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IIM Sirmaur Successfully Concludes Pioneering HR Retreat for THDC India Limited and Other Leading PSUs

The program took place at the Takshashila Sustainable Livelihood & Community Development Centre,
THDCIL, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. This training initiative was hosted by THDC India Limited, aiming to
bring the HR fraternity together from various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including THDC India Ltd.,
SJVNL, UJVNL, NHPC, Rattle HPCL, Power Grid Corporation of India. Also, participants were from REC
Limited and NEEPCO.
The MDP was inaugurated by Smt. Geet Kapur, Ex-Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN Limited, Sh.
Shallinder Singh, Director (Personnel), THDCIL and Sh. Veer Singh, CGM (HR & A), THDC India Ltd. Dr.
Shashi Kant Srivastava, Chairperson of CMDP & LDP at IIM Sirmaur, felicitated the esteemed dignitaries. The
MDP was conducted under the guidance of Professor Prafulla Y. Agnihotri, Director at IIM Sirmaur. Dr. Rinki
Dahiya and Dr. Sonakshi Gupta, Program Director(s) and faculty members specializing in Organizational
Behavior and Human Resource Management, along with Dr. Shashi Kant Srivastava from the Information
Technology and Systems department, facilitated the sessions. The “HR Retreat” was designed to equip HR
professionals and management executives with cutting-edge strategies and insights necessary for thriving in
today’s fast-evolving business landscape. The program featured an extensive exploration of the latest trends,
innovations, and best practices in Human Resources. Key topics covered during the program included: building
high-performance teams, contemporary styles of leadership, essential leadership attributes for 2024, change
management, utilization of HR metrics and dashboards, and blockchain technology in HR. Participants engaged
in a blend of interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, and practical exercises, gaining profound insights
into the emerging trends shaping the HR function. Dr. Rinki Dahiya shared, “The goal was to provide critical
insights into technological advancements, digital transformation, and shifting workplace dynamics, all of which
are essential for reshaping HR strategies and practices.”
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) R. K. Jha, Director (Personnel), NEEPCO, and Sh. Shallinder Singh, Director (Personnel),
THDCIL, congratulated the participants on the successful completion of the program during the valedictory
ceremony. Sh. S.K. Sharma, AGM(HRD) and Sh. Ravi Budhlakoti, Manager (HRD) gave the vote of thanks in
the valedictory ceremony. The program marks a continued commitment for the future knowledge partnerships
between IIM Sirmaur and leading PSUs, setting a benchmark for collaborative efforts in developing human resources.

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