06/04/2026
On the sacred occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purab, the School of Agriculture Sciences and Engineering (SASE), Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, inaugurated the sowing season in the university’s agricultural fields with a spiritually uplifting Ardaas Samagam. The ceremony commenced with a gracious welcome extended to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of MRSPTU, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Sharma and Hon’ble Registrar of MRSPTU, Dr. Gurinderpal Singh Brar, by the university fraternity. Prof. Jasvir Singh Tiwana, Head of the Department, warmly welcomed and introduced the distinguished guests. After that a collective Ardaas ceremony was started, seeking divine blessings for a prosperous harvest, sustainable growth, and the well-being of all. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Sukhpal Singh Bhullar, a distinguished horticulturist and recipient of the National Award in Horticulture, the State Award in Horticulture, and the Chief Minister’s Award in Horticulture. During the ceremony, the School of Agriculture Sciences & Engineering (SASE) presented a portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji, symbolizing courage, leadership, and vision, to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Sharma. As a mark of Punjab’s rich cultural heritage, the secondyear students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Honors) also offered a traditional Khunda, representing strength and resilience. The event was further graced by the presence of several distinguished and respected personalities from the MRSPTU fraternity. Among them were Ex-Director, CDC, Dr. Balwinder Singh, Dean R&D, Anupam Kumar, Assistant Director, Training & Placement, Haramritpal Singh, Librarian, Dr. Iqbal Singh Brar, Assistant Professor, SASE, Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh and Assistant Professor, SASE, Dr. Wineet Chawla.
