Focus Must on Education, Health to Make India `Developed Nation', experts at seminar

AMRITSAR: The focus must be on education and health to make country join the `developed countries’ club. And given the goals being set, the Indian economy will double before 2030 and cross the mark of six trillion in size making it a super economic power.

This was stated by various experts gathered at Khalsa College for Women (KCW) for the two-days national seminar on “Advancements in Research Methodology: Navigating the Path to Inclusive and Robust Knowledge". The experts said the targets of making it fourth largest economy within this decade was achievable due to the youth power and robust financial infrastructure in the country.

Dr. Manjit Singh, Registrar, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Open State University, Patiala said in his Inaugural address that parameters of the economy are strong. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, honourary secretary, Khalsa College Governing Council who was the Chief Guest at seminar stressed on the need of adopting the `work culture’ by every citizen for the progress of the nation. He said human resource was most important in the development of any country.

Dr. Surinder Kaur, Principal, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and dignitaries. Others who spoke at the occasion included Dr. Mandeep Kaur from GNDU who highlighted the changing patterns of research methodologies, Dr. Balwinder Singh, the Guest of Honour shared insights into the economic and financial infrastructure. The technical sessions were guided by the eminent personalities including Dr. Sanjay Rastogi from Central University, Kerala, Dr. Abhay Jain, Dr. Anuj, Dr. Amardeep Kaur, Dr. Nishcay Arora, Dr. Aparna Bhatia, Dr. Ridhima Saggar, Dr. Saurabh Grover, Dr. Renu Bhardwaj, Dr. Harmeen Soch and Dr. Sukhbir Kaur Mahal.

Scores of research papers were presented and speakers, scholars discussed the various aspects of research methodology for higher education. Dr. Ritu Dhawan, convenor and Dr. Suman Nayyar, co-convener of the seminar and senior faculty were present.