Sitharaman delivers valedictory lecture at DSE Diamond Jubilee

The Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Delhi, hosted Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the chief guest for the valedictory session marking the culmination of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The session was presided over by Delhi University Vice Chancellor Prof.Yogesh Singh.In her address, Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on the evolution and future trajectory of the Indian economy, highlighting key areas such as fiscal management, macroeconomic stability, and India’s recent economic achievements. She underscored the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in shaping future economic transformations and acknowledged India’s progress in financial inclusion and its growing global economic influence.The Finance Minister urged DSE researchers and students to build confidence in developing an indigenous framework of economic analysis, rooted in the realities of the Global South. She stressed the need for field-based, interdisciplinary, and data-driven research to strengthen a resilient and inclusive economy.In a major announcement, Sitharaman stated that a team of researchers and students from the Delhi School of Economics would be invited annually to the Ministry of Finance to provide inputs for the Union Budget an initiative that received enthusiastic applause from the audience.
An exclusive interactive session was also organised for DSE students, allowing them to directly engage with the Finance Minister. Students posed insightful and technically informed questions on macroeconomic policy, public finance, and financial markets. Appreciating the depth of the discussions, Sitharaman encouraged the students to contribute actively to India’s reform agenda and work towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.Vice Chancellor Prof.Yogesh Singh remarked that the event marked a memorable conclusion to DSE’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, honouring decades of academic excellence and contributions to global economic scholarship. He noted that the Finance Minister’s presence and interaction had greatly inspired both students and faculty to carry forward the institution’s legacy of thought leadership in economics.

(Business Correspondent)