The department of Economics has organized BUDGET SPEECH 2020 on 27/02/2020. The objective of the session was to facilitate in-depth interaction on various announcements and implications of the Union Budget 2020. The Seminar provided valuable insights into the Budget highlights. Smt.Sajitha Abbas,Panchayath president, Edathala Grama Panchayath formally inaugurated the Budget Speech 2020.She shared her views and experiences in the preparation and allocation of budget in panchayath. The key speaker Adv. M.R.Rajendran, senior advocate, High Court of Kerala highlighted provisions relating to the overall impact of the Budget on the economy. He explained social and economic implications of budget proposal and its political aspect. Dr.Kochurani Joseph (former HOD of Dept of Economics, Bharathamata College, Thrikkakara) gave the detailed picture about the union budget and Kerala budget 2020. This was followed by Adv.P.M.Ibrahim Khan and he also shared his views on budget.

The Seminar was attended by students and staff from other departments and witnessed a very knowledge-intensive and interactive session. The programme was coordinated by Dr.Shaniba.M.H, Dr.AbdulHakkeem,Prof.Athira and students of Department of Economics.