Amrik Singh Cheema
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Amrik Singh Cheema (1918 - 1982) was an Indian civil servant, author,[1] an advocate of green revolution[2] and a former vice chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University,[3] known for his contributions to the agricultural initiatives of the Indian government.[4] He was honoured by the Government of India in 1969, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the society.[5]
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Amrik Singh Cheema | |
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Born | 1 December 1918 Badhai Cheema, Sialkot, British India |
Died | 18 July 1982 Tanzania |
Spouse | Raminder Kaur Gill |
Children | Jatinder Cheema Jagdeep Cheema Boona Cheema |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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The Young Farmers Association set up the annual Dr Amrik Singh Cheema award in his name, the former awardees of which include former Punjab Chief Minister CAPT AMRINDER SINGH, former Union Minister Ch BIRENDER SINGH and former Chief Election Commissioner of India MS Gill.[6]