KOCHI:
The ‘Virtual Centre for Advanced Research Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences’ in the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has initiated a study in the neighbouring villages, Municipalities and Corporation to gauge the level of public awareness about Covid-19, the challenges faced by local self governments due to this pandemic and the strategies adopted therein. This is part of a project put forward by University
Grants Commission (UGC).
The challenges faced by farmers, fishermen, indigenous producers, dairy farmers, etc. are the main target of study. The study is undertaken by a group of 13 teachers from CUSAT who are experts in the field of Law and Humanities, headed by Dr. Aneesh V. Pillai, Asst. Professer at School of Legal Studies and Co-ordinator of the Virtual Centre. The study is being conducted in Kochi Corporation, Thrikkakkara, Maradu and Kalamassery Municipalities , Cheranelloor, Edathala and Pulinkunnu Grama Panchayaths among five hundred persons, officials of local self governments, and members of Residents’ Associations.
The report will be submitted before 30th June, 2020 with suggestions and recommendations. ‘’The Virtual Centre will join hands with the stakeholders for follow up’’, stated Dr. Aneesh V. Pillai (Ph: 8606558242).
