Silchar: Silchar saw a thoughtful and inspiring evening on Saturday. A special talk on Needonomics was held at the Silchar Press Club. The programme was part of the North East Integration Rally 2026 and the KRC Barak Festival. It focused on peace, progress, and prosperity.

The event was organised by the KRC Foundation under the theme “Peace, Progress, Prosperity.” The highlight of the programme was the address by renowned economist Prof. Madan Mohan Goel. He is a three-time Vice-Chancellor, a noted author, and the propounder of the Needonomics School of Thought. The think tank is based in Kurukshetra.

Prof. Goel began his talk with faith. He spoke about Lord Krishna and the power of belief. He said faith has guided his life. He shared that meeting a Sanyasi changed his thinking forever. According to him, one should create only genuine needs. If the need is pure, Lord Krishna will fulfil it.

He then explained the idea of Needonomics in simple terms. He said it rests on four key components. One of them is respect for time. He stressed punctuality and discipline. He shared that he wakes up very early every day and uses all 24 hours well. He spoke about Brahma Muhurata and the habit of waking up before sunrise. Nothing, he said, should be wasted. Not time. Not energy. Not resources.

Prof. Goel spoke about the social condition of the country. He described four types of people found in society. These are careless, cared-less, useless, and used-less. The real task, he said, is to turn them into careful and useful citizens. For this, peace and prosperity are necessary.

Linking his ideas to Viksit Bharat, he spoke about national programmes like Skill India, Digital India, Make in India, and start-ups. He said the nation needs both greatness and goodness. Markets, he noted, are full of goods, but buyers are missing. Service-based entrepreneurship, he said, is the future. Everyone must learn to serve people and society.

Explaining the Needonomics approach to marketing, Prof. Goel said the first step is to create a real need. The product should then be affordable and worthy. He stressed the importance of bargaining as a skill. He warned against greed and called it the root of many problems. Needonomics, he said, is an old nectar drawn from the Bhagavad Gita.

He also spoke at length about education. He compared learning before, during, and after the Covid-19 period. He discussed online, offline, and blended modes of education. He stressed proper behaviour while using online platforms. People, he added, must also become street-smart.

Touching on health and values, Prof. Goel said the human body should be treated like a temple. He spoke against unhealthy competition. Learning to live together, he said, is the path to peace. He also warned about the misuse of Artificial Intelligence.

He spoke about different models of human development. These include emotional quotient, physical development, mental growth, intuition, and spiritual quotient. All are important for a balanced life.

Referring to the North East Integration Rally, Prof. Goel said such initiatives can truly bring peace, progress, and prosperity. He said the rally values time and action. He stressed that being action-oriented is the need of the hour. He highlighted how Needonomics can support balanced growth, social harmony, and inclusive development, especially in the Northeast. He praised Biswadeep Gupta for taking the noble step of organising the month-long rally.

KRC Foundation’s Managing Trustee and CEO, Biswadeep Gupta, spoke about the rally’s journey. He said it began on January 4 and will conclude on February 4. He explained that the rally aims to promote peace, progress, and prosperity. He added that it is part of a larger effort to strengthen regional integration through sports, adventure, art, and culture.

Environmentalist Prof. Parthankar Choudhury also addressed the gathering. He said he felt honoured to be part of the event. He spoke about today’s consumption-driven mindset. Conflicts between development and conservation, he said, are common. Still, environmentalists try to strike a balance. He spoke about five forms of sacrifice that define socio-ecological responsibility. He urged people to care for fellow beings and adopt good values in daily life.

Silchar Press Club general secretary said knowledge must be used in the right way. He said teachers play a vital role in society. He also praised Biswadeep Gupta and said he deserves special mention.

Social worker Sanjit Debnath also spoke on the occasion. He praised the organisers and Prof. Goel’s speech. He said people often read the Gita but fail to follow its values. Desire, he said, should be for good things only. One should not harm others or fear doing good. He spoke about character building and urged everyone to lead a good life. Be good, he said, and do good.

The programme ended with the presentation of a token of love to Prof. Madan Mohan Goel. The evening left the audience with simple yet powerful ideas on life, faith, and development.

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