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SCOPE News
PSEs in Conversation with

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

to tread ahead with self-belief and perseverance as
like any crisis faced by humans, this too shall pass.
Initiating the queries from PSE Chiefs, Shri Anil
Kumar Chaudhary Chairman, SAIL said that we
all are being faced by extremely uncertain times
and extreme pessimism, which calls for guidance
from him. He also cited the challenges being faced
SCOPE Webinar with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. by leaders who display their true strength by en-
hancing creativity and emotional intelligence in
COPE in a bid to infuse positivity and men- their employees and asked how could one negate
tal wellbeing among Public Sector Enterprises negativity and move ahead. Replying to his doubt,
S(PSEs) during this pandemic situation, organ- Guruji said there was a need in creating a positive
ised an Interactive Webinar with one of the world’s mindset at home and at work. He cited the exam-
most revered spiritual leaders, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ple of past pandemics faced by the country and the
Shankar and Chief Executives of leading PSEs in- resilience to overcome them. He, therefore, said
cluding Shri Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman, that the present disaster can also be averted if we
SAIL, Shri Pramod Agrawal, CMD, CIL, Shri follow the mantra of ‘ Utho, Jago, Kaam Karo’ with-
Rakesh Kumar, CMD, NLCIL, Dr. Nalin Shinghal, out succumbing to fear and disdain. He also coined
CMD, BHEL and Shri Manoj Jain, CMD, GAIL. the idea of avoiding competition and having con-
The webinar was organized by Shri Atul Sobti DG, fidence and cooperation to overcome this crisis.
SCOPE. The Session titled ‘Leading through un- Gurudev also stated that there was an urgent need
chartered water’ aimed at bestowing spiritual guid- to harmonize the body, mind and emotions through
ance and achieving mental wellness in these times meditation and take the path to instil creativity,
of isolation was held on 25th May, 2020. The live adopt ‘Sakaratmak’ mode as well. He encouraged
streaming of the interaction was viewed by many to adapt Yoga in our daily life as slowing down and
through social media platforms of SCOPE and Art reflecting on our actions is the lesson taught to us
of Living. by nature at this juncture.
At the outset, Shri Atul Sobti DG, SCOPE welcomed The second question was put up by Mr. Pramod
the participants and thanked Guruji for the blessed Agrawal, CMD, Coal India Ltd who asked whether
interaction stating that it was an honour for the each one of us is moving towards an Individualistic
PSE fraternity to be joined by him. Highlighting tendency in life and was the concept of Globalisation
the role and pivotal position of PSEs in the econo- diminishing and the role PSEs can play in this
my and their initiatives in times of crisis, he added
that the webinar was the most cherished moment
in SCOPE’s digital journey as it attempted to instil
hope in PSE employees. Chief Executives on the
panel asked pragmatic questions that were can-
didly responded to by Guruji who advised them