SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: GOALS 2030 THE ECONOMY OF HAPPINESS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: GOALS 2030 THE ECONOMY OF HAPPINESS
The webinar was specifically about sustainable development and the economy. Dr. E. Vidhubala started with the Present scenario of the Indian Economy and the distribution of Wealth. She explained how the rich accumulate wealth and the poor is only poorer than before. She elaborated on the GDP and the per capita income of India and the significance. She gave a specific analogy to show the higher per capita income does not mean a happy and healthy economy.
Dr. Vidhubala being an expert in the rural economy and its policies gave her insights on the current Covid-19 scenario as well. She explained the NITI AYOG, the think tank of Indian Govt, their fund allocation, and the insatiable willingness to attain sustainable development in the Economy before the year of 2030. She also explained many achievable goals the NITI AYOG has planned to adopt.