The students M.A. 3rd semester of Department of Economics, DAV PG College Varanasi participated in the “Budget Debate” organized by Vasanta Kanya Mahavidyalaya on 8 th August, 2024 in the campus of VKM. Along with DAV, Vasanta College for Women also participated in this. After 3 rounds of debate, first prize was won by Ansh Yadav and second prize by Ramdev kumar Saw. Both are the students of DAV PG College, Varanasi. The students won this prize under the mentorship of Dr. Shalini Singh of Department of Economics, DAV PG College. The students receive the medals from the Principal of Vasanta Kanya Mahavidhalya, Prof. Rachana Srivastava.
A special lecture was organised by Department of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi on 24th December , 2023 on  the topic entitled Labour Prestige : Indignity of Labour and Unemployment . This talk was given by Prof. Sujata Marjit who is internationally famed economists . Prof. Marjit clearly discussed the social taboos attached with the type of jobs . The social prestige associated with different kind of jobs which forms as a constraint to them to undertake a job. Sir discussed that while calculation of unemployment a large percentage of indignity of labour attached with jobs which forms a part of voluntary unemployment is also included in unemployment data within the country . In this programme two books , one by Prof Achal Kumar Gaur, Former Head , Department of Economics , BHU and other of Prof. Anup Kumar Mishra , Head , Department of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi were released . Further , in this programme A Report of HPCL project conducted by Department Of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi was also released and presented to its members. The whole programme was sponsored by Mr. Siddharth Sharma who is an Alumni of DAV PG College , Varanasi.
The Distinguished Guest for the Seminar was Shri . Manohar Manoj. Manoji is a senior journalist who works as a freelancer. He is also an executive member of IEA. Mr. Manohar discussed the path that which Indian economy has covered since decades to stand on the slab of four trillion economy and approaching towards five trillion. He also highlighted the macroeconomic variables which are contributing towards this growth and development . Sir also pinpointed the challenges which the country is facing in terms on educational parameters disparities , health facility disparities leading to state level disparities. Few policy measures were also dealt in detail by the speaker . The session ended with an open house discussion between the students and the speaker and was highly appreciated by the audience .
The Department of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi has organised National Seminar and Workshop on the topic entitled “Economics of Gender , Education and Labour Participation;The New Insights”. It was sponsored by HPCL. The above seminar and workshop was conducted to celebrate the work of noble laureate Claudia Goldin which was  conducted in the form of panel discussion which consisted of academicians , bureaucrats , homemaker , medical professional , entrepreneur , social activists and media and film industry . The output in this discussion included the problems and challenges faced in different sectors and especially what challenges are faced by the female workforce and to what extent female labour force has been continuously becoming af par with their partners . Eminent personnel who participated in this included De.Neerja Madhav Mrs Kavita Singh (Additional Commissioner GST) , Mrs Akanksha Mishra  (CEO Cantonment ), Dr Anjali Bajpai(Dean Education BHU), Dr Jaya Chakravorty (IMS , BHU), Prof. Amaresh Dubey(JNU), Mr Shishir Sinha (Associate Editor, Business Line), Prof Manisha Mehrotra (Department of Economics , BHU) , Dr Padmini Ravindranath (MMV, BHU) ,etc
The Department of Economics, DAV PG College, Varanasi in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has participated in Project   to analyze the impact and development of Varanasi Tourism as well as the problems faced and opportunities and challenges witnessed. The project would use survey methods for collection of data from 5000 respondents who will tourist in Varanasi. This will also include visitors to the city. The survey will be conducted by 35 students of DAV PG College for a hand-in training programme to understand the tools pf research. The survey will be conducted from 21st November to 30th November, 2023.
An induction programme was organized by the department of Economics, DAV PG college for the newly admitted students. The speaker was Porf.Shailesh Modi, from Entrepreneurial Development institute of India, Ahmedabad. Prof Modi communicated with students and shared with them as to how they can develop an aptitude to become and start thinking on the lines for startups and thus create employment for others. The induction programme was followed by a workshop in which students were told about a study which is being conducted to analyse economic impact of tourism in varanasi city (a study funded by Uttar Pradesh Government , sanctioned to EDII). The students would be a part of this survey to get hands on experience .
A lecture on case study methods was organized by the department of Economics, DAV PG College, Varanasi. The chief speaker was Dr. Prashant Pareek, IIM Alumnus and currently working in Shanti Business School, Ahmedabad. During his interaction with the students, Dr. Parekh emphasized the importance of using case study to understand the concepts and methods in the area. He also discussed many cases along with the objectives and the findings achieved after discussion. He also encouraged students to learn and write cases as this would make them conceptually clear and also add to their CV.
A special lecture was organised by Department of Economics , DAV PG College on the topic entitled “Internet and Cyber Security “. The Speaker was Mr. Anand Prakash Dube , Associate Professor , SMS , Varanasi . In the lecture , Mr. Dube discussed about various aspects of internet , its advantages and disadvantages . He also discussed about the cyber security issues creeping in due to presence of hackers . Sir discussed in details as to how to deal with the problems of Phising, viruses , and other misleading information present in the virtual world. He gave a description of the measures to be undertaken to protect our virtual transactions form the threats.
Inaugural of Econ-Clinic for solving  statistical problems  and other softwares related to reaserch.Open for all students of the college daily from 3-4pm in Econ Lab.

Dy chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Sri Brajesh Pathak realeasing book written by Prof Anup Kumar Mishra on 28th April 2023.
Members of the department of Economics DAV PG College during piolet Survey at Pachpadra Rajasthan on 18th March 23.
Prof Anup Kumar Mishra Head Department of Economics alongwith Dr. Siddharth Singh meeting with HPCL officials at Badmer refinery administrative office Rajasthan on 18thMarch 2023, to discuss sbout the ongoing project.
आज डीएवी कॉलेज अर्थशास्त्र विभाग में कुछ पुरातन विद्यार्थियों को आमंत्रित कर उनके साथ विभाग के कार्यकताओं और प्रगति पर चर्चा की गई। इस दौरान उनके कर कमलों से जर्नल ऑफ इकनॉमिक्स ऐंड कामर्स के नवीनतम अंक को रिलीज भी कराया गया। अपने पुरातन विद्यार्थियों को Econ -lab की उपयोगिता भी बताया और सदैव संस्था से जुड़े रहने की अपील की।
डीएवी अर्थशास्त्र विभाग का अनूठा प्रयास। बनारस के गांव में बजट पर चर्चा और जी 20 अध्यक्षता पर जागरूकता कार्यक्रम कराया। 4 फरवरी 23

Prof Anup Kumar Mishra presenting Budget 2023-24 analysis at Vadanta college for women at Rajghat on 6th February 23.

Today Department of Economics , DAV PG college started its first batch of Entrepreneurial and Skill Development CertificateCourse. This course is the result of Dr Satya Dev Singh  and Shri Ajit Kumar Singh , Manager , DAV PG College . The  course will be of 3 months in which communication along with business communication and analysing large data sets will be taught to the participants . This training will be covering both at theoretical as well as practical aspects . The practical aspects will be imparted in Econ lab . The Course coordinator is Dr. Siddharth Singh under guidance of Prof. Anup Kumar Mishra , Head of the Economics Department . The other members who participated were Dr.Mayank Kumar Singh , Dr.Parul Jain, Dr.Ahuti Singh , Dr. Uday Bhan Singh and Dr. Shalini Singh .  Prof Satya Gopaljee congratulated the mambers and blessed all the participants .
Prof. Anup Mishra became the D.Litt. of DAV PG College, Varanasi and receives degree on 102 convocation of Banaras Hindu University.

Dr. Achar Kumar Gaur, Department of Economics, BHU giving a special lecture in induction programme on the topic entitled ‘ Investigating Role of Public Sector Investment to curb post covid global economic fluctuations’ in which he discussed about the policy challenges faced by the government by the outburst of covid -19. virus and the investment and efforts put in by the government to manage this economic crisis. Prof Gaur also inducted students regarding the curriculum and the opportunities available in this competitive world.
Mr. Shishir Sinha , Associate Editor , The Hindu , Buisness Line delivered a special talk on Financial Stability in the economy . Mr Sinha discussed about therate of financial literacy in India and how this can be achieved and through this we can move towards financial inclusion . He further emphasized on financial empowerment through which velocity of circulation of money can be enhanced and thus economy can strive towards higher growth rate.

A programme on Enrichment of Mental Health was conducted for students of Economics of BA 5th semester. In the programme the EQ level of students were tested based on their answers to a given set of questions . These questions included real life situations. Further , an analysis was conducted and counselling of students was also done based on their answers. This session was conducted by Dr Akhilendra Kumar Singh, Department of Psychology, DAV PG College, Varanasi .

Orientation Programme of the newly admitted Research Scholars in Department of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi. A orientation programme was held of the newly admitted research scholars for the session 2021 and 2022 on 14th September , 2022. The researchers were made aware of the various research techniques , designs and methodology which they need to follow during their research . Further , emphasis was also given on how to choose an appropriate research topic to start their research.
Department of Economics DAV PG College, Varanasi has successfully completed 4 weeks workshop of Communication Skill Development under Skill Development Programme .Under the said workshop, the students of BA 5th semester not only gained confidence towards their spoken skill but also improved their ability to communicate in English.
One-day orientation training on CPR by State Medical officer Dr. Shiv Shakti Prasad Dwivedi, organized by the Department of Economics on 13th August 22.Health is wealth_economics_1
Department of Economics, DAV PG College, Varanasi, organized an online debate competition. 10 teams participated from DAV, Arya Mahila, Vasant Kanyaonline debate competition_economicsMahavidyalaya , Vasanta College for Women and Department of Economics, Main Campus. After competing in three rounds and being judged by Judges from Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Kashi Vidyapeeth and Varanasi, the first position was held by Vasanta College, Second by DAV PG College and third by Vasant Kanya.

The Induction Program for the students of Economics was held on 18th November, 2020. The program was organized by Department of Economics, DAV P.G. College, Varanasi and the event was chaired by Dr. S.D.Singh, Principal of the College.

He explained the vision of the College to the students and then interacted with them. Dr.Vimal Shankar Singh, Head Department of Economics, explained the scope of Economics to the students and shared with them different activities that Department was performing in the past with distinction. Dr. Anup Kr. Mishra, Associate Professor of the Department gave blessings to the students andexplained how life of a person having sound knowledge of Economics differs from a person having little or no knowledge of Economics .Dr .Mayank Kr. Singh, a senior faculty member extended his good wishes to the students and invited them to join the activities of the Department with full enthusiasms.Dr. Parul Jain, Assistant Professor of the Department made presentation to the students regarding syllabus and how academic session of the Department will proceed forward in the present session.On the other hand, another Assistant Professor of the Department Dr. Siddharth Singh explained to the students the emerging areas of Economics and said that good knowledge of Mathematics& Econometrics is most essential in these days for the students of Economics. Dr. Ahuti Singh,Assistant Professor in the Department motivated the students by her speech and she explained the cost & benefits of  International trade in present global scenario. Students on their part interacted with the Faculty members and assured them that they will join all activities of the Department with great fervor.

The Online Orientation Programme for the students of Economics was held on 2nd December, 2020. The programme was organized by Department of Economics, DAV P.G. College and the event was Chaired by Dr. S.D. Singh, Principal, DAV P.G. College.

The Chief Guest was Prof. Bishwajit Dhar, Professor, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, J.N.U. The Chief Guest focused on the rising importance of Economics as a discipline in the Post-Covid era. According to Prof. Dhar a student of Economics has various avenues open to him like Banking, Insurance, Civil Services, and Journalism etc. Dr. P. K. Sen graced the occasion and enlightened the audience with his thought provoking views. Dr.V.S. Singh, Head, Department of Economics also shared his views with the students. The event was attended by the faculty members- Dr. Anup Kr. Mishra, Dr. Mayank Kr. Singh, Dr. Parul Jain, Dr. Ahuti Singh & Dr. Siddharth Singh. The vote of thanks was given by Dr.Anup kumar Mishra and Dr. Parul Jain anchored the program.

Green economy is possible only through environmental protection. The Department of Economics, DAV PG College organized an Special Online lecture on ‘Geospatial Tools in Ecosystem Restoration for Green Economy ‘ was organized on Saturday ,09 October under the Department of Economics, DAV PG College. Dr. Biswarupa Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany Was the key speaker of the session and she elaborated the role of the geospatial tools in Ecosystem Restoration for Green Economy.
Dr. Bishwarup Ghosh said the green economy is possible only through harmony between nature and the strategically planned network of man-made sector. Water treatment, air quality, space for entertainment and design for climate mitigation and adaptation should be constructed keeping in view the environmental features. Also Dr. Ghosh also said that the environment situation can be improved with conservation of green areas of land and blue area places of water. It is on this basis that human health and quality of life can also improve. This conservation not only supports the green economy but also provides employment opportunities and also increases biodiversity. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sen also highlighted the green economy by delivering a special lecture.
The audience raised different issues concerning the climate change which was addressed by the Speaker. The program was presided by the Dr. S.D. Singh, Principal, DAV P.G. College. Total of around 85 participants participated in the programme. Dr. Vimal Shanker Singh, Head, Department of Economics welcomed the Chief Guest and the participants, Dr. Parul Jain introduced the theme of the lecture. Dr. Anup Kumar Mishra told audience about the speaker. Dr. P.K Sen & Dr. Mayank Kumar Singh also presented their thoughts on the development challenges. The programme was anchored by Dr. Siddharth singh & Dr. Ahuti Singh extended vote of thanks.
Today’s speaker Mr. Shishir Sinha , Senior Deputy Editor, The Business Line, shared his views on the topic entitled “Four years of GST: Road Ahead “.
Mr. Sinha discussed about the hassle for nearly a decade, till implementation of GST on 1st July, 2017. Then he discussed about the cooperative federalism between Centre and State along with the voting strength. Sir also discussed about the slabs, items and practical problems that arouse in the past 4 years. Sir also threw light on the collections from GST, some loopholes and issues arising thereof.
 He also discussed about the impact of COVID -19, along with recovery of economy, recommendations of 15th Finance Commission towards fate rationalisation, compensation cess,etc.
Sir further discussed the road ahead that needs to be worked on
The Department of Economics, DAV PG College organized an Online Talk on ‘An Interactive Program for Carrier Opportunities in Economics’ on 25th September, 2021. It was delivered by Research Scholars from different institutions. Ms. Richa, Research Scholar Department of Humanities &Social Sciences IIT Roorkee, Mr. Prakash Das, Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Guwahati University & Ms. Mahima Kathuria, Research Scholar Department of Economics Central University of Haryana were the three speakers for the session. Dr. V.S. Singh welcomed the speakers and theparticipants. Dr. Anup Kumar Mishra introduced the theme of the topic.
The session began with the talk of Ms. Richa. She highlighted the vast career opportunities in the field of Economics like Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst etc. She also highlighted that one can make his or her career as teacher and can work in corporate sector. She also focused on skills required for an Economist like Mathematical aptitude, technical knowledge about SPSS, STATA & R. Mr. Prakash also added some important areas in which students can develop their careers. He focused on the opportunities available in the private sectors. According to Mr. Prakash different government organizations also recruit Economics graduate and post-graduate students. Lastly, Ms. Mahima highlighted the need for statistical tools, analytical skills, opportunities in Financial Journalism and Banking sector. The session was an interactive session with the audience. The audience raised different issues concerning the carrier development challenges which was addressed by the speakers. The program was presided by Dr. S.D. Singh, Principal, DAV P.G. College. Total of around 65 participants participated in the programme. Dr. Parul Jain gave concluding remarks regarding the career opportunities and motivated the students to do their best in life. Dr. P. K Sen & Dr. Mayank Kumar Singh also shared their thoughts on different career opportunities in Economics. The programme was anchored and coordinated by Dr. Siddharth Singh & Dr. Ahuti Singh extended vote of thanks.
Prof. Sugata Marjit delivered special lecture on ” Politics and economics of Crypto currency ” at DAV PG College , BHU in the faculty exchange programPolitics and economics of Crypto currency_economicsorganized by department of economics , DAV . Sugata Marjit is the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calcutta and currently the First Distinguished Professor at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade  and the Project Director of Centre for Training & Research in Public Finance and Policy (CTRPFP) [A Ministry of Finance, Government of India funded initiative]. In his lecture Prof. Sugata explained the market and investors speculation and attitude towards cryptocurrency . He further explained the impact of growing market of cryptocurrency on Monetary Policy .
International Collaborative Webinars, jointly organized by University of Manchester , UK and Department of Economics , DAV PG College , Varanasi

Induction program in the main Department of Economics , BHU of the newly admitted Research Scholars at DAV PG College and BHU. In the program , the scholars were made aware about the University Ph. D program and the rules and regulations to be followed, the time period of completion of the program, infrastructural facilities and the faculty .Induction program_economics
डी ए वी पी जी कालेज के अर्थशास्त्र विभाग के तत्वावधान में आज नवप्रवेशित विद्यार्थियो के लिये इंडक्शन प्रोग्राम आयोजित किया गया जिसमे बीएसएम पी जी कॉलेज रुढ़की से जुडे़ अर्थशास्त्री डॉ सुरजीतसिंह ने भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के नये आयाम और चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डाला द्य कोविड काल के दौरान वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था मे गिरावट के बावजूद भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था संभला रहा और चुनौतियों का सामना करते हुये कृषि और नवाचार के सारे अपनी अर्थव्यवस्था को बचाये रखने मे सफल रहा द्य उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों को अर्थशास्त्र के व्यवहारिक पहलुओं पर निगाह बनाये रखने की अपील की और बेहतरीन पुस्तकों के निरंतर अध्ययन पर जोर दिया द्य कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता प्राचार्य डॉ सत्यदेव सिंह ने की द्यप्रारंभ मे विभागाध्यक्ष डॉ अनूप मिश्र ने कार्यक्रम की उपादेयता पर प्रकाश डालते हुये सभी का स्वागत किया द्य डॉ पारुल जैन ने महाविद्यालय की अवस्थापना  और कार्यक्रम की जानकारी दी और डॉ मयंक कुमार सिंह ने कोर्स स्टरक्चर के बारे मे विस्तृत जानकारी दीद्य संचालन डॉ सिद्धार्थ कुमार सिंह और धन्यवाद डॉ आहुति सिंह ने प्रेषित कीद्य इस कार्यक्रम में परास्नातक के नवप्रवेशित विद्यार्थियो के साथ फाइनल वर्ष के भी विद्यार्थी और साथ ही शोध छात्र छात्राओं ने हिस्सेदारी की
Dr. Anup Kumar Mishra, HOD, Department of Economics, DAV PG College, Varanasi delivering lecture as keynote speaker at the small IndustriesPost Budget analysisAssociation of Varanasi on ” Post Budget analysis ” on 12th February 22.Post Budget analysis