Jai Chand Kumar

Background

Kumar, Jai Chand was born on June 6, 1938 in Punjab, India. Son of Ladhu and Sajna (Devi) Ram.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Punjab University, India, 1959. Master of Science in Agricultural, Punjab University, India, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Punjab Agricultural University, 1969.

Career

Research assistant department.agrl., Punjab Agricultural U., 1961-1969; assistant vegetable botanist, Punjab Agricultural U., 1969-1973; specialist, Punjab Agricultural U., 1973-1983; senior extension specialist, Punjab Agricultural U., 1983-1995; porf., head, Punjab Agricultural U., 1991-1995; senior professor, Punjab Agricultural U., since 1996.

Achievements

• Jai Chand Kumar has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Indian Society Horticultural, Begetable Society India.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, writing.

Connections

Married Tara Rani, June 28, 1963. Children: Babita, Sanjeev.

Father:

Ladhu Ram

Mother:

Sajna (Devi) Ram

Spouse:

Tara Rani

child:

Babita Kumar

child:

Sanjeev Kumar