5th Annual Jagannath Gupta Commemorative Lecture

The 5th Annual Jagannath Gupta Commemorative Lecture was held on 24th January, 2011 at Sri Sathya Sai International Auditorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The lecture was delivered by Prof. B.B. Bhattacharya, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on the topic “India in the 21st Century”. Dr. Amit Gupta, Chairman, JIMS, Directors of Kalkaji, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj and Greater Noida campuses attended this special event. Dr. P.L.Sanjeev Reddy, ex-Director, IIPA was the Guest of Honour. The Commemorative lecture was attended by the students, faculty and Staff members of Kalkaji, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj-I & II and Greater Noida campuses.

The Programme was anchored by Dr. Pooja Rana who commenced the proceedings by welcoming the Chief Guest Prof. B.B. Bhattacharya. The Chief Guest garlanded the portrait of Late Sh. Jagannath Gupta and also lighted the ceremonial lamp alongwith chairman and all Directors. Dr. Amit Gupta addressed the audience and welcomed the Chief Guest. Prof. B.B. Bhattacharya spoke at length about the current overall economic conditions in India and the world and also talked about the future challenges and opportunities ahead. Prof Bhattacharya surveyed the entire economic history of the country and the present strengths and weaknesses of the Indian economy and society and exhorted all to work in a disciplined way for the betterment of the country, keeping the goals of inclusive development always in sight. At the end of the function, Dr. Ravi K. Dhar, Director JIMS Vasant Kunj, proposed the Vote of Thanks.