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About Communication Centre
Communication Centre, headed by Additional Director Communication has the real purpose of providing 'on time' scientific knowledge and information at the doorstep of farmers through print and electronic media. Communication Centre also develops the linkages with various agriculture and related institutions throughout the globe.
Communication Centre functions through the coordination of following sections/ units, which perform/ hold following activities/ features:
Editorial Section:
- Publishes bulletins on wide variety of subjects and issues
- Publishes Journal of Research, University Reports, Handbook, Calendar, etc
- Publishes Changi Kheti (Punjabi) and Progressive Farming (English) – highly popular, farmer-friendly monthly magazine
Business Section:
- Sells and circulates farm literature published by the University
- Sells PAU publications through counters at the Centre and in the Directorate of Extension Education; through KVKs; and through network of distributors and agents across the Punjab and adjoining states.
- Procures advertisements for PAU publications
- Dispatches publications to thousands of subscribers
Art, Exhibition and Photo Section:
- Prepares charts, murals and exhibits on teaching, research and extension activities for display at important functions like Kisan Melas at PAU campus and at KVKs
- Oversees the exhibitions put up at various places in the campus and at outstations
- Supplies display material to different departments for academic and extension activities
- Maintains photo-bank to illuminate publications and progress of PAU over the period of time
TV & Radio Section:
- Caters to needs of Doordarshan Kendra and All India Radio, Jalandhar, and makes documentaries on PAU activities and functions
- Provides audio and audio-visual coverage to all the departments of the University
- Records interviews of scientists for telecast and broadcast
- Provides service and guidance to the visiting TV and Radio units
Reference and Training Section:
- Inserts press releases and advertisements in the newspapers and magazines on demand from departments
- Supplies farm features to language newspapers and provides feedback on various facets of agricultural and rural development to the authorities, departments and scientists concerned
- Keeps record of developments and important events in agriculture and related fields for reference and use of faculty, students and researchers
Media & Publicity Section:
- Facilitates quick dissemination of news, features, photographs and articles towards print and electronic media
- Works-out schedules for press meetings, conferences, individual interviews and 'shoots' with the Vice-Chancellor and other functionaries of PAU
- Keeps close liaison with All India Radio (for 'Dehati' programme) and Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar (for 'Krishi Darshan')
- Prepares PAU resource personnel for AIR and DD talks, group discussions and even 'live' programmes
Desk Top Publishing Section:
- Responsible for design and layout of all publications- big or small, booklet or brochure, poster or directory
- Ensures uniformity in publications, oversees correct use of design details and colour scheme in the University insignia and even correctness of the print line
- Looks after all pre-press preparations before a publication goes to the press
- Archives digital files of designed and published works in CDs
PAU Printing Press Section:
- Undertakes all important printing works of the University with the use of two off-set and letter-press machines
- Gives final shape to publications at the binding sub-section in the Press
Public Relations Section:
- Keeps tab on visitors, commoners and very important visitors- as PAU being the pioneer of Green Revolution is visited by eminent figures all over the world
- Conducts visits to PAU farms and laboratories; organizes meeting with officials and scientists; and arranges presentation of farm literature to the visiting dignitaries
National Linkages
Sr. No. | Name of Institution | Field |
1. | Indian Council of Agril. Research, New Delhi and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Begumpet, Hyderabad |
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2. | Indian Institute of Ecology & Environment (IIEE), New Delhi | The Indian Institute of Ecology & Environment will cooperate Punjab Agricultural University in the following ways:
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3. | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, Punjab Agricultural University | To conduct research in the field of remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). |
4. | National Research Development Corporation, New Delhi | Development of technologies and their successful transfer to industry. |
5. | International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh | To improve farming systems of Semi-Arid Tropical (SAT) areas of the developing world. |
6. | Defence Food Research Laboratory, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Mysore | Standardization of methods for preparation of fruit and vegetable health drinks. |
7. | Fashion Technology Park, Mohali | To promote teaching, research, training, exchange of information and technology. |
8. | Bharti Foundation (BF), New Delhi | Establishment of Bharti scholarship scheme |
9. | New Holland Tractors (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi | Development of training workshop at Punjab Agricultural University |
10 | Field fresh Foods Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon | To promote research, extension, exchange of information related to vegetable and fruit cultivation. |
11. | Global Blueberries (India) Pvt. Ltd., Amritsar | Development of technologies for production of good quality blueberries. |
12. | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU), Ludhiana | To promote teaching, research & exchange |
13. | Dhara Vegetable Oil & Foods Co. Ltd., Anand University of Delhi, Delhi | To access bamase and barstar gene (transgenic material) for genetic manipulation crop plants. |
14. | Punjab National Bank Farmers’ Training Centre (PNBFTC), Ludhiana | To provide quality education in the areas of agriculture, agricultural engineering & allied fields. |
15. | M. S. Swami Nathan Research Foundation & State Agricultural University | Collaborative project on ‘Community managed bio-industrial watershed for sustainable use of natural resources & livelihoods’. |
16. | Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal | To cooperate for research, teaching & extension in the area of Agricultural Engineering. |
17. | HDFC Bank Limited, Chandigarh | To provide quality education in the field of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Allied fields. |
18. | Standard Agricultural Works (Regd.), Barnala | To protect and share intellectual property rights of Punjab Agricultural University hybrid combine harvester jointly developed under the study. |
19. | Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Jalgaon | To collaborate in the field of agricultural education, research and extension. |
20. | United Breweries Limited, Patiala | To promote research on barley to develop varieties suitable for malt purpose. |
21. | Tractors & Farm Equipments (TAFE) Limited , Chennai | To collaborative research on mutually agreed projects with graduate/postgraduate students & faculty. |
22. | Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana | To promote teaching, research, training resources related to post-harvest management of agricultural products. |
23. | Director, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur | To promote research, technology generation and exchange of information in the areas of gene isolation and cloning. |
Faculty
Name | Photograph | Email/Contact No. | Permanent Address |
Dr. T.S. Riar, Additional Director Communication |
M: 9814210269 tsriar@pau.edu |
9/49 PAU Campus, Ludhiana |
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Dr Anil Sharma Deputy Director (TV) |
M: 98147-53630 O 0161-24019601 Ext. 248 sharmaanilpau@gmail.com |
10/138, PAU, Ludhiana |
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Dr Ashoo Toor Assistant Professor (English) |
M:98148-23816 ashootoor@pau.edu |
582-R, Model Town, Ludhiana |
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Dr Jagwinder Singh Editor Punjabi |
M: 94654-64502 jodha.js@gmail.com |
VPO Bandala, Patti Surtia, Teh: Phillour, Distt: Jalandher |
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Gulneet Chahal Assistant Director (Publications) |
M: 98159-45300 gulneetchahal@gmail.com |
188/1, Rani Jhansi Road, Civil Lines, Ludhiana |
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Sheetal Chawla Assistant Director (Publications) |
M: 78372-00459 sheetchawla@yahoo.com |
64-B Rajguru Nagar, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana |
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Vishal Khullar Business Manager |
M: 83603-54431 bm@pau.edu |
381-C, Rajguru Nagar Ludhiana |
Technical details for Advertisements in PAU Publications
Category | Printing Process: OFFSET | ||||||||
Changi Kheti | Progressive Farming | Package of Practices for Important Crops | Punjab Agricultural Handbook |
Crop Calendar | Other Buiietins | Other Buiietins | |||
Punjabi | English | English | Punjabi | English | Punjabi | Punjabi | Punjabi | English | |
Frequency Printed In | (Every Month) | (Twice a year) February & August | (Once In Year) December |
(Once In Year) February |
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Overall Size | 22 cm X 27cm | 22 cm X 27cm | 18.5 cm X 24 cm | 18.5 cm X 24 cm | 44.5 cm X 57 cm | ||||
Advt.Printed Area | *** | *** | (W)14 cm X (H)20.5 cm | 16 cm X 21.5 cm | (H)7.75cm (W) 20.5cm | ||||
Advertisement Rates (In Rupees) | |||||||||
4th Title Cover (Back Page) (Four Colours) |
17000 | 12500 | 12500 | 17000 | 8200 | 6000 | |||
4th Title Cover (Back Page) (Black & White) |
4600 | 3500 | |||||||
2 nd/3rd Title Cover, Insertion/inside cover 4 Colours | 15000 | 9800 | 9800 | 15000 | 7100 | 4600 | |||
3rd Title Cover, Insertion/inside cover Black & White |
9000 | 7000 | 9000 | 7000 | 4400 | 3000 | |||
Insertion | 8400 (4 Colors) | ||||||||
Ordinary Full page (Black & White) | 8400 | 5600 | 8400 | 8400 | 8400 | 8400 | 3800 | 2400 | |
Ordinary Half page (coloured) | 7700 | 4400 | |||||||
Ordinary Half page (Black&White) | 5600 | 3800 | |||||||
Ordinary Qtr. page (Coloured) | 5000 | 2800 | |||||||
Ordinary Qtr. page (Black & White) | 2800 | 2200 | |||||||
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Contact for Details : Business Manager Communication Centre (CCIL) Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana.141004 Ph. No. 0161-2401960(475) Fax. 0161-2405731 E-Mail. businessmanager@pau.edu, spa@pau.edu. |
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ਸੰਚਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕੇਂਦਰ / Communication Centre ਪੰਜਾਬ ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ / Punjab Agricultural University ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ/ Ludhiana |
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ਦਸ ਸਾਲ ਲਈ / For Ten Years | 1600/- | 1000.00 | |
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Agricultural Research Journal From 01-03-2020 | |||
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