The Department of Economics organised an Economics Fest “Le Economiste” on 28th February, 2019. The Fest constituted of Debate on “Rural-Urban Migration”. The Fest was inaugurated by Prof. M.S. Johal, Dean Academic Affairs, Akal University. Besides the students from various departments of Akal University, students from other 7 different colleges in Bathinda and Mansa participated in the Fest. Students participated in Economics Quiz and social advertising competitions. The fest provided a good learning platform to the young students and was appreciated by the outside students. First three teams in each competition were awarded with certificates and medals.