Ludhiana, Nov. 24 -- At least nine students from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, have secured the Prime Minister Fellowship for doctoral research. The university, in a release on Sunday, claimed that it was the first university in the country with as many students bagging the prestigious fellowship in one year.

The nine recipients are Aman Kumar, Ayush Gupta, Harvir Singh, Pardeep Beniwal, Rajwinder Kaur, Rashmita Saikia, Rutuparna Pati, Saatu Madhu, and Shivani Upadhyay.

Lauding the dedication of the students, PAU vice-chancellor (V-C) Dr Satbir Singh Gosal said, "You have made PAU proud with your stellar accolades. It is an extraordinary moment for PAU to have nine PM Fellowships together in its kitty. Behind every stu...