Yoga Programme (July 6-26, 2007)

The Institute has organized Yoga Training during July 6-26, 2007. The yoga session was conducted every morning between 6:30 and 7:30 AM. The participants were trained by Mr. Ravinder Dutt Sharma, a follower of Baba Ramdevji. These sessions were tailored for all levels and ages from beginner to advanced and no experienced were needed and there was no charge.  The young and the old arrived in the lawns at 6:15 AM to warm up and participated with lot of enthusiasm.

Valedictory Session of the Training Programme on

Labour Issues in Post-Globalisation Era (August 3, 2007)

Mr. Ashok Pradhan, MP (Lok Sabha) for Khurja constituency addressed the participants of the Training Programme on Labour Issues in Post-Globalisation Era at the Valedictory session on 3rd August 2007. Shri Kanwar Manjit Singh, Director V. V. Giri National Labour Institute chaired the session. This training programme was organized during August 1-3, 2007 at V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida focusing on issues such as Voluntary retirement Schemes, Redeployment and Computerisation. The objectives of the programme were to understand and analyse the major components of globalization that affect employment relation and to examine and respond to the emerging issues and challenges in industrial relations and trade unionism in a globalizing economy with a view to learn and share experiences on new forms of labour management practices.

Commemoration of the Birth Anniversary of Dr.V.V. Giri

The Birth Anniversary of Late Shri V.V. Giri, Former President of India and Champion of Labour Movement, was commemorated on 10th August 2007 by the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. Shri Kanwar Manjit Singh, Director V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, gave the keynote address and expressed happiness and gratitude to the dignitaries and delegates for positively responding to the invitation extended by the Institute. Shri Oscar Fernandes, Honourable Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) and President, General Council, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute was the Chief Guest of this function. To mark this occasion, the Institute has organized a panel discussion on the theme “Employment Challenges in a Globalizing World” which is of contemporary significance and relevance. Dr. Jayati Ghosh and Shri Amitabh Kundu, eminent Professors of Jawahar Lal Nehru University, were the speakers on the topic. The panel discussion was chaired by Dr. Mohini Giri.  Participants who attended this discourse include Government Officials, Members of various Trade Unions, Academia, Civil Society Organisations, Labour Activists, Research Scholars, etc. They evinced a lot of interest by raising a range of questions on the topic and by expressing their opinion on the same.

Independence Day Celebrations

Events play a very important role in Institution-building. The V. V. Giri National Labour Institute has been involved in incredible number of activities and there is so much going on to facilitate and promote institutional growth. The Recreation Committee has been in place and playing varying roles in organizing different events with the able guidance of Shri Kanwar Manjit Singh, Director,    V. V. Giri National Labour Institute.

The Independence Day celebration of the ancient and great nation, India, commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Shri Kanwar Manjit Singh, the Director. After Saluting the Flag, Children sang the National Anthem and patriotic songs. A number of events such as Lemon and Spoon, Hopping in Gunny bags, Musical Chair, Antakshri and Tug of War were organized. Painting competition was held after categorizing children in two different age groups i.e. those who are below 10 years of age and 10 to 15 years. Besides, Badminton tournaments were conducted for different groups - Girls Singles, Boys Singles, Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. This was a great platform for children, young and old to be able to demonstrate their talents and Skills and unveil their hitherto hidden potential.

Medical Camp (18th August 2007)

 Envisioned by Shri Kanwar Manjit Singh, Director V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, a medical camp was organized at the Institute’s campus for Inoculation of Hepatitis B on 18th August 2007. This camp was first of its kind in the history of the Institute and it was conducted in association with Sumitra Hospital, NOIDA towards protecting all the employees and their family members from Hepatitis B. The Honourable Member of Parliament for Ghaziabad, Shri S. P. Goel, visited the camp. Several of the employees and their family members got innoculated. This camp is the first of the series of medical camps planned by the Medical Committee of the Institute.