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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Gurcharan Singh Kalkat belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Gemini 43 | 26 Gemini 45 | 0 Libra 53 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 17 | 12 Pisces 43 | 10 Taurus 43 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 35 | 16 Cancer 20 | 5 Libra 3 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 2 | 11 Taurus 46 | 16 Virgo 6 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 50 | 0 Virgo 12 | 19 Taurus 18 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 3 | 1 Cancer 47 | 17 Aquarius 50 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 59 | 1 Aries 17 | 22 Scorpio 49 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 19 | 29 Taurus 3 | 27 Pisces 18 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 32 | 2 Aries 5 | 25 Leo 50 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 46 | 3 Aquarius 23 | 15 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 17 Cancer 25 | 22 Pisces 36 | 12 Cancer 10 |
| Ketu | 17 Capricorn 25 | 22 Virgo 36 | 12 Capricorn 10 |
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