The College of Agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, held its Convocation and Prize Distribution Function 2025 with great enthusiasm and pride, conferring degrees and honours to more than 160 graduating students. The event celebrated the academic achievements of students from various disciplines including B.Sc Agriculture (Hons), B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc Biotechnology (Hons), B.Tech Biotechnology, and B.Tech Food Technology.
Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor of PAU, presided over the ceremony and conferred degrees, gold medals, merit certificates, academic roll of honour recognitions, and various academic prizes to deserving students.
The Chief Guest, Dr Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), delivered an inspiring convocation address. Congratulating the graduates, Dr Singh said, “You are fortunate to have been educated at PAU, an institution that symbolizes academic excellence and innovation, and one that has made immense contributions to Indian agriculture.” He highlighted PAU’s role in developing high-yielding crop varieties, advanced farm machinery, and sustainable farming practices that have transformed agriculture in India.
Dr Singh offered valuable advice to the young graduates: “Convocation is not the end, but the beginning of your new journey. Evaluate yourselves honestly, know your strengths and weaknesses, define your goals, and pursue them with unwavering commitment. Stay grounded and never give up success comes to those who persevere.”
He also praised PAU’s forward-thinking approach in embracing agri-diversification, intelligent marketing systems, and technology-driven initiatives such as the School of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. “Such initiatives are a testimony to PAU’s vision of bringing cutting-edge innovation directly to the farming community,” he remarked.
Dr C.S. Aulakh, Dean, College of Agriculture, presented the college report, sharing key achievements and milestones. “Till date, the College has produced 8,901 graduates, 5,207 postgraduates, and 1,768 PhDs,” he informed. Dr Aulakh emphasized the college’s pivotal role in driving agricultural education, research, and extension, noting its substantial contribution to the Green Revolution. He reminded students of the college’s enduring motto: “Learn to Live and Serve.”
The programme was efficiently coordinated by Dr K.S. Sangha and attended by faculty members, students, parents, and dignitaries from across the agricultural academic community.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks and a renewed spirit among graduates to contribute meaningfully to the future of agriculture.
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