Dr. R.D.Sharma, Former Additional Director of Research (Veterinary and Animal Sciences) and Professor-cum-Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & 
Obstetrics, PAU born on 28th August, 1933 left for his heavenly abode on 6thDecember, 2017. Dr. Sharma graduated (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) from Panjab University in 1956, did his Masters from OHIO State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA in 1960 and Ph.D. (Vety.Gynaecology and Obstetrics) from PAU in 1976. He initially worked as Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Technical Assistant at Govt. Progeny Testing Farm, Hisar and later as Research Assistant (A.I.) at Department of Animal Husbandry, Hisar. He joined as Assistant Professor of Animal Reproduction Physiology at College of Veterinary Science, PAU, Ludhiana. Dr. Sharma remained Professor-cum-Head of the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics for fourteen years before taking over as Additional Director Research (VAS) in 1991 till his superannuation in 1993. He also worked as Professor Emeritus for five years thereafter in the Department. Many laboratories for Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Andrology, Radioimmunoassay, Postgraduate Research Laboratory and Cold Room for preserving fetuses for obstetrical training were established under his guidance because of which the department was designated as Centre of Advance Faculty Training and earned many National and International Projects.
Dr. Sharma was a dedicated teacher and a clinician par excellence who had great love for animals. Owing to his selfless service to the animals and the farmers, he earned a lot of respect from the community. He was famous for his soft spoken nature, ever helping attitude and dedication towards profession. Dr. Sharma had a passion for Obstetrics and could not bear the suffering of the animals. He therefore, established a 24 hours clinical service in the Veterinary Hospital where the cases were attended even at odd hours. Keeping in view the contributions of Dr. R.D. Sharma towards society and science, Indian Societies for Study of Animal Reproduction started a prestigious award in his name for best scientific presentation in Obstetrics during the National Conventions. Many of his students are presently working on many eminent positions in India and Abroad. Sudden demise of Dr. RD Sharma has left a void which will not be fulfilled so easily.
