Affairs à Éclat

Daulat Ram College's Economics Department revived its Model UN Conference (DRC MUN) after a three-year hiatus. Esteemed guests Shrimati Shaini Singh, Special Commissioner of Police, and Shri Mohsen Shahedi, DIG NDRF kicked off the event, with inspiring words for the student delegates. 

The conference featured four exciting committees: UN Security Council, UN General Assembly, Lok Sabha, and National Security Council. Each committee had experienced leadership to guide the discussions.

Day 1 started with passionate debates and engaging discussions, fueled by a refreshing tea break. Lunch separated the two sessions, with focused delegations continuing their work after.

Day 2 brought early morning rain, adding a dynamic touch as delegates hurried to their committees. The focus remained sharp throughout the day, with breaks for tea and lunch before the final session.

The closing ceremony saw the announcement of winners, with special mentions and high commendations presented alongside the top awards. Faculty and organizers congratulated everyone for making the 8th DRC MUN a success!

Éclat, Daulat Ram College's economics association, kicked off its online Research Bootcamp with a successful session. The first session, led by Dr. Pooja Sharma, focused on the fundamentals of academic research. Dr. Sharma unpacked the different formats of research writing, like research papers and literature reviews, and dove deep into technical aspects like citations and abstracts. She made sure everyone was on the same page, patiently answering student questions and creating a welcoming environment. This bootcamp is all about empowering students with research skills, and this first session laid a strong foundation.

Dr. Shreshti Rawat, a leading development economist, brought her expertise to Daulat Ram College's economic association for an insightful seminar on Econometrics and Causal Inference, conducted in collaboration with Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics. The session tackled the tricky world of teasing out cause-and-effect from real-world data, exploring challenges like bias and missing information. Dr. Rawat emphasized the importance of robust methods to ensure reliable insights. The discussion continued with a lively Q&A, giving students a chance to delve deeper. The seminar left attendees equipped with valuable knowledge and a newfound appreciation for the complexities of economic research.

The second edition of Niti Gupshup, organized by the Research and Content vertical of Eclat focused on the Lakshadweep tourism policy, 2016. The participants tried to answer various questions related to the development of the archipelago and how the tourism policy of 2016 would be beneficial to the growth as well as harm the natural environmental balance of the ecosystem there. Several economic ideas and strategies were talked through to maximize the benefits for the locals while at the same time restricting tourism to prevent over-exploitation of the pristine landscape. The participants delved into detailed discussions relating to the policy changes and suggestions to build on the development of Lakshadweep. The conclusion drawn was that there is a need for striking the equilibrium between development through tourism and protecting the vulnerable environmental diversity of Lakshadweep.