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Director General ’s Desk

he Government across the has given thrust to turn the cur- As part of its Policy Advocacy
world are taking relent- rent crisis situation into an op- efforts, issues of concern of
Tless measures to restart portunity. In this regard, a se- PSEs have been taken up
their economies and mitigate the ries of new initiatives have been with Department of Public
impact of COVID-19 outbreak. unlocked during this lockdown Enterprises, Ministry of Corp-
The Government of India has period by providing a platform orate Affairs and Ministry of
also announced economic stimu- of knowledge sharing and capac- Labour and Employment, based
lus package of INR 20 lakh crores ity building for PSE employees. on the inputs received from
to spur the economic growth and Besides, efforts have also been PSEs. The government bodies
build an Atma Nirbhar Bharat or made to create a conducive and were receptive of the suggestions
self reliant India. SCOPE com- cohesive policy environment made by us. SCOPE also partici-
pliments the government for for their optimal functioning. pated in the meetings organized
giving thrust to various sectors In this regard, SCOPE has been through webinars by Ministry
including MSMEs through the conducting a Series of Webinars of Labour and Employment
economic stimulus that would on relevant subjects along with which discussed various is-
go a long way in reviving our interactive sessions with policy sues and challenges in view of
economy. Atma Nirbhar Bharat makers and regulators for dis- COVID-19 pandemic. These
based on five pillars – Economy, pelling their concerns and issues. meetings provided SCOPE a
Infrastructure, Technology Dri- SCOPE has so far conducted great opportunity to put forth
ven System, Vibrant Demogra- eight Webinars during this lock- issues faced by PSEs during the
phy, and Demand will amplify down period as part of SCOPE ongoing scenario. With gradual
the role of industry including Webinar series 2020. We have reopening of offices, requisite
Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). been receiving an encouraging preventive measures have been
In these challenging times, and over whelming response taken for creating safe working
SCOPE, as an apex body of PSEs, from our member enterprises. environment in both the office
complexes of SCOPE.
I am sure we will emerge stron-
Programmes & Initiatives Launched (Since last issue of Kaleidoscope)
ger once the pandemic passes. I
• Future of Work in the New Normal CPSE Perspective with Deloitte India wish you all good health.
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– 30 April, 2020
• Financial Planning & Liquidity Management in Current Pandemic Stay alert, Stay Safe.
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Scenario with KPMG India – 14 May, 2020
• Issues in Arbitration & Future of Virtual Hearings with Justice Vibhu
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Bakhru – 23 May, 2020
• Leading through unchartered waters – Chief Executives of Atul Sobti
leading PSEs in conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Director General, SCOPE
- 25 May, 2020
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