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.
Commission helped me to learn new farming techniques to make my farming more healthier, profitable and sustainable.
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
I never thought I could achieve so much. Commission taught me step by step, and now I can grow more and sell more.
Thanks to Commission, I understand my farm better and make smarter decisions. My work feels easier and more rewarding now.
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.
About 200 Cultural Ambassadors (Amateur/Young Artists) from various States of India will take part in this festival and present and exchange their culture.
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.
Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission (Kalkat Bhawan)
Ground Floor, Aerocity, Block-C, Airport Chowk, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
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.
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.
