Dr. Parmjeet Kaur Sidhu Appointed Head of Punjabi Dept, Panjab University
Chandigarh, on April 30, 2026, for a term of three years. Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig ordered the appointment. An Associate Professor in the School of Punjabi Studies, Dr. Sidhu took over the position
in the presence of serving and retired faculty members from the Languages Faculty. The
occasion was marked by warm congratulations and best wishes extended by colleagues
and former teachers of the department.
Expressing her gratitude, Dr. Sidhu thanked the Vice Chancellor for entrusting her with
this responsibility and acknowledged the support of her peers. She affirmed her
commitment to carrying out her duties with dedication and sincerity, while preserving
and advancing the rich legacy of the department. Emphasizing a collaborative approach,
she stated that she looks forward to working closely with her colleagues—many of whom
have also been her mentors—to further strengthen the department’s academic profile
and contribute to the growth of Punjabi studies.
With over 17 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sidhu has made significant contributions
to the field as an author, editor, and translator. She has published extensively in reputed
journals, guided several Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars, and completed a UGC Major
Research Project.
Her academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards,
including the Bibi Jagir Kaur Sandhu Mahila Puraskar (2021) conferred by the Government
of Haryana, the International Education Excellence Award (UK), the Dr. Ambedkar Sahitya
Shree National Award, and the Haryana Punjabi Sahit Akademi Award for her acclaimed
critical work.
Dr. Sidhu brings valuable administrative experience, having previously served as the
Head of the Punjabi Department at Kurukshetra University. In her new role, she will
oversee the academic and administrative functioning of the department.
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