DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 (PAGE 3) Dr Jitendra holds video interaction J&K to get PMAY Psychiatrists raise alarm over Corona with public activists across J&K funds shortly: Tomar stress, advice people to remain busy Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior Correspondent The aim of starting MGN- Suhail Bhat already suffering from mental connect with God like never REGA works is to give relief to health issues are more vulnera- before and help you to ward off SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Union JAMMU, Apr 18: Union daily-wage workers so that they ble. anxieties," reads the advisory. Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said mental health experts have Rural Development Minister can earn their livelihood through The experts said that chil- The mental health experts here today that public coopera- raised alarm over the prolonging Narendra Singh Tomar today various panchayat level dren and the elderly have a pre- have advised parents not to tion is vital to Jammu & of the COVID-19 related stress- held a meeting with Advisor to schemes. disposition to stress-related fea- make children fearful. "Educate Kashmir's fight against Corona es as it might cause extreme dis- Lt Governor, Baseer Ahmad The meeting was informed tures and families should take them (children) in a way that it and is proving to be of immense Khan through video conferenc- orders and advised people to care of this age group. In addi- doesn't seem like the end of the help in containing the spread of that among the priority works to keep themselves busy. ing where various issues were be started under MGNREGA tion, they said people who world. When we teach our chil- the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed. The mental health experts already are suffering from some dren how to cross a road, we also appreciated the perfect har- will include irrigation and water said that the pandemic is taking The Union Minister appreci- conservation, construction of diseases like hypertension, dia- don't make them fearful talking mony between the administra- ated the efforts of Rural a toll on the mental health of the betes, endocrinological diseases about worst accidents, we just tion and civil society which has ponds, wells, horticulture related people who are trapped in their Development Department activities and plantation of trees. or have family problems are teach them how to be safe," the yielded positive dividends over (RDD) for making around 7 lakh homes due to the continued high-risk groups. Another group advisory said. the last four weeks. During the meeting, the restrictions on movement in face-masks for prevention of Advisor Khan raised the funds is people with less family or He advised people not to Dr Jitendra Singh was speak- wake of COVID-19 pandemic. social support. watch hyperbolic news channels COVID -19 in J&K. under Pradhan Mantri Awas ing in over one-and-half hour They said that the fear of The experts said people are and keep themselves busy with During the meeting it was Yojana (PMAY) related issue. long video conference interac- contracting the disease and lone- confronting a unique situation Yoga and exercises. "The exer- decided that various works He was assured by the Union tion with public activists from liness have given rise to many which they have not witnessed cise improves your mood. under Mahatma Gandhi Minister that the funds will different districts across the mental health issues which before and that increases their People should watch reliable Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh holding video conference National Rural Employment shortly be released to J&K. Union Territory of J&K. The dis- interaction with public activists from different districts across the Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in might worsen if people ignore vulnerability, "Day-to-day rou- news", he said, adding that keep- tricts that were represented in the Besides, the meeting also Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, on Saturday. J&K will shortly be started by them. "People start with com- tine of people has been affected ing yourself busy with house video conference meet included discussed mobilization of skilled following Standard Operating plaints of sleeplessness, low which has given rise to anxiety chores may also help to reduce Jammu, Srinagar, Kathua, offering hospitality to a sudden ated the exemplary synergism and semi skilled workers in pan- Procedure (SOP) guidelines. As mood, fearfulness and panic among the people. If the stress the stress. Baramulla, Udhampur, influx of around 4,000 people with which the civil administra- chayats through PRIs. The vil- per the guidelines, the workers attacks. If symptoms remain for increases there are more dangers The psychiatrists of Anantnag, Samba, Rajouri, overnight in a small town imme- tion, Police authorities and the lage level committees, water diately after the declaration of civil society had unitedly taken have to wear masks and also two-three weeks in a person he like the person gets worried IMHANS have issued guide- Poonch, Doda, Bandipora, sanitation committees, IWMP should consult a psychiatrist," about the future," Junaid Nabi, a lines to deal with paranoia, fear, Kishtwar, Reasi and Budgam. lockdown, Bandipora in on the Corona challenge but also have to maintain proper distanc- committees will also be Kashmir valley despite falling in expressed the hope that the com- ing while carrying out their Dr Seikh Shoib, a psychiatrist psychiatrist told Excelsior. anxiety, and panic. They advised Each of the districts in the involved at panchayat level. told Excelsior. He advised people not to people to invoke their belief in Union Territory, said Dr Jitendra risk zone had effectively pursued bined efforts will soon put an end work. the task of tracing the possible to this ordeal and J&K would be He said chances of develop- watch hyperbolic news channels destiny while exercising all the Singh, had commendably dis- ing stress-related features are and keep themselves busy with necessary precautions. charged its responsibilities Corona contacts. able to set an example among all Farooq, Omar pay tributes to Sadiq Ali, During the interaction with the Union Territories and States more in people with an underly- Yoga and exercises. "The exer- "Practicing your faith in solace depending upon the peculiar ing mental health problem, cise improves your mood. of your rooms will help you to requirements and constraints of activists and political representa- of the country. Sheikh Jabbar on death anniversaries "Threshold to bear stress varies People should watch reliable connect with God like never the given district. For example, tives from different districts Dr Jitendra Singh also noted across the Union Territory, Dr the fact that out of 20 districts in Excelsior Correspondent Terming him an epitome of from person to person. The news", he said, adding that keep- before and help you to ward off he said, while Kathua had set an service, the duo said that he sin- worst thing is that the situation Jitendra Singh not only appreci- the Union Territory of J&K, 6 SRINAGAR, Apr 18: ing yourself busy with house anxieties," reads the advisory. example of magnanimity by cerely worked towards empow- might trigger underlying stress had remained Corona-free till President Jammu and Kashmir chores may also help to reduce The mental health experts erment of people in Ganderal and that can take any shape," he now, while two other districts of National Conference and the stress. have advised parents not to Farmers welcome PM's decision of Rajouri and Udhampur were ini- with commitment and passion. said, adding that the people The psychiatrists of make children fearful. "Educate Member of Parliament from The duo said that late Sheikh tially high risk zones but are now Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah IMHANS have issued guide- them (children) in a way that it gradually coming out of that. Jabbar Sahib will be remem- Bring back stranded lines to deal with paranoia, fear, doesn't seem like the end of the resuming agricultural, other activities and former Chief Minister and bered for his service to the peo- Excelsior Correspondent Agrarian community, he added. Referring to united coopera- Vice President NC, Omar passengers like UP anxiety, and panic. They advised world. When we teach our chil- tion and coordination among ple of his constituency and the people to invoke their belief in dren how to cross a road, we Another vegetable farmer of Abdullah today paid tributes to party. The duo prayed for peace JAMMU, Apr 18: With the the same village said that the district administration, Police former party treasurer and Ex- Govt: Tarigami destiny while exercising all the don't make them fearful talking Home Ministry issuing guide- to the soul of late leader. incurred losses due to Covid-19 and public, Dr Jitendra Singh MLA Zadibal Sadiq Ali on his Excelsior Correspondent necessary precautions. about worst accidents, we just lines for lockdown 2.0 allowing lauded the scientifically set up While paying tributes to his "Practicing your faith in solace teach them how to be safe," the crisis to the Agriculture Sector ninth death anniversary. father, Party's district president certain sectors like Agriculture, quarantine centres in remote SRINAGAR, Apr 18: CPI of your rooms will help you to advisory said. can be now lessened by this bold Extolling his political acu- Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar said that Horticulture and Industries etc to areas like Kishtwar and Doda. men and literary disposition, (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf decision of the Government but we are committed to nurture his Tarigami today said that the function from 20 April in order the preventive measures like While he appreciated the people party president said, "Late Sadiq to ease public living in the wake of Reasi for having cooperated legacy of secular thinking and decision of the Uttar Pradesh social distancing etc to be taken Sahib was a man of integrity, and inclusive approach for one and of COVID-19 crisis, the people in suspension of Shree Mata principles.