AAI signs MoU with IIM Bangalore for customised training programmes
In order to augment the skill-set of its middle-senior level employees identified for succession planning, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM Bangalore) today. As per the MoU, customised training programs in the area of Management and leadership Development will be offered by IIM-B for AAI officers at the levels of Assistant General Manager, Joint General Manager, General Manager and Executive Director. The MoU has been signed for a period of three years starting from April 1 and a total of nine batches comprising of 20-25 officers in each batch will be conducted during this period.
The MoU was signed by Sanjay Jain, Executive Director (HR), AAI and Professor R Srinivasan, Chairperson, EEP, IIM Bangalore. The Board Members of AAI were present during the ceremony. Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), mentioned that training and development has been one of his top priorities since he assumed the charge of Member (HR) in AAI. He thanked IIM-B for partnering with AAI and taking this important step towards introducing AAI officers to latest business management practices and tools which will invariably enhance the work performance.
National Seminar by NlC on HR
NlC India organised a two-day National Seminar on Human Resources at learning and Development Center, Neyveli from March 23 to 24. On its valedictory day, Chief Guest, Satyananda Misra, the former Chief Information Commissioner of Central Information Commission said “Modern Human Resources is that the management of the organisation should take steps, which should pave way for every employee work with more transparency and dedication after knowing the target.” He said that after introduction of RTI Act all works are done in a transparent manner. By allowing general public for self-attestation of certificates, simple procedures on all government works are few of the steps taken by the government on transparency in administration. Dr Sarat Kumar Acharya, CMD/NlC India, said that welfare of the employees and organisation, depend on each other. When employees work towards organisation’s development, growth of employees would be fair.
Demise of Asst Comdt Penny Chaudhary
The entire Coast Guard family pays their salutations and deepest condolences on the sad demise of Asst Comdt Penny Chaudhary. “She was one of our finest pilots, a true professional and a wonderful human. Her dedication to service and cheerful demeanour will always be fondly remembered. Her supreme sacrifice to save fellow servicemen will forever be etched in our minds.”
Vice President of VIT Vellore receives Diamond Certificate from QS I-Gauge VIT, Vellore has received the Diamond Rating (Highest rating) from QS I-GAUGE
VIT, Vellore, received the QS I-Gauge Diamond Certificate from Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India, in the presence of Prof Virander S Chauhan, Chairman of NAAC; Ben Sowter, Director, QS, UK; Ashwin Fernandes, CEO of QS-Era Foundation and SV Ranganathan, Chairman, QS I-Gauge Advisory Board, held recently in Delhi. QS has launched India's first Nationwide Higher Education Rating System “QS I-Gauge” in 2018.
Vijay Goel is new Director (Personnel) of THDC
Vijay Goel has taken over the charge of Director (Personnel) of THDC India limited (THDCIl) on March 26. He has vast experience of more than 25 years in the field of Human Resource Management. Prior to this, Goel was discharging the responsibility of General Manager (P&A) w.e.f. July 1 2015 and was also in-charge of Corporate Communications, law and Arbitration functions. His key areas of interventions are Policy Formation, Manpower Planning, Establishment and Estate Functions, Employee Relations, Compliance of labour laws and overall formulation and implementation of Policies. In addition of being a General Manager (P&A) he was also the Vice President of THDC Education Society (TES) (a Company sponsored NGO of THDCIl) and Appellate Authority of the Corporation under RTI Act 2005.
Battery-operated vehicle service under Swachh Iconic Project
In keeping with its objective of inclusivity and all round development of Puri as a Swachh Iconic Place, NAlCO recently launched battery-operated vehicle service free of cost, at Puri railway station for senior citizens, differently-abled passengers and sick people, in association with Khurda Railways Division. The free-battery operated vehicle service was flagged off by Dr Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD, NAlCO and Braj Mohan Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda. The initiative will benefit passengers travelling to Puri, which is an internationally-acclaimed religious and tourist destination.
Dr Chand, CMD, NAlCO, said, “NAlCO is a symbol of pride in Odisha and the country. This battery-operated vehicle service will be free of cost to senior citizens, specially-abled persons and sick passengers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we have undertaken several projects to promote and develop Puri under Prime Minister’s Swachh Iconic Place project. Stressing on scaling up this initiative, Dr Chand added, ‘’Battery-operated vehicle service will also be provided from Jagannath Ballav to lord Jagannath temple, which will help in decongestion of Grand Road and enable the pilgrims to visit the Temple.’’