Addressing the inaugural session of an online conference on ‘changing post COVID-19 socio-cultural and economic scenario’ organised by Doon University on Monday, the Governor Baby Rani Maurya said that the human resource that has returned from the cities due to COVID-19 pandemic should be utilized and the youth should be encouraged towards self employment. The conference was organised by the School of Management (SOM) of Doon University.
She opined that a working plan should be made for developing fisheries, dairy, apiculture, production of medicinal plants, branding of agro- products and strengthening the distribution chain in villages. Maurya said that large social changes are being seen in social, cultural and economic spheres across the globe due to the pandemic.
She emphasised on the need of maximum use of technology and said that small and marginal farmers should be given training for adopting modern scientific methods. "We need to stress on organic and natural farming. We have to give priority to local products,'' she said.
Governor said that dialogue and relationships have become more virtual now and education system has become online. The Importance of social media and digital technology has increased and human values and social behaviour have changed. In his address the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Doon University Ajeet Kumar Karnatak said that multidimensional changes were observed during the lockdown and Covid-19 pandemic and experts from every sector should discuss the matter.The President of the All India Commerce Association (AICA), H Venkasteshwarlu highlighted the need to redefine policies and redesigning plans for tackling the challenge posed to the economy by migrants who have returned to their homes.
The AICA officiating deputy chairman Manas Pandey said that our economy should be village oriented. We have to become economically self dependent. The webinar was conducted by the head of department (HoD) of SOM, H C Purohit. More than 100 teachers and scholars attended the webinar.