Punjab Agriculture Minister confers certificates to 40 input dealers at PAMETI

Ludhiana, June 27, 2025: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian on Friday gave away certificates to 40 input dealers on successfully completion of one-year Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services at the Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI). 

Speaking on the occasion the cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said that the input dealers are a vital source of accurate and appropriate information, which is always useful for farmers to choose farm friendly pesticides, fertilisers, manure and others agri inputs. He described input dealers as 'first contact point' for farmers, urging them to guide farmers in choosing quality seeds and inputs as per the crops. He called upon the newly certified dealers to apply their training to share accurate, up-to-date information, enabling farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices and boost productivity. He stated that the agriculture is backbone of Punjab’s economy so the farmers should get first hand requisite information for advanced farming for which these input dealers could play a proactive role thus further bolster the state’s economy.

The Minister also emphasised that it was the bounden beauty of dealers to provide quality seeds and right information to farmers besides prioritising farmers’ welfare by ensuring the supply of authentic, high-quality fertilizers, pesticides and seeds. He also cautioned that m the sale of substandard or counterfeit products would not be tolerated at any cost. He stressed that ethical practices are essential for sustaining trust and supporting Punjab’s agricultural heritage. He also encouraged dealers to stock and distribute agricultural literature authored by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) experts and other renowned scientists at their shops. By providing farmers with access to these valuable resources, dealers can empower them with cutting-edge knowledge to adopt best practices and improve farm outcomes.

Punjab Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal also congratulated the passing out dealers, noting that the Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services equips them with the expertise to promote sustainable farming practices. He added that these 40 input dealers are now positioned to strengthen Punjab’s agricultural ecosystem by providing farmers reliable guidance and quality inputs. He also emphasized that their role is critical in enhancing crop yields and fostering environmentally responsible farming.

PAMETI Dr Kanwar Barjinder Singh, Joint Director Dr Dilbagh Singh and others were also present on the occasion.