Dr. Harminder Singh Baweja Assumes Charge as Vice Chancellor of UHF Nauni
Dr. Harminder Singh Baweja today assumed charge as Vice Chancellor of Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni. An eminent floriculturist, Dr Baweja has more than 36 years of experience in academics, research, administration and extension, he has held several important leadership positions, including Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh and Director of Horticulture, Uttarakhand. He has also served as the Professor and Head of Department of Floriculture in the university.
An accomplished academician and administrator, Dr. Baweja has guided several postgraduate and Ph.D. students, published numerous research papers and books, and contributed extensively towards curriculum modernization and skill development initiatives. He has also represented India at FAO conferences and participated in international exposure visits in Europe and the UAE.
Dr. Baweja has made significant contributions towards strengthening horticulture infrastructure, agricultural marketing and policy implementation. During his tenure, he mobilized nearly ₹150 crore under World Bank-funded projects for agricultural marketing infrastructure and managed projects worth over ₹8500 crore in Uttarakhand
Dr. Baweja has received several prestigious honours, including the Prime Minister Award (2017) for e-NAM implementation and the Asia Pacific Excellence Award. His vision focuses on transforming the university into a globally competitive, innovation-driven and financially sustainable institution with strong industry linkages and farmer-oriented outreach programmes.
He was warmly welcomed by the faculty, staff and students upon his arrival at the university. Dr. Baweja expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Kavinder Gupta and Chief Minister Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Council of Ministers for entrusting him with the responsibility of serving the farming and horticultural community through the university.
After assuming office, Dr. Baweja said that he would make every effort to ensure that the university’s initiatives achieve their full potential. He added that the university would focus on nurturing skilled graduates committed to the development of the agricultural and horticultural sectors. He also emphasized strengthening collaboration with alumni to create better opportunities for students and young professionals graduating from the university.
