Webinar on Union Budget-2021-22 by UILS, PU
University Institute of Legal Studies(UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh,
organized a webinar on, “Union Budget-2021-22”, today for the students of B.Com LLB.
Dr. Meenu Saihjpal, Coordinator of the webinar, introduced the speaker,
Prof. Lakhwinder Singh, Former Professor and Head, Department of Economics, and
Coordinator of Centre for Development Economics and Innovation Studies of Punjabi
University, Patiala. A renowned economist, Prof. Singh has 68 research publications
in many national and international journals. He has completed many research
projects. Prof. Lakhwinder Singh first highlighted the significance of fiscal
policy specifically during the pandemic times. Initially, he elucidated the
different provisions under the budget for the different segments of the economy and,
the different allocations for the different heads. He also elaborated the different
pillars of the budget. He also highlighted the relevance of the increased allocation
for the health sector and its impact on the economy. The role of direct and indirect
taxes along with their implications was also well captured.
Earlier, Prof. Rajinder Kaur, Director, UILS, welcomed the speaker and
highlighted the relationship of Economic policies with Law. She also talked about
the significance of budget for Commerce students.
The session was followed by an interaction with the students where the
queries of the students were very well addressed. It was a very informative and
enlightening talk.
