Sukhpal Singh
Prof Dr Sukhpal Singh
Chairman, Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission, Mohali
Former Principal Economist (Agricultural Marketing) & Head, Department of Economics and Sociology
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana

sukhpalpau@yahoo.com     +91-9876063523
Personal & Educational Background
  • Date of Birth: 13 November 1962
  • Place of Birth: Village Bappiana, District Mansa, Punjab
  • Education:
  • Professional Capacity Building Program (Agricultural Research for Development) – ICRA, Netherlands, 2004 (Fellowship Award)
  • Ph.D. in Economics – Punjabi University, Patiala, 1993
  • M.Phil. (Economics) – Punjabi University, 1988
  • M.A. (Economics) – Punjabi University, 1986
  • B.A. (Economics, Punjabi, English, Maths) – Punjabi University, 1983 (First in Economics & Punjabi in College)
    • Present Position
    Chairman,
    Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission, Mohali.
    Date of Appointment: 12-09-2022
    Academic & Professional Experience
    Dr. Sukhpal Singh has over three decades of academic, research, and policy experience in agricultural economics, rural distress, and agricultural marketing. His association with Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission and Punjab Agricultural University has been marked by significant leadership in teaching, research, and institutional development.
    • Principal Economist/Professor, PAU Ludhiana (2006-2022).
    • Head, Department of Economics & Sociology, PAU (2014–2018).
    • Agricultural Economist, PAU (1998–2006).
    • Lecturer in Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala, and SDC Barnala (1992–1998).
    • Assistant Research Officer (Lecturer), PAU (1991–1992).
    Administrative Positions Held
    Dr. Sukhpal Singh has held several key administrative and advisory positions at the university, state, and national levels:
    • Chairman, Agricultural Policy Formulation Committee, Government of Punjab (2023).
    • Member, High-Powered Committee on Agrarian Reforms by the Honourable Supreme Court of India (2024-Present).
    • Head, Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2014–2018).
    • President, Indian Society of Agricultural Development and Policy (ISAD&P), Ludhiana (2014–2018).
    • Vice-President, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE), Mumbai (2015–2017).
    • Member, State Evaluation Committee constituted by the Governor of Punjab (2016–2018).
    • Coordinator, Farmers and Agricultural Labour Suicides Study, Government of Punjab (2012–2018).
    • Member, Boards of Studies at PAU, GNDU, and Punjabi University (2015–2022).
    • Member, Academic Council, Punjab Agricultural University (2018).
    Research, Projects & Publications
    • Research Projects: Over 80 major studies completed for ICAR, NABARD, State Government, Punjab State Farmers and Farm Workers Commission, CICR and international agencies.
  • Key themes: Indebtedness, Agrarian Crisis, Farmer Suicides, Agricultural Labour, Institutional Credit, Marketing, and Policy Formulation.
    • Publications:
  • Books: 2
    1. Taking More Than a Commission: A Critique of the Commission Agent System in Punjab Agriculture (Dr M.S. Randhawa Best Book Award).
    2. Dynamics of Rural Poverty.
  • Research Papers: Over 100 in reputed journals including Economic & Political Weekly, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, and Current Science.
  • Policy Reports & Bulletins: 80+
  • Popular Articles: 80+ in national dailies like The Tribune, Indian Express, Times of India, and Punjabi Tribune.
    • Contribution to Punjab State Agricultural Policy (2023)
    Dr. Sukhpal Singh served as the Chairman of the Agricultural Policy Formulation Committee constituted by the Government of Punjab for drafting the Punjab State Agricultural Policy (2023). Under his leadership, the Committee developed a comprehensive framework aimed at developing Punjab’s agrarian sector as healthier, profitable and globally competitive. Drawing upon his long-standing research on farm indebtedness, market structures, and rural livelihoods, Dr. Sukhpal provided the intellectual foundation and policy direction that shaped the final document.

    The policy was framed through an inclusive and research-based process, involving consultations with farmers, scientists, economists, and civil society representatives. It emphasised diversification from the wheat-paddy system, sustainable use of natural resources, value addition, cooperative marketing, and welfare measures for farmers and farm workers. Dr. Sukhpal’s analytical depth and practical orientation ensured that the policy was both visionary and implementable.

    The Punjab State Agricultural Policy (2023) received widespread appreciation from farmers, scholars, and government agencies alike. It was commended for its cooperative based approach, comprehensive scope, and responsiveness to the real challenges facing Punjab’s agricultural economy. Dr. Sukhpal’s leadership and contribution were recognised as instrumental in creating a policy framework that aligns academic insight with the needs of farmers and the future of sustainable agriculture in the state.
    Academic & Professional Contributions
    • International Exposure: Participated in academic assignments and conferences in Netherlands, Ghana, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
    • Editorial Roles:
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Agricultural Policy and Development.
  • Peer reviewer for multiple national journals.
    • Awards & Honours (Selected)
    • Jawala Singh Thathian Yadagari Puruskar – Australia (2022)
    • Award of Honour for valuable contribution in the field of “Agriculture, Farming and Rural Economy” Indoz Punjabi Sahit Academy of Australia (2020).
    • Dr Nirmal Singh Azad Award- awarded by District Literature Centre Gurdaspur (Regd) at Gurdaspur (2019).
    • Best Paper Award for paper entitled “Migration and rural society of Punjab” in 5th World Punjabi Conference on 29 June 2019 at Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
    • Dr. M.S. Randhawa Best Book Award – PAU, Ludhiana (2013)
    • Parman Patra (State Award) – Government of Punjab (2013)
    • Agro-Scientist of the Year – Confederation of Indian Industry (2013)
    • Dr. Anamitra Saha Award, awarded by Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (2011).
    • German Fellowship Award – ICRA, Netherlands (2004)
    Research Focus & Strengths
    • Agrarian crisis, farm indebtedness, market reforms, and socio-economic transformation of Punjab’s rural economy.
    • Deep engagement with policy research leading to real-world outcomes such as:
  • Punjab State Agricultural Policy, 2023
  • Compensation for suicide-affected families
  • Farm debt waiver programmes
  • Direct payment of farm produce to farmers’ accounts