Economia 2021

The Department of Economics, Kristu Jayanti College, (Autonomous) Bangalore, organized a one-day Intra collegiate fest ‘Economia 2021’based on the theme ‘Economic Resurgence.’ The chief guest of the day was Dr. SR Keshava, Professor, PG Department of Economics, Bangalore University, Technical Committee Member, Karnataka Evaluation Authority (KEA). Prof. S R Keshava discussed the impact of Covid-19 and how it affected the Indian Economy. He highlighted the Covid-19 effect on agriculture and industry and service sector. He pointed out that due to covid; the middle class has shrunk by 32 million. He concluded by saying that each of us has a role in contributing to the economy and he urged everyone to work honestly for the wellbeing of the country. Faculty members of the Economics department, students from all three semesters of EPsS, HEP, JEEng, and students of MA Economics had attended the fest. The inaugural session was concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Christy Johnson. The preliminary round started with Let’s talk Economics and was followed by Querencia, Investorama, and Budding Economist. Finally the programme was concluded with a Valedictory function, presided by Rev Fr. Joshy Mathew