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‘Covid-19 Third Wave Impact on Children is All Speculations’
There are many theories going around about the possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on children. It is argued that the third wave will predominantly attack children. Is there any scientific basis behind this prediction? What will the probable third wave look like? Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, talks about these and various other issues related to the impact of Covid-19 on children.
Four Panels Formed to Suggest Ways For Improving Higher Education in Bihar
The Bihar state higher education council (BSHEC) has constituted four different committees comprising vice chancellors and experts to undertake sweeping reforms in state’s beleaguered higher education. A decision to this effect was taken following a meeting of the SHEC, chaired by education minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary.
Sorry State of Universities in Bihar: Session Delays Spoil Students’ Future
What do you expect from the students who took admission in two-year PG course (2019-21 session) doing now? Waiting for the Final Results and preparing for the Convocation Speech! Well, students at Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, are still awaiting the date for their First Semester Examination, and there is no clarity when it will be held. This is shocking, but true!
Educational Disruptions During Covid-19: How to Close the Learning Gaps
Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions in education resulting in huge learning gaps. Closing this gap is big challenge. BiharConnect proposes to organise a series of dialogue to come out with workable solutions to overcome this unprecedented crisis. The dialogue will focus to understand the severity of the problem and get the solution from various stakeholders.
Diaspora Connect to Bihar: Helping Hands From Across the Borders in Times of Crisis
Covid-19 pandemic has caused huge disruptions in the economy, leading to loss of tens of thousands of lives and livelihoods of a large proportion of people in Bihar. Poor and the marginalised people are the worst affected. In this difficult time Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) belonging to Bihar have been sending relief material to help in fighting the pandemic. Relief has also come for those who have lost their near and dear ones or livelihood due to Covid.
BiharConnect – Empowering Development
BiharConnect is a non-partisan and not-for-profit initiative taken by people from Bihar having professional experience and an expertise in their respective fields with an aim to make it a progressive, inclusive and developed state. The non-profit organisation drives agendas for development by aggregating ideas and enabling policy interventions and mass sensitisation. BiharConnect unites at the grassroots level, people and organisations from diverse backgrounds to engage with stakeholders through exchanges of ideas, outreach study, research, impact-assessment, publications and conferences. The organisation also aims at creating a robust economic ecosystem in major thrust areas through entrepreneurship and investment, ushering a positive trend in the state.
Vision
To make Bihar one of the most progressive, inclusive and developed states in India.
Mission
To catalyse the development of Bihar by engaging business, political, bureaucrat, academic, professionals, thinkers and other leaders of society to shape the socio-economic agendas.
What We Do
- We create a platform for exchange of ideas by engaging policy makers, academics, professionals, politicians, think-tanks, practitioners and students.
- We publish in-depth reports based on our grassroots level interventions and research.
- The ideas exchanged at our platforms form the basis for our interventions and reports. Our initiatives ensure greater public participation and policy action.
- We create a repository of ideas, data and sectoral research to catalyse growth and development of Bihar.
- We engage with entrepreneurs and professionals through research and assessments.
- We promote entrepreneurship and investment in key thrust areas impacting positive socio-economic changes in the state.
- We stand for development of Bihar and are committed for make it happen.
Bihar Development Dialogue
Bihar Development Dialogue brings together people from diverse sector that share the common purpose of empowering development of Bihar. It offers a platform to industry leaders, policymakers, bureaucrats, experts, academia, researchers and practitioners to have informed debate and public discussion on the issues related to social and economic development of the state. Leaders and policymakers share innovative ideas and best practices while domain experts, academia and researchers come up with innovative solutions and perspectives. The objective of this dialogue is to aggregate opinion, best practices and build a collaborative platform to achieve scalable social and economic impact.
Open Forum
Open Forum is a platform to share thoughts, ideas, experiences, stories and ask questions on pressing issues concerning the development of Bihar. This platform is accessible to any individual or stakeholder. Questions can be asked, and issues raised and tackled in an open environment. The objective of this Forum is to stimulate dialogue and spread awareness on critical issues ranging from education, health, infrastructure and economy to environmental problems and leadership challenges. Share Your Story
News & Analysis
BiharConnect’s news and analysis are sharply focused on socio-economic development of Bihar. Our team of writers includes experienced journalists with proven track records. We engage with domain experts and other stakeholders for in-depth analysis and commentary.
Leadership Team
Dr Praveen K Singh
Editorial Director
After having spent around two decades in active journalism, Dr Praveen K Singh is well-recognised as an expert on editorial strategy, media management and social outreach initiatives. As the founder of Rural Connect, a publication aimed at enlightening and edifying urban readers about the grassroots realities, he achieved several journalistic feats. He has held senior editorial positions across domains with country’s leading news brands including The Indian Express, The Times of India, India Today and Zee News. View Detailed Profile…
Gyanendra Keshri
CEO & Editor
Gyanendra Keshri is Chief Executive Officer & Editor of Bihar Connect. He has over 15 years of experience in journalism having worked for diverse media streams in India and abroad. Gyanendra began his journalistic career in 2005 as a correspondent with Asian News International (ANI) and held senior editorial positions with news agency Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). He also worked as a senior correspondent with Qatar Tribune newspaper based in Doha. As a journalist he has travelled and reported from different challenging locations, including the Middle East, Pakistan, Africa and Europe. View Detailed Profile…
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