Online Training Programme on Future of Work and Social Protection of Workers
Course Aim
The growing diversification of work arrangements has become a distinct feature of today’s labour markets. Over the years it has been seen that automation and digitalization have transformed several traditional forms of employment and also led to the emergence of several new forms of employment, such as the ‘platform’ economy. As the world of work continues to evolve, shaped by global trends such as digitalisation, automation and globalisation, as well as socio-demographic changes, social protection systems will need to adapt to changing contexts and demands. While some emerging work and employment arrangements may provide greater flexibility for workers and employers, they may lead to significant gaps in social protection coverage. It is therefore necessary to strengthen and adapt social protection systems for a changing world of work. More than ever, they have a key role in preventing poverty, reducing inequality, enhancing income security and enabling workers and their families better to navigate work and life transitions.
Course Objective
Trace the transformations in the labour market and understand its implications in terms of social protection of workers;
Understand the innovative policy responses that countries have put forward to better adapt their social protection systems to evolving demands in a changing world;
Review and highlight the policy options in the Indian context through the recent code on Social Security, 2020.
Course Profile
New forms of employment; future of work; understanding the gaps in gaps in social protection coverage; innovative policy responses on social protection systems lectures, individual and group presentations, sharing case studies.
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, Labour Officers, Researchers, Trade Union Leaders dealing with labour and employment issues.
Faculty
Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Fellow, VVGNLI Email: rumaghosh[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Sensitization Training Programme on Convergence for Ending Child Labour and Bonded Labour
Course Aim
The programme aims to strengthen the understanding and knowledge of participants on working together in collaboration to address the issues of bonded labour and child labour.
Course Objective
Enhance better understanding of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act and Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and related legal framework and policies.
To equip participants with knowledge on role and responsibilities of stakeholders and social partners in general and the law enforcement agencies andkey statutory bodies mandated to address these issues in particular.
To enhance understanding on the linkages between bonded labour, human trafficking, and distress migration and also the intersectional dimensions of crime, exploitation, and violation of wages in the bonded labour practice.
To discuss methods of hot-spot mapping, and transit points identification.
To discuss the role and need for proper coordination between Police, Labour Department and District Administration in combatting the problem at different stages of rescue, rehabilitation, repatriation and prosecutionand also to discuss the role of Police as first responders to the crime.
Course Profile
Overview of Policies, Laws and constitutional provisions relating to child labour and bonded labour; cases studies to discuss the linkage between bonded labour, distress migration and human trafficking; role of key departments of the State Governments and the line Departments of the District Administration; Role of child Protection Mechanisms and structures; Standard Operating Procedures, Central Sector Schemes and the status of their implementation and other related matters.
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 Department officials, Police and AHTU officials, Revenue Officials, District Administration officials including DMs and SDMs etc, Vigilance Committee members & NGOs from the States of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Faculty
Dr. Helen R. Sekar, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: helenrsekar[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Empowering Trade Union Leaders
Course Aim
The programme aims at empowering of trade union leaders by enhancing their awareness/knowledge base as well as behavioral skill base to help them evolve a more effective leader.
Course Objective
To have familiarity with changes and trends in industrial relations.
To discuss the role of labour and Trade Unions in emerging economic political scenario.
To have knowledge about labour laws and recent changes in it.
To sharpen skills of leadership.
Course Profile
Globalisation and industrial relations issues, Overview of select labour laws and recent labour jurisprudence and leadership styles.
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
Plant level representatives of Trade Unions/Associations/Federations, Members of Works Committees from government establishments, public sector and private sector undertakings.
Faculty
Dr. Ramya Ranjan Patel, Associate Fellow, VVGNLI Email: rrpatel[dot]vvgnli[at]nic[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Developing Skill Development Strategies for Women Workers in Informal Economy
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping the participants with skill development strategies in informal Sector.
Course Objective
To discuss the nature and characteristics of the informal economy.
To situate the importance of skill development in the functioning of informal economy from gender perspective.
To share the experiences of various social partners in skill development and training.
To discuss appropriate strategies for skill development of women in the informal sector occupations.
Course Profile
Informal Sector: Concept, Informal Sector Composition, Gender in informal Sector. Skill development systems in India, Importance of skill development in present era, Cast-Studies on skill development, Strategies for skill development in informal sector.
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
Central and State Government Officials, Representatives of Central Trade Unions, Skill Development Institutes and NGOs.
Faculty
Dr. Shashi Bala, Fellow, Email balashashi[dot]vvgnli[at]gmail[dot]com
Online Training Programme on Domestic Enquiry: Principles and Practice
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping the participants with the understanding of procedural and legal aspects of domestic enquiry.
Course Objective
To identify factors affecting discipline in industry.
Ways and means to prevent indiscipline.
To understand implications of the principles of natural justice.
To unravel the procedural tangles of domestic enquiry.
To develop insight into the role of Enquiry Officers/Presenting Officers/ Workers’ Representatives during the course of enquiry.
Course Profile
Principles of natural justice, framework of constitutional law, enquiry procedure, role of the enquiry officers/ presenting officers/ defense assistants, administrative guidelines, legal trends on domestic enquiry matters, powers of the labour courts/ industrial tribunals.
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, HR Officials, Enquiry Officers, Presiding Officers, Disciplinary Authorities and other officers involved in handling domestic enquiry matters along with trade union leaders.
Faculty
Dr. Manoj Jatav, Associate Fellow, VVGNLI Email: Jatav[dot]manoj[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Understanding New Labour Codes and Rules for North Eastern States
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping the participants with the context of recent Labour reforms and labour codes.
Course Objective
To acquire the knowledge of substantive as well as procedural contents of Wage Code.
To have an understanding of Social Security Code.
To develop an insight into the Industrial Relations Code.
To gather an understanding of the law relating to Occupational Safety and Health Code.
To understand labour codes and its impacts on workers and employers.
Course Profile
Overview of labour policy, labour legislations and labour reforms in India; Salient features of labour reforms and labour codes; highlights of Wage Code, Social Security Code, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety and Health Code; understanding of labour codes and its impacts on workers and employers.
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/Labour Officials, Representative of Trade Unions and Civil Society Organisations from North Eastern States.
Participants should have access to internet and computer with audio-visual facilities.
Faculty
Dr. Sanjay Upadhyaya, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: sanjay[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Developing Positive Attitude for Excellence at Work
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping managers and representatives of trade unions with positive attitudes and skills through experiential learning for organizational development.
Course Objective
Conceptualising attitudes;
Highlighting the impact of positive attitude in personal and professional success;
Developing skills to deal with negative attitudes and their impact;
Understanding the impact of positive attitude on organisational excellence;
Developing positive attitude at work.
Course Profile
Role of positive attitude in organisational development, decision making and motivating self and others.
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, Management personnel and representatives of trade unions/associations/federations from government, public and private sector organizations.
Faculty
Dr. Shashi Bala, Fellow, Email balashashi[dot]vvgnli[at]gmail[dot]com
