The
PG Department of Economics of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
organised a National Webinar on Covid-19 and Indian Economy: Challenges and
Ways Ahead in collaboration with Indian Economic Association under the able
guidance of Madam Principal Prof (Dr.) (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. Dr. Ramnita Saini
Sharda, Webinar Series Coordinator welcomed the resource persons and all the
participants. Ms Shallu Batra, Head PG Department of Economics introduced the
resource persons. Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan, Secretary, IEA and Head, School
of Social Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala introduced the theme of the
webinar, discussed negative impact of Covid-19 on growth of Indian economy and
suggested the need of reforms in economic and health policy. Prof. Satish Verma,
RBI Chair, CRRID Chandigarh in his inaugural address discussed limitations of
existing schemes for MSMEs and emphasised on formulation of more liberal
policies for the benefit of MSMEs. Prof. Rohit Singh, Professor in Marketing
and Dean Academics AURO University, Surat delivered keynote address and
highlighted the implementation of new normal ways and shift of government and
organisational policies from consumer centric to consumer and employee
centric Professor B. Gopal Singh,
Professor of Economics and Management, VVCE, Business Administration, Mysore,
Karnataka, in his lecture on topic ‘Covid 19 Making a positive impact’
highlighted improvement in environment, decline in crime rate and growth of
technology, power sector, chemical sector, pharmaceutical sector on account of
expected changes due to Covid 19. Dr. Kanwaljeet Kaur, Associate Professor in
Economics, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh stated that India can lead
the global research and development on the basis of its strong foundation in
terms of talent and technology. Prof. V. K. Malhotra, President IEA and Member
Secretary ICSSR, in his presidential address stressed on creation of
development centres and reconciliation of new development model to attain
sustainable and inclusive growth.
The
webinar was very fruitful, informative and interactive. Ms. Shallu Batra,
Coordinator and Moderator of the webinar extended formal vote of thanks to the
eminent speakers and resource persons, President DAVCMC
New Delhi Dr. Punam Suri, Director Higher Education DAVCMC New Delhi Sh. Shiv
Raman Gaur, Madam Principal Prof (Dr.) (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, webinar series
coordinator Dr. Ramnita Saini Shardha, IQAC Coordinator Dr. Kanwaldeep,
moderator of the webinar Ms. Jyotika Minhas, faculty members Mrs Chandrika, Ms
Harmanu and Ms Sukriti.
