To discuss the overall framework of labour legislation in India and the context of labour law reforms;
To provide an overview of the constitutional framework for formulation of labour legislation;
To discuss the key features of four labour codes in India;
To understand the implication of these codes on the labour market.
Course Profile
To discuss the overall framework of labour legislation in India and the context of labour law reforms;
To provide an overview of the constitutional framework for formulation of labour legislation;
To discuss the key features of four labour codes in India;
To understand the implication of these codes on the labour market.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officers of the Labour Departments from Central and State/UTs and Trade Union Leaders.
Faculty
Dr. Ramya Ranjan Patel, Associate Fellow, VVGNLI Email: rrpatel[dot]vvgnli[at]nic[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Migration and Development: Issues and Perspectives
Course Objective
Understand the concepts and theories relating to migration
Examine the emerging trends and patterns in migration in a globalizing economy
Discuss key components of contemporary migration policies
Analyse developmental potential of migration
Course Profile
Conceptualizing Migration; Theoretical Approaches Explaining Migration; Emerging Trends and Characteristics of Migration; Migration Policies; and Migration and Development.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Government Officials, Researchers and social partners dealing with internal and international migration issues.
Faculty
Dr. S.K. Sasikumar, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: sasikumarsk2[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Gender Issues in Labour
Course Objective
The programme is based on these following broad objectives:
To develop a conceptual overview of gender and work.
To address the various inequalities prevalent in the work of work.
To Sensitize the participants about various discriminatory practices prevalent in the world of work
To create awareness about gender and development issues related to work; education, health, violence, developmental policies and programmes, legislative measures etc.
To sensitize the participants to development issues relating to gender and to enhance their capacity to understand, analyse and utilize gender dimensions in development process.
Course Profile
Gender dimensions of employment labour market discrimination and inequality, gender and development with specific focus on policy initiatives.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Government Officials, Academicians, Researchers and representatives of Central Trade Unions
Faculty
Dr. Shashi Bala, Course Director, Fellow Email: balashashi[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in/sbalatraining[at]gmail[dot]com
To discuss the overall framework of labour legislation in India and the context of labour law reforms;
To provide an overview of the constitutional framework for formulation of labour legislation;
To discuss the key features of four labour codes in India;
To understand the implication of these codes on the labour market.
Course Profile
Framework of Labour Legislation, Constitutional Provisions, the Code on Wages, Code on Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code and Social Security Code.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officers of the Labour Departments from Central and State/UTs and Trade Union Leaders.
Faculty
Dr. Ellina Samantroy, Fellow, VVGNLI Email: ellinasamantroy[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Capacity Building Programme on Addressing Vulnerability to Child Labour and Bonded Labour
Course Objective
To impart knowledge and skills for identifying Child Labour and Bonded Labour
To enhance understanding on the various government schemes for effective rehabilitation
To equip with abilities to elicit cooperation from various stakeholders to end Child Labour and Bonded Labour practice and also to prevent further re-bondage of the released Bonded Labour
Course Profile
Overview of the magnitude and incidence of Child Labour and Bonded in India; Governmental Schemes and Non-governmental Interventions; Legislation and Central Schemes on Bonded Labour; Amended CALPR Act and Standard Operating Procedures for its Enforcement; Leadership and Community Mobilization skills; Sharing best practices
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
NCLP Project Directors, CWCs, Child Protection Officers, Police, Child Welfare Officers, Probation officers, Child Line, Urban and Rural Local Bodies, Officials and Para Legal Volunteers of the State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) and District Legal Service Authority (DLSA).
Faculty
Dr. Helen R. Sekar, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: helenrsekar[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Code on Social Security, 2020
Course Objective
Provide background of the SS Code and discuss the key changes under the SS Code; major objectives and features of the SS Code.
Analyse the various social security schemes under the Code with reference to organised and unorganised workers, the coverage and registration processes for each of the benefits.
Discuss the role of the different social security organization/bodies to administer the social security schemes and penalty provisions for different offences.
Reforms/changes that have been made in the Code and how the reforms will address the issues of the workers and also how the Code will impact the employers on their businesses.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officials from the Central and State Government Departments and Trade Unions. Participants should have working knowledge of English Language. Further, as this is an online training, those enrolling in the programme should have access to internet and laptop/desktop with audio-visual facilities.
Faculty
Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Fellow, VVGNLI Email: rumaghosh[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
To provide an understanding of the need and context of labour law codification
To provide an understanding of the human rights and constitutional framework of various labour codes
To discuss the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes
Course Profile
Constitutional and human rights framework of various labour codes; The Labour Code on Wages, 2019; Labour Code on Industrial Relations 2020; Labour Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions 2020; Labour Code on Social Security 2020.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Academicians, Students and MSW from Universities/ Institutions.
Faculty
Dr. Anoop K. Satpathy, Course Director, Fellow, VVGNLI Email: anoopsatpathy[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Labour Code on Industrial Relations, 2020
Course Objective
To provide an understanding of the need and the context of codification of the labour laws in India,
To discuss critically, the broad scheme and key features of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and the draft rules
To discuss the implications of Industrial Relations Code, 2020 for various stake holders.
To discuss the perspectives of various stakeholders on the provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
Course Profile
The programme would primarily focus on definitional aspects, dispute settlement mechanisms, newly added provision of fixed-term employment, negotiating council, and trade union issues etc.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Labour Officials, Management Personnel & Plant level representatives of Trade Unions / Associations / Federations from government establishments, public and private sector undertakings. Participants should have working knowledge of English Language. Further, as this is an online training, those enrolling in the programme should have access to internet and laptop/desktop with audio-visual facilities.
Faculty
Dr. Manoj Jatav, Associate Fellow, VVGNLI Email: Jatav[dot]manoj[at]gov[dot]in
Online Orientation Programme on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions 2020
Course Objective
To provide an overview of the concept of occupational health and safety and discuss legal provisions for ensuring a safe workplace;
To provide an understanding of International Labour Standards and share good practices on occupational health and safety;
To discuss in detail the Occupational Health and Safety Working Conditions Code 2020 and the implications of the code on the labour market;
To discuss the role of various stakeholders for compliance of occupational safety and health standards at the workplace.
Course Profile
Concept of Occupational Safety and Health, International Labour Standards on OSH, Policy and Legislation on Occupational Health and Safety including the OSH Code 2020, sharing of best
practices on Occupational Safety and Health.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officers from the Inspectorate of Factories under State Labour Departments and Workers’ Organizations
Faculty
Dr. Helen R. Sekar, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: helenrsekar[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in