Chandigarh March 14, 2024-Department of Economics, Panjab University, organised K.C. Shenmar Memorial at Golden Jubilee Seminar Hall. The lecture was delivered by Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Hon’ble Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India. The Chief guest of the event was Prof. Renu Vig, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Panjab University. Prof. Y. P. Verma, Registrar, Panjab University, was the guest of honour.

Dr. Smita Sharma, Chairperson of the department, welcomed the attendees and provided an overview of the K.C. Shenmar Memorial Lecture series, paying tribute to the illustrious life of K.C. Shenmar.

The ceremony commenced on a spirited note by Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University highlighting India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, showcasing remarkable progress in various sectors such as infrastructure, digital public infrastructure, and the space program. Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran's keynote address delved into India's prospects and challenges in achieving its developmental goals. Drawing on his extensive expertise in economics, he provided a comprehensive analysis of India's economic trajectory over the past decades, highlighting milestones achieved and obstacles encountered. The lecture was followed by an engaging Q&A session, wherein Dr. Nageswaran addressed queries from the audience, further enriching the intellectual discourse of the event.

The family of Lt. Sh. Karam Chand Shenmar, Smt. Shashi Paul, daughter and Dr. Vinod Paul, member NITI Aayog were also present for the oration.

The event was live casted by the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Computer Centre on their webcast portal. The event was attended by more than 200 participants.

Lecture is available at https://webcast.puchd.ac.in/