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New Delhi : Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on May 15, 2020, e-launched print as well as e-editions of the set of seven titles on “Psycho-Social impact of pandemic & lockdown and how to Cope With” under the corona studies series published by NBT India. Speaking on the occasion , Pokhriyal said, “To counter these formidable circumstances that the world is facing these days, NBT has brought out these remarkable and unparalleled set of books, and I hope that these books serve as guides to mental well-being of people at large.”
The launching ceremony was followed by an e-interactive session with the researchers/authors of NBT Study Group, according to a PIB release. Congratulating the National Book Trust, India, for its unique efforts, Pokhriyal expressed his gratitude to researchers as well who have brought together this significant material in book form for easy reading of the people.
He said that preventive mental health is an important subject area that we all need in these difficult times to go ahead and fight as warriors against the pandemic. He also quoted the famous lines “Mann ke haare har hai Mann ke jeete jeet“, which means that our mind and psychological well-being decides our actions.
Chairman, NBT, Prof. Govind Prasad Sharma said, “In my age, I have seen many epidemics and diseases affecting the world, but what we are facing today is challenging because it is affecting the psychology of even those who are not corona-affected. Hence the need for these books is of utmost importance, and they will serve the needs of the readers not only in India but abroad as well.”