Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in the field of economics with focus on innovative teaching, advance research and public policy analysis.
Mission
To offer educational opportunities to students in order to prepare them to become accomplished citizens and professionals capable of critical thinking, analytical skills, creative intelligence, entrepreneurial and organizational skills needed for solving complex problems in a global and frequently changing environment.
Genesis and Growth
- 1958 - 1959 :Introduction of Bachelor's degree in Economics
- 1975 - 1976: Introduction of Master's degree in Economics
- 1978 - 1979: Introduction of Research Programme in Economics
Objectives of the Department
- Develop Entrepreneurial Skills for Self Employment
- Prepare the students for Competitive Examinations
- Provide Exposure to the students on recent developments in the Indian Economy
- Help students to take initiatives in Policy decision making in Social and Economic Scenario
Thrust Area of Research
- Banking and Finance
- Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship development
- Health Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Tribal studies
- Women Empowerment
- Social Issues
- Migration
- Education
- ICT