Report Card of IGFP Activities During Lockdown 2020

In this difficult situation when physical distance is the norms,  thereby  preventing any activity, IGFP has continued it’s goal in creating Awareness & connecting with stakeholders through 

1. 2webinars on migrant workers 

2. Talk on migrant workers

3.support through  Rescue Relief activities 

4.Updating Website through E-Publication Page,  bribing latest on OSH good practices

5.Suggestions to Policymakers on healthcare relief ect

6.Arranging construction  talk by international speaker in FICCI  program 

7. Networking for Activities of cooperation on OSH with Labour secretary of Sikkim JK Punjab &UT Chandigarh 

8.Updating PPTs / Publicity materials News letter of IGFP.

9.Connecting with Vision Zero ISSA & ESIC for Translation work from English to Hindi Guide Book on Vision Zero & Participating in their webinar on Launch of Leading Indicators.All these could be done due to Unstinted support from our German partners and  Advisory board of IGFP with supporters ect

This report card is in response to one Well-wishes to bring  on ground  IGFP activities 

With Cheers
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour, 
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

Vision Zero Guide in Hindi,

With the translation of our Vision Zero Guide in Hindi, Vision Zero reaches out to over 500 million workers. The Vision Zero Guide is now available in 14 languages. It is free to download from our website and a great tool to improve your safety culture in your enterprise. We would like to express our thanks to the Indo-German Focal Point Mr. Bimal Sahu, a strong supporter of Vision Zero, who realised this project in close collaboration with Mr. Samsundat Kataria of ESIC Govt. of India and the designers from Pati Graphics.
http://visionzero.global/guides
Issued By
Vision Zero, ISSA
Geneva
23 rd June 2020

Hindi version here.

Independence Day Celebration & Launching of E-Publication Page in Website

Dear Editor/News desk

Indo German Focal Point ( IGFP ) has been taking up Safety & Heath Related Activities ( OSH ) since 2017 with support of German Partners- German Social Accident Insurance ,DGUV in India.

Through Conferences/ Workshops/ Awareness Programs, Street play & Publication, IGFP has been spreading the Message of Zero Tolerance to Accident & Death @ Workplaces -Called Vision Zero articulated by ILO/ ISSA.

As a Part of its efforts to make Easy & Quick reaching to OSH Activities, IGFP has released,  E -Web Page in it’s Website on 15th August 2020 by Mr. Subhash Singh Hon MP & Former Chairman o Construction board along with TU Leaders & Govt Departments involved in OSH Activities. The Objective & Role Ply of this Webpage are:-

Introduction to Webpage:- 

The IGFP has been doing considerable work in the areas of occupational safety, health and child education with particular focus on migrant workers and their families. While we have documented all our activities on our website, we have also generated sufficient material for the benefit of our stakeholders in the form of documents and reports    which we will be hosting on our website through   a new E- page   which will be   user- friendly & informative.

The contents of new E-page are :-

A.       Scavenger programs in Red cross bhawan 2019 program, Questionnaire, Conclusions & Photos,

B.       May 2020 Webinar –Objectives, List of Panelist, Takeaways & Proceeding as

sent by Som Sahib mail to labour secretary

C.       13^th  July Webinar- Objective ,List of panelist Takeaways & Later to Labour

      Minister, Niti Aayog, Standing Committee Labour & PMO, D, Talk on Migrant   

      Worker by R C Khuntia date, Agenda Conclusion with photo,

Pocket size booklet, Safety and health human rights booklet & English to Hindi Vision Zero   Guide book on 7 golden rule to ensure zero accident facalities for workplace.

We will update the contents from time to time with more informative material as we gain new learning’s and experience    from our activities.

Releasing the E page,  Mr Subhash Singh lauded the efforts of IGFP in bringing Awareness  on OSH for workers and industries in Odisha, Particularly in supporting Govt of Odisha ,Labour department in creating awareness on safety & health

Mr Madan Mohan Dhal, Vice President  State INTUC, and Dr Malay Pradhan from OSDMA also spoke  with vote of thanks by Mr Bijay Kumar Das of Vivekananda  School Chandrasekhar  who led in singing National Anthem with All guests and participants

On the occasion, Dr.R .C. Khuntia Former MP & National Vice President INTUC was welcomed as Member of Advisory Board of IGFP.

With Cheers

Mr B.K Sahu

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,                                                                                

Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

What IGFP has done for Migrant Workers- Livelihood through Skill Development

The very Logo of IGFP is 7s which saysSecuring Safety Social Security and Skill Development Starts with Self–  For Workers and Industries as well.With above Mandate, Since Lockdown started in March 2020till date, IGFP while taking care of Migrant workers who have to returned to Home state in A Panic and Pandemic Background, the ultimate objective is how they will return to work with their skill developed at Host States during Migration Period The Methodology adopted are as follows1. Taking up with Both MOL as well as Labour department of States to Register such Returning Migrants with their Professional and importantly Trade in which they are skilled .It is gratifying to know Hon SC in their direction to Union and state governments have asked for Registration and added to it Trade in which they are skilled which will help states in Mapping and providing jobs at home states.2. Migrants who have returned are worried about how to get back to work, besides Stress & Strain involving Livelihood of their Families. To Destrees and Motivate IGFP has developed  A Video to be played @ Quarantine Centre, Counselling/Training & Return to work oriented Lectures by Heath Officer, HR Consultant & Safety Consultant- An 1/2 Hour Video which will also help them to hone up their Skill in the process. The said Video is available in IGFP Website- www.indogermanfocalpoint.com,3. IGFP has also made Lision with Trade Unions & Industries to impart Training on How to go back to Work  like with INTUC @ National/ Odisha & Industry like JSW @ BangaloreUltimately the objective of IGFP Activities during Lockdown to drive home the Message ” Parents- You Stay Safe so that the Family is Secured & The Nation Is Prosperous

Webinar on Migrant Workers, Challenges & Solutions in Covid-19 Pandemic Situation

Important Takeways involving Webinar on Migrant Workers held on 13th July 2020

Respected Samariya Saheb ( Union Labour Secretary, Govt. of India ),

Keeping in the continued efforts of Indo German Focal Point ( IGFP ) to support Ministry & Labour Departmentof States involving the Challenge posed by Migrant Workers @ Pandemic Situation, I am privileged to inform your kindself that  A Webinar ( 2nd in Series ) coordinated by IGFP was held on 13th This Monday involving Issues & Solutions Migrant Workers in Covid19 Pandemic Situation with Chairmanship of Dr. Ajay Dua IAS, Former Secretary to Govt of India with Panelists from DGUV Germany, ILO Delhi, Prof Ravi Srivastava, Mr. Jagadanand, Mr RC Khuntia from INTUC & MGLI Gujarat with positive inputs  of Mr.Sudhir Kumar IAS (Additional Chief Secretary Labour,Govt of Bihar) which was witnessed by about 50 Participants ( List of Panelists with Objectives/ Subjects ect Enclosed ).

After almost 3 hours deliberations by Panelists including Q & A Session, The Chair Dr Ajoy Dua along with Panelists have brought out Significant Solutions/ Proposals which should have paradigm Shift involving the Future of Migrant Workers as well as for the States/ Nation in confronting such Natural Calamities like Present Pandemic.

IGFP is glad to send herewith the ” IMPORTANT TAKEWAYS ” Adopted @ the Webinar as above with expectation that MOL & Labour Department of States will take the Call for implementing the Suggestions.

IGFP is honoured to share also the Feedback/Goodwill Messages received from the Chair/Panelists/Participant which speak for itself our Efforts for the Welfare of Migrant Informal Workers Health & Safety in India.

This is in continuation to Mail dated 3rd June 2020 enclosing similar suggestions involving 1st Webinar held on 15th May 2020 coordinated by IGFP

With High Regards

Mr B.K Sahu

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,                                                               Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

IMPORTANT TAKEWAYS

Webinar “Issues, Challenges and Responses of

Migrant Workers of Odisha in the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic” on 13^th July, 2020 (12.30 hrs – 14.30 Hrs) Coordinated By IGFP Chaired by Dr Ajay Dua IAS, Former Secretary to Govt of India with Panellists- National /International Experts 

At the end we may sum up the following suggestion made at the webinar on making life of the migrant better. 

1. Compulsory registration of each worker both in the home State or host State (in host State the old number recorded at the home state should be honoured for continuity in membership)-National register date of migrant workers state wise.
2. Each worker to be given an identity card on registration for the first time and he should carry the same at  new job for getting due benefits
3. All the measures announced by the Government of India, like, one ration card one nation, affordable rental housing at the place of work etc. should be implemented. (Portability of Benefits available under various welfare schemes both of central and state governments)
4. Voting rights of migrant workers
5. Implementation of the provision of Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 as also the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 likely to be subsumed  in the ensuing Labour Code on Social Security. 

Each Board of Construction Workers should play an active role to justify its existence and to be of support to the worker in time of need. 

6. Preparing Aadhar based platform for tracking and tracing of the migrant worker anytime, anywhere. 

Monitoring Mechanism Suggested:-

Contractor who recruits the migrant worker should be made responsible to ensure his wellbeing at the host state. 

Inspector should visit host state from time to time to ensure that the provisions of the Act are being adhere to. Migrant workers to be paid for minimum 6 months by way of financial support over and above free ration now being made available. 

Complied By 

IGFP

Mr B.K Sahu

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,                                                                 

Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

Meeting on Issues, Challenges and Responses of Migrant Workers of Odisha in the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic

Respected Chairman/Panelists
At the Outset iGFP with our Partners from Germany thank profusely for spending your valuable time today for Webinar on Migrant workers
While detailed proceedings are being prepared, shor version in bullet form is enclosed for your kind perusal and necessary action
Looking forward for your similar Support in future
With Cheers
Sahu
IGFP

Today Webinar on Migrant Workers, Challenges and Solutions in Covid 19 Pandemic situation
Organized by Indo German Focal point
Chaired by Dr Ajoy Dua IAS Former Secretary to Govt of india and Prof Noetel from DGUV BGBAU Germany, Mr. Nair from ILO Delhi, Prof Ravi Srivastava of Institute of human development Forum prof of JNU, Mr.Jagadananda Civil Society Leader attached to State planning board Niti Aayog, Dr.R C Khuntia Former MOand National VP INTUC, Prof Suman Vishnav from MGLI Ahmedabad Dr.Elongoan DGFASLI MOL , Mr.Sudhir kumar ACS Labour Govt of Bihar effectively participated in the Webinar today and Mr.BK Sahu Host from IGFP
Main conclusions
1.National Register Data of Migrant workers
2Compulsarory Registration of their job trade ect both at Host Home states
3.One Nattion One Ration Card for eligibility of food subsidy
4=Portability of Benefits available under various welfare schemes both of centraland state governments
5=Voting Rights for Migrant workers

Talk on Migrant Construction Workers & Handing Over of Relief Material (PPE)

OSH Activity Discussion With Labour Department, UT Chandigarh and Punjab

ILO-ESIC Study Advisory Committee Meeting (On Zoom) on 11th June 2020

Guidebook Vision Zero publication of ISSA, Geneva in English to Hindi, An Intiative of IGFP

Thank you Mr Sahu for the information regarding Hindi speakers in the world.

Now as I have more time on my hands again,

 I am pleased to let you know that article in which we announce the new Guide in Hindi will appear shortly on http://visionzero.global/news

With kind regards

Bernd Treichel

Senior Technical Specialist in Prevention

International Social Security Association

www.issa.int/prevention

T: +41 22 799 6489

F: +41 22 799 8509

E: treichel@ilo.org

#VisionZeroGlobal

Hindi Speaking Population in The World

Hindi is one of the widely spoken languages in the World. This is the third top global language.

According to Census 2011, ethnologue.com “692 million population can speak Hindi in the world”. Moreover, it is estimated that the population who can understand Hindi language reaches upto 800 million.

Hindi is the Official Language of India. This is the link language of huge Indian population. There are millions of Hindi Spoken Indian people settlements in different countries like-

Fiji ,Mauritius ,Singapore,Nepal,Pakistan,South Africa,Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago,Germany ,USA ,UAE,South Africa,Yemen ,Australia,

Canada Etc.

Edited By

Mr.Sham Sundar (JD,OL, ESIC)