30 May 2020|Noida | Amity University, Noida
The Plight of Migrant Labourers in India during Lockdown
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‘The Plight of Migrant Labourers in India during Lockdown’ was highlighted in a webinar by Mr. Saurabh Chauhan, Sr. Journalist, Hindustan Times Lucknow. Mr. Chuahan talked about how in the last two months many colours of lockdown have been seen with people been locked up inside homes and people walking along on the roads to reach homes exposing the inefficiency of the system. He stated how migrants were going back to their native places as they believe that they will not die of hunger if they reach their villages. “These people sold off their belongings for meagre amounts to pay ferry drivers or truck drivers to reach their destinations. They exhausted all their earnings just to reach home,” said Mr. Chauhan. He also shared heart wrenching stories of migrant workers covered during his assignments in and around Lucknow who took hefty loans just to get back to their native places. He shared their plight on how their lives were revolving around loans and how every migrant worker had a different story to share. “Whatever we have seen of these migrant workers is just the tip of the iceberg. There is more to come. While there are workers who have returned from big cities would rush back to the cities from where they have come from, there are some who have vowed not to go back,” said Mr. Chauhan.
He averred how the future will see increasing struggles in families over land, income etc owing to the exodus of these migrant workers towards their villages. He also threw light on lack of trust shown by the migrant workers on the government making them walk back.
A lecture by Mr. Sunil Shanewar, Freelance Trainer was delivered on ‘The Fantasy of the corporate world’. Mr. Shanewar averred that every corporate or individual has a story. “Corporate world is always teaching you a different type of story and to get them you should always keep your mind open. To learn something you have to put your ego on the gate of the company. This will help you in your career and you will be able to understand work at its best. Every company has their own culture, way of working and we should not try to change that, said Mr. Shaenwar who added that the first 100 days of the job are very important for every employee and they should be observant in that phase.
He advised students to have clarity of the organization, its purpose and the employees’ role to succeed. “Upgradation is the only way which ensures that you are growing in company. Also, communication is the pillar for every organization. How you build communication with people working with you is very necessary,” shared Mr. Shanewar.
A webinar on SDGs: Approach for Implementation in India was conducted by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain, Principal Consultant, Niti Ayog where he talked about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as New Goals of Humanity. Talking about the National Strategy for Achieving SDGs, Dr. Jain stated the various steps including Mapping of Ministries & programmes; Identification of Indicators; Consultations with Stakeholders; Dovetailing the National Development Agenda with SDGs; Meticulous Implementation of Schemes aligned with SDG targets and Rigorous outcome based monitoring. He also threw light on the various state schemes and programmes aligned with the SDGs and the shifting of focus to localization of SDGs. This includes addressing contextual issues, diversifying communication strategies and linking to local action. Going forward Dr. Jain stressed on the need for sensitizing and integrating all stakeholders on the SDG agenda; to facilitate convergence of schemes/programmes/ department on SDGs; Focus your programme on relevant SDG targets; Partner with the private sector & other organizations for action on SDGs and create champions for SDGs in your own area of action/influence.
A lecture by Mr. Manas Ranjan Rout - Founder & Director - Cognitrex Consultants Pvt Ltd was delivered on ‘Changing Market Dynamics & Revolution in Digitalization in Healthcare India-Record breaking Covid Impact’. "Skilling is building a better India. If we have to move India towards development then skill development should be our mission" these are words of our PM Shri Narendra Modi. Industry suspects that there are less pharmacists that are available for the job and students are thinking the there are no jobs. If student don't know their industry then there is big gap and you have to fill the gap. In the current situation there is lack of industrial knowledge and skill,” said Mr. Rout.
He also shared that Online Pharmacies, Medical Animation, IT, Online clinicians, Online Patient Appointment, Online drug and brand communication, E-Detailing, Digital Marketing, Medical Tourism, Data Management and Analytics etc are the Industries emerging because of COVID situation. The government is setting up a 100 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) fund to produce more APIs in the country. The lockdown have bought evolution of a new industry - Sanitization, the revolution of Digitalization and Research and development,” said Mr. Rout.