Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission
Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission
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Welcome to Youth Development Centre (YDC)

“A warm welcome to our vibrant community. We are thrilled to have you join us on this journey towards positive change. Together, let’s leverage our collective strengths to create a more inclusive and sustainable world. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just starting out, your voice and participation are invaluable. Feel free to share your ideas, connect with fellow members, and actively contribute to the causes that matter most to you. We are here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to our family”

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Message from Director

It gives me immense joy to pen these few lines. I read somewhere „the only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment‟. This Website highlights what we achieved during past years and it is a testament to what a few inspired and committed individuals can do.

Youth Development Centre over the last some years has established itself as an youth organization committed towards Preservation and Enrichment of Cultural Heritage, Youth Empowerment, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Health, Education, and Women & Child Development. The organization has worked with multiple stakeholders: governmental bodies, media, private sector, international and national NGOs and multilateral organizations to create a platform and an understanding towards this.

I would also like to thank our board members, civil society leaders, community leaders, private sector partners and the government officials, who gave their best and joined hands in our mission.

I invite you to give your time, share your talents and expertise by volunteering with us. I hope this details about organization will inspire you to join and support us in our mission to find solutions to poverty and moving towards a just world.

(Karan Bhushan)

Towards Achieving

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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PRESERVATION OF CULTURE
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GOOD HEALTH & WELL BEING
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GENDER EQUALITY
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QUALITY EDUCATION
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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Upcoming Event

National level- Himalayan Cultural Festival

YDC is going to organize National Level “Himalayan Cultural Festival” (All India Folk Dance, Drama & Music Festival) w.e.f 20-03-2025 to 22-03-2025 at Dharamshala, Distt Kangra, for the Promotion of Tourism in Himachal Pradesh and Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of India.

Aims and Objectives of the Project/Festival

To Preservation and Dev. of Cultural Heritage of India and to exchange the culture of states of India.
To Promote the Tourism in Himachal Pradesh.
To Promote the National Integration and Eradication of Social Evils through Awareness.

Tentative Participant States

About 200 Cultural Ambassadors (Amateur/Young Artists) from various States of India will take part in this festival and present and exchange their culture.

Presentations

Group Dance

Folk/ Classical/ Western (Festival joy of Life)

Solo/Duet Dance

Folk/ Classical/ Western (Festival Joy of Life)

Bridal Show

(Traditional Culture) ,Cultural Procession

Main Programmes

CSR HPCL –Prevention of Alcoholism

Preservation & Dev. of Cultural Heritage of Himalayas

Promotion of Art & Culture

Dev. of Buddhist/Tibetan Art & Culture

Our Programmes

PRESERVATION & DEV. OF CULTURE HERITAGE
Preservation & Enrichment of Culture Heritage of India
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EDUCATION
Education, Nutrition and holistic
Development of Children
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Empowering adolescents girls & women
Through community engagement
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HEALTH CARE
Aware the community about
healthcare services and organize free medical
camp for hard to reach communities
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Seminar on Science topics, Drawing
Competitions, Model Exhibition
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SOCIAL WELFARE
Integrated programme for Older Persons
at village & School Level,
Distribution of School Shoes to poor Students
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AWARENESS & EDUCATION FOR PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE
Reach out to the drug addict peoples and help the for quit,
Aware community in Anti-Drug Campaign (Drugs Awareness & Counseling),
International Day against Drug Abuse
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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.

Present Chairman

Dr. Sukhpal Singh

Nativity: Village Bapiana Dist Mansa
Designation: Principal Economist & Former Head, Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
Qualifications:
i) MA, M. Phil, Ph. D (Economics).
ii) Post-Graduate Research at International Centre for Development Oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA), Wageningen, Netherlands.
iii) Participatory Research at KN University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Research Projects (20): Rural Suicides, Farm Debt, Rural Education, Depeasantisation, Rural Marketing and Farm Reforms.
Authored: 2 Research Books, 83 Research Bulletins/Reports, Over 200 Research/Policy Papers.

Research presentation at USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Pakistan and Ghana.
Awards (12):German Fellowship Award by ICRA Netherlands. State Award by Pb Govt, Best Book Award by PAU Ludhiana, Anamitra Saha Award by ISAE, Dr MS Randhawa Award, Best Paper and Best Lecture Awards by many national and international societies.