Gurcharan Singh Kalkat was a prominent Indian agricultural scientist born on June 17, 1926. He served as the founder chairman of the Punjab State Farmers Commission and played a key role in bringing the green revolution to Punjab. His significant contributions to agriculture were recognized by the Government of India, which awarded him the Padma Shri in 1981 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, acknowledging his impactful work in the field. Kalkat passed away on January 27, 2018.
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Meaning of the name - Gurcharan
Guru's feet, devotee of the Guru
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Place of Birth: Punjab
Place of Death: Chandigarh
Educated At: University of the Punjab | Ohio State University
Occupation: agronomist
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan in science & engineering | Padma Shri in science & engineering
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Gemini 43 | 26 Gemini 59 | 29 Virgo 54 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 17 | 5 Scorpio 12 | 26 Aries 6 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 35 | 0 Cancer 43 | 3 Libra 17 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 2 | 0 Cancer 33 | 14 Virgo 52 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 50 | 6 Taurus 18 | 19 Taurus 14 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 3 | 5 Gemini 16 | 17 Aquarius 53 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 59 | 19 Pisces 13 | 22 Scorpio 44 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 19 | 25 Taurus 6 | 27 Pisces 21 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 32 | 29 Pisces 52 | 25 Leo 49 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 46 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 15 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 17 Cancer 25 | 11 Aries 56 | 12 Cancer 14 |
| Ketu | 17 Capricorn 25 | 11 Libra 56 | 12 Capricorn 14 |
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