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Swachhata Pakhwada 2022

Preamble:

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India had launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014. The mission objectives are to eradicate open defecation, efficient management of solid and liquid waste, encourage cost effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation, overall cleanliness and to create significant positive impact on gender and promote social inclusion by improving sanitation. The Swachhata Pakhwada was started with a vision to mainstream Swachhata activities across all Ministries / Departments of Govt. of India. The Ministry of Mines (MoM) and the attached, sub-ordinate and autonomous offices under the administrative control of MoM are actively participating in this national mission since its inception. To carry out Swachhata activities in all institutes of MoM, second fortnight of November 2022 (November 16 - 30) is allocated. In this regard, National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), an autonomous body under MoM has planned several activities during Swachhata Pakhwada-2022 (Table 1.). On the occasion of “Swachh Bharat Mission”, NIRM organized Swachhata Pakhwada 2022 in and around Head Office, Bengaluru and Registered Office, Kolar Gold Fields during 16th to 30th November 2022. As per day-to-day activities of Swachhata Pakhwada 2022, Maximum employees participated in cleaning, competitions and tree plantation etc. at NIRM HO, Bengaluru and NIRM RO, KGF.

Table 1. Scheduled of day-to-day activities of Swachhata Pakhwada 2022:

Details of day-to-day activities of Swachhata Pakhwada 2022:

Day1

On the beginning day of Swachhata Pakhwada-2022, Swachhata awareness posters/banners were displayed on NIRM’s notice boards at NIRM HO and NIRM RO. All Swachhata activities were captured through still photography.

Displaying of Swachhata banner 1 on NIRM notice boards

Displaying of Swachhata banner 2 on NIRM notice boards

Day 2 & 3:

The second and third day’s (17.11.2022 &18.11.2022) activities of Swachhata Pakhwada - 2022 was “All employee will weed out unwanted file covers/records/papers etc.”. All employees weed out unwanted records/papers and categorised of various records from their allocated Almiras/tables. On this occasion various types of files covers etc. were rearranged, various reusable files covers were also segregated and rearranged after proper cleaning at NIRM HO and NIRM RO. All the collected waste file covers and papers were disposed or dumped at the allocated marked places by the particular departments. Day’s activities of 17.11.2022 & 18.11.2022 were uploaded on Govt. of India (Ministry of Jal Shakti) website. Capturing of all activities was done through still photography.

Weed out unwanted records/papers at NIRM HO and RO, on 17.11.2022 & 18.11.2022

Day 6:

The sixth day (21th November 2022) activity of Swachhata Pakhwada - 2022 was “Employees will clean their sitting areas, desktop, printer etc.” . The cleanliness was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Goverdhan K. and Mr. Royston A Victor. Cleanliness of the sitting areas, desktops, printers, CPU and printers etc. Today’s exercise was aimed to target and cover as much areas possible of every particular system at Bengaluru and KGF. All employees participated in cleaning activities at NIRM HO and NIRM RO.

Cleaning of Monitor, desktops, printer, CPU etc. at NIRM on 21.11.2022

Cleaning of Monitor, desktops, printer, CPU etc. at NIRM on 21.11.2022

Day 7:

The seventh day (22 November 2022) activity of Swachhata Pakhwada – 2022 was “All employees will carry out clean and green office and compound” . On the occasion of the activity employees cleaned drainages, compounds and boundary walls, after the proper cleaning employees also cleaned Kitchen and water tank area etc. The activity was performed at NIRM HO Bengaluru and NIRM RO, KGF.

Cleaning of drainages, compounds and boundary walls at NIRM HO, Bengaluru and NIRM RO, KGF on 22.11.2022

Cleaning of drainages, compounds and boundary walls at NIRM HO, Bengaluru and NIRM RO, KGF on 22.11.2022

Day 8 & 9:

The Eighth and Ninth day (23rd and 24th November 2022) activities of Swachhata Pakhwada– 2022 was “Employees will carry out cleaning activity at their vehicle parking places”. On this occasion cleaning of roof, walls and floor of the vehicle parking areas were cleaned and the waste collected materials were properly disposed at both office campuses. The cleanliness activities were carried out under the supervision of Mr. Sashi Nath Verma. Two days were scheduled for this activity in view of different vehicle parking locations. Many employees shared their views to avoid vehicles damages by the rats/insects etc. Maximum employees, participated in these activities at NIRM HO, Bengaluru and NIRM RO, KGF.

Cleaning of vehicle parking places at NIRM on 23.11.2022 & 24.11.2022

Day 10:

On day tenth (25th November 2022) of Swachhata Pakhwada 2022 “Sanitation and hygiene/Swachhata related competitions will be organised” was rescheduled from 25th to 29th November in view of Communal Harmony and Flag Day 2022 celebrated by NIRM. On this occasion a quiz competition and slogan competition were conducted through and total 15 MCQ and 05 question answer were given on sanitation, hygiene/Swachhata related etc. The competition was conducted by Mr Sashi Nath Verma and Dr Goverdhan K. The question paper was prepared by Dr. D S Rawat, Nodal Officer. Cash prize was distributed for all winners of the Quiz and slogan.

A competition on sanitation and hygiene/Swachhata related

Day 13:

The eleventh day (28th November 2022) activities of Swachhata Pakhwada – 2022 was “Cleaning of office premises by all employees”. On this occasion employees cleaned gallery, generator room, boundary wall (back side) and entrance gates and compounds. On this occasion old plastic covers, bottles, dry leaf and old clothes parts were collected from the different parts of the premises and disposed at the allocated marked places. Approximate 11 plastic bottles and 03 old cloths parts, plastic pipe pieces and iron plate/ boxes and plastic cover were properly disposed.
Employees participated in cleaning activities of the premises. The cleanliness activities were carried out under the supervision of Mr. Sudhakar K and Dr. Vikalp Kumar. After the cleaning activities all employees cleaned their hands with soap and sanitized themself.

Cleaning of office premises at NIRM HO, Bengaluru on 28.11.2022

Cleaning of office premises at NIRM HO, Bengaluru on 28.11.2022

Cleaning of office premises at NIRM HO, Bengaluru on 28.11.2022

Day 14:

The fourteen-day (29th November 2022) activities of Swachhata Pakhwada – 2022 was “tree plantation in office premises”. A total 06 numbers of plants were planted on this occasion. In view of limited space/ under construction of first floor of NIRM building at Bengaluru only 06 (Six) fruit trees were planted. During the plantation drive, Senior Scientists address the gathering and briefed on the importance of fruit/medicinal plants. Many Scientists briefed the relevance of plantation in the light of Swachhata Abhiyan. The plantation drive was carried out under the supervision of Dr. B Butchi Babu and Mr. A.Y. Bharath Kumar.

Tree plantation in office premise at NIRM HO, Bengaluru on 29.11.2022

Tree plantation in office premise at NIRM HO, Bengaluru on 29.11.2022

Day 15:

The fifteen-day (30th November 2022) of Swachhata Pakhwada – 2022 activity was “Displaying of Swachhata slogans on NIRM website/ social media”. A consolidated report with photographs on Swachhata Pakhwada 2022 was prepared for submission to Ministry of Mines and same is being uploaded on the NIRM website.

Budget: Approximate Rs. 6500 (Rs. Six thousand five hundred only) was spent to celebrate Swachhata Pakhwada 2022.

Summary and conclusions:

Following activities were carried out during Swachhata Pakhwada 2022:

• Display of “Swachch Bharat /Swachhata Pakhwada 2022, November 16-30, 2022 on NIRM notice board and in all departments
• Swachhata slogans competition
• Cleaning of sitting areas, desktop, printer, UPS etc.
• Weed out unwanted records/papers
• Clean and green office and compound
• Cleaning of files and documents at office
• Cleaning activity at vehicle parking places
• Cleaning of office premises
• Capturing of all activities through still photography
• A competition on sanitation and hygiene/Swachhata and distribution of prizes.
• Uploaded day-to-day activities on Govt of India website (http://swachhbharatmission.gov.in/SwachhSamiksha/index.aspx)

Vigilance Week 2022

Vigilance week 2022 was observed at NIRM from 31st October 2022 to 6th November 2022 at both NIRM Head Quarters, Bengaluru and NIRM registered office, Kolar Gold Fields.

The theme for this year’s Vigilance Week was Corruption free India for a developed Nation भ्रष्टाचार मुक्त भारत – विकसित भारत.

Integrity pledge was taken by all employees at NIRM on 31st October 2022 at 11 AM as shown in the following photographs

Taking of Integrity Pledge at NIRM HQ, Bengaluru

Taking of Integrity Pledge at NIRM Registered Office, Kolar Gold Fields

Taking of Integrity Pledge at NIRM Registered Office, Kolar Gold Fields

Posters on Vigilance Week 2022 were displayed at prominent locations at NIRM HQ and NIRM Registered office as shown in the following Photographs

Poster displayed at NIRM Registered office, Kolar Gold Fields

Arranging the Posters on Vigilance Week at NIRM Registered office, Kolar Gold Fields

Posters displayed at NIRM HQ

Posters displayed at Conference Hall at NIRM HQ

Posters of Message of Honourable Minister of Mines on the occasion of Vigilance Week

A Lecture on “Administrative Vigilance and disciplinary proceedings” by Shri. S Ashok Rao, Registrar, Institute for Social and Economic Charge Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru was organised at NIRM HQ on 2nd November 2022. The program was presided over by Director, NIRM and was attended by all the employees at NIRM. The employees at NIRM registered office and scientists at Camp office Bhutan joined the lecture virtually through WebEX. Dr. Sripad R Naik, CVO NIRM explained the importance of vigilance week and welcomed Shri. Ashok Rao and introduced him to the gathering. Shri Rao explained various aspects of administrative vigilance, service matters. He also explained the constitutional and legal provisions. Scientists and Staff actively participated in the interactive session. Dr. H S Venkatesh, Director, NIRM addressed the gathering and appreciated the active participation by all the scientists and staff. Dr. V R Balasubramanyam , HOD, Engineering Siesmology proposed the vote of thanks. The meeting ended with thanks to the chair. Following are some of the photographs of the event.

Welcome of Shri. Ashok Rao by Dr. D S Subramanyam, HOD, Geotechnical Engineering

Dr. Sripad R Naik, CVO NIRM explaining the importance of Vigilance Week

Shri. Ashok Rao delivering lecture on “Administrative Vigilance”

PowerPoint presentation by Shri. Ashok Rao

Address by Dr. H S Venkatesh, Director, NIRM

Vote of Thanks By Dr. V R Balasubramanyam, Head, Engineering Seismology

Fit India Freedom Run 2022

On the occasion of the “Fit India Freedom Run 3.0,” National Institute of Rock Mechanics organized Fit India Runs/walks at various locations in Bengaluru. During the occasion, a maximum number of employees participated in various events individually or with family members. Fit Freedom India Run were organized for NIRM Employees and for their family members at nearby localities of their residence and group-wise events were conducted four times in a month. 23.10.2022 was especially for the common people and NIRM employees for this event.

Groupwise Fit India Freedom Run/Walks were conducted in four different localities in Bengaluru are Triangular Park near ISRO layout, Uttarahalli Lake Park Uttarahalli, JHBCS park and playground and at NIRM/GSI campus, Outer ring road Bengaluru.

The following activities were carried out during a month-long Fit India Freedom Run 3.0:

• Display of “Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 banners” at display boards in the office and at the locations where the events were organized.
• Fit India Freedom Run/Walks by various groups of employees, families, and children.
• Participated in Fit India Freedom Runs/Walks by the common people.
• Distribution of refreshments and fruit juice after each event.
• Group-wise Fit India Freedom runs were conducted on 02.10.2022, 16.10.2022, 23.10.2022 and 31.10.2022.
• Minimum 1.0 km to 4.5 km distance were covered by the individual during these events.
• Uploading of photographs of “Fit India Freedom Run 3.0” on the “http:www.fitindia.gov.in” site.

फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 2022

"फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 3.0" के अवसर पर, राष्ट्रीय शिला यंत्रिकी संस्थान ने बेंगलुरु में विभिन्न स्थानों पर फिट इंडिया रन / वॉक का आयोजन किया। इस अवसर पर व्यक्तिगत रूप से या परिवार के सदस्यों के साथ विभिन्न आयोजनों में अधिकतम संख्या में कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया। एनआईआरएम कर्मचारियों और उनके परिवार के सदस्यों के लिए उनके आवास के आस-पास के इलाकों में फिट फ्रीडम इंडिया रन का आयोजन किया गया था और समूह-वार कार्यक्रम एक महीने में चार बार आयोजित किए गए थे। 23.10.2022 इस आयोजन के लिए विशेष रूप से आम लोगों और एनआईआरएम कर्मचारियों के लिए था।

बेंगलुरु में चार अलग-अलग इलाकों में ग्रुपवाइज फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन / वॉक आयोजित किए गए थे, इसरो लेआउट के पास त्रिकोणीय पार्क, उत्तरहल्ली लेक पार्क उत्तरहल्ली, जेएचबीसीएस पार्क और खेल का मैदान और एनआईआरएम / जीएसआई परिसर, बाहरी रिंग रोड बेंगलुरु में।

एक महीने तक चलने वाले फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 3.0 के दौरान निम्नलिखित गतिविधियां की गईं:

• कार्यालय में डिस्प्ले बोर्ड और उन स्थानों पर जहां कार्यक्रम आयोजित किए गए थे, "फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 3.0 बैनर" का प्रदर्शन।
• कर्मचारियों, परिवारों और बच्चों के विभिन्न समूहों द्वारा फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन/वॉक।
• आम लोगों द्वारा फिट इंडिया फ्रीडन रन/वॉक में भाग लिया।
• प्रत्येक आयोजन के बाद जलपान और फलों के रस का वितरण।
• समूहवार फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 02.10.2022, 16.10.2022, 23.10.2022 और 31.10.2022 को आयोजित किए गए।
• इन आयोजनों के दौरान व्यक्ति द्वारा न्यूनतम 1.0 किमी से 4.5 किमी की दूरी तय की गई थी।
• “फिट इंडिया फ्रीडम रन 3.0” के फोटो को “https://fitindia.gov.in” साइट पर अपलोड करना।

Plate 1: Display of Fit India Run 3.0 banner1 at NIRM notice board

Plate 2: Display of Fit India Run 3. banner2 at NIRM notice board

1. Fit India Freedom Run on 02.10.2022 at Triangular Park Near ISRO Layout, Bengaluru

Plate 3 to 10: Participation in Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 by NIRM Employees with their family members

2. Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on 16.10.2022 at Uttarahalli Park Near Uttarahalli, Bengaluru

Plate 11 to 18: Participation in Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 by NIRM Employees and their family members

3. Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on 23.10.2022 at JHBC park and play ground, near K S Layout

Plate 19 to 20: Display of Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 banner at JHBC play and park area and NIRM Employees with senior citizen (participated in the event)

Plate 21 to 28: Participation in Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 by NIRM Employees and common people

4. Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on 31.10.2022 at NIRM/GSI campus in Bengaluru

Plate 29: Group photograph of NIRM family on the occasion of Fit India Freedom Run 3.0

Plate 30: The Director and senior scientist leading the event

Plate 31: Participation in the event by Senior officers

Plate 32 to 37: Participation in Fit India Freedom Run/Walk by NIRM Employees and trainee students

Clean India Campaign 2022

On the occasion of the “Clean India Campaign,” National Institute of Rock Mechanics organized Clean India Drive in and around NIRM Head Office Bengaluru from 1st to 31st October 2022. On this occasion, the approximate collection of waste material is 42 kilograms.

The following activities were carried out during Clean India Campaign 2022:

• Collection of single-use plastic from all departments.
• Collection of waste thermocol sheets.
• Collection of useless cartoon boxes.
• Collection of unwanted records/papers.
• Capturing of all activities through still photography.

स्वच्छ भारत अभियान 2022

"स्वच्छ भारत अभियान" के अवसर पर, राष्ट्रीय शिला यांत्रिकी संस्थान ने 1 से 31 अक्टूबर 2022 तक एनआईआरएम प्रधान कार्यालय बेंगलुरु में और उसके आसपास स्वच्छ भारत अभियान का आयोजन किया। इस अवसर पर, अपशिष्ट सामग्री का अनुमानित संग्रह 42 किलोग्राम है।

स्वच्छ भारत अभियान 2022 के दौरान निम्नलिखित गतिविधियां की गईं:

• सभी विभागों से सिंगल यूज प्लास्टिक का संग्रहण।
• अपशिष्ट थर्मोकोल शीट का संग्रह।
• बेकार कार्टून बॉक्स का संग्रह।
• अवांछित अभिलेखों/कागजातों का संग्रह।
• स्थिर फोटोग्राफी के माध्यम से सभी गतिविधियों को कैप्चर करना।

Plate 1: Display of Clean India Drive 2022 banner on display board at NIRM

Plate 2 to 5: (Top to bottom) Collection of unwanted thermocol sheets and cartoon boxes from various departments of NIRM.

Plate 6 to 9: (Top to bottom) Collection of unwanted boxes, plastic cains and thermocol sheets from various departments and laboratories of NIRM.

Plate 10 to 14: (Top to bottom) Employees are cleaning office and laboratory area in NIRM.

Plate 15 to 19: (Top to bottom) Collection of unwanted boxes, reports and papers at NIRM.

Plate 20 &21: Types of waste materials collected from different departments/laboratories

Plate 22&23: Approximate 42 kg of single-use plastic, thermocol sheets, cains and cartoon boxes was collected from various departments of NIRM

हिंदी-पखवाड़ा –2022 at NIRM

राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार से प्राप्त निर्देशों के अनुमोदन के अनुसरण में, एन.आई.आर.एम. मुख्य-कार्यालय, बैंगलोर और पंजीकृत-कार्यालय, के.जी.एफ में राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रगतिशील प्रयोग को बढ़ावा देने के उद्देश्य से विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों के साथ हिंदी पखवाड़े का आयोजन 14 सितंबर से 29 सितंबर, 2022 तक किया गया। “हिंदी दिवस का महत्व” “भारत के राष्ट्रीय चिन्ह और उनका महत्व” विषयों पर निबंध लेखन, “हिंदी दिवस और हिंदी भाषा”, “पर्यावरण एवं प्रकृति” से संबंधित पोस्टर मेकिंग (चित्रांकन), आदर्श वाक्य रचना, एवं कविता पाठ प्रतियोगितायेँ, हिंदी पखवाड़े के दौरान आयोजित की गयी।

एन.आई.आर.एम. निदेशक एवं अध्यक्ष राजभाषा समिति, डॉ. एच. एस. वेंकटेश की अध्यक्षता में दिनांक 14 सितंबर 2022 को हिन्दी-दिवस मनाया गया एवं हिन्दी पखवाड़े का शुभारंभ किया गया, एवं उन्होंने हिन्दी पखवाड़े के आयोजन पर बधाई दी एवं अपना हर्ष व्यक्त किया। 29 सितंबर 2022 को हिंदी-पखवाड़ा समापन और पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह आयोजित किया गया। सभी अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारी इस कार्यक्रम में शामिल हुए। सबसे पहले सुश्री प्रवीणा दास जेनिफर, वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक एवं सदस्य राजभाषा समिति ने स्वागत भाषण द्वारा सभी उपस्थित अधिकारियों का स्वागत किया। भगवान गणेश एवं माँ सरस्वती की वंदना के साथ हिन्दी-पखवाड़े के समापन समारोह का आरंभ किया गया। इसके बाद हिंदी गीत "हिंदी हिंदुस्तान के धड़कन है” का प्रसारण किया गया, इस गीत के दौरान पिछले 3-4 वर्षो के हिन्दी पखवाड़ा आयोजन के छायाचित्रों को भी दिखाया गया जिससे पुरानी यादें ताजा हो गयी। इसके पश्चात डॉ प्रसन्न जैन, वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी ने हिंदी के महत्व और संस्थान में हिंदी के कार्यान्वयन पर अपने विचार व्यक्त किए। इसके पश्चात हिंदी भाषा के लिए महान व्यक्तियों द्वारा दिए गए उद्धरण श्री शशिनाथ वर्मा द्वारा पढ़े गए। इसके बाद डॉ विकल्प कुमार ने राजभाषा से जुड़े हुए रोचक तथ्यो की जानकारी दी। इसके बाद कविता-पाठ प्रतियोगिता की शुरुआत की गयी, सभी ने बहुत ही रोचक एवं प्रेरणादायक प्रस्तुति दी। कविता-पाठ प्रतियोगिता का संचालन श्री भारत कुमार, वैज्ञानिक एवं सदस्य राजभाषा समिति द्वारा बहुत ही रोचक तरीके से किया गया। विजेताओं का मूल्यांकन “क”,“ख” और “ग” क्षेत्रों के प्रतियोगियों के आधार पर डॉ॰ पी.सी. झा, वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक द्वारा किया गया। इसके पश्चात सभी विभागाध्यक्षों ने हिंदी के सम्मान और कार्यान्वयन में अपना विचार व्यक्त किए ताकि अन्य कर्मचारियों को भी हिंदी के उपयोग के लिए प्रेरणा मिले। प्रभारी निदेशक महोदय डॉ. श्रीपाद नाय्क ने अपने भाषण में सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों को सफलतापूर्वक आयोजित करने और बच्चो एवं अधिकारियों द्वारा दी गयी प्रस्तुति कि सराहना करते हुए कहा कि हिंदी भारतीयता की पहचान है। हिंदी भाषा पूरे देश को संचार भाषा के रूप में जोड़ने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है। हिंदी प्रयोग के अर्थ का विस्तार करते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि हमें संस्थान की प्रगति के साथ-साथ कार्यालय के दैनिक कार्यों में भी हिंदी को अपनाना चाहिए। पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह में प्रभारी निदेशक महोदय द्वारा विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओ एवं प्रतिभागियों को पुरस्कार के साथ सम्मानित किये जाने की घोषणा की। समापन समारोह के अंत में सुश्री प्रवीणा दास जेनिफर, सदस्य राजभाषा समिति द्वारा राजभाषा हिंदी के अधिक उपयोग के लिए उपयुक्त वातावरण बनाने के लिए निदेशक महोदय का आभार व्यक्त किया गया। अंत मे सभी के सहयोग एवं उपस्थिति के लिए सबको धन्यवाद प्रेषित किया।

निदेशक एवं अध्यक्ष राजभाषा समिति, डॉ. एच. एस. वेंकटेश जी की अध्यक्षता में दिनांक 14. सितंबर. 2022 को हिन्दी-दिवस मनाया गया एवं हिन्दी पखवाड़े का शुभारंभ किया गया।

डॉ. एच.एस. वेंकटेश जी, निदेशक एवं राजभाषा अध्यक्ष महोदय जी ने हिन्दी भाषा के महत्व पर अपने विचार व्यक्त किए एवं हिन्दी मे कार्य करने कि प्रेरणा दी

अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने हिन्दी-पखवाड़े मे प्रतियोगिताओं मे भाग लिया

अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने हिन्दी-पखवाड़े मे प्रतियोगिताओं मे भाग लिया

भगवान गणेश की वंदना के साथ हिन्दी-पखवाड़े के समापन समारोह का आरंभ किया गया

आधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों द्वारा माँ सरस्वती की वंदना की गयी

अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने हिन्दी-पखवाड़े मे आयोजित कविता प्रतियोगिता मे भाग लिया एवं सुंदर प्रस्तुति दी

एनआईआरएम परिवार के बच्चों के द्वारा हिन्दी दिवस पर बनाए गए पोस्टर

सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में कार्य करने हेतु एवं प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया

सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में कार्य करने हेतु एवं प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया

सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में कार्य करने हेतु एवं प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया

सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में कार्य करने हेतु एवं प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया

सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में कार्य करने हेतु एवं प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस Celebration of 8th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2022 at NIRM

योग भारत की प्राचीन परम्परा का एक अमूल्य उपहार है यह दिमाग और शरीर की एकता का प्रतीक है; मनुष्य और प्रकृति के बीच सामंजस्य है

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. This worldwide acceptance of yoga is a matter of pride for our country, as yoga is an integral part of our culture and spiritual heritage

At the initiative of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21st June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY). In continuation of the tradition of participating in the worldwide programme on International Day of Yoga, NIRM celebrated IDY-2022 by conducting Yoga Session in the NIRM office premises. The yoga session was organised on 21-06-2022, from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. The session was coordinated by NIRM Scientist and Nodal Officer Dr. Prasnna Jain with the participation of all the Scientists and Staff of NIRM.

At Bengaluru, the Yoga Session was conducted by the local Yoga exponent Shri Sn Devanand, Yoga teacher from Atma Darshan Yogashram, Bengaluru. Yoga Gurus also delivered short speech on the benefits of yoga and urged all the employees to make yoga as a part of day-to-day routine and try to be always happy in present moments with determination. He also told that yoga will not only help you keep fit but also help you lead a better and healthy life. So, many diseases and health conditions can be improved when one practices yoga which consists of various asanas or postures and breathing exercises as well which is called pranayama. It will help you lead a life with a deeper connection to your own body as well as nature and the universe, benefiting in more ways than one by improving your stamina, immunity, strength, flexibility, and focus. When one becomes consistent with yoga one has mastered the art of living, so let’s pledge to take good care of our health and keep our Indian practices going.

The following is the list of aasanas practiced in the Yoga session:

• Padmaasana
• Prayer in Meditative Posture with Chin Mudra
• Chanting of Mantras
• Joint Movements (Ankle, Neck, Shoulders and Knees)
• Eka padasana
• Hasta bandh Uttanasana
• Tadasana
• Tiryak Taadaasana
• Kati Chakraasana
• Makarasan
• Marjariasana (Cat pose)
• Yoga Nidra (short period)
• Pranayam (Nadisodhan, Bhramri)
• Closing Prayer in Meditative Posture with Chin Mudra

The interactive session comprised of clarifications and explanations by the Yoga Guru. All the employees participated with full enthusiasm to mark the IDY 2022.The session was so well designed considering the age, working and background. The Yoga Guru gave useful practical tips and suggestions to enable the employees practice at home and as well as at places where they travel for their duties. For IDY 2022 his emphasis was on inner happiness and humanity. This was advised in daily practice of inner tranquil that will ensure smooth and healthy working atmosphere.

Following are the photographs of the Yoga Session – IDY2022:

NIRM Scientists and staff also attended demonstration and practical session of Sahaja Yoga which is conducted by Shri Ravindra from Sahaja Yoga Centre. :

NIRM Scientist and Nodal Officer for IDY-2022 is felicitated by the Management Committee of DS Max Savera Apartment, Bangalore for conducting volunteer yoga classes during Covid-19 pandemic which were attended by all age group.

7th International Day of Yoga Celebration - IDY 2021 “Yoga for Wellness” NIRM, Bengaluru and KGF

YOGA is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that is originated from India which describes the complete way of life. YOGA is not all about exercise but to discover the sense and identify yourself. The word YOGA has been derived from Sanskrit which means join or unite or else union of the body. International Day of Yoga is a global event celebrated on every 21st of June. This year the whole world celebrated the 7th International Day of Yoga. As this year theme declared by the Ministry of AYUSH India was “Yoga for Wellness”

This year’s theme shares a message that during COVID-19 people must stay home with family and should do yoga regularly for wellness as it is shown that yoga can be one of the best therapeutic during a pandemic. In continuation of the tradition of participating in the worldwide programme on International Day of Yoga, NIRM Scientists and Staff of NIRM HO (Bengaluru) and NIRM RO (KGF) also celebrated IDY-2021 by performing Yoga Session in their respective homes with family. Most of the Scientist and staff are regular in practicing Yoga, on the occasion of IDY-2021 with help of common yoga protocol (CYP) videos and booklet designed by Ministry of AYUSH, practice of asanas (Physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercise) and dhyana (meditation) were performed. Dr. H. S. Venkatesh, Director NIRM has performed yoga along with family was inspirational to all. During Lockdown Dr. Prasnna Jain, Scientist and Nodal Officer IDY-2021, NIRM motivated and taught Yoga in his apartment by maintaining social distancing.

Picture gallery of Performing yoga with theme of “Yoga for wellness” by NIRM employees.

Dr. H S Venkatesh, Director & his family and Scientists & their families performing yoga on International Yoga Day

Scientists and their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Scientists and their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Scientists and their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Scientists and their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Scientists and their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Ambedkar Jayanti 2021 Celebration

NIRM celebrated 130th birth anniversary of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar on 14th April. At the Head office few scientists garlanded the portrait of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and remembered his immense contribution in drafting the Indian Constitution and the society as a whole. at Registered office, KGF, Mr.Rajan Babu,OIC garlanded the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar and addressed the few personnel present on the occassion. During the gathering, social distancing norms and other COVID guidelines were strictly followed.

Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration at NIRM HO

Mr.Rajan Babu,OIC garlanding the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar

Scientists and Staff at Registered office, KGF during Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration

Mr.Sultan Singh Meena, Scientist garlanding the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar at NIRM HO

International Yoga Day at NIRM "Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family"

NIRM Scientist Dr.Prasnna Jain participated in My Life My Yoga Video Blogging Competition organised by the ministry of AYUSH.

6th International Day of Yoga Celebration - IDY 2020 "Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family" NIRM, Bengaluru and KGF

YOGA is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that is originated from India which describes the complete way of life. YOGA is not all about exercise but to discover the sense and identify yourself. The word YOGA has been derived from Sanskrit which means join or unite or else union of the body. International Day of Yoga is a global event celebrated on every 21st of June. This year the whole world celebrated the 6th International Day of Yoga. As this year theme declared by the Ministry of AYUSH India was Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family .

This year’s theme shares a message that during COVID-19 people must stay home with family and should do yoga regularly as it is shown that yoga can be one of the best therapeutic during a pandemic. In continuation of the tradition of participating in the worldwide programme on International Day of Yoga, NIRM Scientists and Staff of NIRM HO (Bengaluru) and NIRM RO (KGF) also celebrated IDY-2020 by performing Yoga Session in their respective homes with family. Most of the Scientist and staff are regular in practicing Yoga, on the occasion of IDY-2020 with help of common yoga protocol (CYP) videos and booklet designed by Ministry of AYUSH, practice of asanas (Physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercise) and dhyana (meditation) were performed. Dr. H. S. Venkatesh, Director NIRM has performed yoga along with family including his son studying in USA with online assistance was inspirational to all. NIRM employee has also participated in My Life My Yoga Video Blogging Competition. During Lockdown Dr. Prasnna Jain, Scientist and Nodal Officer IDY-2020, NIRM motivated and taught Yoga in his apartment by maintaining social distancing.

Picture gallery of Performing yoga with theme of Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family by NIRM employees.

Dr. H S Venkatesh, Director & his family and Senior Scientists performing yoga on International Yoga Day

NIRM Employees with their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

NIRM Employees with their families performing Yoga on International Yoga Day

Honorable Prime Minister's appeal to Participate on Yoga Day 2020

Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji has appealed to all to participate on Yoga Day on 21-July-2020. The Videos of his appeal can be accessed from the following links:
i) Google Drive: Google Drive Link
ii) We Transfer: We Transfer Link

Disinfection Tunnel at NIRM Office

Disinfection tunnel installed at NIRM Head office. It is completely based on Humidifying equipment contains citrobioshield liquid which is non corrosive and non skin irritant. The fumes come out from the Humidifier can be inhaled directly for better results.

Anti-Terrorism Day

NIRM observed "Anti-Terrorism Day" on 21st May 2020. Scientists and Staff took anti-terrorism pledge in both English and Hindi over a web meeting. The pledge was administered by Dr. H.S. Venkatesh, Director, NIRM at head quarters, Bengaluru.

Dr. H S Venkatesh, Director, NIRM administering anti-terrorism Pledge to NIRM Employees

NIRM Emplyoees during anti-terrorism Pledge

Ambedkar Jayanti 2020 Celebration

NIRM celebrated 129th birth anniversary of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar on 14th April amid lockdown due to Covid-19 Crisis. At the Head office few scientits garlanded the portrait of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and remembered his immense contribution in drafting the Indian Constitution and the society as a whole. at Registered office, KGF, Mr.Rajan Babu,OIC garlanded the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar and addressed the few personnel present on the occassion. During the gathering, social distancing norms and other lockdown guidelines were strictly followed.

Mr.Rajan Babu,OIC garlanding the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar

Mr.Sultan Singh Meena, Scientist garlanding the portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar

Scientists remembering Dr. B R Ambedkar's contributions

Scientists remembering Dr. B R Ambedkar's contributions

Scientists in front of portrait of Dr. B R Ambedkar

Following Covid-19 prevention guidelines

Awareness on COVID-19 Virus

With regard to the spread of deadly COVID 19 virus Dr. Divyalakshmi KS, Scientist & Nodal officer on 11-3-2020 has conducted an awareness program. During the interaction she explained about how the virus is spreading from a sick person to the healthy person and what precautions are to be taken by individuals. She also demonstrated the usage of various types of preventive mask and proper disposal of it. She also proposed some precautionary measures need to be adopted by NIRM HO & RO for the safety of the employees within the office environment. The program was chaired by Dr. H.S. Venkatesh, Director NIRM, and he also gave instructions to follow the necessary measure to stop the possibility of spreading of COVID 19 virus at NIRM HO & RO.

Scientist and Staff at awareness program on COVID -19 and precautionary measures

Scientist and Staff listening to presentation on COVID -19 and precautionary measures

Nodal officer explaining about the usage of N95 mask and it’s Disposal