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Budget Pe Charcha: Understanding India’s Economic Policy Direction

Published on: February 3, 2026

The School of Management Studies, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized an academic event titled “Budget Pe Charcha” on 03 February 2026 at the Adi Kailash Auditorium with the objective of enhancing students’ understanding of the Economic Survey 2025–26 and the Union Budget 2026–27.

The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, marking the beginning of an enlightening academic discourse. This was followed by a student-led presentation by MBA First Year students Ms. Roma Bisht and Ms. Jyothi Sree, who presented a comprehensive overview of the key highlights of the Economic Survey 2025–26 and major provisions of the Union Budget 2026–27. Their presentation reflected strong analytical skills and clarity of understanding of economic indicators and policy priorities.

Following the student presentation, Prof. Ritvik, Principal, School of Management Studies, addressed the gathering and elaborated on the role of geopolitics in shaping global and national economic policies, providing valuable context to the budgetary discussions.

The session was further enriched by a panel discussion chaired by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Swami Rama Himalayan University, along with Prof. Som Aditya Juyal and Prof. Rajneesh Kler, Dean (Academics). The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor offered insightful commentary on the Union Budget 2026–27, including a comparative analysis of the Indian budget with China, and highlighted key budget allocations in strategic sectors such as technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and healthcare.

The programme concluded with an open house discussion, where students and faculty members actively interacted with the panelists by raising questions and sharing perspectives on economic growth, fiscal priorities, and sectoral development.

The event successfully achieved its objective of promoting policy awareness, experiential learning, and critical thinking among students. “Budget Pe Charcha” proved to be a valuable academic initiative that strengthened students’ engagement with contemporary economic and budgetary issues.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.