Synopsis of – “Covid-19 : Call for a New normal(s) – A Pragmatic Appraisal” By Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Synopsis of – “Covid-19 : Call for a New normal(s) – A Pragmatic Appraisal”By Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

With much anticipation and enthusiasm shared by both the registered students and faculties alike, the session started on a positive note with our Principal Dr. Asha Sundaram introducing our resource person Dr. Rakesh Sharma who is already a well-known name among the Saveetha family. Followed by an intriguing prelude from our senior student coordinator Ms. Saadhana, the session began as our guest took over. He started off with a basic and equally important understanding of how this Virus as we know it came to being and all that the scientific community knows about it. After recapping the general public response all over the world and taking a jibe at India’s slow ascent to the top of the infamous Global Fatality Rankings, professor soon highlighted the troubles the virus has brought along with it in terms of access to education, and the new hurdles which may especially be too steep for the down-trodden. He spoke about the need to adapt and innovate in order to make sure University education goes on in the face of this pandemic. Towards the end many strategies, solutions and roadblocks were discussed before he answered some genuinely interesting questions posed by the students and our dear principal. With this session ended on a high note with a closing statement from our Guest, it would be safe to say it was an enlightening session and an afternoon well-spent.