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- The School of Agriculture Sciences and Engineering (SASE) at MRSPTU, in partnership with the Institute Innovation Council (IIC), hosted a dynamic expert talk aimed at igniting entrepreneurial ambition among agriculture students.
- Speaking to a packed hall, Bhullar urged students to look beyond conventional farming and embrace innovation as the driving force of modern agriculture.
- Recounting his own rise—from severe financial hardship to becoming a leading agripreneur with highly profitable ventures—Bhullar offered a compelling narrative of perseverance and scientific thinking.
The School of Agriculture Sciences and Engineering (SASE) at MRSPTU, in partnership with the Institute Innovation Council (IIC), hosted a dynamic expert talk aimed at igniting entrepreneurial ambition among agriculture students. The session, titled “Agriculture and Inspiration for Entrepreneurship,” drew enthusiastic participation from learners across B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Voc. Agriculture, and B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering.
The keynote address was delivered by acclaimed horticulture entrepreneur S. Sukhpal Singh Bhullar, a recipient of multiple national and state-level honours for excellence in horticulture. Speaking to a packed hall, Bhullar urged students to look beyond conventional farming and embrace innovation as the driving force of modern agriculture.
Recounting his own rise—from severe financial hardship to becoming a leading agripreneur with highly profitable ventures—Bhullar offered a compelling narrative of perseverance and scientific thinking. His insights into high-value agriculture, including advanced orange and grape cultivation, saffron production, and pearl farming, opened students’ eyes to the diverse possibilities within the agri-business sector.
The session evolved into an engaging dialogue as students eagerly sought guidance on emerging opportunities in commercial farming, agri-innovation, and sustainable practices. Faculty members noted that the discussion left many attendees feeling motivated to chart their own entrepreneurial paths.
Expressing gratitude, Prof. Jasvir Singh Tiwana, Head of Department, thanked Bhullar for sharing his expertise. The programme was organized under the supervision of Dr. Rajesh Gupta (Convenor, IIC), along with Dr. Wineet Chawla, Dr. Kanwaljit Singh, and Er. Rajinder Singh Smagh. Faculty members—including Mr. Samarpreet Singh, Dr. Ruksana, Ms. Ramandeep Kaur Gill, Ms. Kiranpreet Kaur, Ms. Simranpreet Kaur, and Ms. Ramandeep Kaur—coordinated various aspects of the event.
MRSPTU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Sharma and Registrar Dr. Gurinderpal Singh Brar applauded SASE and IIC for jointly delivering a meaningful and highly inspirational learning experience. They emphasized that such initiatives play a vital role in preparing students for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
