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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 17, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Gemini 43 | 26 Gemini 31 | 1 Libra 52 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 17 | 2 Leo 58 | 24 Taurus 53 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 35 | 20 Cancer 56 | 6 Libra 47 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 2 | 4 Leo 57 | 17 Virgo 21 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 50 | 22 Taurus 0 | 19 Taurus 22 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 3 | 27 Cancer 23 | 17 Aquarius 46 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 59 | 13 Aries 21 | 22 Scorpio 54 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 19 | 3 Gemini 1 | 27 Pisces 16 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 32 | 4 Aries 18 | 25 Leo 52 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 46 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 15 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 17 Cancer 25 | 3 Pisces 17 | 12 Cancer 7 |
| Ketu | 17 Capricorn 25 | 3 Virgo 17 | 12 Capricorn 7 |
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