Let me elaborate on a shared vision that may help in creating a better world, connected world. The connected world needs technology that makes life easier, better, faster, safer, and simple. A free economy has enabled us to create technology that makes life better for everyone around the globe. Technology has become a key enabler in inspiring and motivating people and organizations to do what we do, to make what we make, to invent, and to reinvent, to innovative experiences that amaze.

The pandemic has also fundamentally reformed human behavior and way of thinking. Likewise, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the concept of work. Many have adopted a digital-first mentality, and they are looking for seamless omnichannel experiences spanning their digital and physical worlds.

As hybrid work becomes the norm, many workplaces will become collaboration spaces while a lot of traditional workplaces will be done remotely. Technology has to play a vital role in making a curated and connected workplace. We won’t stop people’s way of thinking. We won’t stop pushing ahead.

Technology has served the people 

We need technology that reinvents our world – how we work, how we play and how we live. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused pain and suffering for everyone for some reason. The world has seen stark reminders of the serious social and environmental challenges demanding our collective action. Technology has served the people most in the Covid-19 situation.

Undoubtedly, the pandemic has shown the value of innovation. Everyone must see many attractive opportunities ahead to build on their success and drive sustainable growth, powered by trends that are reshaping the world around us. Undoubtedly, this will drive the continued consumerization of Government and corporate IT and a new wave of innovation – from more versatile and secure technology and peripherals.

The post-pandemic world urgently required a wide range of personal computing solutions tailored to the changing ways people live, work, learn and play. We need to create and implement new IT systems for small businesses and homes that make them more digitally enabled and data-driven. In the connected world, every government, business and people must stand for a new era of opportunity where nature is conserved, people’s rights are collectively protected, and finally, the digital divide is eliminated for all.

In a post pandemic world

The journey of success in a new era will no longer be defined solely by the innovation we make, but also by the progress that we make possible. From addressing systemic racism to protecting our planet for our future generations, is a prime responsibility of technological innovations. People are looking for those who they can rely on to do the right things.

Making technology affordable, energy-efficient and durable remains a fundamental challenge.  Climate change is one of the most significant and urgent issues of the present time. We urgently require technology that forecasts the adverse impact on the environment and climate.

In a post-pandemic world, every institution – governments and organizations – must outline a commitment to creating positive, lasting change for the planet, people, and communities around them.

Collectively, let’s summon creativity, imagination and determination. Such things will define our soft and the best – that will be the ultimate lift to humanity to newer heights in the years to come.

Every institution and everyone must reshape a home to those who dream of creating a better future for everyone, everywhere – then work together to make it a reality. Better innovation will come from diverse, empowered people and a connected society.

Finally, let’s apply our collective expertise, wisdom, scale, and resources to help regenerate the natural systems on which we all depend. Everyone must show uncompromised commitment to creating inclusive technology that affirms human dignity, promotes independence, and unleashes creativity. Technology has to play a wider role in making our mother earth a better place to live in for everyone, all institutions and businesses.  

Rusen Kumar

Managing Editor 

INDIA CSR NETWORK

India’s Largest CSR Knowledge Resource 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious and unprecedented impact across the economies and society in general, particularly in India. 2021 was different in every aspect and held more than its fair share of challenges. 2021 was a year where India demonstrated that our people come first – when lives depended on ensuring taking all necessary precautions. India implemented numerous initiatives towards ensuring the health, well-being and safety of our people.

India reeled under the new coronavirus pandemic situation that disrupted our collective sense of the normal, and also witnessed a crisis of unprecedented nature and effect. The harsh situation continues to remain serious, and therefore, we should continue to support our people and our communities.

Best of human nature at this time

However, India also saw the best of human nature at this time. India continually witnesses magnificent examples of resilience. India’s collective resolve to stand with communities, to inspire hope and healing. India is determined to come out stronger from this pandemic than we have ever been. As a sustainable and responsible India, everything we do is to inspire by a deep sense of purpose.

Our collective values have held us in good stead at this time, and they are the foundation on which we have built our success and results. It is heartening to see India rise to the challenge and continue to make a positive impact on the lives of people. In India, the pandemic situation continues to remain serious, and therefore, we continue to support our people and our communities.

India proved the solidity of the Covid-19 strategy. This has helped India quickly adapt to new ways of being stronger together and gain greater momentum addressing key challenges. Government responses in the year 2022 continue to stand robust, both economic and in terms of meeting and exceeding people’s expectations.

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 150.61 Cr on January 8, 2022. India is accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of enough vaccines, advanced visibility of vaccine availability for enabling better planning and streamlining the vibrant vaccine supply chain.

We need to have put in place multiple task forces for people’s hospitalization, medication and vaccination. We need to expand the scope of our employee benefits from medical and term insurance to provide for the families of employees we lost to this terrible virus. Throughout this challenging period, India responded very quickly to prioritize the health and safety of our people and continued to provide a reliable supply of medicines, vaccination and necessary help to the patients across the country.

Nationwide vaccination drive

As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, India has given COVID Vaccines free of cost to people. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, India will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines being produced by the manufacturers in the country to various states.

The Indian business cemented its strength with its persistent effort to enhance profitability by improving upon the overall quality of the business. During the year 2022, India needs to continually launch new initiatives and economic relief to Covid-19 affected people and businesses. While India has performed well in the year 2021, It has started 2022 on an optimistic note.

People, civil society and businesses, who collectively enable India to create value by helping each other, will keep focusing on India’s strategic priorities and leveraging their strengths. Trust, confidence, and support to government efforts toward Covid-19 are key for overcoming challenges. Notwithstanding the challenges of the times, Indian businesses should continue to think from the heart and act with a high head – to care for people, covid-19 patients and communities.

Shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, the unexpected and overwhelming year of 2021 that went by affected every aspect of our lives. In the face of this unprecedented volatility, India made proactive investments in people, processes, operations and technologies that tackle the Covid-19, so that India could deliver strong operational performance throughout the year and into the 2022 and future.

Throughout 2021, India worked hard to strengthen the long-term value of people and business, to emerge stronger coming out of the pandemic. This has been possible due to the hard work, perseverance, and commitment of India’s people. Our priority for the year 2022 will remain to ensure the health and safety of our people. Let’s put in place extensive measures to protect our people and their families, yet sadly we lost several of our valued fellow citizens.

All responsible corporate citizens must continue to extend all forms of support to COVID-19 relief efforts. In a year of turmoil, Indian corporations should be proud and humbled to have been able to serve our communities and needy people. The year 2021 was a year that showed us the true capability that India has, and how much more we can do in 2022. I am very excited about the opportunities ahead for our people and business.

Rusen Kumar

Managing Editor 

INDIA CSR NETWORK

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