SrinagarNoted Belgian-born Indian development Economist and social activist Professor Jean Dreze delivered a lecture on Making sense of Social Policy in the department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK).
Head of the Department, Prof. G.M. Bhat presented the welcome address followed by introductory remarks by Prof. Pulin B. Nayak, former Director, Delhi School of Economics and presently Adjunct Faculty, Department of Economics, CUK.
Prof. Dreze highlighted the importance of public action in social policy. He laid stress on the study of literature and experience as a way to understand the society better. Prof. Dreze emphasised that social policies are formulated for a group once the group members speak up for themselves or somebody else voices their issues. As such there is a social responsibility on all of us to highlight the problems of weaker sections of society so that policies for their welfare can be formulated in a democratic way. He stressed for the positive role of media who otherwise belittle the contribution of major social schemes for poor and needy.
Prof. Dreze appreciated the success of land reforms in Jammu and Kashmir and also praised the social cooperation in Kashmiri society that, in his opinion, had kept hunger and destitution at bay in Kashmir.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj-ud-din, expressed his confidence on talent of Kashmiri students and resilience of Kashmir Society at large.
Prior to this programme, a series of lectures were delivered by Prof. Pulin B. Nayak for the courses Microeconomics and Public Economics. Mrs. Nalini Nayak also interacted with the female students and research scholars.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism |
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 | |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |