Expert dwells on people falling under poverty line

Chandigarh, April 28

The University School of Open Learning (USOL), Panjab University, in collaboration with the Indian Economic Association (IEA) organised a national webinar on ‘Union Budget 2021-22’ as part of its golden jubilee celebrations.

Prof Madhurima Verma, chairperson, USOL, welcomed the resource persons and participants, while Prof Harsh Gandhar conducted the session and introduced the theme.

Taking cognisance of the Covid-19 situation, Prof DK Madan, Secretary, IEA, deliberated on the challenges faced by the Indian health sector, especially shortage of oxygen and the requisite curbs on steel industry using it, and the need to lift up medical facilities to counter the second wave.

Prof Vinayak Deshpande, former Pro-VC, RTM, Nagpur University, discussed the growth scenario and applauded various visionary steps taken by the government, like the new scheme of PLI, One Nation One Ration Card for migrant workers, etc.

He emphasised the need to invest more on transportation and infrastructure management and also to deal with the lower middle class falling into poverty.

Prof Ganesh Kawadia from Devi Ahilya University, Indore, deciphered concepts of growth, deficit and foreign investment, and provided a critical overview of the Union Budget. — TNS