Sardara Singh Johl
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Sardara Singh Johl (born 2 August 1928) is an Indian agriculture economist,[1] writer, politician and the chancellor of the Central University of Punjab.[2][3] A former National Professor of Agricultural Economics of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, he served as the vice chancellor of the Punjabi University and Punjab Agricultural University during different tenures and chaired the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices set up by the Government of India.[4] He is a former director of the Central Board of Governors of the Reserve Bank of India and a former consultant to international bodies such as Food and Agriculture Organization, World Bank and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.[5] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 2004, for his contributions to Agriculture and agriculture education.[6]
Sardara Singh Johl | |
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Born | (1928-08-02) 2 August 1928 (age 95) |
Occupation(s) | Agriculture economist Academic Writer |
Years active | Since 1952 |
Known for | Agriculture economics |
Awards | Padma Bhushan Chief Khalsa Diwan Centenary Award PAU Golden Jubilee Outstanding Alumni Award Mahan Punjabi Award Dr. Madan Gold Medal Award |