Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill takes charge as GADVASU V-C
Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill today joined as the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. He replaced Dr Inderjeet Singh.
Dr Gill is a distinguished academician and eminent researcher with over 34 years of experience in veterinary sciences, research and academic administration. His extensive career encompasses 16 years of administrative experience, which includes nine years in leadership roles as Director of Research and Coordinator of Research, and many other additional administrative responsibilities. He has also served as Director of the School of Public Health and Zoonoses for four years and Head of the Department for two years. Dr Gill also served as an adjunct professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Dr Gill’s expertise and guidance have been instrumental in shaping the research initiatives. He has successfully secured over Rs 150 crore in funding for the varsity from 140 national and international research projects. His leadership has led to collaborations with 48 national and 12 international universities and institutes. Dr Gill has managed and obtained funding for 40 national and international research projects amounting to more than Rs 50 crore.
Dr Gill was a member of the High-Powered Committee of CM Punjab to Develop a Road Map to Boost the Dairy Sector in the State; a member of the Expert Committee on Diversification of Agriculture in Punjab; the Breeding Authority of Punjab; and a member of the Peer Review Committee for Punjab State Farmer Policy on Role of Livestock Production in Agriculture Diversification in Punjab.
Dr Gill is an expert member at national and international platforms such as Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation.
He said he would support the faculty and employees of the university.
In the meeting, Dr Inderjeet Singh the outgoing Vice-Chancellor congratulated him and extended his full cooperation for the future.
