Eminent educationist Prof. BC Verma known as guardian of unprivileged students
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ September 19,2023
Eminent educationist and Professor of Chemistry BC Verma has passed away on Tuesday morning while undergoing treatment at PGI for a past few days.
Professor Verma was known as soft-spoken, erudite and humble personality and he chose to lead a simple life despite having all privileges. It is the result of his selfless services that God has elevated his son Anurag Verma to the post of Chief Secretary of Punjab.
Prof. BC Verma was born on April 2, 1934, in village Chalela in Patiala district. Since childhood, due to his passion for studies, he used to travelle 15 kilometers to Patiala city on his feet in his early life and later on a bicycle. After obtaining higher education in chemistry, he served as professor of chemistry at Government Mohindra College, Patiala.
During his teaching tenure, Verma was admired by his students. In the 1980s, when the era of tuitions was at its peak, Verma even taught the needy and talented students free of cost at home after his college. He had not only moulded the character but also proved to be real architect of many students’ future. Apart from helping his students in every way, he also had a sincere and positive attitude towards his support staff.
The students of Professor Verma rose to distinguished positions in various fields including civil and police officers, professors and doctors.
Dr. Dr Gurpreet S Wander, esteemed cardiologist, is often admire and remember teachings of Prof. Verma. In addition to teaching, Verma served as an education administrator.
“I remained a student of Prof Verma and he was an outstanding teacher and above all a brilliant human being. He was not just a teacher, but a guiding light for his students” said his student Dr JPS Walia, a renowned orthopedician and former Chairperson, Punjab State Medical & Dental Teachers Association, Punjab.
He was the Principal of Government College Patti and Government Sports College Jalandhar and retired as deputy director of DPI colleges.
Prof. B.C. Verma’s wife was also a teacher and one of his sons, Anurag Verma, is currently the Chief Secretary of Punjab and the other son Ashish Verma is an advocate.
