My story: Joginder Singh 1972-1978
Joined Agricultural Research Service of ICAR in 1978 as a Scientist. Engaged in potato research throughout my professional career that continues till today. Worked in Pune, Gujarat, Shimla and Jalandhar. Developed a heat tolerant potato variety and got national award for it. Got married in 1980, have one daughter and one son. Built a house in Shimla. Completed Ph. D from HP University Shimla in 1999. Worked in Deep’s lab in Montréal during 1996-97 for my Ph.D research. Retired in Feb 2017 as Head, Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar. After retirement founded a company, JPG Biotech that produces potato seed minitubers through Aeroponics. Consultant with International Potato Centre since Nov 2019. Interested in reading, travelling and trekking.
Joginder Singh
Guwahati 06.08.2020
Comments:
Hargurdeep: Dear Joginder: What an impactful career you’ve had! A true scientist and entrepreneur from our 1972 batch - honoured to call you a friend. Well done buddy! By the way, did you know that our onetime Bhangra coach and my dear friend, Piara Bains, has been in a very similar potato business here in Alberta for many years? I would be happy to connect you to each other. Best wishes. Deep
Varsha Kaushal: Wah! Very impressive journey! Question: How come you don’t find potatoes in Chinese cuisine?
Joginder: China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes, producing more than 100 million tonnes annually. May be they have some secret potato recipes not yet shared with the outside world!!!
Ravi Sethi: Dear Joginder, pleased to know your academic,professional journey.I feel proud to have company with you Arvind Harpal & others though for a very short period.Golden period .Carry on your journey.
Ravi Sethi: Very nice life story! Shimla was one of my favorite towns.. My father retired in Jalandhar.. used to visit...best of luck in your endeavor...
Sangat Kalsi: Hello Joginder. Very nice and inspiring story. Seems like you accomplished very well in your personal and professional life. Wish you all the well for all your future endeavors.
Nirmal Kaur Sekhon: Great story Joginder! Very impressive career and still going strong! May God bless you!Achievements of 1972 batch mates (yourself, Neeru, Hargurdeep et al.) indicate that you all were blessed with abundant potential. The overflowing unused potential of some of you was responsible for whatever mischief happened at that time. It was none of your fault really 😀Excuse me guys if my interpretation is wrong.
Arvind Allipuria: Dear JoginderGreat work of national importance, real contribution to productivity and prosperity of India. I fondly recall our interactions at Shimla. My best wishes for you and your family
Ashok Dhawan: Very good Joginder. You have certainly earned a name. Has been a pleasure meeting you in ISPP meeting.
Neeru Bhambri: Joginder very impressive and inspiring journey of your academic career. A true scientist and great contribution in potato 🥔 research to our country. Proud to be your batch mate 1972Wish you and your family all the best in life Warm Regards: Neeru
Sunil Talwar: Joginder: Very impressive journey. Congratulations! Great feeling to know the achievements and experiences of PAU Botanites.
Arvind Kapoor: Joginder great journey and great achievements. Continue this journey and have more contributions toward society
Neena Sethi: Hi Joginder Very much impressed to learn about your achievement s Thank God for having such a class mate.
Anju Bhandari: Hello Joginder... Happy to know about your achievements... God Bless!
BB Puri: Hello Joginder - very impressive journey from Pau to potato research institute as a scientist and employment after retirement speaks itself about your capability. God bless
Rajinder Kaur: Hello Joginder - very impressive journey from Pau to potato research institute as a scientist and employment after retirement speaks itself about your capability. God bless
Does anybody knows Joginder nick name at that time😜
Joginder: I or Iqbal used to call me 'Ganja' Not गांजा but गंजा.
🙏🏻I thank everyone who responded to my short story.
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