Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission
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Our Story

The Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission (PSFC), with over 20 years of experience, is a key initiative by the Government of Punjab dedicated to empowering farmers and farm workers across the state.
We focus on addressing agricultural challenges through policy recommendations, training, and research-driven initiatives that promote sustainable farming, improve livelihoods, and strengthen rural development.
With a commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and eco-friendly practices, PSFC works to build a resilient and future-ready agricultural ecosystem in Punjab.

What We Do

Conferences & Seminars

Workshops & Trainings

Community Development

A Happy Farmer
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Commission helped me to learn new farming techniques to make my farming more healthier, profitable and sustainable.

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A Happy Farm Worker
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First time ever I have been given an opportunity to enroll me as a farm worker, thereby making me eligible for cultivating the benefits of welfare schemes

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A Young Farmer
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I never thought I could achieve so much. Commission taught me step by step, and now I can grow more and sell more.

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A Vegetable Grower
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Thanks to Commission, I understand my farm better and make smarter decisions. My work feels easier and more rewarding now.

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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.

Our Vision

To Continuously Improve The Livelihood Of Farmers, Farm Workers And Those Dependent On Agriculture By Making Farming Healthier, Profitable And Globally Competitive, Assuring Dignity To Work, Cooperation, Conserving Natural Resources And Maintaining The Ecological Balance For Future Generations.
Comprehensive Training
Our in-depth training programs empower farmers and agricultural workers with practical skills and up-to-date knowledge essential for thriving in today’s evolving agricultural landscape.
Sustainably Viable Agriculture
We advocate for sustainable farming techniques, including organic and eco-friendly practices, to protect natural resources and ensure the long-term resilience of agricultural ecosystems.
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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.