The construction sector in India is the second largest employment generation with more than eight crore workforce. It is dominated by the most valuable segment of the unorganized labour in India who lack basic amenities and welfare facilities. In order to regulate the employment and working conditions of the building and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 was passed. Similarly, the Building and Construction Workers Cess Act,1996 was passed for generating funds for the welfare of building and other construction workers. It has been seen that despite a plethora of labour legislation to protect the interest of the labour, the workers work and live in poor conditions and have access to limited social security and welfare benefits.

The programme aims at enhancing the understanding of the participants on the process of labour reforms in India. It would orient the participants to have an understanding on the key features of various labour codes

This programme seeks to create awareness and build knowledge of the participants on specific schemes relating to providing legal services to poor, marginalised, weaker sections of the society, including assistance in applying for schemes towards reducing their vulnerability to labour exploitation.

This training programme aims at enhancing the understanding and capabilities of Officers from the Inspectorate of Factories / Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health under State Labour Departments, to strengthen their knowledge about the essentials of occupational safety and health.

This training programme on ‘leadership development programme for women officials’ will train the participants to discover how to adjust your management style through leadership and how to manage people. Leadership skill practice uses role plays, exercise and practice sessions; using leadership models along with interactive activities results to achieve team success and a well respected manager.

The Programme aims to acquaint the participants from with the knowledge, challenges and prospects of skill and technology in the world of work and manage business, work, professional excellence holistically in the context of future of work challenges and Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The programme aims at enhancing the understanding of the participants on the process of labour reforms in India. It would orient the participants to have an understanding on the key features of various labour codes.

The programme aims to understand the rapid changes in the world of work due to digital transformation and technological advancements leading to rise in new forms of employment. It also focusses on developing an understanding of gender gaps in the labour markets, issues of digital exclusion/inclusion and promoting women’s employment in the future of work scenario.