(30.10.26 – By NewsIP Bureau – Rishikesh)
THDC India Limited (THDCIL) opened VIMARSH 2026, a two-day national conclave on India’s New Labour Codes, at the Rasmanjari Auditorium in Rishikesh on October 30. The event, titled “VIMARSH 2026 – THDC HR Confluence”, is being held through October 31 under the theme “Workforce 2026: Driving Organisational Readiness for India’s New Labour Codes”.
THDCIL highlights workforce readiness
THDCIL Managing Director Sipan Kumar Garg addressed the inaugural session, highlighting the need for organisations to understand the changing labour-law landscape and prepare to translate regulatory reforms into workplace practices. He described the workforce as an organisation’s most valuable asset and emphasised the role of human resources teams in developing talent, supporting employee engagement and contributing to organisational performance.
Garg called for HR professionals to take a proactive approach to preparing employees for emerging challenges and fostering productive, inclusive and future-ready workplaces, according to the information provided by THDCIL.
Conclave examines four Labour Codes
The opening keynote was delivered by Dr. Onkar Sharma, former Chief Labour Commissioner (Central). His address, “From Reform Vision to Four Labour Codes: The Legislative Journey”, covered the evolution of India’s labour-law framework, the rationale for consolidating legislation and principles guiding implementation.
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The programme also included a special address by Swami Yoga Swarupananda Ji on Karma Yoga, ethical conduct and selfless service. The inaugural proceedings began with a welcome address by Dr. A. N. Tripathy, THDCIL Chief General Manager (HR-Admin, CC), who outlined the context for the conclave.
An inaugural highlight was the launch of the Labour Code Readiness Compendium, described as a practical reference resource for delegates. VIMARSH 2026 is being held with SHRM India as its knowledge partner and is intended to support discussion on the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.
The conclave brings together representatives from labour administration, human resources and industry. Among those named in the source material were Vinay Trivedi, former Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Labour and Employment; Rupin Chopra, Associate Partner at S.S. Rana & Co.; and Ashissh Kaul, Senior Director, Advisory & Business Head, PSE, SHRM.
The two-day programme aims to connect regulatory reforms with practical organisational preparation, with discussion focused on compliance, workforce resilience and organisational readiness.
