Page 21 - January 2022 Issue

As the world passes through a turbulent time and the colossal impact of
the pandemic, PSes in India have taken numerous innovative measures
to build resilience in the country. They have adopted multi pronged
strategy and mobilised their resources to supplement the efforts of the
Government and its agencies in combating the impact of coVID. Also,
they have responded to the call of the Honorable Prime Minister by
ensuring payment to casual labour and contractors employed with them
even in the lockdown period so as to support them economically. They
have made significant contributions in providing financial support,
strengthening medical facilities in every corner of the country while
supporting the needy and destitute by providing hygienic food, safe
shelter and arranging for self-hygiene products. They have remained
at the forefront in supplementing the efforts of the Government while
implementing all the directions issued from time to time by relevant
Authorities, Departments and Ministries.

Undoubtedly, the scale of support provided by PSes during the
pandemic is unimaginable. They have moved beyond their operational
zones and helped regions even beyond their reach. The many lives they
have touched are uncountable. At ScoPe we felt that it is important
to bring to light the noble work done by PSEs during such difficult
times of a global pandemic. Hence, realising the need to document
the yeoman service rendered by PSes during these challenging times,
ScoPe has taken a unique initiative to enumerate the good work
done by PSes in the form of a compendium on “Building Self Reliant,
Resurgent, Resilient India – PSes contribution Amidst coVID-19”. The
compendium depicts the exemplary role played by PSes during the
pandemic in firming the efforts made by the Government and building
resilience in the society.
At this juncture I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the
chief executives and their teams who have contributed information to
the compendium. I assure you that ScoPe shall always work towards
facilitating PSes in their endeavours.
ScoPe has made sincere efforts towards presenting the information
and I am sure it will enable all to view the commendable performance
of PSes with a sense of pride.

Atul Sobti
Director General, SCOPE