Department of Economics

The Department of Economics, established in 1947 is one of the oldest teaching Departments of the University. It has the privilege of being associated itself with eminent economists of national and international repute such as Late Prof. M.V. Mathur, Late Prof. Raj Krishna, Late Prof. Raja. J. Chelliah, Prof. G.S. Bhalla, Dr. C. Rangarajan, Prof. Y.K.Alagh, Dr. Ramesh Bhatia, Prof. KantaAhuja, Prof. M.C. Vaish, Prof. B.C. Mehta, Dr. Arvind Pangariya. The Department regularly publishes a research Journal "Arthshodh". Niti Aayog (erstwhile Planning Commission) was established a chair in the department in 1996. Under the aegis of this chair various research projects are undertaken on a regular basis. The Department pays tribute to the legacy of Prof. Raj Krishna through an annual lecture series. It actively organizes seminars, symposiums, workshops, and special lectures on topics of contemporary significance.