Dr Nirmal Jaura joined as the Director Students’ Welfare, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana on January 17, 2023. He is a popular and esteemed connoisseur of Punjabi literature, art, folklore and culture. He has made immense contribution towards the conservation of Punjab’s rich cultural and traditional heritage, both at the National and International fronts. Dr Jaura can be truly hailed as a linking tie between Punjab and the Punjabi diaspora, who inhabit various corners of the globe. Famously known as the “Glory of Punjab Heritage Programs”, he has been instrumental in organizing multiple cultural events to promote Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat by the medium of theatre, workshops, radio and television programs. His passion for preserving the rich and diverse Punjabi heritage has taken him to foreign lands such as Canada, America, England and Australia with the mission to reconnect the contemporary generation with their ‘beginnings’ back home. He has spread the message of “From Routes to Roots” among the second and third generation of diasporic Punjabis, quenching their innate desire of ‘homecoming’.

Dr Nirmal Jaura joined the Punjab Agricultural University as Assistant Director in Communication Centre on March 2, 1993. Thereafter, he had a successful innings as Director Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh, from May 2012 to May 2022. He holds the rare distinction of being at the helm of cultural programmes and Youth Festivals at the University, Inter-University, Zonal, Inter-Zonal, State, National and International levels. In view of his commendable achievements, the ‘Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh State Youth Award’ was conferred on him by the Government of Punjab in 1995.

Dr Nirmal Jaura graduated in Science from Government Barjindra College, Faridkot, following which he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He also holds the Master’s degree in Punjabi literature from Punjabi University, Patiala. He is a recipient of several National level achievements in academic and para-academic activities. As a student, he was declared the ‘Best Actor’, ‘Best Mono-actor’ and ‘Best Debater’ of PAU. His lustrous achievements established him as a talented artist through radio, television and stage programs in the early days of his student life. He was awarded the University Roll of Honor in the field of Theatre and Literature by PAU, Ludhiana.

Dr Nirmal Jaura is versatile and popular among people across all barriers of age, nationality and ethnic backgrounds. He has authored more than ten books on diverse themes of Punjabi theatre and culture, apart from current and global affairs. As Director Students’ Welfare, PAU, Ludhiana, he is committed to earn a place of international recognition in sports, cultural and literature arenas for the students under his charge.