Faculty members of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana, have brought laurels to the university by securing two prestigious research recognitions from the Society of Economics and Development (SOED) for their contributions to agricultural and livestock economics.
During the 7th Annual Conference of SOED at Punjabi University, Patiala, a research paper titled “The Buffalo Paradox: Herd Contraction, Productivity Surge, and the Political Economy of Species Substitution in Punjab's Dairy
Sector” received the Best Paper Presentation Award. The paper was jointly authored by Dr. Inderpreet Kaur, Dr. Shruti Chopra, Hanish Sharma, Dr. B.B.S. Dhaliwal and Dr. R.S. Grewal. The research explores the changing dynamics of Punjab's dairy sector, highlighting the declining buffalo population despite rising productivity. It also analyses the economic and policy-related factors influencing the shift towards alternative dairy species.
In another notable recognition, Dr. Shruti Chopra received the First Best Paper Award 2024 from SOED for her research paper, “What Drives Farmer Producer Organizations Towards Success or Failure in Punjab: Evidence and Implications,” published in the Indian Journal of Economics and Development. The study examines the factors influencing the performance, success and sustainability of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Punjab and highlights policy measures to strengthen farmer collectives.
While Congratulating the faculty members Dr. J.P.S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. S.P.S. Ghuman, Dean, College of Dairy and Food Science Technology and Dr. Inderpreet Kaur, HoD appreciated their research contributions and academic achievements. They observed that such recognitions reflect the university's growing academic stature and the relevance of its research in addressing emerging challenges in the agricultural and livestock sectors. They also encouraged the faculty to continue undertaking impactful research with practical and policy-oriented outcomes
