G 20 University Connect at Punjabi university-G 20 Presidency, Great Opportunity for India: Ambassador Navdeep Suri
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 23,2023
Today, under the G 20 University Connect: Engaging Young Minds Lecture Series, A special program was arranged at Senate Hall, Punjabi University Patiala. The event was coordinated and managed by Research and Information System (RIS) for Developing Countries, New Delhi.
Navdeep Suri, former ambassador/High Commission in his key note address entitled Rise of India on the Global Stage pointed out that exogenous factors now clearly favor India in establishing its rightful position in world affairs. India can leverage the emerging US and China tensions to its favor. The world no longer is unipolar, and is not controlled by any sole super power. US government will like its companies to invest in India than China. Global supply chains are now more resilient. India maintained its neutral position during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. And, succeeded in getting oil at lower prices from Russia despite the pressure of western countries led by US. The situation in Middle East witnessed qualitative shift during about last decade or so. Now, we have much better relations with Islamic countries. The endogenous factors like sustained high growth, better focus on foreign policy, comfortable domestic food situation, better governance and higher level of technologies helped us to improve our footprint abroad. The undesirable behavior of China in its neighborhood has isolated it from large number of countries.
Rahul Ranjan, participated as a representative of RIS.
Professor Ranjit Singh Ghuman, formerly head, Department of Economics Punjabi University in his talk highlighted that the country must define its priorities according to the availability of resources. The economic, social and environment sustainability are intertwined and go in tandem. Hence, central government should generously support its programme of crop diversification. In view of the recent catastrophes in the hilly regions, he emphasized mandatory social impact assessment of all big projects.
Harpal Singh Cheema, Finance Minister Punjab, while delivering his special address stated that the GST and excise collection in the state improved considerably with adoption of better policies and plugging of loopholes in tax compliance. The government is trying to monitor each and every source of revenue so as to make the state financially vibrant. He categorically stated that Punjab government is committed to resolve all the financial problems of Punjabi University on priority basis. This is his pious duty as an alumnus of university as he owes all of his achievements in life to university.
Dr. Arvind, Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University emphasized that sustainability must become the part of life style of society.
Professor Anupama, Head, Department of Economics, welcomed and introduced the guests. Professor Jasdeep Singh Toor conducted the proceeding of the event. The function was attended by students from different faculties including the students from the Deaf and Dumb School. The students who won the Essay Writing Completion/Art/Craft etc. got the prizes. Dr. Navjot Kaur, registrar, Punjabi University graced the occasion. Professor Ashok Kumar Tiwari presented the vote of thanks.
