RISHIKESH. THDC India Limited has commenced a two-day national HR conclave titled VIMARSH 2026 at the Rasmanjari Auditorium in Rishikesh, focusing on the theme workforce readiness under India’s new Labour Codes. The event aims to bridge the gap between regulatory reforms and practical workplace execution, covering the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. Organised in partnership with SHRM India as the knowledge partner, the conclave serves as a platform for HR professionals and industry experts to align workplace practices with evolving national legal standards.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Dr. A. N. Tripathy, Chief General Manager (HR-Admin, CC), setting the stage for discussions on workforce preparedness. Shri Sipan Kumar Garg, Managing Director of THDC India Limited, addressed the gathering, emphasizing that the workforce represents an organisation’s core asset. He urged HR leaders to adopt a proactive and progressive approach to nurture talent, enhance employee engagement, and build a productive, future-ready, and compliant workplace culture amidst sweeping legal transitions.
Speaker Dr. Onkar Sharma, Former Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), delivered an insightful address tracing the legislative journey behind the four Labour Codes and their foundational implementation principles. The inaugural proceedings also featured a spiritual discourse on Karma Yoga and ethical conduct by His Holiness Swami Yoga Swarupananda Ji, followed by the formal launch of the Labour Code Readiness Compendium, a practical resource designed to guide delegates through implementation. Distinguished dignitaries, including former government officials, legal experts, and senior directors from SHRM, attended the opening sessions to share insights on sustainable compliance and administrative excellence.
