Punjab economy remained an image of financial success and a good example of monetary advancement among the Indian states for over three decades since the introducing the green transformation.

Punjab economy involves a key position in the nation, as far as nourishment security and national security, in this way requires early consideration regarding capture the down turn and relative relapse of its economy. To land at an accord arrangement measures for recovery and restoration of Punjab economy, the meeting of analysts, strategy producers and approach execution offices is critically required. The reason gathering will satisfy this elevated goal. Keeping in perspective of aforementioned goal, the accompanying particular issues are proposed to be examined in the Three Days International Conference on Rejuvenation of Punjab Economy.

Programme for International Conference on Rejuvenation of Punjab Economy
(March 21-23, 2014)

March 21, 2014
Venue : Senate Hall

Registration (9.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.)

Inaugural Session (10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.)

Welcome Address: Professor Inderjeet Singh, Head, Department of Economics,
Punjabi University

Conference Introduction: Professor Lakhwinder Singh, Coordinator, CDEIS,
Punjabi University

Inaugural Address: Professor S.K. Goyal, Vice-Chairman and Professor Emeritus,
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi

Keynote Address: Professor Nirvikar Singh, Director, Center of Analytical Finance,
University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

Presidential Remarks: Dr. Jaspal Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University,
Patiala

Vote of Thanks: Professor Anita Gill, Department of Distance Education,
Punjabi University

Sub-Themes:
I. Impacts of Economic Policies
• India’s New Economic Policy and Punjab Economy: Comparative Perspectives
• Centre State Relations and Economic Development in Punjab
• National Monetary Policy: Its Relevance and Impacts on Punjab Economy
II. Issues Related to Punjab Agriculture
• Future of Punjab Agriculture: Sustainability, Ecological and Diversification Issues
• Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Required Reforms in Punjab
• Punjab Mandi Board’s Role in Rural Development of Punjab
III. Main Development Issues of Punjab Economy
• Political Economy of Development in Punjab: Past, Present and Future Trends
• Growth, Structure and Performance of Industrial Sector in Punjab
• Governance, Institutions and Performance of Physical Infrastructure in Punjab
• Emerging Fiscal Crisis in Punjab: Genius and Multi-Dimensions Impacts
• Diaspora and Its Contribution to Punjab Economy
IV. Human Resource Development in Punjab
• Development and Strengthening of Human Resources in Punjab
• Emerging Disease Pattern and Health Infrastructure in Punjab
• Evaluation of Social Security Schemes for Labouring Poor in Punjab