Uttaranchal University organized a Guest Lecture on January 23rd, 2021 on “Post-Covid: The New Normal” in the Seminar Hall. Dr. Alok K. Mishra, Joint Secretary, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi was the Invited Speaker. Dr. Sameer Saran, renowned Scientist of ISRO was the invited guest. The inception of the event took place with a warm welcome accorded by the Hon’ble Chancellor and Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Bahuguna, Dean-Law College Dehradun delivered an introduction of the guests to the audience and presented a video on their contribution to the society. Dr. Mishra has 16 years of experience of research, teaching, planning and administration. He has multidisciplinary background with expertise in law, criminology, psychology and philosophy. Dr. Alok Mishra did his Ph.D. in ‘Psychology in Mind Body Medicine’ and is Post Doctorate from AIIMS, New Delhi. He did his LLM in International Law and Criminology from Bengor University UK and Sh.C. in Statelessness Law from University of Oxford. He is the second Indian recipient of International Cousins Centre Global Outreach award by APS in 2010 at Portland, USA. He is among the world’s prominent brain analysts and he has analyzed the brain behavior of people like Virat Kohli, Mrs. Kiran Bedi, Hon’ble President APJ Abdul Kalam and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This was featured in Mega Icon Series telecast of National Geographic Channel. Dr. Mishra was awarded Innovative Scientist Award by Indian Academy of Health Psychology in 2017and Bharat Gaurav Samman, 2018 by AKP News. Dr Mishra has served as a Judge Member in Special Court for Children Juvenile Justice Board and is a regular invitee to Delhi High Court for Juvenile Justice Committees.
Dr. Alok K. Mishra, in his lecture, shared his idea on the New Normal that is evident post Covid among the people around the world. He presented the mask as a basic tool for survival from now on and highlighted the process for propagation of the acceptance of the New Normal. Creating an aura of optimism, Dr. Mishra shared his personal experience as a patient as well as a healer in AIIMS. He presented the basic mantra of life: live the moment and value every life.
Dr. Mishra had also enlightened the listeners on his struggle and the process of his study on renowned public figures like Hon’ble President APJ Abdul Kalam, Dr. Kiran Bedi (Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry), Virat Kohli (Captain, Indian Cricket Team) and His Holiness Dalai Lama. Also, he shared his dream of the establishment of ‘Post Covid Global Mind Body Care Centre’ to help the patients to overcome the mental damage and providing a new hope of optimism towards life. He informed the audience about his intention of establishing the first centre in Rishikesh.
Observing the positivity in the hallway, the lecture session was concluded with Dr. Bahuguna delivering Vote of Thanks and the enlightened audience responding with applauses. All the Deans and Faculty Members were present to absorb and relish the experience as narrated by the renowned psychologist himself.
