INDIA’S FIRST INTERVIEW BASED MAGAZINE `30 RNI No. ODIBIL/2012/50568 RNI No. INSIDE HOW A STEELY ADMINISTRATIVE TRIO PULLED1 OFF AN UNUSUAL RATH YATRA ! 2 EDITORIAL TO FIGHT A PANDEMIC efore the outbreak of Covid pandemic, no one could imagine how our lives and lifestyles could go for a toss. A few of us have lashed out at the soothsayers and astrologers- even they could not prophesise how swiftly a deadly virus can spread its tentacles and snow- ball into a global phenomenon. Drug scientists who have immersed themselves into painstaking research are yet to come out with a drug that combats Covid. In parallel, the debate still rages on as to whether the virus is natural or manufactured in a conditioned lab. Some evidence has cropped up though of a vaccine to fight the virulent contagion. If we play the blame game, it could spin either way. We can take pot shots at the govern- ment agencies for not doing enough in sampling and testing of suspected Covid cases. In the same vein, we can squarely blame lax people for not putting on defences against virus like wearing masks or rigorously keeping to Bsocial distancing norms. But all said and done, this is an unsolicited pandemic which is now ineluctable. People need to wake up to its scary consequences. Our lifestyles need to be tweaked to check the ramifications of an obdurate virus. I would rather put it this way- our seemingly irrevocable lifestyle has dragged us back in containing the vi- rus. In being minimalists, we can check the contagion from spreading. Any change in rituals or habits is not achieved overnight. It comes on the back of a steely resolve and rigorous dedication. But we need to get attuned to this ‘new normal’ and not allow things to spiral out of control. Wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and sanitising our premises ought to be inextricably linked to our daily ritual. The human species is the outcome of a transitional evolution. Circumstances have shaped our habits and habitats. It’s the sheer adaptability of the human race that has enabled us to survive and thrive in any ambience- from arid deserts to thick tropical rainforests and foothills of snowcapped mountains. Time has its own calling and our system has responded suitably to it. Unfortunately, we have sunk into the Covid trap. But we should not capitulate to it; we have the wherewithal to dismantle it. The boulder of life has to roll on, lets spread hope and cheer in a post Covid world. 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Inquiry Mob.: 7978163782, 7735882900 INNOVATE E-mail : [email protected] Page 26 www.interviewtimes.net 5 ADMINISTRATION TIMES Dibyajit Sahu Beating Covid transmission despite population diversification It was absolutely a pleasant pandemic spread out. Again revelation to learn how a local their alertness in sharing administration in Jharsuguda updates with us has ensured us district was able to collect fines not to get panicked but to work worth more than Rs 25 lakh leaving no stone. On a personal during COVID from the errant note, I have suggested to all commuters not wearing masks my people that this is indeed on roads and spitting in public. a tough time for the district and we pledge not to allow the When contacted, the District turbulent virus to affect our Collector Mr. Saroj Samal spoke innocent citizens. Hence, we about the figures and expressed conformed to all norms of social thanks to the district police distancing and wore masks department and personally to unfailingly with zero tolerance the District Superintendent Saroj Samal for violators. To this date, the of Police- Mr Ashwini for DM, Jharsuguda district administration has been sensitizing the importance ruthless in implementation of of wearing masks as well not the lockdown and unlocking spitting in public which may guidelines. lead to community transmission community transmission in amongst the common commuters Jharsuguda, one of the most “For me, it was like enhancing the of Jharsuguda district, jeopardising culturally diverse districts of official work more close to our their lives. Odisha. As you know Jharsuguda is heart. Today, we are having 117 an industrial belt where hundreds COVID hospitals in operations and Adding to that, the collector of thousands of personnel come to another 100 hospitals are readied informed that 11 lakhs local pursue their livelihoods. Five daily with all infra setup to get active made masks were distributed flights operate on daily basis in once we find the circumstantial in their localities where most the Jharsuguda airport as well two posturing of COVID impact industrial houses had taken the daily trains station at Jharsuguda negatively. More or less as the DM responsibility to offer the SHGs from the most affected COVID of this district, I can proudly say of their peripheral areas to stitch states- Maharashtra and Gujarat that the people of Jharsuguda are masks to get employed. Thereafter, (Ahmedabad). Still, the residents more of the sensible and educated they distributed all the masks of Jharsuguda were affected the ones. As a result, we are having among the citizens with the help least. The rule book of quarantine a marginal number of COVID of the local government. You can is intact whoever the returnees be. affected patients despite the call it achieving dual success at one Also, no one is allowed to walk diversification in population. It was stroke. barefoot in our district else he a bit challenging but encouraging Even the district magistrate faces quarantining or offensive to bolster the COVID warriors distinctly share d the mammoth punishment, Samal said. This from doctors to paramedical staff work done by their administration is possible because of our State in this severe pandemic”, Samal to contain the global pandemic bureaucrats for their forecasting said COVID and not allowing well in advance before the virulent 6 PERSONALITY TIMES Charan Singh The Compassionate "Pandian" n exemplar of district noted for a high exodus a ‘Karma Yogi’, of labour. A suave yet ruthless Pandian has officer who never shirks his duties, mounted the success Pandian’s reputation has burnished ladder on the rungs ever since he has taken over as of hard work and efficiency. The the 5T secretary. Surprise visits to Awhole of Odisha is eulogising this localities and government-owned officer for his repertoire of selfless, establishments at appallingly short noble deeds. Pandian, an Odisha notices and unearthly hours have cadre officer earned his stripes hooked all officers to their jobs. early in his civil services career And, it has augured well for Odisha while he was the Ganjam collector. and more so for Naveen Patnaik’s image. It was his astounding service record that goaded Chief Minister Over the past six months, this Naveen Patnaik to call him to all-powerful mandarin has kept the corridors of power. What VK Pandian the entire state administration on ensued is history scripted for a 5T Secretary its toes with his visits especially transformative Odisha. While during unearthly hours, rousing there are numerous anecdotes up officers out of their comfort of Ganjam, he pulled all stops to embellish Pandian’s service zone. While some officials have to reach out to the victims and credentials, one incident and the applauded his maverick working showered his solidarity. Not only officer’s response to it stands out style, others nurture a quiet did he perform his banal duties, as a testament to his unwavering resentment but fear profoundly to but he also stood by the kin of the commitment. All hell broke loose let the cat out of the bag. Pandian, deceased in their hour of colossal when Ganjam’s tourists returning the quiet performer is no longer tragedy. Their bereavement found from a fatal accident were in the the closeted officer within the a solacing ally in the guise of an soup. The mishap occurred in four walls of the influential ‘third administrator. So much so that he 2007 when the bus boarded by corridor’ of power. His on-field ensured cremation rituals of the the tourists toppled into a deep performance has disconcerted deceased in Haridwar and flew gorge near Vishnu Prayag on the scores of slothful officers. In back their relatives to Ganjam. banks of Alakananada river in fact, the CM’s most trusted man Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Hailing from Tamil Nadu, his stint has shown zero tolerance for The tragedy claimed 41 lives, as the Ganjam collector provided corruption, inefficiency and official leaving two with grievous injuries. the perfect launchpad for Pandian malfeasance. Nominally, he may to discharge more gruelling be the 5T secretary but no critical Mr Pandian’s image that most responsibilities ahead. Ganjam initiative rolls ahead without his people know of late after his earned the tag of ‘best performing approbation.