Ludhiana: Dr Balwant Singh, an alumnus of the College of Agriculture and retired professor of statistics at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), donated ₹20 lakh to his alma mater to institute a scholarship for meritorious PhD students in plant breeding and genetics in memory of his mother, Sham Kaur.PAU vice-chancellor Dr Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal expressed his gratitude for the generous contribution, noting that such endowments strengthen the university’s academic environment and encourage aspiring researchers in agricultural sciences.Dean of postgraduate studies Dr Harminder Singh and dean of the College of Agriculture Dr Charanjit Singh Aulakh also appreciated the initiative, stating that the endowment will recognise the potential of young scholars and advance research in plant breeding.University officials and department members acknowledged the donation as a lasting tribute to Sham Kaur, thanking Dr Balwant Singh for supporting doctoral research at the institution.
