Department of Economics and Foundation Course tries to acquaint the students with the contemporary economic and social problems and enable them to appreciate the efforts being made to tackle them. Study of economics aims to familiarize students with the different criteria of dividing world economy and to know why some countries are rich and some poor. To enable them to know about the nation’s physical and human resources and their potentialities for economic development. The study of economics can also provide valuable knowledge for making decisions in everyday life. The subject of foundation course aims to prepare the students to cope with the stress and strain involved in the process of economic & social development. It further strives to deepen their understanding and knowledge about the impact of development on environment.

Strengths of the department:

1. Inculcating the habit of reading.
2. Exposure to the outer world by conducting visits to IGIDR, Stock Exchange,Orphanages,Old Age Homes.
3. Encourage students to think for themselves.
4. Develop the analytical skills necessary to succeed in securing professional employment .