PRSI Dehradun organises session on meditation and positivity
Public Relations
Society of India (PRSI), Dehradun Chapter, organised a session on "
Positive Thinking
and
Mindfulness
: The Key to Effective Public Relations" at the
HUDCO
office on Rajpur Road. The event was held in collaboration with HUDCO and
Art of Living
.
The keynote speaker, Ms. Shweta Golani, a senior teacher from Art of Living and State Director of the Government Executive Program (GEP) for Uttarakhand, emphasised the importance of
meditation
and
mental peace
.
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She explained how positivity can enhance public relations through awareness and a balanced mind. She also shared insights into the activities of Art of Living.
The session was conducted by Shri Sanjay Bhargava, Regional Head of HUDCO, who is also an Art of Living Trainer. He expressed his gratitude to PRSI for the meaningful initiative.
PRSI Dehradun
Chapter President, Shri Ravi Bijarnia, stated that positive thinking and alertness are essential for making public relations more effective and meaningful. "We should accept every situation happily. If something is said with a smile, it is more effective," he said.
Representatives from various fields attended the session and found the experience extremely beneficial. PRSI Secretary Anil Sati also expressed his gratitude for the event.
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