Distinguished Guest Speakers
Visionary leaders, Scientists, and inspiring speakers delivered informative and insightful lectures on building a sustainable future.
Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill
Vice Chancellor of GADVASU delivered a keynote address on the contributions of animal sciences to Punjab’s economy (2026).
Dr. Ramesh Chand
Dr. Chand, member, NITI Aayog delivered an informative lecture titled “India’s Agricultural Policies and Performance” in 2025.
Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi
Dr. Bedi, Chief Consultant, Cardio-Vascular Endovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Shalby Hospital, Mohali, delivered a lecture titled How to be Heart Smart-The Punjab Connection” (2019).
Dr. Montek S. Ahluwalia
Dr. Ahluwalia is the former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Government. Of India. He delivered a lecture titled “Challenges in Agriculture: Some Policy Options” (2018).
Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
Dr. Mashelkar is an FRS, a National Research Professor & the President of Global Research Alliance, Pune, and Former Director General, CSIR, New Delhi. His lecture was titled “Agricultural Innovation Ecosystem: From Best to the Next Practice” (2017).
Dr. Sardara Singh Johl
Dr. Johl is the Chancellor of Central University of Punjab, the Former Vice Chancellor of PAU, Ludhiana & Punjabi University, Patiala, and the Chairman of the Planning Commission, New Delhi. His lecture was titled “Socioeconomic Stress in Rural Sectors: Some Policy Options”(2016).
Dr. R. S. Paroda
Dr. Paroda is the Chairman, Trust for Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), and the Former Director General, ICAR, New Delhi. His talk was titled “Challenges Before the Indian Agriculture: The Way Forward”(2015).
Dr. Ashok Gulati
Dr. Gulati is the Chairman of the Commission on Agriculture, Costs & Prices, Govt. of India, New Delhi. His talk was titled “Agriculture Growth: Role of Policy and Technology” (2014).