No.PR-251 September 11, 2020 New Delhi In Times of Pandemic, Meditation & Pranayama have helped us all Calm & Strong Jharkhand State Chapter of PHDCCI organized a ‘Virtual National Conference on Focus on Wellness: Spirituality-Path of Self-Reliant. Ms. Megha Tata, Managing Director, South Asia, Discovery shared her personal experience of how spirituality has influenced her life and made her the person she is today. She also stressed on how inner engineering is important. Always seeing positive in everything is necessary and, whatever path we choose, should always be aligned with our mind, body, and soul. Mr. Rajat Banerji, Vice President, Corporate Affairs Head, Amway India Enterprise Pvt Ltd also shared his personal experience as to how Vipassana helped him overcome some problems in life and bounce back. In these times of the pandemic, besides taking the precautions, meditation and pranayama have helped us all to be calm and strong. He also added that being spiritually awakened can help tackle difficult situations. Mr. S.P.S Jaggi, Director, the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd said that spirituality is having a conversation with oneself and looking into your soul. He also added that all the things ingrained in us since childhood, become a beacon for us to tide through tough times. That is why never compromising on core values is the key. He also said that one should also have a personal vision statement and visit and follow it regularly. Mr. Pradeep Multani, Vice President, PHDCCI in his address spoke about how we need a healthy workplace that would benefit all. He also said that self-reliance and self-acceptance are very important. He also stressed on focussing on the positives in life and making your own decisions and standing by them. Dr. Aruna Oswal Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurs Committee, PHDCCI in her welcome remarks spoke about how staying positive in these difficult times is necessary for our mind, body, and soul. She also said as to how it is important to re-invent ourselves and think about only good things. We need to practice self-care and yoga and take care of ourselves. Mr. Vishal Chaudhary, Chair, Jharkhand State Chapter, PHDCCI gave the concluding remarks and, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary-General, PHDCCI proposed the formal vote of thanks, thanking all the panellists for their views and insights on spirituality and the path of self-reliance. The webinar was moderated by Dr. Yogesh Srivastav, Principal Director, PHDCCI. It was supported by Amway India and was attended by more than 100 participants that included many senior PHD members and industry stalwarts. Ends Media Division PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry