JAMMU, SEP 21 : A three-day Command Augmented Wellness Support Seminar is being organised by the Army Wives Welfare Association in Nagrota from Sept 21 to 23 with an aim to discuss various aspects which contribute to the Wellness of the soldiers including their families.

It is being organised to enhance awareness about the ability of the Human mind to overcome challenges posed by the Army Way of Life to ensure high Happiness Quotient and Wellness.

Inauguration of the Seminar was marked by lighting of the Traditional Lamp by Sunita Dwivedi, Regional President AWWA, Northern Command and Barinderjit Singh, Zonal President AWWA White Knight Corps.

In his inaugural address GOC-in-C Northern Command, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, emphasised on the collective need to focus on the three pillars of physical, mental and spiritual health to ensure koon assured Wellness of our Present and Future generations. Current era being characterised by the negative influence of Social Media on children, the critical need for ensuring positive parenting was highlighted.

He also spoke of the need for empowering the Ex-Servicemen Men by preparing them for a second career.

On the First day of the seminar the factors causing stress on an individual which include occupational and socio economic factors were discussed.

The ways to deal with these stressors were deliberated upon so asto ensure a stress free environment.

Panellists for this discussion included Scientists from DRDO Dr Narender Pal Singh, Dr Sandhya Verma and Brigadier AK Pandey. Maj Gen DP Vishwasrao moderated the discussion.

This was followed by a session on how Wellness acts as a Force Multiplier for the Armed Forces, considering the fact that the man behind the machine is paramount in the armed forces and as “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link”.

The need to holistically address this critical aspect of Wellness in a comprehensive manner to facilitate in achieving optimum potential of individual and organisation as a whole was focused upon.

Facets of Wellness through which people become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence thereby boosting individual efficiency, improving workplace culture and enhancing organizational productivity were highlighted.

The audience was made aware that many ancient Indian scripts have already dealt with the wellbeing of individuals with Bhagvad Gita being concerned as an encyclopaedia which lays down the foundation by highlighting various ways to maintain mental health and wellness. Furthermore, the launch of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) by Govt of India to promote the country’s ancient and traditional wellness methods was discussed.

Panellists for the session included Dr Sandhya Verma, Dr Nisha Khanna Psychological Counsellor and Brigadier VK Routela. Maj Gen Anand Saxena .

The highlight of the day was a Talk by the renowned Monk, Prabhu Gauranga Das from International Society for Krishna Consciousness. In his talk he gave out his formula to obtain freedom from Stress and Anxiety based on Vedic Knowledge.

He informed us that we Indians excel in this attribute as we are known to come up with ‘Jugaad’ to overcome any problem. ‘C’ stands for Comparison which all of us are habitually engaged in doing all the time.

The seminar is an initiative by the Army Wives Welfare Association to also boost mental wellbeing along with physical wellbeing which is already in vogue.(UNI)