PIB organizes webinar on Behavioral Change in Public during COVID-19

GUWAHATI: Community radio can play a pivotal role in bringing behavioral change in public, said L.R. Viswanath, Head of Department, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was addressing a webinar organized by Press Information Bureau, Guwahati in collaboration with Brahmaputra Community Radio Station, Dibrugarh on Tuesday. The topic of the webinar was "Behavioral change in public during COVID-19".

Vishwanath also said that community radio must share COVID-19 awareness among the masses. It can play a major role in bringing behavioral change like maintaing social distancing, wearing mask and sanitizing hands.

Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Psychiatry, Assam Medical College Hospital, Dibrugarh spoke extensively on Mental Health during COVID- 19. He said that maintaining calm and positive approach is essential during this crisis time.

Dr.Ankuran Dutta, Head of the Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University talked about the role of Community radio on Behavioral change during COVID-19. According to a release, he said that strategic communications through Community radio can bring positive behavioral changes among the people.

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