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1. Anjani Portland Cement Ltd 11. Hi-Bond Cement (I) Pvt Ltd
(A subsidiary of Chettinad Cement 11, Gautam Chambers
Corporation Ltd) Opp. Bombay Hotels
306A, The Capital, 3rd Floor Gondal Road
Plot No.C-70, Bandra Kurla Complex Rajkot — 360 002
Bandra (East) Gujarat
Mumbai — 400 051
12. The India Cements Ltd
2. Bagalkot Cement & Industries Ltd Dhun Building
Stadium House, Block No 1, 6th Floor 827, Anna Salai
Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate Chennai — 600 002
Mumbai — 400 020
13. J K Cement Ltd
3. Binani Cement Ltd
Kamla Tower
601, Axis Mall, 6th Floor, Block-C
Kanpur — 208 001
Plot No.CF9, Action Area-IC
Uttar Pradesh
New Town, Rajarhat
Kolkata — 700 156 14. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd
4. Birla Corporation Ltd (Cement Division)
(Cement Division) Sector-128, Noida — 201 304
Birla Building Uttar Pradesh
9/1, R N Mukherjee Road
15. Jammu & Kashmir Cements Ltd
Kolkata — 700 001
(A Government of J&K Undertaking)
5. Cement Corporation of India Ltd Nawa-I-Subh Complex
(A Govt. of India Enterprise) Zero Bridge, Post Box No.149
Scope Complex, Core No.5 Srinagar — 190 001
7, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003 16. JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd
Jaykaypuram — 307 019
6. Century Textiles & Industries Ltd Distt. Sirohi
Century Cement Rajasthan
Maihar Cement
Manikgarh Cement 17. The K C P Ltd
Sonar Bangla Ramakrishna Buildings
Century Bhawan 2, Dr P V Cherian Crescent
Dr Annie Besant Road Egmore, Chennai — 600 008
Mumbai — 400 025
18. Kalyanpur Cements Ltd
7. Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd 2 & 3, Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarani
Rani Seethai Hall Building Kolkata — 700 001
Post Box No.748, 603, Anna Salai
Chennai — 600 006 19. Kesoram Industries Ltd
Kesoram Cement
8. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd Vasavadatta Cement
Dalmiapuram — 621 651 9/1, R N Mukherjee Road
Distt.Tiruchirapalli Kolkata — 700 001
Tamil Nadu
9. Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd 20. Khyber Industries (P) Ltd
Siddhigram — 362 276 Khayam Road, Nowpora
Off. Veraval Kodinar Highway Srinagar — 190 001
Taluka Veraval, Distt. Junagarh Jammu & Kashmir
Gujarat
21. Malabar Cements Ltd
10. HeidelbergCement India Ltd (A Government of Kerala Undertaking)
9th Floor, Tower-C, Infinity Towers Walayar P.O.
DLF Cyber City, Phase-II Palakkad Distt — 678 624
Gurgaon, Haryana — 122 002 Kerala
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CONTENT
Vol. L No. 3 July 2017
Editor:
Editorial 2
Shri Harish Kr Panchal
Focus on Issues 3
Another noteworthy development has been the revival of the Development Council
for Cement Industry (DCCI) by the Department of Industry Policy and Promotion
(DIPP) in June 2017. With representation from captains of industry and all
government ministries and departments concerned with the Cement Industry, the
DCCI has been mandated with deliberating upon and providing the necessary
impetus for the growth of the Cement Industry. The first DCCI meeting was held in
August 2017 and a short report is included in this edition of the journal.
Also, the 55th AGM of the association was conducted in July 2017 and I would like to
extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire cement fraternity for their wholehearted
support and presence at the AGM. The session had the privilege of inviting the
Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, as the chief guest. His
presence and frank appreciation for the Cement Industry is a testament to our
working relationship with the Ministry and of the Industry’s commitment to playing
its part in ensuring a sustainable and developed India.
Internally, within CMA, the significant change is the digitisation of all our knowledge
offerings going forward in order for us to leverage technology to deepen our
engagement with members across the country. We are in the process of
reconstructing the CMA website to make it more relevant, content rich and dynamic.
As always, we welcome suggestions and ideas on improving our knowledge works.
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Mr S P Singh Parihar, Chairman, CPCB, on his part welcomed the large industry presence from CMA and
appreciated the proactive approach taken by CMA for regional interactions. On the presentation and key points
raised by CMA, he outlined his perspective as follows:
(i) CMA is to play the role of a facilitator only, with inputs coming from Cement Industry in respect of the
emissions compliance in context.
(ii) Broad action plan by individual companies could be submitted by April 30, 2017, in a standard format,
which would be uploaded by CPCB on its website on April 21, 2017, for the reference of Member
Companies.
(iii) The detailed action plans to be submitted within 3 months by individual companies should be logical and
substantive providing a clear roadmap and justification for timelines for compliance.
(iv) Discussions between CPCB and individual companies would follow thereon on a case to case basis.
(v) Primary abatement measures were welcomed but with a note of caution that secondary abatement
measures should be evaluated alongside for implementation for compliance.
(vi) A case to case approach will be taken with reference to the plants in the North-East and the Vidarbha
region.
(vii) Mr. Singh welcomed collaboration with CMA and encouraged regular meetings with the CPCB Regional
Directors.
(viii) Suggestion was made to share success stories/best practices with the CPCB for putting up on their portal.
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Almost all cement plants (of CMA Member The CMA delegation apprised Joint Secretary,
Companies) have submitted their broad action plans. MoEFF&CC of the specifics on the recent ruling of the
In the meantime, CEOs from the Cement Industry NGT on the use of pet coke, and of its implications for
called on the late Mr. Anil Madhav Dave, the then the Cement Industry. The delegation provided the
Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC with relevant reports on
(MoEF&CC) as well as Mr A N Jha, Secretary, the use of pet coke and on it being classified as a non-
MoEF&CC, on May 11, 2017 to apprise them of the hazardous material. He assured the delegation that
discussion and action being taken by the Cement there was no issue with pet coke usage in cement
Industry to ensure compliance with the notified plants as the MoEF&CC has already identified it as a
fuel.
emission standards.
On the use of pet coke by captive power plants (CPPs)
USE OF PET COKE IN CEMENT INDUSTRY of cement units, he mentioned that there was no
Members are aware that the National Green Tribunal permission and hence cement plants should not use it
(NGT) principal bench, vide its Order dated May 16, in CPPs. On being explained the environment friendly
use of pet coke in CPP with Limestone dosing and
2017, has asked state government in consultation
adherence to new norms of SO2 emissions, he said
with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), to notify
that it needed to be studied. He also agreed to go
their decisions with regard to pet co0ke being an
through the literature given to him regarding use of
approved fuel as required under the Air Act, 1981,
pet coke for power generation in Europe. He also
within a period of two months from the date of the suggested that he would like to meet a larger
Order. representation from Cement Industry in this matter.
A delegation of the CMA Secretariat and Member It was requested that a MoEF&CC/CPCB sponsored
Companies held a meeting with Mr M K Singh, Joint study should be carried out on the use of pet coke in
Secretary (JS), Ministry of Environment, Forests & CPP’s at the earliest.
Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to apprise the Ministry of
Mr Singh, Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC was also
the urgent and pertinent issues faced by the Cement assured that the Industry was ready to follow global
Industry, in connection with the recent NGT direction best practices of dry FGD to control emissions in CPPs
regarding usage of pet coke. in Cement plants. A draft SOPs in this regard would
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be prepared by Industry and shared with the MEETING WITH HON’BLE MR NITIN
MoEF&CC and CPCB towards ensuring environment GADKARI, MINISTER OF ROAD
compliance. Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC agreed to TRANSPORT, HIGHWAYS AND SHIPPING
give the matter a consideration again in a suggested A delegation of leading players from Cement Industry
interaction with a larger representation from Cement had met with Hon’ble Mr Nitin Gadkari, Minister of
Industry. Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Government
In the meantime, in June 2017, CMA member cement of India on May 31, 2017 in New Delhi. The members
companies brought to CMA’s notice of the of the delegation included Mr N Srinivasan, Managing
communication(s) being received by them from a few Director, India Cements, Mr H M Bangur, Managing
Director, Shree Cement, Mr K K Maheshwari,
State Pollution Control Board(s) on action being
Managing Director, UltraTech Cement, Mr Ajay Kapur,
directed with reference to the NGT order on the usage
Managing Director, Ambuja Cement, Mr Mahendra
of pet coke. In this regard, CMA met with Mr A N Jha,
Singhi, Group CEO & Wholetime Director, Dalmia
Secretary, MoEF&CC, and Mr A K Mehta, Joint
Cement, Mr Ujjwal Batria, Country CEO & Managing
Secretary, for clarifications in the matter. Both the
Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp (formerly Lafarge) and
Officials stated that the NGT order was not applicable
Ms Aparna Dutt Sharma, Secretary General, CMA.
to cement kilns vis-a-vis usage of pet coke. The
Secretary, Mr Jha spoke with Chairman, CPCB, in the During the interaction, Hon’ble Minister, Mr Nitin
presence of CMA representatives and asked him to Gadkari had embarked on an ambitious journey of
address the issue and advise State PCBs accordingly. building roads at the rate of 41 km per day in 2016-
Mr Mehta assured that the matter would be dealt with 17 and had raised concerns with rising demand of
to ensure corrective action. The Officials of MoEF&CC cement for expanding road construction, the
perception is that the cement Industry was
has kept the issue relating to use of pet coke in CPPs
deliberately hiking prices. This was despite no
in reserved for a separate discussion.
corresponding increase in input costs, making current
Subsequently in a follow up meeting with Mr Mehta prices unjustified.
on June 16, 2017, CMA reiterated that keeping in
The delegation provided clarifications on all accounts.
context the previous discussion with him on the issue,
It was stated that the current cost of cement, contrary
MoEF&CC may kindly allow use of pet coke in CPPs
to public perception, was lower than its cost in 2015.
subject to compliance with notified emission Also, in the last five years, there has been a CAGR
standards by the cement plants. Mr Mehta concurred increase of only 1% as against an inflation of 6%-7%
with the suggestion and asked for a written and with over 40 brands available in the marketplace
communication from CMA to his Offices on behalf of for prices between Rs 240 and Rs 380 per bag,
Cement Industry. In response, on 29th June 2017 CMA consumers are spoilt for choice in the market. It also
informed Mr. Mehta that responses are received from stated that apart from the supply-demand dynamics,
the majority of the cement plants assuring what is irking the cement makers is the inequality in
compliance with the standard emission norms in the duty structure particularly in relation to Pakistan,
associated CPPs. which allowed Pakistan to export cement surplus to
India at nil customs duty while the Indian cement
Thereafter, CMA in the meetings and representation
industry has to pay an export duty of almost 17% in
at the MoEF&CC, continued to make its request for an
its exports to Pakistan. The industry urged for
issuance of a communication by the Ministry of usage
reciprocity on this issue.
of pet coke as an approved fuel in cement kilns and
associated CPPs ahead of dateline set by the NGT Hon’ble Union Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari was
Order. In reply, the Ministry clarified that it had receptive to the views of the cement industry and
already responded to this effect by way of a urged the players to work towards improving its
clarification provided by the MoEF&CC to the Supreme public perception. He asked the Industry players to
Court through a sworn affidavit dated April 5, 2017. devise a scientific mechanism to arrive at a
transparent price for NHAI.
Thereafter, CMA Secretariat is in constant touch with
the MoEFF&CC. Finally on July 14, 2017 the Cement manufacturers have reassured Hon’ble Union
MoEF&CC issued the letter approving the usage Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari of cooperation towards
of pet coke in cement plants and associated arriving at a transparent pricing for NHAI, which is
CPPs. expanding its road network.
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CMA convened a meeting at its Western region office in Mumbai on 19th May 2017 to
discuss the issues related to the recently enacted GST rules. CMA invited Dr Mangesh
Gondavale and Ms Vishakha Borse, both Deputy Commissioner(s), Sales Tax,
Government of Maharashtra, to address concerns and provide clarifications on the GST
rules in the State of Maharashtra.
At the meeting Mr Suresh Nair, Partner, Ernst & Young time to be GST prepared, i.e., around 3 months
India, provided an opening presentation outlining the minimum should be provided once law and rules are
framework and the issues that ought to be addressed finalised to enable smooth transition time.
by the Cement Industry vis-a-vis the GST with the
Subsequently, Mr Mukesh Agarwal, Chairman, CMA
relevant authority. The latest developments discussed
Committee-Finance/Legal Committee and Executive
by Mr Nair are - Where freight is borne by a Cement
President UltraTech Cement Ltd, briefed the
company for supply of cement, in that situation will it
participants on GST. He mentioned that GST is not
be construed as composite supply and if so, will it
only related to tax/finance but calls for complete
attract higher GST rate, i.e. rate applicable to cement
business restructuring and which would impact the
will apply to transportation also?; State Governments
whole ecosystem. He advised participants to get their
to ensure continuity of state level incentives available
queries cleared from the invitees. Mr Agarwal
to cement companies; Detailed guidelines to be
highlighted that the GST Council has finalised the GST
issued by the Government on anti-profiteering clause;
rate of 28% for cement. The aforestated issues were
Detailed circular to be issued by the Government on
discussed by the participants at length.
Valuation Rules with regard to Stock Transfer
Valuation; Clarity on Railway Siding as an additional Following the discussion the salient issues that were
place of business; Clarity on Input Tax Credit (ITC) of consolidated for discussion with the Commissioners
cement used for construction of immovable property; from the State Government of Maharashtra are -
Do away the requirement of E-way bill or defer it for Need to provide relief in the context of the concept of
the time being; Credit on Transitionary stock with composite supply: Cement @ 28% - treatment of
distributor; Abatement in GST rates for services like freight (ex-Factory) or otherwise – whether GST
transportation which are enjoying a concessional rate should be payable on entire consideration @ 28%;
under current law should continue; ITC on distribution Levy of GST: Ex-Factory sale (whether CGST/SGST
of promotional items; ITC on generation of electricity; scheme would apply even if the goods move outside
Continuity of clean energy Cess under GST regime; the state); Credit eligibility in case of inputs used for
There could be a lot of post supply discounts provided captive consumption of electricity for manufacture of
to dealer in the Cement Industry. The condition of goods within a state; Need to delay E-way Bill: CMA
linking credit note to invoices and other such Members are concerned of the rigours of this
conditions thereof should be relaxed to help promote mandatory requirement; Challenges due to levy of
the ease of doing business GST rules and rates etc. GST on advances (coverage of this provision of law);
are yet to be finalised. The Industry should be given Need to revisit the Transitional provisions: whether
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changes expected/Association Members awaiting Ms Vishakha Borse, Dy. Commissioner, Sales Tax,
clarifications; Post supply discounts: Clarification with Government of Maharashtra. During the course of
FAQs – practical challenges of linking with initial discussions, the Officials from the government of
supply invoices (need for ERP realignment); Need to Maharashtra clarified that the Maharashtra
understand the intent of Department. Government had decided that incentives presently
available to the Cement Industry would continue
Thereafter, Dr Mangesh Gondavale, Dy.
under the new GST regime as well. Dr Gondavale
Commissioner, Sales Tax, Government of
suggested that CMA consolidate all the issues raised
Maharashtra made a presentation focussing primarily
during the discussion and address it to the State
on its execution and industry awareness of procedural
Government of Maharashtra for necessary
requirements. A presentation was also made by
clarification.
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As a follow up action, CMA approached Hon’ble Subsequently, CMA along with Member Companies
Finance Ministers of various State Governments for met Hon’ble Mr Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of
due consideration of the Cement Industry’s State for Finance, Government of India and submitted
representations. CMA has also sought appointment the representation to him. Hon’ble Minister advised
with the State Finance Ministers to apprise them of that CMA should engage with the Finance Ministers of
the Industry’s suggestions in person. Till now, a State Governments individually to ensure that its
meeting has taken place with the relevant Minister of suggestions received suitable consideration.
Commercial Taxes of the State Government of Bihar,
who in turn advised that the Cement Industry address
its concerned to the Secretary, Industrial Policy. This
has been done and a request for meeting in person to
apprise the Secretary of the issues is pending.
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multiple consignment in single vehicle etc. This is significant in many Industries (including Cement),
seriously going to affect ease of doing business. will attract Rate of GST applicable for Goods
transported.
• Transportation Business being unorganised
sector, compliance of such provision will be • In most of cases GST Rate on Goods (Say,
challenging for business. Cement -28%) is higher than GST Rate on
transportation (5%). Application of said provision
Suggestion: It is suggested that requirement of
will result in higher GST on freight which will be
E-Way Bill should be done away completely for
detrimental to the Industry especially when the
Transporters or alternatively it should be delayed
customer is not in a position to avail credit of the
for another 2-3 years to enable the Industry to
GST paid thereof.
settle down in GST environment.
Suggestion: Suitable amendment should be
• Clarification on Composite Supply of goods with
made in the law to enable that the goods and
transportation is considered as Composite Supply
transportation services are separately taxed at
and therefore, freight charges, which is very
their respective GST rates in such a scenario.
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CEMENT INDUSTRY/CMA ACTIVITIES — HIGHLIGHTS
The Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) and its constitute members have, for long, been
pursuing vigorously with the Central and state governments, local governments, Indian Road
Congress (IRC), Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), National Highways Authority of India
(NHAI) and other authorities for adoption of concrete pavements and white topping for roads and
highways in urban and rural India. As part of its propagation and documentation efforts, CMA has
brought out several publications, both informative and technical, organised national seminars/
workshops over the years, held interactive meetings, made representations/presentations to
authorities, etc. These sustained efforts of CMA have resulted in a gradual change in the mindset
of the engineering fraternity/community, and officers in government and semi-government
bodies, with a favourable view being adopted with regard to cement concrete roads and white
topping.
In order to intensify efforts and as part of an aggressive awareness campaign, CMA, along with
nodal cement companies, has been organising meetings with chief ministers, PWD ministers and
other decision makers in their respective states, and conducting experience-sharing workshops
on cement concrete roads/white topping with the help and guidance of relevant authorities.
CMA’s efforts have started yielding results. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has
decided to adopt cement concrete pavement as the default mode of construction on national
highways in the country.
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HIGHWAY PROJECTS (IN CEMENT CONCRETE) AWARDED BY NHAI DURING THE QUARTER APRIL-JUNE 2017
S. No. NH No. STRETCH LENGTH TOTAL PROJECT STATE AWARDED AGENCY
(km) COST (INR Crore) DATE
61 361 Four laning of Tuljapur Ausa 67.42 904.16 Maharashtra February Dilip Buildcon Ltd
(including Tuljapur Bypass) 2017
62 361 Four lanning of Mahagaon - 80.19 1098.06 Maharashtra March 2017 Dilip Buildcon Ltd
Yavatmal
63 361 Four lanning of Waranga - 66.88 1059.73 Maharashtra March 2017 Sadbhav Engineering
Mahagaon Ltd
64 361 Four lanning of Wardha - 59.19 1030.44 Maharashtra March 2017 Dilip Buildcon Ltd
Butibori
65 361 Four lanning of Yavatmal - 64.92 988.34 Maharashtra March 2017 Dilip Buildcon Ltd
Wardha
66 75&76 Four laning of Jhansi - 76.61 1373.28 Madhya March 2017 PNC Infratech Ltd
Khajuraho(PKG-I) Pradesh
[19] and Uttar
Pradesh[57]
67 75&76 Four laning of Jhansi - 85.4 1184.71 Madhya March 2017 PNC Infratech Ltd
Khajuraho(PKG-II) Pradesh[8]
68 69 Construction of flyover from 3.96 244.9 Maharashtra January 2017 KCC Buildcon Pvt Ltd
Liberty cinema
69 7 Construction of ROB 1.12 59.77 Maharashtra January 2017 D.P Jain & Co
including one minor bridge Infrastructure Pvt Ltd &
and approaches with Khalatkar Construction
retaining wall at 8.674 near (JV)
Khapri
70 8 Construction of New 4-Lane 2.25 247.02 Gujarat March 2017 Vijay M.Mistry
Bridge across Varsova Creek Construction Pvt Ltd-
and its approaches with N.G. Projects Ltd
interchange between Surat -
Dahisar
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55TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF CMA
INAUGURAL SESSION
The 55th Annual General Meeting of Cement Manufacturers’ Association held on Tuesday, 18th July 2017 in New
Delhi
Dr. Chouksey, President, CMA in his Welcome Address underlined the vital role played
by the cement industry towards the growth of the Indian economy and said that “India is
globally recognized for strong macroeconomic fundamentals and stable growth prospects,
and is the engine of growth for the future. The Indian Cement Industry is an able and
willing partner with an indispensable part to play in India’s growth story. We look forward
to working with the Government and the society on fulfilling the global imperative of
building clean and green economies for a sustainable and prosperous future.”
Shri N Srinivasan, Past President, CMA and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, The
India Cements Ltd and Shri H M Bangur, Past President, CMA and Managing Director,
Shree Cement Ltd highlights on Perspectives of the Indian Cement Industry. Shri N
Srinivasan said that “The Cement industry has a lot to be proud of and has been a silent
achiever, never boasting about itself or displaying its true strength and achievements.
Today our cement industry is as good as any in the world and our technology is
outstanding. The industry is one of the largest contributors to the national exchequer, it
cares about the environment and concerned about the welfare of
the people who work in it. While currently the cement industry is
undergoing challenges, the future looks bright over the next five years and outstanding
in the next 10 years.” Shri H M Bangur highlighted that at present, no product, whether
it is waste or fodder or water is available at a cheap rate than Cement. To deliver this
cheap product, Cement Industry has to invest more than one million dollars per tonne of
capacity. The Indian cement industry consumes least power and least heat per tonne of
cement production. Our carbon footprint per tonne of cement production is lowest in the
world.
Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change was the Chief Guest at the event and addressed the inaugural session.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Jha said: “During my various meetings with
representatives of the cement industry in the recent past, I could see the seriousness
and commitment to meet the environmental standards that have been prescribed.
That gave me encouragement to find solutions which will be in the nature of reinforcing
the government-industry partnership rather than viewing each other as regulator and
the regulated. It is amongst the profitable industries that do not totally depend on
government support and has an excellent track record in respect to financial
institutions and the banking sector.” He complimented the Indian cement industry for
its various initiatives and efforts in making India the second-largest cement producing country and also for
keeping pace with global standards in employing best technology for use of alternate energy sources.
On the occasion, Shri Jha released a fact book, Cementing the Future: Indian Cement Industry’s Journey
to Excellence, which proudly highlights several unknown attributes of the Indian Cement Industry, such as the
fact that it is the second-largest cement industry in the world accounting for over 7% of
the global installed capacity, the fact that it consumes a quarter of the fly ash produced
by the country’s thermal power plants annually, that it is the most energy-efficient
globally with the lowest carbon footprint, and that the cost of cement is less than half of
common salt.
Vote of Thanks was proposed by Ms Aparna Dutt Sharma, Secretary General, CMA
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55TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF CMA
At the 55th Annual General Meeting of Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) held on Tuesday, the 18th July
2017 in New Delhi, Dr. Shailendra Chouksey, Wholetime Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd was reappointed as
President, CMA and Shri Mahendra Singhi, Group CEO and Wholetime Director, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd,
was elected as Vice President, CMA of the Association for the year 2016-17.
President Vice-President
Dr. Shailendra Chouksey Shri Mahendra Singhi
Shri N. Srinivasan
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From left to right: Mr H M Bangur, Managing Director, Shree Cement; Ms Vinita Singhania, Vice Chairman & Managing
Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd; Mr N Srinivasan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, The India Cements Ltd; Mr Ajay
Narayan Jha (Chief Guest of the Occasion), Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change; Dr Shailendra
Chouksey, President, CMA & Wholetime Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd;
Ms Aparna Dutt Sharma, Secretary General, CMA
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Release of CMA booklet “Cementing the Future – Indian Cement Industry’s Journey to Excellence”
by the Chief Guest, Mr Ajay Narayan Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Environment,
Forest & Climate Change
Dr Shailendra Chouksey, President, CMA & Wholetime Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd
presenting Memento and Bouquet to Chief Guest
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DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR CEMENT INDUSTRY (DCCI)
The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion conduct of experimental establishments and of
(DIPP) established the Development Council for tests on a commercial scale.
Cement Industry (DCCI) in June 2017, fulfilling the
• Promoting the training of persons engaged or
industry’s demand for an institutional platform for proposing engagement in the industry and their
addressing matters concerning its development and education in technical or artistic subjects relevant
growth. thereto.
Chaired by Dr Chouksey, CMA President and • Promoting the retaining in alternative occupations
Wholetime Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., the of personnel engaged in or retrenched from the
council has members from leading cement industry.
companies, government ministries and departments,
• Promoting or undertaking scientific and industrial
and associated sectoral chambers. The first meeting
research, research into matters affecting
of the DCCI took place on August 23, 2017, at DIPP industrial psychology and research into matters
premises in New Delhi. relating to production and to the consumption or
The overarching mandate of DCCI is to promote use of goods and services supplied by the
sectoral growth and the specific functions to achieve industry.
the mandate include the following: • Promoting improvements and standardization of
accounting and costing methods and practice.
• Suggesting norms of efficiency with a view to
eliminating waste, obtaining maximum • Investigating possibilities of decentralizing stages
production, improving quality and reducing costs. and processes of production with a view to
encouraging the growth of allied small-scale and
• Recommending measures for securing the fuller
cottage industries.
utilisation of the installed capacity and for
improving the working of the industry, • Promoting the adoption of measures for
particularly of the less-efficient units. increasing the productivity of labour, including
measures for securing safer and better working
• Promoting standardisation of products. conditions and the provision and improvement of
• Promoting or undertaking inquiry as to materials amenities and incentives for workers.
and equipment and as to methods of production, • Advising on any matters relating to the industry
management and labour utilisation, including the (other than remuneration and conditions of
discovery and development of new materials, employment as to which the Central Government
equipment and methods and of improvements in may request the Development Council to advice
those already in use, the assessment of the and undertaking inquiries for the purpose of
advantages of different alternatives and the enabling the Development Council so to advise.
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CONCRETE SHOW 2017
Concrete Show India (CSI) 2017, the three day Event Presentation on ‘Advances in Concrete and
was held from 4th to 6th May 2017. The show was Construction' and touched upon Cement Concrete
organised by UBM India at the Bombay Convention Roads and Mass Housing, a copy of the same is
and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. The show attached.
commenced on 4th May 2017 and was inaugurated by
lighting the auspicious Lamp by Mr Samir Exhibition
Surleker, Vice President-West, Indian Concrete In the Exhibition there were 110 Stalls show casing
Institute, Mr Harshad Patel, Member-Indian product ranges from Concrete Bricks, Blocks, Pavers,
Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association Cements and Cementitious Products, Decorative
(ICEMA) & Zonal Manager, Schwing Stetter India Pvt Concrete, Form Work Types and Accessories, Precast
Ltd, Mr Michael Duck, Executive Vice President, UBM And Pre-Stressed Concrete, Steel Fiber, Stamping
Asia, Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM Texture Mats, Heavy & Light Machinery, Excavators,
India and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Group Director, UBM Mixing Equipment, Mobile and Static Batching Plants,
India. Accessories and Tools, Concrete Finishing & Texturing
Machinery, Dry Shake Hardeners, Vibrators, Non-
Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) supported
Metallic Aggregate Wear-Resistant Floor, Alloy
the Concrete Show India 2017 without any financial
Aggregate Wear-Resistant Floor, Concrete Sand
commitment. Among other associations supported
Treatment Agent, Surficial Hardening and Dustproof
the Show include Indian Construction Equipment
Treatment Agent, Concrete Sealing and Curing Agent,
Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA), Indian Concrete
Admixtures, Sealants, Waterproofing, Insulation &
Institute (ICI), Construction Chemicals Manufacturers
Waterproofing, Jointing Products, Sealants and
Association (CCMA), Consulting Engineers Association
Coatings, Concrete Removers, Coatings, Colours,
of India (CEAI), Construction Industry Development
Cleaning, Project and Data Management Software,
Council (CIDC), Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturers'
EDM/ Document Conversion Systems/Services,
Association (RMCMA), Indian Association of Structural
Certifications, Blueprints/Surveying, Modeling/
Engineers (IAStructE), Indian Institution of Bridge
Rendering/Presentation, Structural Design &
Engineers (IIBE), Logistics Federation of India (ILFI),
Analysis, Computer Hardware/Software, Masonry
etc. JK Cement Ltd. is the kit sponsor of the
Structural & Architectural Design, Smart Sensors,
Conference.
Smart Wires & Cables, Energy Management Software.
Conference CMA has a Stall (H-33) in the Exhibition. In our stall
The one-day Conference was we have displayed 6 Exhibits depicting Indian Cement
organized on 4th May 2017 was Industry’s Growth, Major Achievements in
themed on smart cities, sustainability Technology, Energy, Environment and CSR, Cement
and concrete infrastructure. The Industry’s Role and Contribution, Major Challenges,
topics covered - 'Planning Smart Revival of Cement Industry Government help needed.
Cities', 'Constructing Smartly and Cement and Concrete, Need of the Cement Concrete
Sustainably', 'Repair and Rehab for Concrete Roads, White Topping Technology and about activities
Infrastructure', 'New Generation Materials for Smart of CMA.
Cities' and 'Roads, Infrastructure and Connectivity'.
The Conference and Exhibition was attended by Mr
Concrete Conference Agenda is enclosed for
N S Pawar, Sr. Assistant Secretary and Mr Prakash
information. The Conference was attended by 40-45
K Surve, Sr. Assistant. Mr P S Baing helped in
persons.
manning CMA Stall for three days.
On behalf of CMA, Dr V Ramachandra, Head
Technical, UltraTech Cement Ltd., Mumbai made a
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13TH GREEN CEMENTECH 2017
INAUGURAL SESSION
Dr S K Handoo, Adviser (Technical), CMA gave Special Remarks. He talked about the progress
of the Indian Cement Industry post-decontrol era and the industry’s all around achievements
through technical innovation. All of us have put enormous efforts, and this is one industry that
has achieved a lot thus far without any government intervention, Dr Handoo said. He cited the
industries efforts and achievements towards Dust emission reduction, Fly ash utilization, Waste
Heat Recovery, etc.
Theme Address was delivered by Mr K N Rao, Director-Energy and Environment, ACC Ltd,
focused on an emerging demand for cement offered by Sagarmala project, and other
government initiatives and thrust to develop the country’s Infrastructure in Mission Mode, for
example, ‘Housing for All’, etc., as also shown by the recent budget allocation. On the
environment and sustainability front we are facing challenges in the cement sector with a major
thrust being on sustainability, Mr Rao said. He also mentioned that post-1986, we have been
best in Energy performance, Clinker factor improvement, Carbon footprint reduction, and said
we are however lacking in the areas of Alternative fuel usage, and Bulk loading. Dwelling on the theme of the
Event, he justified ‘Green’ as a Sustainable Journey in producing products that are recyclable at the end of their
use.
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13TH GREEN CEMENTECH 2017
Acceptance speech
By
Dr. Anjan K. Chatterjee
Chairman
Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
“Cement is the material second to Water as consumed generally developed by the most responsible
by the mankind. My Tryst with Cement started when industries as they are incremental in nature. Rotary
I was a student in former Soviet Union, now I have Kiln Technology is about 100 years old in the history
been involved with Cement Industry for 5 decades. of Portland Cement, before that in Static Kilns. But
When I joined CRI (Cement Research Institute of today we know only technology is Rotary Kiln.
India, now better known as NCB), we were a pyramid
On the aspect of Low Carbon Technology, he opined,
of 3 persons working, I was in Cement side, Dr Mallick
of the overall relative reduction of CO2, without
on Concrete side, and Dr Malhotra in Chemical
Clinker Factor improvement, and without CCS
Engineering. Got into the Board of ACC when
(Carbon Capture & Storage), we will not be able to
transition from Wet to Dry Process was taking place.
reduce the Carbon Intensity as mapped, by 2015, or
So has been the Capacity transition from 300 TPD to
by 2050. In respect of the Clinker Factor, Dr
12,000 TPD single kiln now. The Cement Kiln I first
Chatterjee asked to distinguish between Binary
saw in Russia was a 7 m Diameter and 230 m Long
Blended Cement and Ternary Blended Cement. With
Wet Kiln of 1000 TPD.” Dr Chatterjee also recalled the
a standard in place now for the latter, he finds the
enhanced performance achieved by ACC CRS during
going not fine as the industries are still not moving in
his tenure when they pioneered ‘Oil Well Cement’.
that direction although that would really show us the
Mentioning the fact that during war time, Air Force
light of the day, he felt. He also touched upon LC3
planes in the underground bunkers come out to take
technology to establish a Low Carbon Cement product
the runways for firing sorties, and if cluster bombing
on which enormous research work is being done both
done the planes then just can’t take off from there,
within the country and outside.
he recalled that the then Advisor (Defence), Dr A P J
Abdul Kalam proposed if they could develop a Cement Regarding CCS, he quoted ECRA (European Cement
for quick repairs of the pot holes so that the planes Research Academy) findings, saying, “if you have to
can take off within 2 hours of such repairs. And ACC do incur cost for CCS, the product of Cement won’t be
CRS did so, that later on when Dr Kalam came to visit able to sustain.” And he suggested, “you don’t really
their establishment, he spent almost a day, Dr think of storing that CO2, you try to transform it,
Chatterjee said. called ‘CCT’ that you try to recycle a part of it to fuel.”
We quote a few American and Australian companies
Dwelling on our concern for Greening the Cement
to prove the point for CCS! Organisations like CII and
Industry, Technology is generally dividing into,
CMA may push for driving the Low Carbon based
Sustainable Technology, and Disruptive Technology,
Infra-Economy, Dr Chatterjee expressed.
Dr Chatterjee observed. Sustainable Technology is
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13TH GREEN CEMENTECH 2017
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
There were 50 speakers in 14 sessions that include 3 parallel sessions. In view of the remarkable achievements
of the Cement industry in implementation of PAT Scheme of BEE in its First Cycle, and given the fact that CPPs
consume 30 % of the energy produced that may offer a further venue for energy consumption reduction in the
Cement plants, this time a concurrent 2-Day Conference on Enhancing Energy Efficiency in CPPs was also
organised under the banner of Green Cementech 2017. In the Main Conference, deliberations were made under
the various sub-Themes of (i) Latest Developments in Cement Manufacturing Technologies, (ii) Process
Technology, (iii) Technological advancement for increasing Alternative fuel usage in Cement Industry, (iv)
Environment Management, (v) Sustainability in Cement Manufacturing, (vi) Energy Efficiency in electrical system
& auxiliary equipment, (vii) Improving performance of Waste Heat Recovery system, and (viii) Achieving
Excellence in Energy Efficiency & Environment.
More than 200 delegates from the Indian and overseas Cement industry participated in the event.
CMA STALL
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CORE SECTOR PERFORMANCE
The performance data released by the Office of the Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
(MoC&I), Government of India, in respect of eight core industries, including cement, for the month of June
2017 has been hosted on its website, www.eaindustry.nic.in.
An analysis of the performance data is as under: tonnes as against 155.09 Million tonnes in the
corresponding period of the previous year,
• Cement: A negative growth of 5.77% has registering a negative growth of 4.44%.
been witnessed in the month of June 2017 when
compared with a year-ago period. Cement In the month of June 2017, coal production
production was 24.59 Million tonnes in June at 49.46 Million tonnes marked a negative
2017 as compared with 26.10 Million growth of 3.74% over 51.38 Million
tonnes in June 2016. tonnes in May 2017.
During the April-June period in 2017-18, • Steel: In the month of June 2017, steel
industry witnessed a negative growth of production at 8.69 Million tonnes registered
2.91% in cement production over the a growth of 5.80% as compared to 8.21 Million
corresponding period of the previous year. During tonnes in June 2016.
the period under consideration, industry
produced 73.51 Million tonnes of cement as During the April-June period in 2017-18, steel
production posted a growth of 6.24% over the
compared to 75.72 Million tonnes in the
corresponding period of the previous year. corresponding period of the previous
year. (26.19 Million tonnes against 24.65
In the month of June 2017 cement production Million tonnes).
was 24.59 Million tonnes as compared to 24.83
In the month of June 2017, steel production
Million tonnes in May 2017, a negative
growth of 0.98%. at 8.69 Million tonnes has shown a negative
growth of 3.69% over the production figure
• Coal: Coal production in the month of June of 9.02 Million tonnes in May 2017.
2017 registered a negative growth of
6.73% over June 2016. In June 2017, coal Cumulative Production
production was 49.46 Million tonnes as • The comparative performance of three core
against 53.03 Million tonnes in June 2016. sectors, namely cement, coal and steel, for the
years 2017-18 (April-June) and 2016-17 (April-
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
June) are given in the table as follows:
cumulative coal production was 148.21 Million
Month-wise and cumulative production details of these sectors for the years 2017-18, 2016-17 and 2015-16 are
given in the Table below.
Combined Growth
The combined growth of the eight core industries (comprising coal, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum refinery
products, fertilizers, steel, electricity generation and cement) in 2017-18 (April-June) reduced to 2.4% from
6.9% in the corresponding period of the previous year.
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Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of data obtained from the official site of the
Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (www.eaindustry.nic.in)
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CEMENT INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAYS
The statistical data of Cement and Clinker Loading by Rail and Revenue Contribution to Railways towards
Freight loading for the month of June 2017 with corresponding figures of the previous year has been hosted
on the official website of Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)
CMA has examined and analysed the cement and marked a positive growth of 18.53% over June
clinker loading data of the Railways for June 2017 and 2016 when the loading was 2.86 Million tonnes
cumulative up to June 2017. The highlights of the
compiled data are as follows:– During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
cumulative clinker loading (9.98 Million tonnes)
a. Cement loading: Rail loading of cement showed has shown an increase of 23.67% against 8.07
a growth of 2.15% in June 2017 (6.66 Million Million tonnes in corresponding period of the
tonnes) when compared to a year-ago period previous year.
of June 2016 (6.52 Million tonnes).
In the month of June 2017, clinker loading
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the at 3.39 Million tonnes has shown a growth
cumulative loading of 20.28 Million of 2.11% over 3.32 Million tonnes of clinker
tonnes marked a double digit growth loading in May 2017.
of 11.49% over loading of 18.19 Million
e. Clinker rail share: As the total clinker quantity
tonnes in the corresponding period of the
previous year. despatched by the industry is not available with
CMA, the exact rail share for clinker movement
In the month of June 2017, cement loading could not be worked out. However, factoring the
of 6.66 Million tonnes has shown historical 19% of cement production as the
a negative growth of 1.04% when compared overall clinker despatches, the total clinker
with the loading figures of 6.73 Million despatches during the month of June 2017 has
tonnes in May 2017. been worked out at 4.67 Million tonnes (19% of
24.59 Million tonnes of cement produced in June
b. Zone-wise loading of cement: While going 2017, as per DIPP). Accordingly, the rail share for
through the zone-wise loading of cement, it has clinker loading works out at 72.56% (3.39 Million
been observed that during the April-June period tonnes of clinker moved by rail out of the total
in 2017-18, cement loading by rail saw a positive estimated 4.67 Million tonnes of clinker
growth in all the railway zones except four railway despatches).
zones, namely Eastern (-19.59%), North
Central (-18.92%), Northeast Frontier (-18.18%) Details of clinker loading and share of clinker
and South Central (-6.99%). (Annexure-6) movement by rail for 2017-18 and 2016-17 are
given at Annexure-2.
c. Cement rail share: Assuming that the entire
cement produced in the country on a monthly f. Total loading (cement and clinker): In the
basis is despatched and considering the cement month of June 2017, total loading
production of 24.59 Million tonnes in June of 10.05 Million tonnes has posted a growth
2017 as per DIPP’s website and railway’s loading of 7.14% as compared to 9.38 Million
figure of cement for the month of June 2017 as tonnes in June 2016.
6.66 Million tonnes, the rail share of cement
movement works out to be 27.08% as compared During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
to 24.98% June 2016. total loading at 30.26 Million tonnes, has shown
an increase of 15.23% when compared with a
Details of cement loading and rail share of cement year-ago figure of 26.26 Million tonnes.
despatches for 2017-18 and 2016-17 are given
at Annexure-1. In the month of June 2017, the total loading
at 10.05 Million tonnes remained the same as
d. Clinker loading by rail: In the month of June in May 2017.
2017, clinker loading at 3.39 Million tonnes has
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CEMENT INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAYS
Details of total loading (cement and clinker) and contribution of the cement industry to the
rail share of total loading (cement and clinker) for railways towards movement of coal, fly ash,
2017-18 and 2016-17 are given at Annexure-3. gypsum, pet coke, limestone, etc., by rail due to
non-availability of data (Annexure-5).
g. Revenue contribution towards freight: The
cement industry has contributed INR Details of Railway zone-wise revenue contribution
880.60 crore to the railways towards freight to railways from cement and clinker towards
charges during the month of June 2017 as freight charges are given at Annexure-7.
against INR 774.72 crore in the corresponding
period of the previous year (Annexure-4). h. Combined lead (cement + clinker): As per the
Railways, in the month of June 2017, the
In the month of June 2017, cement industry average lead of the Industry was 533 km. as
contributed 9.34% of the total revenue against 536 km. in the corresponding month of
generated by the railways towards freight the previous year (Annexure-8).
charges. This does not include revenue
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CEMENT AND CLINKER LOADING BY RAIL AND REVENUE CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAYS
Annexure-I
CEMENT LOADING (million tonnes)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board www.indianrailways.gov.in)
Cement Production %age Rail Share Cement Production %age Rail Share
MONTH (million tonnes) to Prodn. (million tonnes) to Prodn.
2017-18 2017-18 2016-17 2016-17
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM
April 24.08 24.08 28.82 28.82 24.68 24.68 22.73 22.73
May 24.83 48.92 27.10 27.90 24.94 49.62 24.74 23.64
June 24.59 73.51 27.08 27.59 26.10 75.72 24.98 24.02
July - - - - 23.16 98.88 24.22 24.35
August - - - - 22.28 121.16 23.34 24.18
September - - - - 22.88 144.05 23.64 24.09
October - - - - 24.26 168.31 24.77 24.18
November - - - - 20.52 188.82 22.42 23.97
December - - - - 22.00 210.82 23.45 23.92
January - - - - 22.49 233.31 28.50 24.37
February - - - - 21.45 254.77 28.71 24.74
March - - - - 25.21 279.98 31.78 25.37
Source: Railway Board & DIPP
Y-O-Y- Indicates comparison of a given month/year with corresponding month/period of the previous year.
M-O-M-Indicates comparison of figures of a month with the preceding month.
** Rail Share = (Cement Loading/Cement Production) *100 & assuming Cement Despatches = Cement Production
There has been mismatch in the actual totaling of the cement/clinker loading figures because the changes in the previous month’s figures are not carried
out by the Railways in the statements of subsequent months.
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CEMENT AND CLINKER LOADING BY RAIL AND REVENUE CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAYS
Annexure-II
CLINKER LOADING (million tonnes)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board www.indianrailways.gov.in)
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CEMENT AND CLINKER LOADING BY RAIL AND REVENUE CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAYS
Annexure-III
TOTAL CEMENT & CLINKER LOADING (million tonnes)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)
%age Variation %age Variation
2017-2018 2016-2017
MONTH M–O-M Y – O – Y (2017-18)
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM 2017-18 2016-17 MONTH YEAR
April 10.20 10.20 8.11 8.11 -14.50 -13.45 25.77 25.77
May 10.05 20.23 8.61 16.72 -1.47 6.17 16.72 20.99
June 10.05 30.26 9.38 26.26 0.00 8.94 7.14 15.23
July - - 8.12 34.65 - -13.43 - -
August - - 7.56 42.21 - -6.90 - -
September - - 8.16 50.38 - 7.94 - -
October - - 8.66 59.05 - 6.13 - -
November - - 7.12 66.11 - -17.78 - -
December - - 7.43 73.54 - 4.35 - -
January - - 9.42 82.98 - 26.78 - -
February - - 9.23 92.22 - -2.02 - -
March - - 11.93 104.15 - 29.25 - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)
TOTAL CEMENT & CLINKER DESPATCH AND RAIL SHARE @ (in % age)
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM
April 28.66 28.66 35.59 35.59 29.37 29.37 27.62 27.62
May 29.55 58.21 34.01 34.75 29.68 59.05 29.01 28.32
June 29.26 87.48 34.34 34.59 31.06 90.10 30.20 29.14
July - - - - 27.56 117.66 29.46 29.45
August - - - - 26.52 144.18 28.51 29.28
September - - - - 27.23 171.41 29.96 29.39
October - - - - 28.87 200.29 29.99 29.48
November - - - - 24.41 224.70 29.16 29.42
December - - - - 26.18 250.88 28.38 29.31
January - - - - 26.76 277.64 35.20 29.89
February - - - - 25.53 303.17 36.15 30.42
March - - - - 30.00 333.17 39.77 31.26
Source: Railway Board Website & DIPP
Y-O-Y- Indicates comparison of a given month/year with corresponding month/period of the previous year.
M-O-M-Indicates comparison of figures of a month with the preceding month.
@ Rail Share = (Total Loading/Total Despatch) *100
There has been mismatch in the actual totaling of the cement/clinker loading figures because the changes in the previous month’s figures are not carried
out by the Railways in the statements of subsequent months.
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Annexure-IV
RAILWAY REVENUE GENERATION CEMENT LOADING (INR Crore)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)
%age Variation Over previous
2017-2018 2016-2017
MONTH year
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM MONTH YEAR
April 599.27 599.27 408.61 408.61 24.69 24.69
May 587.03 1185.59 461.50 935.45 27.20 26.74
June 565.62 1751.19 507.73 1451.24 11.44 20.67
July - - 444.95 1941.87 - -
August - - 413.79 2339.78 - -
September - - 423.92 2763.70 - -
October - - 533.85 3295.95 - -
November - - 401.70 3697.67 - -
December - - 442.36 4141.48 - -
January - - 536.30 4676.31 - -
February - - 518.05 5194.35 - -
March - - 685.90 5880.22 - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)
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Annexure-V
REVENUE GENERATION - 2017-18 ((INR crore)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)
Monthly Revenue from % Contribution by Cumulative Revenue from % contribution By
MONTH Cement (Incl. Cement in Total Cement Cement in Total
All Commodities Revenue All Commodities Revenue
Clinker) (Incl. Clinker)
April 907.57 8731.07 10.39 907.57 8731.07 10.39
May 913.86 9500.14 9.62 1821.75 18232.32 9.91
June 880.60 9425.31 9.34 2702.33 27657.61 9.77
July - - - - - -
August - - - - - -
September - - - - - -
October - - - - - -
November - - - - - -
December - - - - - -
January - - - - - -
February - - - - - -
March - - - - - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)
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Annexure - VI
RAILWAY ZONE-WISE LOADING BY RAIL (CEMENT + CLINKER)
(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)
(million tonnes)
2016-17 2017-18
Railway - Zone (June) (April- June) (June) (April- June)
Cement Clinker Total Cement Clinker Total Cement Clinker Total Cement Clinker Total
Central 0.37 0.15 0.52 1.04 0.46 1.50 0.48 0.11 0.59 1.46 0.44 1.90
%age change (29.73) -(26.67) (13.46) (40.38) -(4.35) (26.67)
Eastern 0.34 0.00 0.34 0.97 0.00 0.97 0.25 0.00 0.25 0.78 0.01 0.79
%age change -(26.47) -(26.47) -(19.59) -(18.56)
East Central 0.00 0.16 0.16 0.00 0.38 0.38 0.18 0.09 0.27 0.64 0.26 0.90
%age change -(43.75) (68.75) -(31.58) (136.84)
East Coast 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.16 0.00 0.16 0.08 0.02 0.10 0.22 0.05 0.27
%age change (166.67) (233.33) (37.50) (68.75)
Northern 0.14 0.00 0.14 0.43 0.00 0.43 0.26 0.00 0.26 0.74 0.00 0.74
%age change (85.71) (85.71) (72.09) (72.09)
North Central 0.27 0.00 0.27 0.74 0.00 0.74 0.21 0.00 0.21 0.60 0.00 0.60
%age change -(22.22) -(22.22) -(18.92) -(18.92)
North Eastern 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
%age change
Northeast Frontier 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.11 0.08 0.19 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.09 0.05 0.14
%age change -(50.00) -(33.33) -(42.86) -(18.18) -(37.50) -(26.32)
North Western 0.29 0.22 0.51 0.74 0.38 1.12 0.29 0.24 0.53 0.78 0.79 1.57
%age change (0.00) (9.09) (3.92) (5.41) (107.89) (40.18)
Southern 0.04 0.00 0.04 0.20 0.00 0.20 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.31 0.02 0.33
%age change (100.00) (100.00) (55.00) (65.00)
South Central 1.64 0.63 2.27 4.58 2.01 6.59 1.30 0.77 2.07 4.26 2.38 6.64
%age change -(20.73) (22.22) -(8.81) -(6.99) (18.41) (0.76)
South Eastern 0.80 0.15 0.95 2.36 0.47 2.83 0.80 0.15 0.95 2.39 0.30 2.69
%age change (0.00) (0.00) (0.00) (1.27) -(36.17) -(4.95)
South East Central 0.63 0.89 1.52 1.85 2.33 4.18 0.72 1.04 1.76 2.07 2.95 5.02
%age change (14.29) (16.85) (15.79) (11.89) (26.61) (20.10)
South Western 0.02 0.00 0.02 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.11 0.00 0.11
%age change (50.00) (50.00) (10.00) (10.00)
Western 0.47 0.20 0.67 1.18 0.50 1.68 0.64 0.41 1.05 1.78 1.00 2.78
%age change (36.17) (105.00) (56.72) (50.85) (100.00) (65.48)
West Central 1.44 0.43 1.87 3.73 1.46 5.19 1.32 0.54 1.86 4.05 1.73 5.78
%age change -(8.33) (25.58) -(0.53) (8.58) (18.49) (11.37)
Grand Total 6.52 2.86 9.38 18.19 8.07 26.26 6.66 3.39 10.05 20.28 9.98 30.26
%age change (2.15) (18.53) (7.14) (11.49) (23.67) (15.23)
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)
Figures in bracket reflect the %age change with respect to corresponding period of last year.
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Central 26.48 12.61 39.09 74.48 35.38 109.86 36.47 6.96 43.43 113.55 36.49 150.04
Eastern 17.05 0.00 17.05 49.80 0.00 49.80 15.09 0.00 15.09 46.31 0.18 46.49
East Central 0.00 6.37 6.37 0.06 12.39 12.45 8.79 3.67 14.46 36.64 8.71 45.35
East Coast 2.73 0.00 2.73 15.75 0.00 15.75 7.86 1.42 9.28 20.75 2.62 23.37
Northern 7.51 0.00 7.51 24.06 0.00 24.06 14.57 0.00 14.57 40.25 0.00 40.25
North Central 13.99 0.00 13.99 41.37 0.00 41.37 11.67 0.00 11.67 33.92 0.00 33.92
North Eastern 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
%age change
Northeast Frontier 2.94 3.89 6.83 9.95 9.05 19.00 0.85 2.02 2.87 6.01 5.88 11.89
North Western 23.65 23.74 50.39 62.78 40.59 103.37 27.33 27.83 55.16 75.86 100.48 176.34
Southern 2.42 0.00 2.42 11.41 0.00 11.41 5.92 0.00 5.92 22.17 1.01 23.18
South Central 151.71 48.51 200.22 425.25 147.20 572.45 130.79 56.04 186.83 438.31 193.81 632.12
South Eastern 52.54 8.19 60.73 160.22 26.00 186.22 57.76 7.86 65.62 174.50 16.06 190.56
South East Central 60.52 97.19 157.71 180.93 245.14 426.07 84.14 115.66 199.80 228.10 325.51 553.61
South Western 1.61 0.00 1.61 8.43 0.00 8.43 2.36 0.00 2.36 9.76 0.00 9.76
Western 37.60 22.93 60.53 99.58 58.83 158.41 54.47 48.95 103.42 156.50 122.12 278.62
West Central 106.98 40.56 147.54 287.17 141.50 428.67 105.55 44.57 150.12 348.56 138.27 486.83
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(km)
2016-17 2017-18
Central 490 494 491 481 460 474 487 373 466 499 486 496
Eastern 312 0 312 310 0 310 356 0 356 345 227 345
East Central 0 226 226 292 175 175 339 218 297 324 190 285
East Coast 659 0 659 631 0 631 590 370 542 584 303 532
North Central 337 0 337 346 0 346 317 0 317 321 0 321
North Eastern 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northeast Frontier 595 1072 826 612 974 766 374 795 592 643 795 584
North Western 545 779 645 559 667 596 575 801 678 598 890 744
Southern 354 0 354 337 0 337 441 0 442 404 273 397
South Central 626 457 579 601 433 550 614 456 555 646 513 598
South Eastern 441 316 421 431 320 413 421 341 409 428 339 418
South East Central 650 658 654 638 635 636 710 674 689 689 669 677
South Western 513 0 513 524 0 524 423 0 423 486 0 486
Western 529 682 575 541 721 594 531 729 608 549 741 618
West Central 497 656 513 490 584 517 474 486 478 514 477 503
Average lead 522 566 536 512 535 519 513 572 533 529 591 549
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EPF DEPOSITS MAY GET 8.65% RETURNS EPFO NOT TO CONSTRUCT HOMES:
IN 2017-18 DATTATREYA
Deposits on employees’ provident fund may continue Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya today clarified
to fetch 8.65% returns for the second year in a row in that the retirement fund body EPFO will not construct
the 2017-18 fiscal, labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya houses, but become a facilitator for its over four crore
told FE. “It is very difficult to speak on the interest
members so that they can buy homes.
rate for the current fiscal. But I hope the 8.65% rate
could be maintained,” Dattatreya, who’s also the head The Labour Ministry intends to facilitate at least 10
of Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the highest lakh subscribers in the next two years by allowing
decision-making body of the Employees’ Provident them to use 90 per cent of EPF accumulations to make
Fund Organisation (EPFO), said.
down payments to buy houses and use their accounts
At 8.65%, returns on savings on EPF is its lowest in for paying EMIs of home loans.
four years. However, it still remains the most
attractive fixed-income investment option. The “For housing, the EPFO has nothing to do with
minister’s take on the possible interest rate is construction of houses. It is their (subscribers)
important as he had to keep aside the finance ministry responsibility,” Dattatreya replied when asked
suggestion, considering the falling income of the whether the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
retirement fund body on its investments, of lowering (EPFO) would build low cost homes for their
the rate fixed by CBT for second successive year. subscribers.
The finance ministry, on its part, has lowered interest
Elaborating further about the recent amendment in the
rates on debt instruments such as PPF, National
Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme 1952 for
Savings Certificates, Kisan Vikas Patra and Post Office
facilitating members to buy homes, the Minister said,
Time Deposits. In 2015-16 too, overturning the CBT’s
decision to pay 8.8% interest for the year, the finance “The scheme also aims to fulfil the Prime Minister’s
ministry had lowered it to 8.7%, but it had to roll back vision of ‘Housing for All By 2022’. Our EPFO
the decision and retain the rate at 8.8% following subscribers will be the beneficiary of this scheme. We
vociferous protests by trade unions. have 4.31 crore EPFO subscribers. We have framed
The finance ministry’s apprehensions were not norms for forming group housing societies.”
unfounded as the EPFO’s surplus is getting squeezed Earlier, some sections of the media had reported that
each year due to the falling returns its investments the EPFO will build 10 lakh homes in the next two years
fetch. The retirement fund body was left with just Rs
for its subscribers and the body would join hands with
409-crore surplus after providing 8.8% returns for
Ministry of Urban Development for the purpose.
2015-16, compared with `1,640 crore a year earlier.
Dattatreya said, “The scheme can be availed by the
It is estimated that the EPFO would be left with a
subscribers getting monthly basic wages of below
surplus of just around `200 crore after paying out
`15,000.
interest at 8.65% from its projected income of `39,084
crore in 2016-17. The scheme will be aligned with the Urban
Keeping some surplus on its income on deposits, which Development Ministry (programmes) and other
now stand at more than `8.5 lakh crore, EPFO rewards organisations because the Centre is also giving subsidy
its over 4 crore subscribers annually paying interests of `1.5 lakh to weaker sections (to buy houses).”
on their deposits. The government doesn’t pay a single He said that the government is also providing interest
penny to pay the interest component to the subsidy for certain sections of people for buying
subscribers. Though any decision on interest payouts houses and all benefits can be clubbed together.
are taken by the CBT, the finance ministry notifies the
final rates, as a matter of practice. EPFO has also been The Minister also talked about the proposal of raising
under tremendous pressure to maximise its returns wage ceiling for coverage under the EPFO from
since its returns on investments is lower than what its existing `15,000 to `25,000, which would be shortly
investments bring in return. taken up in next meeting of body’s trustees.
The Financial Express The Hindu Business Line
New Delhi, 09.05.2017 New Delhi, 09.05.2017
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INTUC FLAYS MOVE TO LOWER EMPLOYER draft code circulated by the Ministry as a part of its
CONTRIBUTION TO EPF grand labour laws reform, is ridiculed by the existence
Congress-backed INTUC has opposed the Centre’s of the letter dated April 29, 2017 (calling for lowering
move to reduce employers’ contribution to provident employer contribution),” INTUC said, calling for
fund from 12 per cent of basis wages per month. The immediate withdrawal of the item from the agenda.
proposal is part of the agenda of the meeting of the
Pandey said the Ministry’s move reflects “inadequate
tripartite Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of
understanding” of EPF as a social security scheme and
retirement fund EPFO, slated to be held in Pune on May
the NPS, which was for retirement benefit and the only
27. Employers have sought to trim their PF
contributor for the scheme was the individual. Also,
contribution to 10 per cent.
being a self-funded scheme, NPS can hardly be called
“We from the Indian National Trade Union Congress a social security scheme, he said, reminding Dattareya
(INTUC) have no hesitation to say that the proposal in of his assurance at a tripartite meeting in February
Item No.10 of the said meeting agenda appears to be that the “existing rights and privileges of workers will
the most retrograde policy proposal brought before the not be diminished.”
CBT,” Ramen Pandey, CBT member and President, The Hindu Business Line
INTUC West Bengal, said in a letter to Labour Minister New Delhi, 25.05.2017
Bandaru Dattatreya.
PF CONTRIBUTION TO STAY AT 12%
Pandey said the rate of contribution of employers was
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the highest
raised to l2 per cent/month by virtue of special order
decision-making body of the employees’ provident
No.S.O.320(E) dated April 9, 1997. Exception was
fund organisation (EPFO), on Saturday rejected the
made only in respect of the jute, bidi, brick, coir
government’s proposal of pruning employers’
industry other than the spinning sector and gaurgam
contribution to the employees’ provident fund (EPF) to
factories, and various sick industries.
10% from 12% at present, even as it gave the
“For 20 years, employers are contributing 12 per cent retirement fund body its go-ahead for enhancing its
of the basic wage as PF contribution for their exposure to the stock market to 15% of the
employees. We cannot comprehend what might have incremental deposits from 10% now. Sources present
weighed with the Central government to propose to in the CBT meeting said the proposal of reducing
consider lowering down the employer’s contribution to employers’ contribution saw vehement protests from
PF by superseding the earlier notification,” said the states, as well as workers’ and employers’
Pandey. representatives, leaving the Centre with no option but
to withdraw the proposal.
The main ground on which the Ministry has requested
the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Under the present law, it is mandatory for units
place the proposal in the agenda is that there were employing 20 or more persons and earning up to Rs
“demands from various quarters on many occasions to 15,000 a month to provide EPF benefits to workers.
review the present rate of EPF contribution and placing While employees contribute 12% of the basic pay to
it at par with other social security schemes, such as EPF, the employer contributes 8.33% towards the
the National Pension System (NPS).” employee’s pension scheme and 3.67% to the EPF
itself. Employees also make matching 12%
However, INTUC said this reflects “confused” thinking
contribution. Additionally, employers also pay 0.5%
on the part of the Labour Ministry, which has already
towards EDLI, 0.65% as EPF administrative charges
circulated a Draft Code of Social Security, which
and 0.01% as EDLI handling fee.
proposes that employers should contribute I7.5 per
cent plus 2 per cent for gratuity, in all, 19 per cent of The Centre had mooted the idea of pruning
basic wages of an employee, for social security. For contribution to ensure that the take-home pay of
the employees, the draft proposes maximum employees increases and also to promote formal
contribution of 12.5 per cent per month. employment. But the employees’, as well as
“Should the Ministry not have uniform thinking and employers’ representatives, argued that lowering the
common approach in matters concerning provisioning contribution is not in the interest of the workers and
social security for the workers? In other words, the should be done away with.
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“The proposal to lower the employer’s contribution was soon rollout to dissuade employees from closing their
rejected by the states and by the employers’ and PF accounts.
employees’ organisations. As such, the Centre has
“We want to make systems in such a manner that
dropped the proposal,” CITU president AK
employees needn’t close their provident fund accounts
Padmanabhan told FE. BMS general secretary Brijsh
before retirement,” EPFO Central Provident Fund
Upadhyay also said the proposal was opposed by all as
Commissioner V.P. Joy told The Hindu. “We will ensure
a “direct attack on the workers’ rights”.
subscribers get large number of benefits; that they
The other proposal, increasing EPFO’s equity exposure receive the money whenever required for emergency
in the stock market, has been approved, purposes and get PF money credited into their bank
Padmanabhan said, adding that CITU had, however, accounts within one day of making the claim. Our goal
objected to the proposal. Though there were no is to ensure employees do not go for PF account
representatives present, AITUC also sent its letter of closure.”
resentment.
He said 70% of total 1.25 crore annual claims received
Breaking away from its past practice of investing by the PF department are related to premature closure
subscribers’ deposits mainly in government securities of provident fund accounts.
and corporate bonds, the EPFO has since 2015-16
Last year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Union
started investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs) to
Budget speech announced a move to bar employees
diversify its portfolio and optimise returns. As per the
from withdrawing their provident fund corpus before
investment pattern notified in 2015, the EPFO can the retirement age of 58 years. However, the proposal
invest up to 15% of its incremental deposits, drew ire of workers and protest by garment sector
estimated at Rs 1.4 lakh crore per annum, in the stock workers turned violent in Bengaluru leading to
market. withdrawal rollback of the proposed norms.
In the first two years, it has invested around Rs 19,000 “We do not want to force employees to not go for
crore, through exchange traded funds (ETFs), which account closure. We have done a detailed analysis of
has yielded a little over 12% returns. The EPFO is keen the reasons why people close their PF accounts instead
on increasing its investments in the equity market of transferring them while switching jobs,” Mr Joy said.
since returns from such investments are better than
the traditional investments in government securities PRIVATE BANKS
with the current bull run in the stock market, the Mr Joy has written to private banks to allow companies
returns are expected to be better in the current fiscal. to make statutory provident fund contributions to the
EPFO through their banks. “This will enable us to
The EPFO is under tremendous pressure to maximise dispatch PF claims within one day otherwise it takes
returns from its investments. Depending on its return four days to do so at present. We aim to tie up with all
on investments, the EPFO pays its subscribers interest the banks,” the EPFO chief said.
on their deposits. Sensing that it would be left with
The Hindu
only a meagre surplus amount, the retirement fund
New Delhi, 16.06.2017
body pruned the interest rate on provident fund
deposits for its subscribers to 8.65 % for 2016-17, the GOVERNMENT EXTENDS BENEFITS OF
lowest in four years. EXTENDED MATERNITY LEAVE TO WOMEN
ALREADY ON SUCH LEAVE
The Financial Express
New Delhi, 28.05.2017 In another clarification issued by the Ministry of Labour
and Employment, the Centre has explained that it is
EPFO PLANS DRIVE TO DISSUADE mandatory for employers to extend the benefit of
CLOSURES enhanced maternity leave to those women workers
One may soon be able to avail automatic transfer of who were already on maternity leave on the date of
provident fund accounts on switching jobs and get enforcement of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment)
provident fund money within a single day of filing the Act, 2017 i.e. as on April 1, 2017. The clarification was
claim. This will be a part of the public campaign that issued in view of the queries received in response to
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will an earlier clarification, wherein the Centre had stated
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that such benefits can be extended to women who Rules made there under into 5 common
are already on a maternity leave at the time of Registers/Forms. Such exercise has reduced the
enforcement of this Amendment Act. number of data fields from about 933 to about 144.
The Act had received the assent of the President on This will save efforts, costs and lessen the compliance
March 27, 2017, and had come into force on April 1, burden by various establishments.
2017. However, the provisions relating to permission Reforms in labour laws are an ongoing process to
required to work from home (Section 3(5) of the Act), update legislative system to address the need of the
will come into effect from July 1, 2017. hour and to make them more effective and
The Amendments protect the employment of women contemporary to the emerging economic and industrial
during the time of her maternity and entitle her of a scenario. The Second National Commission on Labour
'maternity benefit' - i.e. full paid absence from work - has recommended that the existing Labour Laws
to take care for her child. They are applicable to all should be broadly grouped into four or five/7 Labour
establishments employing 10 or more persons. Codes on functional basis. Accordingly, the Ministry
has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes on
Salient Features of the Act: Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security &
(i) Maternity leave available to the working women Welfare; and Safety and Working Conditions
to be increased from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for respectively, by simplifying, amalgamating and
the first two children. rationalizing the relevant provisions of the existing
Central Labour Laws. Further, amendments in
(ii) Maternity leave for children beyond the first two
individual Labour Act viz. Child Labour (Prohibition and
will continue to be 12 weeks.
Regulation) Act 1986, Payment of Wages Act 1936,
(iii) Maternity leave of 12 weeks to be available to Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Maternity Benefit Act
mothers adopting a child below the age of three 1961 have also been carried out. These legislative
months as well as to the "commissioning initiatives will improve the wage security, job security
mothers". The commissioning mother has been and social security of the workers.
defined as biological mother who uses her egg
to create an embryo planted in any other This information was given by Mr Bandaru Dattatreya,
woman. the Minister of State (IC) for Labour and Employment,
in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
(iv) Every establishment with more than 50
employees to provide for crèche facilities for Min of Labour Dated : 06-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 April 2017
working mothers and such mothers will be
permitted to make four visits during working EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
hours to look after and feed the child in the (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017 RECEIVES
crèche. PRESIDENT'S ASSENT
(v) The employer may permit a woman to work from The Employees Compensation (Amendment) Act,
home if it is possible to do so. 2017 received the President's assent on April 12,
(vi) Every establishment will be required to make 2017. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August,
these benefits available to the women from the 2016, and amends the Employee's Compensation Act,
time of her appointment. 1923. The main amendments introduced by the Act
are:
livelaw.in Dated : 09-05-2017
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 May 2017
The employer needs to inform an employee of his
MAINTENANCE OF REGISTERED UNDER rights to compensation under the Act in writing as well
VARIOUS LABOUR LAWS AND RULES MADE as through electronic means. Failure to do so will make
EASY the employer liable to penalty. Penalties have been
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified increased from a maximum of Rs. 5000 to a definite
"Ease of Compliance to maintain Registers under penalty of Rs. 50,000 which may extend to Rs. 1 lakh.
various Labour Laws Rules, 2017" on 21st February The minimum amount involved in a dispute for which
2017 which has in effect replaced the 56 an appeal may be filed with the High Court has been
Registers/Forms prescribed under 9 Central Laws and increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 10,000, or such higher
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amount as the Central Government may, by NO TAX ON NOTICE PERIOD PAY CUT
notification, specify. Appeals can be made against The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) which
orders related to compensation, distribution of adjudicates Income-tax (I-T) disputes, has held that
compensation, award of penalty or interest, etc. only an amount deducted by an employer for not serving
if the amount in dispute is at least three hundred out a notice period cannot be brought to tax.
rupees.
In this case, two companies while settling dues had
Under the original Act, if an employer has appealed deducted salary for the notice period which the person
against a Commissioner's order, any payments had not served, but this deduction was not taken into
towards the employee can be temporarily withheld. account during tax assessment. However, ITAT
The Commissioner may do so only by an order of the (Ahmedabad bench) in its order dated April 18, said
High Court, until the matter is disposed of by the only salary received would be taxable, and not
Court. The Amendment Act deletes this provision. portions which were deducted by a company for not
Livelaw Dated : 19-04-2017 serving out a notice period.
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017
Under the I-T Act, salary income is taxable on a due
DECREASED LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY SEEN basis, regardless of whether it has been actually paid
IN ASIA; INDIA AN EXCEPTION: REPORT to an employee or not. And typically, when an
Most Asian markets have seen a slump in labour employee resigns but does not serve out the notice
productivity with the exception of India, Indonesia and period (provided for in the employment agreement),
Philippines where it has gone up in the last eight years, the employer deducts salary attributed to this period.
says a report. However, I-T authorities do not consider such
deductions and seek to tax entire salary due (that is,
According to a report from Workforce Analytics
salary before allowing for such deduction). Hence, the
Institute (WAI), a partnership between The
latest order acquires significance.
Conference Board and Mercer, Singapore and South
Korea showed largest drops in productivity per person In this case, which pertains to financial year 2009-10,
with 3.12 per cent and 2.34 per cent respectively. N. Rebello, had resigned from two companies, viz:
Reliance Communication and Sistema Shyam
India, on the other hand, had the highest gain at 2.71
Teleservices. Both companies had deducted a notice
per cent, followed by Indonesia at 0.68 per cent.
pay of Rs. 1.10 lakh and Rs. 1.66 lakh respectively and
The report showed decrease in productivity during handed balance salary dues to Rebello.
2008-2016 as against 1999-2007.
Accordingly in his I-T return, Rebello claimed as a
The total rewards proposition goes beyond traditional deduction Rs. 2.76 lakh from gross salary income, as
compensation and benefits to include training, career this amount was not received by him. I-T authorities,
advancement, flexible work options and innovation in in the course of assessment, denied such deduction.
benefits. Commissioner (Appeals), which is the first level of
appeal for a taxpayer, also upheld the action of the I-
Growth of labour productivity per person employed in
T authorities.
China including Hong Kong during 2008-16 stood at
5.82, for Combodia it was 4.86, Vietnam (4.23) and The Commissioner (Appeals) pointed out that under
for India at 6.47. section 15 of the I-T Act, tax is triggered when the
salary becomes due, irrespective of whether it is paid
Raising productivity is fast becoming a priority and
or not. Secondly, section 16 of the Act does not
especially crucial in an uncertain business climate. The
provide for any deduction made by the employer for
research states three key approaches to enhance
the notice period. Thus, the deduction of Rs. 2.76 lakh
productivity – developing more effective leaders;
claimed by Rebello was not upheld. This led to Rebello
leveraging technology; and enhancing employee
filing an appeal before the ITAT, which decided in his
engagement.
favour.
FE Dated : 27-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017 TOI Dated : 21-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017
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DEMONETISATION EFFECT: AROUND 1.52 The overall increase over the previous quarter (July-
LAKH CASUAL WORKERS LOST THEIR September) in the eight sectors under review came to
JOBS, SAYS LABOUR BUREAU SURVEY 1.22 lakh, which included type of economic activity,
Casual workers took the maximum hit from gender, type of worker (employee or self-employee),
demonetisation, with as many as 1.52 lakh workers employment status (regular, contractual and casual)
losing their jobs during the three months to December and duration of work (part[-time or full-time).
2016. The government had invalidated high-value
notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 early in November last Manufacturing, trade, transport, IT-BPO, education
year, leading to disruption in economic activity. and health contributed with an estimated increase of
1.23 lakh workers whereas construction saw a decline.
According to the quarterly report on employment The sectors that saw employment additions include
scenario in select sectors by the Labour Bureau, a wing
manufacturing, trade, transport, IT/BPO, education
of the labour ministry, there was a reduction of 1.52
and health.
lakh jobs in casual worker category in eight sectors,
including IT, transport, manufacturing, as on January There was no change in accommodation and
1, 2017, compared to October 1, 2016. restaurant sector. Out of the total estimated change in
employment of 1.22 lakh, females accounted for
According to the survey, there was an increase of 1.68
52,000 and males 70,000. The self-employed category
lakh full-time workers while the number of part-time
witnessed an increase of 11,000.
workers fell by 46,000. Contract and regular jobs saw
a jump of 1.24 lakh and 1.39 lakh, respectively, during FE Dated : 20-05-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-31 May 2017
October-December.
2017 I CLR 721 Tribunal. (ii) Law does not prohibit the employer from
In The High Court of Gujarat holding department inquiry against workmen for
August 24, 2016
misconduct committed and to suspend them, pending
SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NOS. 12839 AND
12840 OF 2016 the inquiry. This Court may not interfere with the
PRESENT interim orders, in the exercise of its powers under
The Honourable Mr Justice C L Soni Article 226 of the constitution of India. (iii) However
Manager - Alembic Limited Petitioner impugned interim order of the Tribunal, staying the
v.
department inquiry / inquiries and order of
Kanaiyalal Udalbhai Kahar & 2 Ors.
Respondents suspension of workmen from working at Vadodara
factory, needs to be interfered with, in exercise of
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Ss. 10(1), 33, 33 - A powers under the Article 226 and 227 of the
- Interim relief, challenge to - A challenge is given by Constitution of India. (iv) Impugned Order dt.
the petitioner - management to the orders passed by 25.7.2016 below Rxh. 2 in Complaint No. 130 of 2016
the Industrial Tribunal u/s. 33-A of the Industrial passed by the Tribunal, staying the order of
Disputes Act, granting affected by said orders of the suspension of 30 workers and holding of
management. The Court held that (i) the Tribunal departmental inquiry and restraining the Company
prima facie found that the action of transfer of 33 from preventing them from working in Vadodara
workers, styled as 'on deputation to its Bangalore factory, is quashed and set aside. (v) The impugned
Unit', does not appear to be in consonance with the Order staying the transfer styled as deputation of
standing orders of the Company and to prevent workmen, as per Notice dt. 8.7.2016 is not disturbed.
irreparable loss to workers and the balance of (vi) Impugned Order dt. 25.7.2016 passed below Exh.
convenience being in favour of workers, the Tribunal 2 in Complaint No. 131 of 2016 by Tribunal restraining
exercised its discretion and granted interim stay to the Company from preventing workmen from working
the order of deputation / transfer, which cannot be in Vadodara factory, is quashed and set aside. (vii)
termed as excess exercise of jurisdiction by the But impugned Order staying transfer styled as
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LOK SABHA
TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXPORT SCHEME (e) if so, the details thereof along with the manner in
which the proposals of the implementing agencies for
JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN
funding will be considered and the assistance for
SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE
setting up and upgradation of existing infrastructure
DHARMENDRA YADAV
projects will be provided?
DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK
CHANDU BARNE SHRIRANG ANSWER
HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT
RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE (a) Yes, Madam. Various State Governments have
SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL been requesting support of Centre in creation of
BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL export infrastructure at various fora including the
meetings of the Council for Trade Development and
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be
Promotion.
pleased to state:-
(a) whether the State Governments have been (b)&(c): Yes, Madam. A new scheme Trade
consistently requesting the support of the Centre in Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) is effective
from 01.04.2017. The scheme provides assistance for
creation of export infrastructure after delinking of the
setting up and up-gradation of infrastructure projects
Assistance to States for Developing Export
with overwhelming export linkages like the Border
Infrastructure and other allied activities (ASIDE) Haats, Land customs stations, quality testing and
Scheme in 2015 and if so, the details thereof; certification labs for exports, trade promotion centres,
(b) whether the Government has launched the Trade etc. Under the Scheme, Central Government
assistance will be in the form of a grant-in-aid upto
Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) recently for
the matching equity being put in by the implementing
developing export linked infrastructure in the States; agency in the total project cost (not more than 50%
(c) if so, the salient features of the scheme along with of the total equity for states other than the North
Eastern States and Himalayan states and upto 80%
the benefits accruing to the exporters therefrom and
of the total equity for projects located in North East
the list of agencies including Central and State
and Himalayan States). The grant-in-aid shall be
Agencies eligible for financial support thereunder; subject to a ceiling of Rs 20 Cr, normally, for each of
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the project. Central Government Agencies including (b) : The consumption of coal for the last three years
Export Promotion Councils, Commodities Boards, SEZ and current years is as under:
Authorities, Apex Trade Bodies recognised under the
Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
EXIM policy of Government of India and the State
Till Jan 2017
Government undertakings are eligible for financial (Provisional)
support under this scheme. The scheme would help
Consumption of 738.92 821.55 832.05 691.53
create common infrastructure for development and coal including
growth of exports which would ultimately benefit the imports (million
exporters using the common facility. tonne)
(d) & (e): The scheme itself embodies constitution of (c): The Government has up-scaled the target for
an Empowered Committee for deciding the grant-in- overall renewable energy capacity by more than 5
aid for the projects posed for assistance by the times to 175 GW by the year 2022 which includes 100
Implementing Agencies. The committee is chaired by GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-
Secretary, Department of Commerce with Director power and 5 GW from small hydro-power.
General of Foreign Trade (DGFT); representatives of
----
NITI Aayog; Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion; Ministry of Home Affairs; Ministry of
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Development of North East Region (DoNER) and
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
Senior officers of Department of Commerce as
members. The complete details of the scheme are LOK SABHA
available at the following link on the website of UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5488
Department of Commerce: ANSWERED ON: 06.04.2017
Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:- (b) if so, the details thereof;
(a) the total quantum of coal reserves in the country; (c) the measures undertaken by the Government to
promote the movement of freight by inland
(b) the average consumption of coal per year during
water transportation and coastal shipping under
each of the last three years and the current year; and
the Sagarmala project; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to find
(d) the amount of subsidy disbursed under the
out the alternative sources of energy so that the
said policy/scheme during the last three years and
consumption of coal could be reduced?
the current year and the amount of savings accrued
ANSWER from promotion of freight transport through
waterways and coastal shipping?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER, NEW AND ANSWER
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH
GOYAL) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
(a): The inventory of Geological Resources of Indian
Coal (as on 01.04.2016) , prepared by the GSI on the (a)&(b):Yes, Madam, the primary movement of
basis of resources estimated by CMPDI, MECL, GSI, subsidized urea and P&K fertilizers by rail and/or
SCCL and some Private/Public Entrepreneurs up to coastal shipping or inland water transportation
the maximum depth of 1200 metre is around 308.80 including road bridging or by any or two or by all the
billion tonne. three modes of transportation upto final destination
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from the plant or port to various rake points of district (a) the demand and supply of coal in the country
qualifies for reimbursement of freight. The during each of the last three years and the current
reimbursement of freight subsidy under the year, company and State-wise;
multimode system is restricted to the actual or to the
(b) whether the reasons behind the mismatch/
maximum of primary rail freight from plant/port to
differences in demand and supply of coal has been
the nearest rake point of the final destination in the
analysed and if so, the details thereof;
district, whichever is lower.
(c) whether initiatives have been taken to reduce the
(c) The following measures have been taken to
discrepancies in demand and supply of coal by
promote the movement of freight by inland water
increasing the production of coal in the country and if
transportation and coastal shipping under the
so, the details thereof; and
Sagarmala project for promotion of coastal shipping
and tourism (d) whether the import of coal has increased due to
the inability to meet the demand for coal in the
(i) Moderation of manning and technical requirements
country and if so, the details of import of coal during
for vessels operating within Indian territorial waters
the said period?
through a river sea vessel notification; (ii) declaring
the inland vessel limits for facilitating coastal trade ANSWER
operations; (iii) issuing coastal shipping rules for MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
coastal vessels operating within 20 miles off the FOR COAL, POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
coast; (iv) exempting customs and Central Excise AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
duty on bunker fuels (IFO 180 and IFO 380 CST) by
(a): As per Annual Plan 2016-17 of Ministry of Coal,
Indian flagged coastal container vessels; (v)
the all India demand and supply of coal during last
abatement of service tax at 70% for coastal shipping
three years and the current year is given below:-
at par with road and rail; (vi) simplification of customs
procedures (vii) launching a Central Sector Scheme
Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
for construction of exclusive berths for coastal vessels
Total 769.69 787.03 822.36 * 884.87
providing assistance up to 50% of the total cost of the demand
project subject to maximum of Rs 25 crores (viii) (Mte)
charging the wharfage on per unit basis, instead of on Total 572.06 603.775 632.17 584.83@
ad volarem basis, to promote transportation of domestic
automobiles (ix) increasing the discount on port Supply
(Mte)
charges for Ro-Ro ships by major ports from 40% to
*Revised estimates as per Niti Aayog. @ Domestic Supply
80% for two years w.e.f. 20th September, 2016. (x)
April-Feb. 2016-17
cabotage has been relaxed for Roll-on-Roll-off
State-wise and company-wise demand of coal is not
vessels, Hybrid Roll-On-Off, Ro-RO-cum-Passengers,
estimated separately.
Pure Car Carriers, Pure Car and Truck Carriers etc.
(b): Demand of coal is higher than the current level
(d) According to information received from M/o
of supply of coal in the country. During the year 2015-
Chemicals & Fertilizer, no amount of subsidy has been
16, as against a total consumption of 832.05 Mte
disbursed under the said scheme yet.
(prov.), the domestic supply was 632.17 Mte. Due to
limited availability of low ash coal in the country, this
***** type of coal is being imported in the country. Further,
superior quality of non-coking coal is imported mainly
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA by coast based power plants and other industrial
MINISTRY OF COAL user’s viz. paper, sponge, iron, cement and captive
LOK SABHA power plants, on consideration on transport logistics,
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5444 commercial prudence, export entitlements and
ANSWERED ON: 06.04.2017 inadequate availability of such superior coal from
DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF COAL indigenous sources.
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Sl. No. State/Union Territory Total length (km) coking coal washeries with Capacity 13.50 Mty. The
24 Tamil Nadu 730 details are being given in the table below :-
25 Telangana 2636.05 Sl.no. Type Name of coal Subsidiary Capacity
26 Uttarakhand 582.25 washery company (MTY)
27 Uttar Pradesh 2715.78 1. Coking Dugda-ii BCCL 2.00
2. Bhojudih BCCL 1.70
28 West Bengal 291.5
3. Sudamdih BCCL 1.60
29 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 90.7
4. Moonidih BCCL 1.60
30 Economic Corridor 2482
5. Mahuda BCCL 0.63
31 Left out of BHARAMALA 4788.4
6. Madhuband BCCL 2.50
Total Length 57483.45
7. Kathara CCL 3.00
**** 8. Swang CCL 0.75
9. Rajrappa CCL 3.00
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
10. Kedla CCL 2.60
MINISTRY OF COAL
11. Kargali CCL 2.72
LOK SABHA 12. Nandan WCL 1.20
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5468 Total 23.30
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017
13. Non-coking Gidi CCL 2.50
USE OF COAL WASHERIES 14. Piparwar CCL 6.50
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Sl. Washeries/ Capacity (Mty) Three-tier green belt is being developed along the
No. Deshaling Plant washery boundary and along transfer and loading
7 Moonidih (New)* 2.50 points and railway siding to mitigate / check dust
Total Coking Coal Washeries in in BCCL 21.10 pollution. All the washeries have been made Zero
Deshaling Plant discharge. The same water is recycled again and
8 Kusunda* 2.00 again in the main process of the washery.
9 Katras* 2.00
Total Coking Coal Deshaling in BCCL 4.00
*****
Total Coking in BCCL 25.10
CCL GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
10 Topa 5.25 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
11 Tapin 4.00
LOK SABHA
12 Kargali 4.00 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5182
13 Kathara* 3.00 ANSWERED ON: 05.04.2017
Total Coking in CCL 16.25
DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDORS
Total Coking CIL 41.35
SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL
Non-coking Coal
G. HARI
Sl Washeries Capacity (Mty) SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE
14 Ashoka , CCL 10.00 DHARMENDRA YADAV
15 Basundhara , MCL 10.00 VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT
16 Ib Valley , MCL 10.00 ANANDRAO ADSUL
17 Konar , CCL 7.00 PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE
18 Karo , CCL 3.50
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
19 Hingula , MCL 10.00
20 Jagannath , MCL 10.00 (a) whether the Government has decided to develop
21 Kusmunda , SECL 10.00 three more dedicated freight corridors in the country
22 Baroud , SECL 5.00 and if so, the details along with the length thereof;
Non-coking CIL 75.50
(b) the present railways’ share in carrying freight in
Total Coking + Non-coking CIL 116.85
the country and the freight traffic projections in these
Coking Coal Washeries for Renovation
three new freight corridors;
23 Dugda I, BCCL 1.00
24 Madhuban I, BCCL 2.00 (c) whether the land has been acquired and all the
25 Sudamdih, BCCL 1.60 necessary sanctions have been issued for setting up
26 Mahuda, BCCL 0.63 of above three freight corridors and if so, the details
27 Moonidih – 1.60 thereof;
Existing, BCCL
(d) the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon and
Total Renovation Coking CIL 6.83
the funds allocated so far in this regard;
Total CIL 123.68
(e) the targets set for completion of the projects and
(e): Washeries are set up to control the ash content
the present status thereof; and
of coal to reduce air pollution. However, during
various operations in coal washeries, a lot of (f) the time by which these freight corridors will be
particulate matters and gaseous pollutants are operational and extent to which the railways’ share in
generated causing an air pollution problem in the carrying freight will be increased in the country?
area. Hoppers of the crushing units and washery units ANSWER
are fitted with high efficiency bag filters and mist
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
spray water sprinkling system installed and operated
RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
effectively at all times of operation to check fugitive
emissions from crushing operations, transfer points of (a): Yes, Madam. Three new Dedicated Freight
closed belt conveyor systems and transportation Corridors viz. (i) East-West Corridor (2328 km)
roads. (Kolkata-Mumbai); (ii) North-South Corridor (2327
km) (Delhi-Chennai); and (iii) East Coast Corridor
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(1115 km) (Kharagpur – Vijayawada) have been (i) East- West Corridor -540.18 million tonne; (ii)
announced in Budget Speech 2016-17. The North-South Corridor- 209.66 million tonne; (iii) East
Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Survey (PETS) Coast Corridor- 314.53 million tonne.
Reports of these Corridors have been completed. (c): No, Madam.
(b): As per the National Transport Development Policy (d): No expenditure has been allocated as the new
Committee Report, in 2010 Railways’ share in freight freight corridors have yet not been sanctioned.
traffic in the country was estimated to be 36%. The
estimated traffic projection of three new Dedicated (e) & (f): Do not arise.
Freight Corridors as per PETS Report in the year
2023-24 is as under: – ****
RAJYA SABHA
(a) to (b) Ministry has set an ambitious target of the number of proposals received by the Ministry for
15,000 km for the construction of National Highways development works during the last three years from
(NHs) during the current financial year 2016-17 and Chhattisgarh Government and the amount involved
6604 km has been achieved as on 28th Feb in 2016- therein, Scheme-wise and the details of action taken
17. thereon;
(c) to (d) Target and achievement for the construction (b) the reasons for which proposals received from the
of NHs during the last three financial years are as State Government are still pending;
follows: (length in km)
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(c) whether any time-limit has been stipulated for (c) whether 83 mines under litigation depend upon
disposal of proposals; and the outcome of legal process;
(d) whether more time taken in the execution of (d) whether Government intends to apply drone
proposals hampers the development works and how technology for preparing topography maps,
the cost overruns are adjusted and the details inspection of mines and prevention of illegal mining
thereof? and if so, whether Governments, proposal has been
accepted by concerned stakeholders; and
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT (e) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons
CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & therefor?
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH
ANSWER
GOYAL)
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(a): The Ministry of Mines does not undertake FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
development works in the States. However, the AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
proposals for exploration in the 4 (four) minerals
(a) to (b): As per the Mines and Minerals
blocks of Chhattisgarh have been approved by
(Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment
National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). Mineral
Act, 2015 and the Rules framed thereunder, the State
Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), a CPSU
Governments are devolved upon the responsibility to
under Ministry of Mines has taken up exploration in all
carry out auction of mineral blocks in accordance with
the 4 projects through NMET funding at a cost of Rs.
the prescribed law. As per the information received
2.18 crore.
from various State Governments, the mineral blocks
The work is in progress in all the 4 projects in the proposed for e-auction during the fiscal year 2017-18
following locations as per schedule. are given in the Annexure. The likely revenue to be
(i) Nahardih-Madhaipur Block, District Raipur for accrued through e-auction process to the State
Limestone Governments therefrom is contingent upon the final
bids at the time of the auction. The estimate of the
(ii) Sendurkhar Block, District Kabirdham for value of mineral resources of a block to be put up on
Bauxite auction, is calculated by the State Government before
(iii) Ranigaon-Gondaiya Block, District Bilaspur for putting the block on auction, on the basis of the
Limestone estimated quantity of mineral resources in that block
and the average price of such mineral as published by
(iv) Saraipani Dadar Block, Kabirdham for Bauxite Indian Bureau of Mines for the relevant State for a
(b) to (d): There is no proposal of Chhattisgarh State period of twelve months immediately preceding the
pending in the Ministry. month of computation of the Value of Estimated
Resources.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (c) The mining lease applications which were saved
MINISTRY OF MINES under section 10A (2) (c) inserted by the MMDR
Amendment Act, 2015 but could not be granted by
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3577 11.01.2017, stand lapsed. The Ministry of Mines,
TO BE ANSWERED ON 3.4.2017 Government of India has sent application to Attorney
General of India for transfer petition to the Supreme
PLANNING FOR AUCTION OF MINES
Court under Article 139 A (1) of the Constitution of
3577. SHRI T. RATHINAVEL India, for transfer of 58 such cases lodged against the
DR. R. LAKSHMANAN Government of India and the State Governments by
the applicants, whose applications have lapsed under
Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:
section 10A(2)(c). The mineral blocks of the
(a) whether Government has chalked out a plan to applications lapsed under section 10A (2) (c) will be
put as many as 280 mines with a mineral wealth of put up on auction by the respective State
over ₹ 10 lakh crore for auction during the next fiscal; Governments.
(b) if so, the details thereof; (d) & (e): The Ministry of Mines has explored the
usability of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology
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(UAVs) or drones for the mining sector and has (a) whether Railways have levied coal terminal
circulated a note on application of drone in Mining to surcharge at both loading and unloading
all State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings terminals, if so, the details thereof;
like National Aluminium Company Limited, Hindustan
(b) whether Railways have received any
Copper Limited, National Mineral Development
representations from coal consumers, requesting
Corporation Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited,
to revisit the said decision, if so, the details
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Mineral Exploration
thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
Corporation Limited (MECL), Bharat Gold Mines
Limited, Manganese Ore India Limited, Indian Bureau (c) the total amount collected by Railways as
of Mines and Geological Survey of India with a request terminal surcharge after it was introduced, Zone-
to explore the usage and deployment of drone wise?
technology vide letter no. 31/46/2016-M.III dated ANSWER
1.11.2016. MECL, a Government of India Enterprise
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
under Ministry of Mines, has taken initiative to explore
RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
the application of drone technology as Research &
Development work for 2016-17. (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the
House.
*****
*****
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c)
ANNEXURE OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4144 BY SHRI RANJIB
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (B) OF BISWAL ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 07.04.2017
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3577 REGARDING LEVY OF COAL TERMINAL SURCHARGE.
The details of mines to be auctioned in near future as (a) Yes, Sir. Coal and Coke tariff structure has been
per information received from the State rationalized so as to reduce the freight rates over
Governments: longer leads. A Coal and Coke Terminal Surcharge
(CTS) @ `55/- per tonne at both loading and
Sl. Name of the State Name of mineral (s) No of blocks to
No. to be auctioned be auctioned unloading terminals has also been imposed with
1. Andhra Pradesh gold, limestone 7 blocks effect from 22.08.2016.
2. Chhattisgarh bauxite 2 blocks (b) Yes, Sir. Various Coal and Power associations
3. Jharkhand bauxite, iron ore, 8 blocks have requested to review the decision taken by
gold limestone, Railways on collection of Coal and Coke Terminal
emerald Surcharge.
4. Karnataka iron ore 10 blocks (c)
5. Madhya Pradesh limestone, graphite 5 blocks
6. Maharashtra limestone, bauxite, 11 blocks Name of Zonal Railway Amount collected
manganese, (in ` Lakhs)
tungsten, copper Central 11,164.45
7. Odisha iron ore, bauxite 2 blocks East Central 54,362.19
8. Rajasthan iron ore, manganese 11 blocks East Coast 54,575.26
and limestone
Eastern 20,773.02
9. Tamil Nadu molybdenum, 12 blocks
limestone, Northeast Frontier 710.77
graphite iron ore North Western 436.11
Total 68 blocks South Central 25,933.29
South Eastern 13,717.78
****
South East Central 73,534.98
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS Southern 7,894.77
South Western 7,989.41
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4144 West Central 280.89
ANSWERED ON 07.04.2017 Western 7,912.28
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Annexure-2
Summary of projects under various stages of implementation & Summary of projects under development
development Summary of projects under implementation S.No. Component No. of Cost (Rs.
projects Cr)
S.No. Component No. of Cost (Rs. Cr)
projects 1 Port Modernisation 40 21,828
1 Port Modernisation 69 31,150 2 Port Connectivity Enhancement 39 16,031
2 Port Connectivity 57 39,309 3 Coastal Community 3 516
Enhancement Development
3 Port-Led Industrialisation 3 26,325 Total 82 38,374
4 Coastal Community 3 90
Development ****
Total 132 96,874
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DEVELOPMENT SECTOR WISE CSR EXPENDITURE FOR FY 2014-15 AND FY (b): Doesn’t arise.
2015-16 CSR Expenditure ( in ` Crores )
(c): Yes Sir. Demand of cement is expected to
Sectors 2014-15 2015-16
increase in the next financial year on account of
Health/Eradicating Hunger/Poverty and 2246 3117
various flagship programmes of Government of India
malnutrition/Safe drinking water/
Sanitation such as ‘Housing for all by 2022’, ‘Smart Cities
Education/Differently Abled/Livelihood 2728 3073 Mission’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’,
Rural development 1017 1051 ‘Freight and Industrial Corridors’, ‘National Highways
Environment/Animal 1213 923 Expansion including construction of cement concrete
Welfare/Conservation of resources roads’, etc.
Swachh Bharat Kosh 121 355
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Government of
Tamil Nadu
awarded State
Level 3 prizes on
Safety to
Chettinad
Cement
Corporation
Private Limited
(CCCPL),
Ariyalur Works
for the year 2013
in Group A
Category.
The details of
Awards received
by CCCCPL are
given below:
The prizes were awarded by the Honorable Labour Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu on 6th May 2017 in a
function held at Chennai.
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For the first time, the State Government has instituted the award and the Labour
Department invitied nominations from Companies during April 2017. The award
ceremony was conducted in Vijayawada on May 1, 2017 as a part of May Day
Celebrations.
The State Chief Minister, Hon’ble Mr N Chandra Babu Naidu presented the Best
Management Award to Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint President (Mfg.), Chilamkur
Works. This is the first time the plant has won such a recognition on the industrial
relations front.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr N Chandra Babu Naidu presenting the Best Management Award to
Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint President (Mfg.), ICL Chilamkur Works
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JK Cement Mangrol team participated in “CII - National Energy Efficiency Circle (EC) Competition” on 18th and
19th May 2017 in New Delhi and awarded the Second Best prize for “Best Energy Efficiency Organization”
by Confederation of Indian Industry. The award was presented to Mangrol Team by Mr Rene Van Berkel, Unit
Chief, Industrial Resource Efficiency with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
based in Vienna.
Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head representing J K Cement Works’ in CII - Mr D K Patel, Technical Head, Mangrol receiving trophy for second
National Energy Efficiency Circle (EC) Competition. Best prize for “Best Enegy Efficiency Organization
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Gold Medal presented to JK Cement Works, Mangrol in Cement Sector in “SEEM National Energy
Management Award 2016” in an award ceremony took place on 26th May 2017 in Ahmedabad by Dr. Jayant
A. Sathaye, Senior Scientist and Strategic Advisor and Founder of the International Energy Studies Group at the
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California.
Mr D K Patel receiving Gold Medal in “SEEM National Energy Management Award 2016”
Every Year, on the occasion of May Day Celebrations, 1st May 2017, every year Andhra Pradesh Labour
Department and Government of Andhra Pradesh honoring the best workmen in industries.
This year one of Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works workmen Mr G V S Naveen Babu selected for Shram
Shakthi Award. He received the Award from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr N Chandra Babu
Naidu and Hon’ble Labour Minister, Mr P Satyanarayana at A1 Convention Hall, Vijayawada on the occasion of
May Day celebrations.
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted Licence to Banswara Works (part of India Cements) in
Rajasthan for the Quality Management Systems Certification – IS\ISO 9001:2015, valid from March 30,
2017 to March 29, 2020.
BIS has granted Licence to Banswara Works for the Environmental Management Systems Certification -
IS\ISO 14001:2015, valid from March 30, 2017 to March 29, 2020.
BIS has renewed Licence to Banswara Works for the Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Certification- IS 18001:2007, valid from March 30, 2017 to March 29, 2020.
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The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag Grinding unit has implemented the IMS system of QMS (Quality
Management System), EMS (Environmental Management System) and OHSAS (Occupation Health Safety
management system) successfully and obtained the IMS certificate from BSI w.e.f. 20th April 2017.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
According to Pond
Beautification Scheme
and the order of Collector,
Raipur Cleaning and
Deepening Work of
Handi Talab, situated
at Amapara, Near
Shitla Mandir, Raipur
was completed. Century
Cement has completed
this work under CSR
activities; the quality of
work is appreciated by the
Zone Commissioner,
Municipal Corporation,
Raipur.
Ponds are used for multipurpose works in the peripheral villages. Every Village has average 4-5 ponds which
are used for bathing, irrigation and daily household works. These ponds also maintain ground water levels in
the area acting as rain water harvesting structure.
Under CSR activities of Century Cement Pond Pitching work at village Bahesar was completed in all respect.
It was the demand from Village Panchayat. Century Cement CSR Committee surveyed and felt that the demand
is genuine need of villagers and CSR Committee has considered their request and gave approval for pond pitching
at Village–Bahesar. The quality of work is appreciated by the village Panchayat. Now the villagers are very happy
by this work.
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Renovation such as putting Tiles at Class Rooms, Path way and Rest room facility provided by the
Chettinad Cement Corporaton Private Ltd, Karikkali Works for the Physically challenged Children at Govt.
Block Resource Centre, Gujiliamparai, near CCCPL Karikkali Works at the cost of Rs.1.5 Lacs.
Considering the forth coming monsoon, Chettinad Cement Corporaton Private Ltd, Karikkali Works
renovoted the channel to the total extend of 3.5 Kms for rain water harvesting by way of removing bushes
and strengthening the existing bank at ponds for storage of water at Karikkali and Dholipatti village panchayats
at the cost of Rs.1.0 Lacs
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Floor tiles were laid in Govt. Primary School, Sirupazhaverkadu by ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit. Mr
R Sivasubramanian, Asst Vice President (Mfg), Officials and Villagers attended the function held in April 2017.
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ICL, Sankarnagar Works installed RO Plant, costing Rs. 1.45 lakhs at St. Antony Higher Secondary School,
Alavanthankulam for providing drinking water to the students.
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For the convenience of all the villagers of Bhadanpur and surrounding areas to perform last rites of their near
and dear ones, Maihar Cement spread Chachri all over in a circular area of radius of about 25 mtr. using
hydraulic excavator
and dumper. Further
infrastructure
development of this
Mukti Dham is also
planned by erecting a
shade, construction of
boundary wall and
water supply, etc.
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On 23rd April 2017, Manikgarh Cement, under its prestigious CSR Project, provided a Drinking Water Supply
facility to Pataguda, an Adivasi Village situated in a forest area on a 185 mtrs. hilltop from ground level,
near Manikgarh Cement Limestone Mines in Jiwati Teshil of Chandrapur district. The total water supply facility
comprises of construction of a 2400 mtrs long water pipeline from Manikgarh Cement Limestone Mines to Village
Pataguda with facilities of four toilet blocks and a 500 ltrs.
Capacity water tank. This drinking water supply facility, costing
approximately Rs. 13 lacs, could not have been possible, unless
the co-operation and guidance of the District Collectorate,
Chandrapur and Patan Gram Panchayat.
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It would be worth mentioning here that this village Pataguda has also
been facilitated with Electricity Supply by the Government for the first
time on 23rd April 2017 at the hands of Hon’ble District Collector,
Mr Ashutosh Salil.
On this occasion, Mr Ashok D Karwa, Sr Executive President (Coml.),
Mr A K Jain, Executive President (Mechanical), Mr Piyush Choudhary,
Vice President
(Power Plant),
Mr B K Singh,
General
Manager (Civil), Mr Avinash Sapre, Dy General Manager
(HRD), Mr R R Raut, Officer (Administration) of Manikarh
Cement and Mr Sonawane, PSI, Patan Police Station, Mr
Suryakant Patil, Tehsildar, Jiwati, Mr Bhimrao Pawar, Dy
Sarpanch, Patan Gram Panchayat and Smt. Anjana
Pawar, Panchayat Samity Member were prominently
present. Manikgarh Cement HR and Civil Department
teams worked hard to make this prestigious project
Toilet facility provided to Village Pataguda
functional timely.
by Manikgarh Cement
The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag Grinding Unit as part of CSR activities constructed the BT Road for 1.4
km worth of Rs. 80.0 Lacs to the near Village, A.S. Peta, Kasimkota Mandal, Anakapalli, Viskahapatnam as
requested by local Village people, MLA and ZPTC.
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Further he mentioned the ‘Theme’ given by National Safety Council about the participation of environment for
the year 2017 i.e. “CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE”. He explained the meaning of the theme, what National
Safety Council has to motivate us to follow.
On this occasion a number of competitions were organized such as Slogan competition, Essay competition and
Poster competition for staff, workers and their spouse. Highly encouraging, participation of employees was seen
in all competitions. The best performers were awarded with suitable prizes by Senior Executive President (Plant),
Mr Vijay Kumar, Sr. Vice President (Mech.), Mr Deepak Jaisinghani and Sr. Vice President (Mines), Mr B.P.
Mishra.
At the end, a Vote of Thanks was given by Mr P D Sharma, HOD Personnel and the programme was conducted
by Mr Ashwani Vyas. Senior Executives, Staff and a large number of workmen were present in this Event.
On the eve of World Environment Day celebration, Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited,
Ariyalur Works conducted Speech Competition, Essay Writing Competition, Drawing Competition and Quiz
Competition on various dates among employees and their spouses for creating awareness on environmental
protection. Employees and their spouses eagerly participated in the competitions and won prizes.
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The World Environmental Day Celebration was held at Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited,
Karikkali Work’s campus 5th June 2017. Unit Head, Mr M U Subramaneyan and other officials planted more
than 200 saplings at the peripheral area of both Factory and Residential area. The same has been published as
news in Daily Thanthi, a leading Tamil News paper.
The World Environment Day is being celebrated all over the world. As part of the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP), this year’s concept is “Connecting People to Nature”. Gujart Sidhee Cement Limited
(GSCL) has celebrated the “World Environment Day” on 6th June, 2017. GSCL is dedicated towards
Environmental protection and improvement has organized Tree Plantation, Cleaning Campaign and Environment
Awareness at Chhagiya Village and Plant Premises by Employees and Villagers.
Tree Plantation & Cleaning Campaign by Mr Dinesh G Randad, President (Works) and Sarpanch of Chhagiya Village
in the presence of Gujarat Pollution Control Board Officials and Employees.
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The Environment
Day was celebrated at
ICL, Sankari Works
on 5th June 2017. Mr S
K Palaniappan, Joint
President (Mfg.)
released a Guideline
Book on Environment
Protection. On the
occasion, Tree saplings
were planted.
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The World Environment Day was observed on 5th June 2017 at Maihar Cement. In a function held near main
gate at 7.55 A.M., Mr Ajai Kumar Jain, Sr. Vice President (Production) addressed the gathering of Staff and
Workers about the various measures taken by the unit to protect our environment. He also briefed about the
historical significance of observing this day all over the world and explained about this year theme “Connecting
People to the Nature”. He urged everybody to keep supporting the organization in its effort to keep the
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environment free from dust, smoke, polythene or any other pollutant (Air & Water). He briefly apprised
everybody about various measures taken by Maihar Cement to check air pollution viz. installation of truck tippler,
hybrid filter, RABH, upgradation of ESP’S, covering of entire belt conveyor, fly ash handling and storage, use of
mechanical road sweepers, establishment of sewage treatment plant etc. He further stated that thousands of
trees have been planted in and around factory, mines and colony premises every year to arrest air pollution
level and urged everybody to make a habit of planting saplings and nurture them like his own child. He also
requested to completely ban the use of polythene bags in one’s life and judicious use of petrol, diesel, LPG Gas
and electricity.
He further requested
everybody to take a pledge
of Maihar Cement
Environment Policy and
make all out efforts for its
implementation. Safety
pledge was also taken by
everybody read by Mr B P
Gupta, Sr. Manager,
Packing Plant.
An Exhibition of latest pollution control equipment was also shown to all the employees and explained its
usefulness. The banners and posters depicting environment conservation were put at the main gate and different
locations of the plant. A Training programme on Pollution Control and Environment Protection was also organized
at HRD Centre). All the employees of Maihar Cement participated with great enthusiasm in all the events
organized to mark this event.
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To commemorate 3rd International Yoga Day on 21st June 2017, Zuari Cement Ltd, Yerraguntla observed
the World Yoga Day at their premises. As part of this programme, Gate Meeting was conducted at 8 AM chaired
by Mr Y S Rao, Plant Head. All employees, contract workmen actively participated in the programme. Mr Venkata
Subbaiah, Teacher, Art of Living, Proddatur Branch was invited on this occasion. Plant Head emphasized the
importance of yoga practice in our day to day life and keeping our mind peacefully. Yoga Teacher taught few
yoga lessons to the gathering. There was good response for the teachings of Yoga Master. He asked to practice
yoga every day to keep our body healthy. Yoga classes also performed in Colony, at Truck Yard for truck drivers
and at Zuari DAV School for school children.
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A number of programmes like mock drill, quiz competition and lectures on fire safety were conducted to generate
fire safety awareness and familiarize with firefighting equipments and systems amongst the employees. Banner
and posters of fire safety were also displayed in all prominent areas of the factory. The participation of the
employees in various events organized during fire service week was highly encouraging. The programme was
conducted by Lt Col (Retd) S C Pandey.
Mr Udeyram Yadav, the Chief Guest gave away the certificates to all passed out students. He congratulated the
students for having successfully completed the course and blessed them for their bright future. He profusely
appreciated Century Cement Management for taking up various welfare and development activities for the rural
masses staying in the nearby areas around.
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The closing ceremony function was attended by Smt Ekta Singh, Principal along with Mr Chitransh Dev Verma,
all teachers from Govt. Middle School, Jalso and students and staff of Vocational Training Centre. The teachers
of Govt. Middle School, Jalso also shared their views and appreciated the programme. The Vote of Thanks was
given by one of the students Mr Rahul Yadav. The programme was conducted by Miss Jaismine Kawal Das
(Instructor).
The 25th Convocation Programme of Vocational Training Centre was conducted on 3rd June 2017 at Century
Cement Staff Club, Baikunth. Mr Janak Ram Verma, M.L.A., Baloda Bazar constituency was the Chief Guest.
The programme was started by Deep lightening by the Chief guest along with other dignitaries and then
Saraswati vandana and Welcome Song was performed by Century Cement School students.
Lt. Col. (Retd) S C Pandey then read out the Report on Vocational Training Centre (VTC) activities. He furnished
the numerical details of the activities run in the VTC.
The convocation function was attended by senior executives of the Century Cement, Sarpanchs/ Upsarpanchs
of adjoining villages, the students and staff of Vocational Training Centre and the Press Reporters besides other
guests. Vote of thanks was given by Mr P D Sharma, HOD (Personnel) and the programme was conducted by
Mr Ashwani Vyas. The programme was over after refreshment.
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On 1st April 2017, a Pooja was conducted at CCCPL, Ariyalur Works in lieu of
Accounting Year 2017-2018 at Sri Sakthi Vinayakar Temple. Unit Head, all
department heads and employees were participated in the Pooja for goodness of
the industry and received the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vinayakar.
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Unit Head CCCPL, Ariyalur inaugurating the New Volley Ball Ground
On 1st April 2017, a Pooja was performed in connection with New Financial Year
2017-2018. Mr M U Subramaneyan, Joint President –
Works cum Unit Head of Karikkali Works and CCCPL
team participated in the Pooja.
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Departments of Chettinad
College of Engg. & Tech.,
Puliyur, Karur were visited
CCCPL, Karikkali Work’s on
22nd and 23rd June 2017 for
Industrial exposure. CCCPL
senior level technical team
members shard their knowledge
about Cement process
Team Members of Chettinad College of Engg. & Tech., Puliyur, Karur
automation technology.
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Speaking on the occasion, Mr Cooper said “Safety continues to be Heidelbergcement top priority. We clearly
believe in creating and providing a safe work environment and the Safety Star Award is a way to acknowledge
the contributions of its workforce towards the common theme. It is the management’s commitment to ensure
that everyone who comes to work at our plants, returns happy and safe to their loved ones”.
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Financial assistance was provided by ICL, Banswara Works to Megha Cricket Club,
Saredi Badi to organize Open Day-Night Cricket Tournament. Around 50 teams
participated in the day night cricket tournament.
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ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit distributed Rain Coats (50 Nos.) to the poor
children of Govt. Primary School, Sirupazhaverkadu in April, 2017.
Under CSR activities, ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit had provided materials to
Shanthabava Rehabilitation Centre, Minjur Taluk.
Sriramanavami was celebrated at ICL, Chilamkur Works on 4th April2017 with festive
fervour at Sri Meenakshi Somasundareswara Swami Temple. Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint
President (Mfg.), Mrs Aruna Sree Muni Reddy and Mr G S Srinivas, Joint General Manager
(HR) participated in the celebrations.
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On 13th June 2017, ICL, Chilamkur Works has distributed Walking Sticks (108
Nos.) to the poor and aged people from Chilamkur and nearby villages.
An on-site practical demo programme (On Site Emergency Plan – Mock Drill)
during emergency situation was organised at ICL, Chilamkur Works with trainers,
Mr Avadeesh Shah and Mr Muni Kumar on 2nd May2017. The programme was inaugurated by Mr P Muni Reddy,
Joint President (Mfg) and co-ordinated by Mr M Kumara Swamy Reddy, Sr. Manager Safety. Around 42
Managerial Staff and Non-Managerial staff participated in the live demo session.
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ISO Integration Awareness Programme was organised from 11th to 12th 2017 in
ICL, Sankari Works. Mr Ganesh explained the documentation procedures.
Inter Plant Volleyball tournament was held at ICL, Dalovoi Works on 9th and
10th June 2017. Team from ICL, Sankari Plant was runner-up. Mr Antony George,
VP (Production) handed over the trophy to the team.
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The India Cements Limited, as part of its CSR initiative, has donated Rs.10 Lakhs to Venper Academy,
Chennai an organisation engaged in providing quality coaching by offering courses to students in their
preparations for IIT-JEE & NEET entrance examinations.
Venper Academy conduct the events during June, July to cover 600 schools across Tamil Nadu for distributing
the awards to 10th standard toppers along with gift vouchers for Rs.10000/-, Rs.7500/- and Rs.5000/- for
1st, 2nd and 3rd rank holders. It is for purchasing text book materials, online applications, Store Test series/online
videos for NEET\ IIT-JEE entrance coaching in the schools.
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Mr R Egambaram, AGM (HR), Sankarnagar Works presenting the School Children attending the award ceremony organised by Venper
award to a school topper Academy at Valliyur
The main objective of conducting the event is to provide expert guidance to the school toppers of Tamil Nadu
State Board in appearing for NEET/IIT-JEE and other national level competitive examinations.
At the Award ceremony organised by Venpur Academy, at Keins Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Valliyur
on 7th June, 2017, Mr R Eagambaram, AGM (HR), Sankarnagar Works presented the awards to the toppers
from Keins Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Valliyur, TVS Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Valliyur
and Government Higher Secondary School, Earwadi. Around 400 students participated. Dr Srinivas Rajagopal,
Head Operations, Venper Academy explained the objectives of conducting the event.
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May Day was observed on 1st May was at Raasi DAV High School. Mr K Sitarama Raju, senior
worker unfurled the flag. Mr M Jose Varghese, Plant Head was the Chief Guest., Senior executives,
plant officials, members of Employees Union and Contract Labour Union participated.
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The Fire Safety Week was observed at ICL, Yerraguntla Works during April, 2017. A month long safety
campaign was organized on “Fire Safety“ through gate meetings, Tool box talks & In-house training programmes
to educate and create awareness amongst employees.
In-house training programmes on the usage of Fire extinguishers were conducted from 12th to 27th April 2017
in 5 batches for HOD’s, Section In-charges, Engineers and Contract workmen by Mr B S Innaiah, Chief Manager
(Safety). General fire safety hazards, substances that cause fire and how to prevent accidental fires were also
covered. A Demo on fire control was conducted by
Security Personnel.
Pulse polio programme was organized by ICL, Yerraguntla Works on 2nd April2017
at the Occupational Health Centre in association with the local Primary Health
Centre, Yerraguntla. Polio
drops were administered
to 25 children by the
Medical Officer Dr B
Sankar Naik and Para
medical staff.
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• The 1st Dance Talent Competition of Jaykaypuram “Ghungroo 2017” was organized at the Officer Club
on 22nd April 2017 which was a grand success.
The Competition witnessed a battle between highly talented participants in the age group of 4 to 10 years
(9 individual participants + 2 teams), 11 to 18 years (10 participants) and Ladies (3 participants). The
Couple Category was represented by Smt and Mr Rajesh Keswani who showed tremendous spirit in
participating on the stage.
The Competition was adjudged by Mr Rahul Rathore and Mr Manoj Banjara from Thriller Dance Academy,
Udaipur. Two highly talented choreographers Ms Chitra Jha and Ms Seema Rajpurohit worked extremely
hard to first train all children and ensure the event was executed with great perfection.
Mr Amit Rawat ensured that the audience was in perfect sync with each performance by being the Master
of Ceremony. The President Officer’s Club, Mr Dinesh Pandya highlighted the thought behind Ghungroo 2017
and shared details of future programmes under the Officer’s Club banner. Senior Vice President (Works),
Mr P L Mehta addressed the massive gathering and expressed his happiness on the talent present in
Jaykaypuram. He motivated all the contestants to keep on honing their skills.
1st Prize Ms. Anushka Koul (D/O Mr Sanjay 1st Prize Ms.Purvi Shrimali (D/O Mr Hemant
Naquib) Shrimali)
2nd Prize Ms. Smriti Mishra (D/O Mr R K Mishra) 2nd Prize Mrs.Varsha Keswani (W/O Mr Rajesh
3rd Prize Master/s Daivik Pokharna (S/O Mr Dileep Keswani)
Pokharna), Jatin Gurjar (S/O Mr Yadvendra 3rd Prize Mrs.Nisha Tiwari (W/O Mr Pankaj Tiwari)
Kumar), Surender Patel (S/O Mr M L Patel) and
Sharwin Shabu (S/O Mr Shabu George) Category 4 (Couples)
1st Prize Master Alvin Varghese (S/O Mr Varghese The presentation ceremony was co-ordinated by
G.) Mr Anil Sharma, Principal LPS School and
2nd Prize Ms.Charushree Chundawat (D/O Mr D S Mr Piyush Ranka. JK Lakshmi Cement, Senior VP
Chundawat) (Works) awarded all the Winners, felicitated the
3rd Prize Master Anant Mishra (S/O Mr R K Mishra) two judges and the two choreographers.
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A Kavi Sammelan was organized on 1st May 2017 to celebrate May Day
at the Manoranjan Kendra Jaykaypuram. The event was graced by highly
popular poets – Mr Jani Bairagi, Mr Govind Rathi, Mr Atul Jwala,
Ms Prerna Thakrey, Mr Deepak Pareek and Mr Rahul Sharma. Members
of the Senior Management Team led by Senior Vice President (Works),
Mr P L Mehta, President and Representatives of JK Lakshmi Cement
Workers Union and
employees and their
families enjoyed the Kavi Sammelan.
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This programme was conducted in two phases. The first phase was general orientation of cement manufacturing
process and second phase was specific for five disciplines.
The first phase, which was conducted between 12th and 21st February 2017 covered all theoretical aspects from
mining to packaging of cement manufacturing process. RTC part-time trainers from all disciplines provided them
full practical knowledge in theoretical aspects with use of CBT’s and A-V aids.
In second phase, was conducted during 22nd February to 2nd March, 2017, which was specific to disciplines -
Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and CCR, participants were divided in five batches and given
advanced inputs in their specific discipline. They were also sent for plant visits in J K Cement Works Nimbahera
and Mangrol and Wonder Cement Ltd., Nimbahera.
During the valedictory session, Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head, J K Cement chaired the session and emphasized the
need of training and its application in practical work of cement plants. Mrs. Ariunaa Demberel, Director and Mrs.
Urelerdene Sanjaasuren, Head - HR from Mongolyn Alt (MAK) Corp., Mongolia expressed their experience and
feedback from participants during the session. The participants also expressed their full satisfaction and found
it very useful while giving their feedback about the program. Mr NK Vaishnav, Asst. Manager - RTC proposed a
vote of thanks to distinguished delegates and participants for their contribution to successful training program.
J K Cement is always taking care of persons residing around its plants and taking all necessary steps to improve
their lives. In the series, J K Cement contributed ₹11.50 lac towards Mukhyamantri Jal Swawlamban
Yojana in various villages to make them self-reliant for their needs of water resources. To recognize this,
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Free Medical Camp was organised by JK Cement Works in association with RNT
Medical College, Udaipur at Atal Sewa Kendra of village-Bhawaliya on 12th June
2017, wherein medical check-up and consultation of about 83 patients (25 general, 15 orthopaedic, 35
gynaecology, and 8 ENT patients) was carried-out by Dr Anurag Talesara, Orthopaedician, Dr LN Sen, General
Surgeon, Dr Bhanu Pratap Sharma, ENT, Dr Saroj Pareek, Physician and Dr Veena Gupta, Gynaecologist.
Besides, about 11 patients of knee pain and 4 patients of piles were also treated with blood/urine sugar test of
about 20 persons. The patients were given medicines and tests were carried out free of cost. In the camp,
Mr Amba Lal of RNT Medical College and Dr S K Choudhary of JK Cement and his team of para-medical staff
extended necessary assistance.
During the camp, with a view to create awareness in ladies to use sanitary napkin and disadvantages of using
un-hygienic napkins members of Surbhi self-help group, Kriti Seva Sansthan and Dr Veena Gupta talked with
ladies and said that the napkin Sparsh is a cheap and best alternate. They also appealed ladies to use sparsh
napkin only. Saprsh napkins were distributed to about 40 ladies free of cost. Social Activist and Ex-Sarpanch,
Mr Yashwant Mehta and Mr Mangi Lal Nagda who were present on the occasion expressed their happiness and
gratitude for JK Cement Works for organizing the camp.
Camp was successfully organized under the able guidance of Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head, JKCW. Various
dignitaries of J K cement viz. Mr Rajnish Kapoor, Business Head, Mr K M Jain, Head-Commercial, and other
senior officials noted their presence in camp.
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During the course of camp, Dr Veena Gupta and Jagriti Sewa Sansthan’s female assistants demonstrated Sparsh
Sanitary napkin manufactured by Surbhi Ladies Self Help Group JK Cement’s CSR activities and ad vised ladies
to use sanitary napkins to protect them from various diseases. They also said that sparsh napkin is a cheaper
alternate to other napkins. They then distributed about 80 napkins to ladies free of cost.
On this occasion, Social Worker, Mr Laxman Singh and many senior citizens of village were present, who
expressed their gratitude to the J.K. Management for organizing such camps.
Surbhi Ladies Club of J.K.C.W., Nimbahera organized a Summer Camp from 5th to 14th May 2017 in Padam
Vidya Vihar school campus for the children. The camp was organized with the kind guidance of Madam Ms Sonam
Singhania.
The camp was inaugurated by Smt. Neelam Rathore, President Surbhi Club. The
camp included various cultural and sports activities like Football, Basketball, Table
Tennis, Karate, Dance, Art & Craft and Mehandi. Children participated in different
activities and developed their creative skills.
The chief guest of the closing ceremony was Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head, JKCW. A
short program of the activities held in the summer camp was presented by the
students.
Mr S K Rathore appreciated the efforts of the Surbhi club for organizing such a wonderful and educative camp
for the children. Smt Neelam Rathore presented the
report of the camp.
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Appraising JK Cement’s efforts, Mr Indraj Singh wished for success for this project. Explaining about
Government’s schemes like ‘Udaan’ and ‘Saarthi expedition’, he called on ladies to join themselves with these
schemes.
On this occasion, Kriti Sansthan’s Secretary, Mr Siraj Khan, Arunima Sewa Sansthan’s Ms Shweta Rathore, Mr
Ravina Chawla, Mrs. Anuradha Chouhan, Mrs. Yashoda Tank and Mrs. Sonu Yogi were also present.
After Dhwja Aarohan, Sundarkand path organized in which Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head and many other executives
and colony residents were present. The programme ended with Prasad distribution.
In the five days long programme, besides various religious rites like Dev Pratistha, Jaladiwash, etc. On 28th
April 2017, the Abhishek of Lord Dattatreya and ‘Kalash’ and Flag Pole was performed by Unit Head, Mr S K
Rathore, GM-Civil, Mr A K Srivastava and a large number of devotees participated. In the morning and evening,
hawan were performed with chanting of veidic mantras, which were attended by a large number of employees
with their family members.
On the last day, i.e. 29th April2017, under the guidance of learned pundits a havan took place in the morning in
which, Unit Head, Mr S K Rathore and employees of JK Cement participated with their families. This was followed
by Kshetrapal Bali Pooja and establishment of Kalash’ and Flag Pole at the top of temple. Later, Poorna Ahuti of
hawan and Mahaa Aarti were performed, followed by poojan of 11 Kanyaas (girls) and serving food to them.
During these programmes, JK Cement’s Mr M Kachhwaha, Mr R C Purohit, Mr A K Srivastava, Union President
and Secretary Mr Dalpat Singh and Mr P K Saxena and a large number of employees with their families – ladies,
children - were present.
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J.K. Cement family celebrates 27th Annual Function of Shri Radha Krishna
Temple, situated in its premises on 30th April 2017 with traditional gaiety and
enthusiasm. On this occasion, the temple and temple premises were nicely
decorated with flowers, leaves and Electric decoration. The Idols of Lord
Radhakrishna, Lord Yadureshwara Mahadev and Lord Hanuman were also
decorated attractively.
In the morning, Unit Head, Mr S K Rathore and Smt Neelam Rathore performed
special worship of Lord Radhakrishna, Lord Yadureshwara Mahadev and Lord
Hanuman. On this occasion executives of JK Cement Mr K M Jain, Mr Maheem
Kachhwaha, Mr M S Shekhawat, Mr R C Purohit, Mr A K Srivastava along with
officers, their family members, workers’ Union President, Mr Dalpat Singh,
Secretary, Mr P K Saxena, members of Surbhi Ladies Club and a large number
of devotees were also present.
In the evening, it was the time for 'Shobha Yatra' in which the idols of Lord
Radhakrishna were brought out of Temple by the devotees and put up in the nicely decorated Chariot. A large
number of devotees from Nimbahera and nearby places participated with devotion in shobha yatra. They were
singing religious songs (bhajans) while the students of Kailash Vidya Vihar were holding banners in their hands
bearing religious slogans. The band of Kailash Vidya Vihas was another attraction of Shobha Yatra. The Horse
and Camel Riders were also carrying religious banners and flags while the brass band party played with religious
songs throughout.
Two exhibitions "Shri Krishna Ki Baal Leela" and "Gau Poojan by Shri Krishna" were attraction of the Shobha
Yatra. The members of Surbhi Club and local ladies, members of local Prabhat Pheri Mandal, Vidyapati Bhajan
Mandli and Marwari Bhajan Mandli were singing religious songs (bhajans) throughout the way of Shobha Yatra.
In its way from temple to Colony No. 2 and Colony No. 1 and back to temple, residents of Colonies received the
Shobha Yatra with devotion and faith and at a number of places they paid their respects by worshiping. On
return of Shobha Yatra to Temple, Special Worship took place in which Unit Head, Mr S K Rathore along with a
large number of devotees participated followed by prasad distribution to all present. For convenience of devotees
in the way to Shobha Yatra, the facilities of cold drinks, juices, ice-cream and drinking water were arranged in
the way by J.K. Cement Shramik Sangh, J.K. Officers' Club, Staff Club and devotees.
At temple premises, in the night, a Bhajan Sandhya was organized in which a large number of devotees enjoyed
with religious songs till late night.
Shri Radha Krishna Sewa Sammittee expressed its gratitude to all to make the Programme a success.
As part of the initiative by KCP to transform Muktyala into a smart village, the KCP adopted Muktyala (V).
• KCP provided plastic buckets for collecting wet and dry household waste from the villagers to implement the
waste management system in the village under Company’s CSR activity.
In a meeting organized at Muktyala Training Centre on
4th April 2017, Legal Adviser of KCP, Mr S Sankaran
distributed green and blue colour plastic buckets to the
villagers for the purpose of collecting wet and dry
household waste. Also provided three tricyles fabricated
with aluminium body for collecting household waste from
each household separately and depositing at a
designated place provided by the KCP for the waste
management system. From that waste will make bio
fertilizer in a systematic process and will give to the
farmers of Muktyala for their fields.
Distribution of plastic buckets by KCP
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• To empower women, the KCP initiated programme in paper bags making to eliminate plastic bag usage in
Muktyala village and to keep the village clean and green and pollution free.
A meeting organized at Muktyala Training Centre on
7th May 2017. Speaking on the occasion, Dr G V K
Prasad and Legal Adviser of KCP Mr S Sankaran on
adopting the Prime Minister’s Kaushal Vikas initiative
and according to top priority to provide skill
development to the underprivileged women from the
village. Launched training programme in paper bags
making to empower women. Mrs Aruna from
Chennai has given training on paper bag making to
the village women.
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For the convenience and comfort of lacs of Maa Sharda devotees who thronged at Maihar from various part of
the country during 10-days Chaitra Navratri Mela beginning from 29th March, 2017. Maihar Cement made
elaborate arrangements at Maihar Railway Station and at its Dharmshala at Devi ji Premises. A tentage for
medical check-up and first aid for devotees of ‘Maa Sharda’ was erected at Mangal Niketan Dharmshala. Similar
temporary tentages with all necessary arrangements were also erected at Maihar Railway Station for the
temporary shelter of devotee passengers coming to Maihar from other neighbouring states and towns. Some
parts of Railings of Maa Sharda Devi stairs were also painted by us before start of the mela,
On the occasion, 140 students who have successfully completed the 9-months trade course for the session
2015-16 and 2016-17 were given their respective tool kits and certificates by the Chief Guest accompanied by
the Unit Head and President, Mr Pankaj Kumar Sharma. Speaking on the occasion, The Chief Guest appreciated
the various work done by the Maihar Cement for the last so many years for the upliftment of poor and deprived
section of the society. He specifically praised the efforts made by the management, administrator and instructors
of VTC for doing wonderful job in line with government priorities of skill development. The President & Unit Head
of Maihar Cement Mr Pankaj Kumar Sharma in his brief message told to all the students to understand and
recognise their vast energy and potential of carrying out any constructive task at this age. He motivated them
to think and dream big in their life in whatever job they undertake in future. He wished all of them for a bright
future. All the students were visibly fuming with confidence and seen full of energy and excitement during the
convocation ceremony.
In an effort to promote Sports & Culture in the social vicinity, Maihar Cement extended financial support to the
tune of Rs. 90,000/- to a social and cultural institution “KIRTIMAN” based at Maihar to organise 38th All India
Kavi Sammelan held at Maihar on 13th May 2017. Besides, Maihar Cement made publicity of the event through
pasting event flex banners on the hoardings at the prominent locations of Maihar and at the venue.
On the call of local administration and insistence of MLA, Maihar, Maihar Cment arranged distribution of
filtered water pouches and Parle G biscuit packets to thousands of poor and malnourished children who
came to attend a social meet on 3rd June, 2017 organised by MLA, Maihar, Mr Narayan Tripathi to eradicate the
large scale malnourishment cases identified by a team of Civil Hospital, Maihar in the tehsil. Many social activist,
representatives of industries based at Maihar, Government Officials and general public and affected children
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were present at the meet. In the meet, Maihar Cement committed its resolve to support the government in all
possible way to eradicate this stigma from our society.
On 24th April 2017 evening, Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Workshave arranged cultural activities at
Vasantha Vedika. Presented awards to the long service awardees those who have successfully completed their
services with the company for 15/25/30 years respectively.
Every year, Ramco Cement is conducting competitions to the energy management teams and presenting awards
to the best project for Energy Management. Total 13 teams have participated in this competition. Awarded 3
best teams for best proposal on energy savings, presentation and implementation in the plant.
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Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have conducted Annadanam to the surrounding villagers. Around 5000
people from surrounding villages took part in this. Arranged cultural programmes at the venue and impressed
the Ramco family members.
As a part of employee welfare, Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have
inaugurated Sri P A C Rama Samy Raja Centenary trust Filling Station
at the factory. This bunk is for the employees and also for the sake of
surrounding villagers.
The petrol station was inaugurated by Unit Head, Mr P B Gopala Krishna, Sr.
President – Mfg. and IOCL authorized officials on 4th June 2017.
Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have been conducting literacy training to contract workmen in the
factory. Four permanent Workmen from the factory are voluntarily came forward for teaching to contract
employees to read and write in local language.
Ramco Cement,
Jayanthipuram Works
have organized First
Aid training to all
first aid certified
members on 12th April
2017 at its RLC. Dr Vijaya Sekhar, Secretary St. John Ambulance Services,
Vijayawada conducted this training. In this training the topics covered are CPR,
BLS (Basic Life Support), injuries, medical emergencies, burns and scalds and chemical exposure.
On the occasion of Sri Rama Navami on 5th April 2017, Ramco Cement,
Jayanthipuram Workshave performed Sri Sita Rama kalyanamahotsavam at
the Auditorium with employees and their family members. Mr P B Gopala
Krishna, Sr. President - Mfg. performed the pooja and Kalyana mahotsavam.
On the occasion distributed prasadam to the devotees.
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On the occasion of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Kalyana mahotsavam on 11th April 2017 at Tirumalagiri,
Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have arranged Pulihora Prasadham for the devotees.
Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have organized superannuation function to the following colleagues
on 28th April 2017 at CCR Conference Hall. Below are the details of the superannuated employees.
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VIP Visit
• ISO Auditor for • Mr R N Singh DMS
Survivalliances audit (Mech), Zonal office,
visited Vasavadatta Bangalore Visited
Cement mines on 19th Vasavadatta Cement
June 2017. mines on 17th May 2017.
• Mr A K Jain and • Mr Diwakar-E.O. and
Mr Anand D from M/s Mr Adam Patel–AEO,
Deloitte visited Karnataka State Pollution
Vasavadatta Cement Control Board (KSPCB)
mines on 19th June 2017. Kalaburagi Visited
• Mr Sumitra Ganguly, Vasavadatta Cement plant
Group CFO M/s on 23rd May 2017.
Kesoram Industries
• Ms. Indrani Banerjee,
Limited, visited
Head HR Group
Vasavadatta Cement
Manjusree, visited
mines on 22nd June 2017.
Vasavadatta Cement
mines on 25th May 2017.
• Mr T G Manjunatha Director of Factories & Boilers
Karnataka, Bengaluru and Mr R K Parthasarthy Dy. Director
of Factories Kalaburagi visited Vasavadatta Cement plant on 7th
April, 2017. HMO, Dr Chander Kumar Jain and Mr Rajesh
Kapatkar–AVP-HR welcomed the guests during visit.
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Training on Fire Fighting and Mock Drill training programme was organized
on 16th May, 2017 at Crusher Rest Shelter. Mr Budha Prakash Security
Department was the resource person
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• On 25th May 2017 officials from Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax,
Kalaburagi have conducted Workshop on GST awareness programme for
Staff, Contractors, Vendors and Service providers. Around 250 persons
attended and benefitted from this programme.
• On 26th May, 2017 organised Awareness session on GST. Mr Ashok Agarwal,
Sr. Manager from BU Office was the resources faculty. Around 100 persons
were attended.
• On 8th May, 2017 GST Awareness Session was organized for Vasavadatta Cement Contractors. Dr Chander
Kumar Jain, HMO explained about the GST. Around 45 contractors were present.
• On 2nd May, 2017 GST Training was organized at Admin Conference Hall. Mr Pulak Saha from PWC Kolkatta
was the resource person. Around 30 people attended the training.
Awareness Session on “Heart Attack” was organized on 5th and 11th May
2017 at X-Ray Conference Hall covering topics like, Pathology of Heart attack,
Symptoms of Heart Attack, Precaution of Heart Attack etc. Dr Jagadish N Kulkarni
was the Internal Resource Faculty. Total 63 people attended the programme.
• On 7th June 2017 total 82 Patients were screened, out of these 21 Patients
selected for IOL Operation. From 19th to 21st June 2017 Eye Operated at Barukha
Eye Hospital Kalburgi. The operated patient farewell programme at Govt General
Hospital Sedam. On this occasion Mr Bharath Bajaj, Lions Club President Sedam,
Mr P M Rathod, Netra Adhikari, Mr Sanjeevkumar, Sr Officer HR, Mr P Madhubabu,
Sr. Welfare Officer and Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst. Officer CSR were also present.
• On 3rd May 2017 total 58 Patients were screened out
of these 20 Patients selected for IOL Operation at Barukha Eye Hospital Kalburgi.
On this occasion Dr Chandrakanth H Naribola Medical Officer, Dr Raju Rampure,
Mr Sharan Reddy, TMC Member Sedam, Mr Narendra Reddy, PLD Bank President
Sedam, Mr P M Rathod, Netra Adhikari and Vasavadatta Cement Staff Mr Venkat
Reddy, Sr. Welfare Officer, Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst. Officer CSR also present.
• On 5th April, 2017 I total 52 Patients were screened, out of these 16 Patients
selected for IOL Operation. On this occasion Mr Bharath Bajaj, Lions Club
President Sedam, Mr P M Rathod, Netra Adhikari, Mr Shivananda Dolla, Training
Officer Vasavadatta Cement and Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst. Officer CSR were also
present.
Vasavadatta Grameena Abhivruddi Kendra & Govt. Health & Family Welfare Dept
Sedam, Govt General Hospital Sedam were jointly organized Pulse Polio Camps
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As per the practice, Birthday – Cake Cutting functions were organized. The
Birthday Greetings and Gifts were handed over to the employees on their
birthday. Photographs of the events were displayed during the function. All HOD’s and Birthday boys were
present during Cake cutting function.
• On 30th June 2017 at Vasavadatta Cement Staff Recreation Club, wherein 175
employees birthday were celebrated. Vasavadatta Cement, Head HR, Mr
Roopesh Tiwari was graced the function. All HOD’s and Birthday boys were
present during Cake cutting function.
• 31st May 2017 at our X-Ray Conference Hall,
wherein 90 employees birthday were
celebrated.
• on 29th April 2017 at our X-Ray Conference
Hall, wherein 52 employees birthday were
celebrated.
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Mr Girish Jambekar has joined Kesoram Industries Limited (family) on 20th May 2017 as Asst.
Manager (Process). Vasavadatta Cement welcome him to KIL Family.
Mr D V Subbaraju joined Kesoram Industries Limited (family) on 19th May 2017 as Sr.
Foreman, Mechanical Dept. Vasavadatta Cement welcome him to KIL Family
As per the practices, ‘No Vehicle Day’ and “Gate Meeting” (Safety Awards) was organized every
month. On this day Employees will not bring their vehicle to the plant. Safety Pledge was taken by
all the employees. On this occasion, Employees and contract workmen were given award for their safety
suggestions and Near Miss Incident Reports. Employees, Contract Labourers and All HOD’s were participated in
the event.
No Vehicle Day Cebration
As per Indian Electricity Act, 2010, as part of this, Zuari Cement Ltd
celebrated Electricity Safety Week from 1st to 7th May 2017. Mr Y S
Rao, Plant Head reiterated the importance of 100% implementation of
group Roadmap LOTO and requested all electricians and E&I team to
commit on the same under any situations.
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MEMBER COMPANIES OF CEMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
22. Mangalam Cement Ltd 33. The Ramco Cements Ltd
Adityanagar, Morak — 326 520 (Formerly Madras Cements Ltd)
Distt. Kota, (Rajasthan) Ramamandiram, Virudhunagar Distt.
Rajapalayam 626 — 117
23. Mawmluh-Cherra Cements Ltd Tamil Nadu
(A Government of Meghalaya Undertaking)
Taxation Building, (Near Raj Bhawan) 34. Reliance Cement Company Pvt. Ltd
Shillong — 793 001, Meghalaya (A subsidiary of Birla Corporation Ltd.)
Industry House (2nd Floor),
24. Meghalaya Cement Ltd 159 Churchgate Reclamation,
Village Thangskari, P.O. Lumshnong Mumbai-400 020
Distt. Jaintia Hills
Meghalaya — 793 200 35. Sanghi Industries Ltd
Sanghinagar — 501 511, R R Distt.
25. My Home Industries Ltd Andhra Pradesh
9th Floor, Block-3
My Home Hub, Madhapur 36. Saurashtra Cement Ltd
Hyderabad — 500 081 Near Railway Station
P.O. Ranavav — 360 560, Gujarat
26. Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd
(Formerly Lafarge India Limited) 37. Shree Cement Ltd
Equinox Business Park Bangur Nagar, Post Box No.33
(Peninsula Techno Park), Tower-3 Beawar — 305 901, Rajasthan
East Wing, 4th Floor, Off. Bandra-Kurla
Complex, LBS Marg, Kurla (West) 38. Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd
Mumbai — 400 070 (A Votorantim Group Company)
P.O. Digvijaygram — 361 140
27. OCL India Ltd
Via Jamnagar, Gujarat
(A subsidiary of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd)
Rajgangpur — 770 017
39. Shriram Cement Works
Distt. Sundergarh
(A division of DCM Shriram Ltd)
Odisha
6th Floor, Kanchenjunga Building
18, Barakhamba Road
28. Orient Cement Ltd
New Delhi — 110 001
(Prop: Orient Paper & Industries Ltd)
Bhubaneswar — 751 012
40. Star Cement Ltd
Odisha
(Formerly Cement Manufacturing Co Ltd)
29. Panyam Cements & Mineral Industries Ltd Village Lumshnong, P.S. Khliehriat
C-1, Industrial Estate Distt. Jaintia Hills
Bommalasatram, Nandyal Meghalaya — 793 200
Kurnool Distt.
Andhra Pradesh — 518 502 41. Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
30. Penna Cement Industries Ltd LLA Building, 2nd Floor, 735, Anna Salai
Plot No.703, Sriniketan Colony Chennai — 600 002
Road No.3, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad — 500 034 42. UltraTech Cement Ltd
‘B’ Wing, Ahura Centre
31. Prism Cement Ltd 2nd Floor, Mahakali Caves Road
305, Laxmi Nivas Apartments, Ameerpet Andheri (E), Mumbai — 400 093
Hyderabad — 500 016
43. Zuari Cement Ltd
32. Rain Cement Ltd (A subsidiary of HeidelbergCement India Ltd)
(Formerly Rain Commodities Ltd.) Krishna Nagar, Yerraguntla — 516 311
Rain Centre, 34, Srinagar Colony Kadapa Distt.
Hyderabad — 500 073 Andhra Pradesh