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Roundtable Discussion on “Effects of Climate Change & Artificial Intelligence on Occupational Safety Health & Social Security from Vision zero Perspective “on 19th December-2024 (FN) – Venue- The Presidency Hotel, Nayapalli Bhubaneswar

Respected Guests/ Learned Speakers/ Participants,

It was a great moment for Indo German Focal Point ( IGFP) to Coordinate the Roundtable Discussion on Climate Change and Use of AI Effect on Occupational Safety Health and Social Security on 19th December 2024@ Bhubaneswar – A Multidisciplinary Approach in Getting Safety Health and Social Security together/ How these 3 are being Affected by Climate Change & AI Use / What the Way Out to Facilitate A Safe Workplace with Secured Workforce taking these effects.

Another Unique Feature of This RT Discussion is Bringing together All Stakeholders under 1 Floor- Government of India ( ESIC) Government of State ( Addl LC Odisha ) International Expert( DGUV Germany) Industrial Chambers ( ICC Odisha/ UCCIL) industries ( TATA STEEL) Safety Social Security Motivational Activists & From University/ College/ School/ IT Expert/ Medical Expert ( ICMR).

The Presentations by All Stakeholders & Discussion could bring very Useful Takeaways which will be submitted to Regulators/ Chambers/ Industries/ TUs/ International Agencies to tune Present Acts/ Rules/ Regulations involving OSH SS to take required Steps in Climate Change & AI Perspective.

A Liner of Importance – All Guests/ Speakers brought out the Challenges confronting Safety Health & Social Security by Climate Change Affecting Workers/ industries But AI Could be used Selectively to Take Care of Hazards without Giving Room for Displacement / Difficulty for Informal/Unorganized Workers who form the bulk in india’s Context.-Use of AI for Awareness /  Behavioural changes including through talks & importance of safety & wellness also on off work involving workers.

I take this opportunity to thank All our Esteemed Guests Led by Mr Panchanan Kanungo Former FM Odisha Govt/ Prof Karl Heinz Noetel / Learned Speakers/ Valued Supporters/Participants  as Per Program Enclosed.

IGFP Calendar 2025 with Focus on Vision Zero was released on the occasion ( Enclosed)

Title Slides of All Presentations along with Few Photos Enclosed

While Closely Wishing All A Happy Christmas & Prosperous 2025

Impact-25 Individuals 15 Institutions (TBC)With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

(And the Journey Continues …)

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Roundtable Discussion on “Effects of Climate Change & Artificial Intelligence on Occupational Safety Health & Social Security from Vision zero Perspective “on 19th December 2024 (FN)

Introduction

The adoption of Zero Accident Vision (ZAV) with a focus on climate change and the use of AI can significantly enhance Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Social Security (SS) systems. 

ZAV aims to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries, and integrating AI can help achieve this goal by providing real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated safety protocols. AI-driven technologies can predict potential hazards, optimize safety measures, and ensure compliance with safety standards, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall workplace safety.

Objective:

Zero Accident Vision (ZAV) focuses on eliminating workplace accidents and injuries, and integrating AI can significantly enhance OSH.

Digital Transformation:

Digital transformation is the process of using technology to change a business’s processes, culture, and customer experience to meet market and business needs. It can involve: 

  • Digitizing operations: Automating internal processes to reduce manual work and increase productivity 
  • Business model transformation: Changing how an organization delivers products and services to customers 
  • Using new technologies: Incorporating software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT)

AI can support social security systems by identifying and addressing the needs of workers affected by climate change. For instance, AI can help in the early detection of climate-related health issues, ensuring timely medical intervention and support. It can also assist in the efficient distribution of social benefits, making the system more resilient and responsive to the challenges posed by climate change. By combining ZAV with AI, we can create safer work environments and more robust social security systems that are better equipped to handle the impacts of climate change.

Climate change is having a profound impact on global health. Rising temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifting patterns of disease vectors are leading to a surge in heat-related illnesses, respiratory issues, and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. These changes strain healthcare systems and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions. Additionally, the displacement of communities due to climate-related disasters can lead to mental health challenges and disrupt access to essential health services, exacerbating health inequalities.

Digital Transformation of the work with Emerging Technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT (Industry 4.0), Robotics, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in addressing climate change by enhancing our ability to understand, predict, and mitigate its impacts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers innovative solutions to mitigate these health impacts. AI-powered predictive models can forecast disease outbreaks and extreme weather events, enabling timely public health interventions. AI can also enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery through remote monitoring and personalized treatment plans, especially in regions with limited medical resources. Furthermore, AI-driven environmental monitoring systems can track air and water quality, helping to prevent exposure to harmful pollutants. By integrating AI into health strategies, we can build more resilient healthcare systems capable of adapting to the challenges posed by climate change.

AI-driven predictive models can forecast extreme weather conditions and potential hazards, enabling timely interventions and safety measures. Real-time monitoring systems powered by AI can track environmental conditions and worker health, ensuring immediate response to any unsafe situations. Also AI can optimize safety protocols and training programs, making them more effective and personalized to individual workers’ needs. By integrating AI into occupational safety strategies, workplaces can become safer and more resilient in the face of climate change.

AI-driven predictive models can help anticipate climate-related risks and inform policy decisions, ensuring that social security systems are better prepared to respond to crises. AI can also enhance the efficiency of social service delivery by automating administrative tasks and providing personalized support to individuals. By integrating AI into social security strategies, governments can create more resilient systems capable of supporting communities in the face of climate change.

AI is also being used to monitor and reduce deforestation, track greenhouse gas emissions, and support sustainable agriculture. Organizations like the United Nations are leveraging AI to develop strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation, such as the MyAnga app, which helps Kenyan pastoralists manage drought conditions by providing real-time data on weather patterns. By harnessing the power of AI, countries can work together more effectively to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making the planet greener, cleaner, and fairer. Heat , Drought, UV Radiation, Decorbonation , Circular Economy.

Conclusion:

The integration of Digital Transformation, AI, Zero Accident Vision (ZAV), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Social Security (SS), and Ayushman Bharat represents a comprehensive approach to enhancing public health and workplace safety in India.

Digital Transformation and AI are revolutionizing healthcare through initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which aims to create a robust digital health infrastructure. This mission facilitates seamless access to health records, improves healthcare delivery, and ensures data privacy and security1. By leveraging AI, the ABDM can predict health trends, optimize resource allocation, and provide personalized care, making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Zero Accident Vision (ZAV) focuses on eliminating workplace accidents and injuries, and integrating AI can significantly enhance OSH. AI-driven predictive analytics can identify potential hazards, automate safety protocols, and monitor real-time conditions to prevent accidents2. This approach not only improves worker safety but also reduces the economic burden on social security systems by minimizing workplace injuries and associated costs.

By combining these elements, India can create a safer, healthier, and more resilient society, better equipped to handle the challenges of climate change and other emerging threats.

Participants:

  • Trade Union Representative
  • Safety Health Social Security activist & International speakers
  • Prof. Noetel
  • ISSA Vision Zero (Geneva) 
  • Dr. Fuellemann Switzerland
  • RD ESIC
  • RPFC

Reference:

  1. https://www.dguv.de/en/prevention/arbeitenvierpunktnull/technologien/index.jsp 
  2. https://academic.oup.com/joh/article/66/1/uiad017/7505756 
  3. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/02/ai-combat-climate-change/ 
  4. https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143187 

Event Schedule

19th December 2024 from 11AM to 2 PM

  1. Inauguration of the Program – DG ESIC, DGFASLI / Directorate of Factories Odisha / ICMR Bhubaneswar
  2. Curtain Raiser-Presentation on AI and it’s applications in Climate Change, OSH SS (SB & Prof. Noetel-TBC)
  3. Presentation on Health / Safety / Social Security (Safety Activist / Industry / ICMR / ESIC EPFO / State Construction Board & ISSA) with focus on present policy & reflecting way forward.
  4. Round Table Discussion.
  5. Conclusion with Q & A Session.
  6. Vote of Thanks

Working Lunch 

Compiled by 

Srinivas Bhoosarapu from Hyderabad 

State Visit Uttar Pradesh on 26th November 2024 (Through VC)

Dear Sandeep ji, Director of Factories UP / Sri D K Mishra, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM UP Chapter,

Thanks for taking part in today’s VC meeting regarding IGFP proposals on OSH SS for which A Presentation was made by me which is enclosed herewith.

As discussed, the following proposals could be hosted by Assocham UP Chapter with partnership of Directorate of Factories UP & ESIC UP with coordination of Indo German Focal point (IGFP) with support of our partners from Germany led by DGUV.

  1. Hosting of International Vision Zero Conference @ Lucknow for industries of UP with HR officers / safety officers / management representatives including contractors as participants for construction, manufacturing, electricity & MSME (Small Businesses) 
  2. District wise online / offline training programs on Vision Zero ESIC, EPFO as A Multidisciplinary nature to benefit participants of industries including students of Schools & Colleges.
  3. Adoption Vision Zero Goal (VZG) through children & students by use of lifelong learning techniques (Games,Toy’s)  as promoted by SEWA with support of our German Partner BG BAU.
  4. Publications & Posters on Safety & Health through Pictorial Depiction as shown in the presentation by me.

Kindly Send your response (Of Directorate of Factories & Of ASSOCHAM UP) with request to Mr.Jha ESIC I/c UP State to coordinate for necessary action.

Screenshot alongwith soft copy of the presentation including cover page of our publications enclosed.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 981809884
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com 
“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Click here to download the Presentation for Labour Secretary Uttar Pradesh, By Mr. B.K Sahu

Role of Safety Health & Social Security for Nation Building on 14th NOVEMBER 2024 @ KT Global School ,F12,IID Center ,Barunei Temple road, Khordha- (IGFP Nr. 2024-39)

Dear Mr Deep Khare , Director / Principal, kT Global School @ Khordha,

At the outset Let me on behalf of My Organization IGFP with strong support of our German Partners Led by DGUV would like to express our Deepest Goodwill Thanks to You & Coordinator Led by Madam Litty Along with Vice Principal Madam for A great Celebration of Children Day 2024 with Theme – ” Role of Safety Health & Social Security For Nation Building ” 

Starting from Ambiance of the School with User Friendly Environment/ Well Equipped Class Room/ amenities for the Students with Focus ” Transforming Mind “, the Conduct of the 1/2 Day Deliberation was really Excellent/ Educative with Profound Impact on Students as Great Listener to Be ” Champions of Zero Harm Culture ” to take the Message-  “Be Safe/ Make Safe healthy Family for A Prosperous Productive Nation “.

It is equally A Learning for All of us as Speakers – 1.that Transforming Mind should go A Long way for A Safe Workplace with Secured workforce/ Family 2. It is a Coincidence that Your Management Objective to Empower Students to Reach Families is with IGFP Tagline – Parents You Stay Safe so that the Family Is Secured & the Nation Is Prosperous.

Hope Takeaways of today”s Event will be taken forward as discussed during our Meeting with You @ your Office Chamber as follows :-

1. This being the First such Seminar, we should continue such Programs @ Regular Interval.

2. Kindly Introduce Safety Talks/ Safety wellness Games/ Drawings as shown in My Presentation during Classes, besides introducing Subject of ” Disaster Management ( DM )/ Pandemic Management ( PM ) & Safety in School Curriculum with IGFP coordinating to support through our International/National Partners/ Organizations

3. You may like to start a CoE on OSH SS with Students / Children as Focus

4. As handed over/ Discussed, School May Host a National Roundtable Discussion on ” Adoption of DM PM Safety with Focus on Zero Accident Vision in School Syllabus ” with UGC/ NCERT/ Union Education / State Education Departments ect with IGFP Coordinating for International/ Govt institutions Speakers etc.

5. Kindly Display Safety Postures As handed over in Your School  Library, besides Keeping the Booklet ” Safety & Health Are Human Rights of ILO/ ISSA Publication ” for Reading in Library

Through this mail I would also like to thank Ms. Meike Jaeger Head of Labour & Social welfare German Embassy for joining As A Lead Speaker with Valuable Inputs like Pollution/ Road Safety ect, besides Other Speakers – Dr Sadananda Mishra
Surgery Specialist / Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu, Motivational Speaker/ Prof.Gautam Mohanty, Research Theosophist who As Team Led from Front.

Kindly Share Soft copy of Posture released on the Occasion & Master copies of Photographs for our File Library.

Enclosed – My Presentation & Soft Copy of Syllabus Booklet 

Impact – 1 Institution of Learning & 89 Students /Teachers

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Odisha Vikash Conclave 23rd October 2024 (IGFP Nr-New)

Thanks Mail to Mr.Jagadananda Babu @ CYSDDear Jagadananda Babu @ CYSD,Thanks for organizing this event dedicated for development for odisha as i see “from perception of a backward state to a developed state by 2036″which requires more of ground work @ Panchayat & District Level.I was very happy to be in the panel discussion on migration in which I presented ” Takeaways of Roundtable Discussion on Distressed Migration to Aspirational Migration Hosted Jointly by CYSD & IGFP on 11th September 2024″ & suggested discussion on effect of climate change & use of AI on Safety Health & Social Security with focus on Migrant workers from Odisha.IGFP while thanking you for giving this opportunity – My Presentation Title:- “A Journey towards Safety Health & Social Security for Distressed Migration to Aspirational Migration- IGFP Perspective -Odisha Vikash Conclave 23rd October 2024″is enclosed herewith for use by Govt of Odisha in formulating Vision Document 2036.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

From: Odisha Development Initiative <odishavikash@cysd.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Subject: Odisha Vikash Conclave-5 (OVC) on the theme “Transformative Odisha @2036: Population and Development.”
To: <focalpointindia.dguv@gmail.com>
Cc: Prasanna Kumar Das <prasanna@cysd.org>

Dear Shri Bimal Babu,

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Odisha Vikash Conclave 2024, scheduled for October 23rd. We are pleased to confirm your participation at the event, which will be held at LYFE (Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aAy63Gy3GGc4TMzj6). Your registration confirmation No is 143.

We appreciate your commitment to joining the track on Migration and Urbanization. Attached is the overall program agenda for your reference. Since its inception in 2016, the Odisha Vikash Conclave has thrived as a multi-stakeholder platform for advancing the sustainable development agenda of our state, thanks to the support of all of you. The State government has agreed to formally collaborate this time with the participation of both the Chief Secretary and the Development commissioner, besides senior officials from various departments.

Please note that registration will begin at 9:00 AM and close at 9:55 AM on the 23rd of October to ensure the opening session starts promptly at 10:00 AM. We kindly request your arrival on time to avoid any last-minute rush. The day has been planned with a lot of care and the collaborating organizations have curated the various thematic tracks for an informed dialogue for collective reflection. The event is expected to end around 6.30 pm in the evening. Outstation participants may like to plan the day accordingly. You may contact the relevant point of contact of the various tracks in advance if you want to join as a panellist.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jagadananda

Convener —

Secretariat 
E-1 Institutional Area,Gangadhar Meher Marg, P.O. RRL
Bhubaneswar 751 013, Odisha, India
Telephone: + 91-674-2300983 / 2301725, Fax: + 91-674-2301226
Email: odishavikash@cysd.org, Visit us: www.odishavikash.org

State Visit Gujarat on 18 th October 2024- (IGFP Nr.2024-24)Courtesy Call cum Professional Discussion on OSH SS

State Visit Gujarat on 18th October 2024- (IGFP Nr.2024-24)

Courtesy Call cum Professional Discussion on OSH SS

Sir,

As per your mail, it is a confirmation email to your appointment with the Secretary, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department scheduled on 18th October, 2024 at 12.00 noon Should you have queries or require any clarifications, you may contact the numbers below. If, for any reason you wish to cancel your appointment, I appreciate a prompt and early notification from your side.

Looking forward to your presence.
Regards,
PS to Secretary,
Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department,
Government of Gujarat.
Block no. 5, 6th floor, Sachivalaya,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Thanks Mail to Dr. Vinod Rao, Secretary Labour & Employment Govt of Gujarat

Dear  Dr. Vinod Rao, Secretary Labour & Employment Govt of Gujarat,

At the outset, thanks for our Meeting Along with A Presentation followed by Discussion on possible areas of Collaboration/Cooperation on OSH SS on 19th October 2024 @ State Secretariat. Your Concern & Agreement to ” Adopt Zero Accident/ Fatality at workplace ” brings out the Positive Response for Goal of 7 Golden Rules of Vision Zero as Formulated by ILO/ISSA as brought out in my Presentation (Soft Copy Enclosed).

Your Valuable suggestion for sending you an Action Plan to implement Adoption of Zero Accident Goal in Summary is as Follows: –

1. Equipping Top Management & Institutions of Labour Department like MGLI with Good Practices from International/ National Institutions/ Experts with Coordination of My Organization IGFP as Done by Labour Department Gujarat in 2019(Slide with Flyer of International Vision Zero Training Program Vadodara 2019 Enclosed)

2. Awareness cum Capacity Building Programs on Safety Health & Social Security for Field Level Safety/ HR Officers of Industries (Online / Offline) through International/National Programs with IGFP taking care of Such Experts while Local Logistic Arrangements by Labour Department (Such online Training program on Vision zero for Odisha Labour Department Enclosed )

3. Reaching Workers/ Contractors on Zero Harm Culture Promotion by Pictorial Depiction/ Postures/ Publications in Local Language including Students/ Children to reach their Families ( Catch them young posture Enclosed )

4. Establishment of CoE on Vision zero for bringing Industries & Students/ Children/ Faculties/ Regulators under! Floor for Promoting – Safety Starts with Self & Professional Empowerment. (Slide of CoE promoted @ KIIT University Enclosed)

As requested by Me , kindly share your Valuable Inputs / Response to our Above Proposals.

Enclosed – Soft Copy of Presentation & Vadodara 2019 Event / Odisha Labour Department Online Training program on Vision Zero/ Catch them Young Posture)

With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“7 Years of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Impact-2 Institutions 8 Individuals

Click here to view Interactive Session with Students & Faculties @ MGLI Ahmedabad on 19th October 2024 -(IGFP Nr.2024-24)

National Seminar on Industrial Workplace Improvement for Safety & Health  (I-WISH) on 25th to 27th September 2024 @ Jaipur, Rajasthan- Hosted by NSC with support of CIF Rajasthan with IGFP as keynote Speaker

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON
“Industrial Workplace Improvement for Safety & Health ( I-WISH )”

organised by
National Safety Council, Mumbai & Rajasthan State Chapter
in technical collaboration with
Factories & Boilers Inspection Department
Venue : Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur  

Inaugural Session 

25th  September 2024 at 10.00 AM


10:00-10:15
Garlanding & Welcome
10:15-10:20Role of NSCShri R.C.JindalChairman N.S.C. Rajasthan Chapter
10:20-10:25Keynote speaker (About Zero Vision)Shri B.K.SahuFormer Insurance Commissioner, ESIC & Director Indo-German Focal Point for India –prevention & Social Security
10:30-10:35Importance of Safety at work placeShri D.L.DamorChief Inspector of  Factories & Boilers, Rajasthan
10:35 onwardsAddress by Chief GuestShri P. Ramesh, IASSecretary ,Labour, Factories & Boilers,  Medical & Health Services (ESI) Department Government of Rajasthan
     
                            Vote of Thanks		Shri HarishankarSecretary, National Safety Council Rajasthan State Chapter &Dy.Chief Inspector Factories (Chemical)

High Tea

NSCI’S NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON
“Industrial Workplace Improvement for Safety & health ( I-WISH)”
(25 – 27 September, 2024 – Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur)

Programme Coordinators –
Shri K. D. Patil, Dy. Director, NSC
Shri V. V. More, Asstt. Director, NSC

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE  

25th September 2024 (Wednesday)26th September 2024 (Thursday)27th September 2024 (Friday)
0930-1000 hrsRegistration1000 -1100 hrs.Safety Culture & BBS Management – Shri Vikas V More1000 -1115 hrsAccident Reporting,            Investigation and Analysis– Shri Kishor D Patil
1000-1130 hrsInauguration & Introduction of Participants
1130-1200 hrsTea1100 -1130 hrsTea1115 -1130 hrsTea
1200-1315 hrsOverview of Legal Requirement– Shri Kishor D Patil1130 -1200 hrsMotivating workers on Safety PracticesShri Trichel Bernd (International Speaker)1130 -1300 hrsFire Prevention & Protection –  Shri Kishor D Patil 
1200-1230 hrsChallenges in Safety at Constructions Site Dato’ Kanagaraja Raman (International Speaker)
1230-1300 hrsOpen Discussion
LUNCH   1315-1415 hrsLUNCH   1300-1400 hrsLUNCH   1300-1400 hrs
1415-1500 hrsChallenges of Safety at Industrial Workplace Dr. Krishna Nirmalya Sen1400 -1530 hrsHazard Identification and Risk Assessment– Shri Kishor D Patil1400-1500 hrsMaterial handling–  Shri Pankaj ji
1500-1530 hrsTea1530 -1600 hrsTea1500-1530 hrsTea
1530-1700 hrsMonitoring of Workplace Environment Shri Vikas V More1600 -1700 hrsChemical Hazards– Shri Vikas V More1530 onwards

Discussion and Distribution of Certificates

Dear Mr.Damor, CIF Rajasthan, At the outset thanks for organizing the Well Structured National Seminar on Industrial Workplace Improvement for Safety & Health  (I-WISH) with NSC Rajasthan chapter as Host by you & your Team – giving opportunity to IGFP as Coordinator for International Speakers.

I am personally indebted to Labour Department/ CIF Rajasthan in taking forward this Event which started in our Discussion with the then Principal Secretary Dr Prithiraj IAS on 27th February 2024 for taking up International/ National/ State Level Programs by Labour Department/ CIF Rajasthan with support of IGFP for which We have been exchanging Emails/ Postures/ Pocket Booklet ect so as to bring Awareness cum Capacity Building on Safety Health and Social Security with Focus on Zero Harm Culture for Workers/ Industries of Rajasthan.

Let me forward herewith Feedback received from Dato (Dr) Kanagaraja Raman the Malaysian Speaker which has also been expressed similarly by Mr Trichel Bernard & Dr K N Sen. It would be great if your department can send them Appreciation cum Feedback involving their contribution to Vision Zero for safe workplace.

It was a major achievement for the cause of Visionzero by you & your Team in taking Visionzero Movement a step forward & importantly Taking A Pledge by all Participants was initiated by IGFP that “ yes we shall promote implement Visionzero in our Industries in the virtual presence of Mr Trichel Bernd @ end of his Presentation “. Another notable achievement of your Department is Release of Safety Posture @ Inaugural session ( Enclosed for such initiative by other States )

Thanks once again & kindly send Proceedings/ Feedback to Me & All International Speakers ect

Looking forward to our next Event – International symposium on Visionzero @ Jaipur/ Udaipur as we have discussed Kindly find a soft copy of  7 Golden Rules of ISSA Hindi Translation by IGFP as articulated by Mr Trichel Bernd in his Presentation for sharing with Industries as requested by participants to promote Zero Harm culture in Construction/ Manufacturing sectors in Focus.

I take this opportunity to thank our German Partners led by DGUV in Organizing Support for international speakers & importantly to All the 3 International speakers for their excellent presentations for practical implementation of Visionzero in industries.

I had requested RD ESIC @ Jaipur to attend Inaugural session to speak a few words to participants (About 170 from Industries from 10States) & ESI publicity material which he may do @ concluding session today.

Enclosed- Soft copy of 7 golden Rules of Visionzero Hindi Translation + Safety Posture of Labour Department Government of Rajasthan With Cheers & Regards

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

Click here to download the SME GUIDE BOOK on 7 Golden Rules for Small Businesses

Click here to download the Presentation on Vision Zero Motivating Workers on safety practices by Bernd Treichel Senior Technical Specialist in Prevention International Social Security Association

Click here to download the Presentation on Vision Zero for A Safe Workplace with Secured Workforce A Myth or Reality by Sri B.K. Sahu

Click here to download the Presentation on Challengers in Safety at Construction site by Date (DR) Kanagaraja Raman (Malaysia)

Goodwill thanks mail receive from Dato’ Kanagaraja Raman, President of Malaysian Occupational Safety & Health Practitioners’ Association (MOSHPA)

Tq very much. I enjoyed my talk on this Conference…how is the feedback and possible some video clips.  

Best regards,

Raman



Goodwill thanks mail receive from Madam Meike Jaeger, Counsellor Head of Department Labour and Social Affairs Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Delhi

Wow, so many participants from so many different companies and organizations… must have been a good conference. 

Have you met Werner Lange from GIZ there?

Best regards,

Meike

Interactive Session on Labour Codes & e-Sharm Portal with Central Labour Commissioner (CLC) Govt of India on 21st September 2024

Program Details

Presentation of Utrai
Welcome Address by Mr. B K Sahu, Director IGFP (Former Insurance Commissioner MOL)
Goodwill Speech by INTUC / BMS
Goodwill Speech by Industries
Goodwill Speech by DLC Mr.Sampat Kumar
Guest of Honor Speech by Dr. Onkar Sharma CLC
Vote of Thanks by Mr. Gautam Mohanty of B School
Tiffin packet Courtesy IGFP
Catch them young to reach Students on Safety Health & Social Security
(Awareness Cum Capacity Building Through Students to Reach Family )
Prepared by
IGFP with Support of German Partners led by DGUV

Dear Supporters / Partners on OSH SS ,

today it is the privilege of IGFP to host Dr.Onkar Sharma, Central Labour Commissioner (CLC) looking after safety, health & social security Issues with the Ministry of Labour.

The interactive program was attended by representatives from trade union, industries, Govt of India DLC & ESIC @ Bhubaneswar & representative of Common Service Centre

 Dr. Onkar Sharma in his brief address brought out the importance of safety, health waige & social security for dignity of the worker & lauded the efforts of IGFP in promoting OSH SS for workers & industries in India.

Prof.Gautam Mohanty will send minutes of discussion which will be placed on the website.

A few snaps with program details enclosed for your kind perusal & support.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668,Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Dear Supporters / Partners on OSH SS ,

today it is the privilege of IGFP to host Dr.Onkar Sharma, Central Labour Commissioner (CLC) looking after safety, health & social security Issues with the Ministry of Labour.

The interactive program was attended by representatives from trade union, industries, Govt of India DLC & ESIC @ Bhubaneswar & representative of Common Service Centre

 Dr. Onkar Sharma in his brief address brought out the importance of safety, health waige & social security for dignity of the worker & lauded the efforts of IGFP in promoting OSH SS for workers & industries in India.

Dr Onkar Sharma also brought out the intention of Govt to have rules finalized in accordance with central rules involving labour code & the benefits of e-sharm portal for informal workers.

I thank Mr Onkar Sharma and Mr Sampath Kumar Chief Labor Commissioner and Dy. CLC who discussed about the importance of social security and specially about sr. Citizens and old age persons of the country.

He raised voice about the work culture with min. Opportunities and safety.  I thank all the officials present today specially Mr Dilip from CSS, Mr Deepak Kumar from ESIC, Prof. Samarendra Mahapatra from OUAT, Mr Basant kumar sharma, Mazdoor Union. I thank Mr B K Sahu for giving the details about IGFP and Ms Sangeeta Tripathy official IGFP and her Team for all hospitality.

It was also decided that Common Service Centre ( CEC ) @ Bhubaneswar represented by Mr Dilip Executive @ the meeting  will take up Registration of Standalone Construction Workers/ Self Employed workers of Bhubaneswar City with support of BMS whose representative was present. besides through support of DLC @ Bhubaneswar & LC Govt of Odisha.

With Cheers
Frts. Gautam Mohanty,

Ex-Officio of AIMA New Delhi Convenor IGFP, BHUBANESWAR

Roundtable From Distressed Migration to Aspirational Migration Pathways for Action: Need for Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration 11th September 2024 (IGFP No-2024-34)

Thanks, Mail

Dear Collectors, Bolangir/ Gajapati/ Koraput,
May I take this opportunity to thank you for deputing ALC Mr.Chinmaya Kumar Shau,Koraput / Mr.Binod Bihari Naik, ALO, Bolangir / Mr.Anil Kumar Biswal,ALO,Gumma
Gajapati for Roundtable Discussion on Distressed Migration from Odisha Who exhibited
enthusiasm & Sharing their Distrct Perspective held on 11th September 2024 Hosted by CYSD under the Leadership of Mr Jagadananda along with My Organization IGFP.


With CYSD opening the Discussion with the theme ” From Distressed Migration to Aspirational Migration- Challenges to Solutions ” Followed by Presentation by IGFP/ Mr Daniel Umi of Aide et Action/ Prof Rajan Irudium of IIMD/ Dr Ashok Sahu of Former SG, NHRC & LEA, MOLE/ Mr Nirmal Ch. Mohanty of Gram Vikas / Mr Arun Kumar Ray Former DLO from Sambalpur joined by CYSD Presentation & Madam Jetamitra Satapathy from WSC Bhubaneswar.

We are grateful to Mr R. S Gopalan IAS CEC Odisha for his Inaugural Speech – setting the
Deliberation issues Mr Jagadananda Mentor Founder of CYSD will be sending the summary of proceedings/ Takeaways to Labour Department of Odisha & to All Participants ASAP
IGFP is privileged to share the Concept Note / Presentations as available with Us / Few Photos with Hope that Regulators of Govt of Odisha/ District Administration will take appropriate action on our recommend to ensure Dignity / Decency/ involving Safety Health Social Security with Labour Laws as applicable to Migrant workers to bring change from Distressed to Aspirational Migration in Odisha with support of Destination States & Civil society in general.

Summary of Takeaways

Proper implementation of Labour Laws with Focus on Enforcement with Human Touch & Awareness Capacity Building programs @ Panchayat Level should bring Distressed to Aspirational Migration in the State Invitation was sent to LC & His Team to join the Discussion but may be due to their preoccupation- could not join.
Total Participants -28 Individuals 11 Institutions

Concept Note

Indo German Focal Point (IGFP)with the support of other stakeholders proposes to Labour
Commissioner to hold one-day Round Table Conference/ Discussion at Bhubaneswar (Odisha) in August/September, 2024. The Workshop will deal with (a) Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Social Security (SS) and other important issues relating to Distressed Migrant Workers (DMWs) in the forenoon session and (b) broadly with the same issues relating to Stand Alone Construction Workers (SACWs) in the afternoon session. The latter in addition will cover a capsule Each on “Climatetic Effect on workers/ workplace “&on ‘Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting OSH’.

While national issues will be discussed in the Workshop, the focus will be on the prevalent situation in Odisha. The Concept Note on (b) will be circulated separately. Present Concept Note deals with (a). Migration of workers, per se, is beneficial as it helps in bridging the gap between the demand and supply of different categories of labour across the country, even globally. But there are two types of migrants, namely, benign migrants who move out for economic upliftment and distressed migrants for whom migration is the conduit for basic survival.

The Workshop will deal only with DMWs, who are also known ‘Dadan’ labour in Odisha. We may use both the terms DMWs and Dadan interchangeably. Even though DMWs prevail in various parts of the country Dadan in Odisha is looked down upon as an underclass, which is not appropriate.

The Workshop will deal with the causes, consequences, remedial measures action being taken for DMWs and a blueprint for ameliorating their economic and social lot in future, keeping in view the deprivation suffered by them during Covid-19 period. An important issue relating to DMWs is their indebtedness, which assumes the form of neo- bondage, which needs to be highlighted.


So far as the legal aspect is concerned, there is the Orissa Dadan Labour (Control and Regulation) Act, 1975 and the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1973 which will get subsumed in the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

It may be noted that the DMWs can also derive benefits from various other labour and welfare-related legislations like the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 etc. which will also get subsumed into different Codes.

So the legal backup is in a nebulous condition but its nuances will also be discussed.
The panelists are expected to include domain experts, Government representatives form Home (like Odisha) and Host (like Karnataka) States including those functioning at District level, political representatives, trade unions etc.

The logistics including date, venue, panelists, participants, itinerary etc. will be decided by CYSD & taking support of LC & State Labour Institute, Odisha & IGFP will support with International Speakers & Coordinate for National Level Professional to Chair Technical Sessions/ Speaker.

Prepared by IGFP with support of Dr. Ashok Sahu, IES (Retd.) Former Secretary General, NHRC & LEA, MOLE & Mr. Parth Pratim Mitra, IES(Retd.)Former Principal LEA, MOLE

Role of Safety Health & Social Security for Nation Building on 15th August 2024 @ Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, (IGFP Nr. 2024-29)

Dear Madam Jyotshna Rani Nanda, Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli Bhubaneswar, IGFP is Honoured to be with your School for 78th Independence Day Celebration on 15th August 2024- Reaching out Students who are the Future of our Country with Message of “ Save A Life Secured the Family & Helping the Nation to be Prosperous- Parents you stay Safe Posture as Released @ the Event ( kindly put the Posture @ Entrance of your School for practical implementation by them ) As the Speakers brought out the importance of First Aid/ Safety Health Wellness Tips during their Prayer Sports Classes/ Positive Attitude to build A Responsible Citizen/ Respect for Brotherhood Elders etc besides by OFDRA importance of Disaster Management.(Mr. Ashok Kumar Baral, Station Officer, OFDRA, Bhubaneswar) As brought out by me kindly request Local Councillor who attended the Event to get BMC alongwith BDA Construct “ Waiting Space for Construction Workers who are gathering in huge numbers @ Nayapalli Puja Mandap in the Morning for getting Work for the Day” Thanks to All Speakers for joining IGFP campaign “ Catch them Young for Vision Zero to Zero Harm Culture “ with Takeaways received from Mr.Srivastva Mahapatra for use by the school management. 1.     When is the safety week celebrated in school ? 2.      What is IEC material ? 3.      What is Hazard Hunt Exercise ? 4.      What is structural safety audit ? 5.      What is non structural safety audit 6.      Who is Focal Point Teacher ? 7.      What is First Aid App FAST ? Thanks once again 
Bringing Student Children for Vision Zero Movement through Multidisciplinary Approach may be first of its kind in Our Country under our ” Catch them Young to reach Parents/ WorkersThanks to All for their Support
Enclose- Final Program/ Soft copy of Posture/ News Views of the Event With Cheers & Regards Mr B.K Sahu  Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour, Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA, Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844 Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com “7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS” (And the Journey Continues …) ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney News & Views
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Impact-111 Individuals 2 Institutions Program Details
0800 – 0830 Hrs Registration of delegatesby Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir & IGFP @ Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli Bhubaneswar 
Timing Subject Speaker
0830-0835 Hrs Lighting of Lamp with Invocation Song
Inaugural Session
    0835 – 0845 Hrs Welcome Address  Mr. Kanhu Charana Mahakuda, Secretary  of Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli
0845-0855 Hrs Program perspective Mr. B K Sahu, Director IGFP
         0855-0905 Hrs Experience sharing on Zero Harm Culture  Industry Perspective –Mr.Biswajit Tripathy,Teasana Pvt Ltd Bhubaneswar along with Mr.Gautam Mohanty ,B-School Forum,Bhubaneswar
0905-0915 Hrs Release of Safety Poster by Chief guest & others on the Dais Chief Guest Smt.Bandita Pal,Corporator Word No-37
0915-0920 Hrs Vote of Thanks  Mr. Pravat Kumar Panda, Senior Faculty, KSAV, Nayapalli 
(Tea @ Venue)
Technical Sessions
0920-0935 Hrs Technical session- IPreventive health care involving health management with focus on school & home  Dr. Rama Chandra Rout, (Rtd.)Director Intelligence Govt of Odisha
0935-0950 Hrs Technical session- II OSH management with focus involving (school /home/road safety) Mr. Srivastava Mahapatra, OSH Consultant
0950-1005 Hrs Technical Session – IIIESI scheme –an overall perspective with focus on educational institutions Mr. Sukanta Chandra Das, Regional Director ESIC, Odisha  Govt of India
1005-1020 Hrs Technical Session – IVFrom School perspective  Mrs.Jyotshna Rani Nanda, Teacher, KSAV, Nayapalli
1020-1035 Hrs Technical Session – VFire Safety in School Buildings/ Home etc. Mr. Prasanta Kumar Dash. Director (Chief Fire Officer), OFDRA, Bhubaneswar.
1035-1050 Hrs Technical Session – VIMotivational Speaker “With focus on Nation Building” Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu, Motivational Speaker
Tiffin packet Courtesy IGFP
In Case any Difficulty kindly Contact:-Madam Jyotshna Rani Nanda , Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli – Nodal Officer, Mob-8637229094, Sangeeta Tripathy, IGFP:- 7657021269
Prepared by – IGFP with Support of Management of Kasturaba Shikshya Ashram Vidyamandir, Nayapalli,BBSR
Catch them young to reach Students on Safety Health & Social Security(Awareness Cum Capacity Building Through Students to Reach Family )
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State Visit Regional Labour Institute of DGFASLI at Kolkata -Courtesy Call cum Professional Discussion on OSH – Collaboration/ Cooperation

Thanks to Mr Bhandari Director I/ C RLI ( DGFASLI) @ Westbengal for his prompt welcome & Presentation made by me involving Activities on OSH SS with Focus on Visionzero alongwith his Team of Officers who were present 

We discussed following 

1 Online/ offline training program on Visionzero involving States coming under his jurisdiction- Bihar Jharkjhand Odisha & Westbengal 

2 State Level Workshop on Sectorial basis in these states

3 Use of Posture/ Publicity Materials/ Song Video on Safety as presented to him to promote Zero harm culture for Workers/ industries 

4 Developments of Multidisciplinary Approach safety Health and Social Security in Traing programs 

5 Collaboration with CIF Westbengal/ State Labour Institute/ ESIC for promoting Safety Health Hygiene Social Security 

6 RLI could open Help Center @ their premises to register standalone self employed workers for Govt of India state government welfare schemes like e Shram Portal ESI EPFO Ayushmann Bharat ect

Thanks to RD ESIC for support With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,

Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

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

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com

“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”

(And the Journey Continues …)

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney—

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

State Visit to Kolkata on 2nd August 2024

Visit to State Labour Institute for Collaboration on Activities of Safety Health & Social Security

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Discussed with Madam Manisha Bhattacharya Director State Labour Institute with following suggestions:- 

1 District Level Vision Zero Training Program with SLI as Nodal Agency

2 State level workshop for Industries on construction/ MSME/ Supply Chain Management 

3 Use of Postures publications for knowledge sharing to reach workers

4 Use of LLL developed by BG BAU Germany SEWA for Safety knowledge for children of workers

5 Collaboration with ESIC/ ESIS Medical & RLI for Training program conducted by both SLI & RLZI along with CIF West Bengal 

Posture booklet were presented 

Thanks to the support of ESIC West bengal 

Thanks to All

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

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

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

Impact-2 Institution 5 Individuals

Visit to Regional Labour Institute ( RLI ) of DGFASLI Govt of India for Collaboration on OSH SS Activities 

Thanks to Mr Bhandari Director I/ C RLI ( DGFASLI) @ West bengal for his prompt welcome & Presentation made by me involving Activities on OSH SS with Focus on Vision Zero along with his Team of Officers who were present 

We discussed following 

1 Online/ offline training program on Vision Zero involving States coming under his jurisdiction- Bihar Jharkhand Odisha & West bengal 

2 State Level Workshop on Sectorial basis in these states

3 Use of Posture/ Publicity Materials/ Song Video on Safety as presented to him to promote Zero harm culture for Workers/ industries 

4 Developments of Multidisciplinary Approach safety Health and Social Security in Training programs 

5 Collaboration with CIF West bengal/ State Labour Institute/ ESIC for promoting Safety Health Hygiene Social Security 

6 RLI could open Help Center @ their premises to register standalone self employed workers for Govt of India state government welfare schemes like e Shram Portal ESI EPFO Ayushmann Bharat ect

Thanks to RD ESIC for support 

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,

Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

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

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

 “7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”

(And the Journey Continues …)

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Goodwill Thanks mail

Shri B.K. SAHU

Director IGFP

We at DGFASLI, RLI Kolkata take note of the contributions being made by your organization on the improvement of OSH profile in the manufacturing sector and other economic sectors during the presentation made at RLI Kolkata.

We look forward to work with the State Governments in the eastern region, the recognized Employers and Employees Associations for implementation of the National Policy on Safety Health and Environment at Workplace, particapitng in the conferences/seminars/workshops representing the DGFASLI, RLI Kolkata thereby contributing in improving the OSH profile in the manufacturing and Port sectors of the country.

regards

Harender Mangatram Bhandari

Dy. Director Safety and Head of Office

DGFASLI RLI Kolkata

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