Talk on Human Rights – Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights?

Talk on Human Rights – Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights?

Date: 09th December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Karnataka Government Employee’s Association Building, Cubbon Park, Bengaluru

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Universal School of Law under the IQAC Initiative is hosting a significant and thought-provoking talk titled “Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights?”. This dialogue aims to explore the paradoxical nature of India’s economic growth and its challenges in human rights, offering deep insights from legal and human rights experts.

Key Highlights:

  • Presiding by:
    Mr. R. Upendra Shetty
    Chairman, Universal Group of Institutions

  • Chief Guest:
    Hon’ble Dr. Justice Ashok B. Hinchigeri
    Chairman, Law Commission of Karnataka
    (Former Judge, High Court of Karnataka)

  • Guest Speaker:
    Mr. Saili Shetty
    Former Secretary General, Amnesty International
    Senior Fellow, MIT South Asia Institute, Harvard University

  • In the Presence of:
    Dr. Meera Krishnappa
    Director, Universal School of Administration

This event will feature a stimulating discussion on the paradox of India’s rising GDP and the growing concerns regarding human rights in the country. The conversation will delve into the various factors affecting human rights and the measures needed to bridge the gap between economic prosperity and the protection of human rights.

Join us for this insightful event!

The event will be attended by legal luminaries, human rights activists, and esteemed guests, with a focus on collaborative discussions to ensure a better understanding of human rights issues in the context of India’s growth.

Management, Principal, Staff, and Students are All Welcome!

For more details, visit www.universalinstitutions.com.