MEMBER COMPANIES OF CEMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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

GST and Its Implication on Cement Industry 6

Cement Industry/CMA Activities — 10

Highlights

55th Annual General Meeting of CMA 12

First Meeting of Development Council for 16

Cement Industry (DCCI)

Concrete Show 2017 17

13th Green Cementech 2017 26

Performance of Eight Core Industries, 29

Published by Shri Harish Kr Panchal on behalf of the Including Cement
Cement Manufacturers Association
Cement and Clinker Loading by Rail and 32
Revenue Contribution to Railways

CEMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Concerning our Human Resources 42

Website: www.cmaindia.org

Corporate Office Cement in Parliament 50

CMA Tower, A-2E, Sector 24 , Noida 201301 (UP)
Tel: +91-120-2411955, 2411957, 2411958 Members Activities
Fax: +91-120-2411956
E-mail: pant@cmaindia.org Awards and Recognitions 61
Western Regional Office New Products & Certification 66
Express Building, Ist Floor, Indian Merchants' Chamber Marg, Mega Job Fair at JK Institute of Technology 67
Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020
Tel: +91-22-22049691, 22851304 Achievements ( KCP ) 68
Fax: +91-22-22040582
Infrastructure Development 69
E-mail: ns.pawar@cmaindia.org
Western Regional Office
World Environment Day Celebration 76
3rd Floor, 36th Square, Plot No.481, Road No.36, Jubilee Hills, Yoga Day Celebration 83
Hyderabad - 500 034
Tel: +91-40-23553378 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) — 86
E-mail: nyr.sampath@cmaindia.org Activities
 EDITORIAL

It’s been a quarter with a ton of activities, both at the

national level and at CMA itself. At the national level, of
course, the biggest paradigm shift has been in the tax
regime with the launch of the Goods and Services Tax
(GST) that is heralding India towards being a unified
market. The Cement Industry has, overall, seen a smooth
roll out of GST though some operational issues have
come to the fore and which have been represented to
the Government.

As expressed earlier, CMA has stepped up interactions with Government on a variety

of issues — environment, mining, coal, logistics, waste management, to name a few
— resulting in steady and tangible progress being made. A notable achievement has
been the clarification issued by the Environment Ministry on the use of pet coke. The
clarification is unambiguous and reiterates the Ministry’s earlier view that pet coke
usage is allowed for cement kilns and associated CPPs as long as emission standards
are complied with. The clarification is a matter of some solace to the Cement Industry
and I would like to take cognizance of the Environment Ministry’s acknowledgement
of business’ legitimate concerns in resolving this matter.

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.

Aparna Dutt Sharma

Secretary General

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NEW EMISSION STANDARDS OF CEMENT
INDUSTRY DATED 25TH AUGUST 2014 AND
REVISED EMISSION STANDARDS OF
CEMENT INDUSTRY DATED 9TH MAY 2016
As reported in the last quarter, CMA held Five
Regional Meeting(s) in April 2017 to discuss the
matter and to proposed line of action.
To discuss the roadmap by cement industries and in
turn compliance of notified emission norms in a time
bound manner, a meeting was convened on April 20,
2017, by Mr S P Singh Parihar, Chairman, CPCB, with
the CMA and its Member Companies.
At the outset, Dr S Chouksey, President, CMA, made
a brief presentation highlighting the collaborative
regional interactions between the CPCB Regional
Offices and the representatives of CMA/Member
Companies from across India. The salient points
highlighted by CMA were as follows:
I. The contribution made by the Cement Industry
to the Indian economy;
II. The collaborative approach in interactions with
the CPCB Offices was acknowledged and placed
on record;
III. Compliance existed in more than 90% in SOX
across industry with a request for case to case
approach towards the plants located in North
East and Vidarbha Region (Maharashtra) due to
the high sulphur content in the limestone;
IV. There was close to 70% compliance where SPM
was concerned with the exception of the clinker
cooler stack;
V. As regards NOx, primary abatement measures
were recommended being adopted in the first
3
phase over 12-18 months followed by
evaluation and assessment for application of
secondary abatement measures in Phase II
over 18 months.
VI. A suggestion was made for an independent
study like IIT Delhi/IIT Roorkee on the impact
on environment of CO2 and NOx emissions
could be undertaken by CMA with a joint
discussion on the scope of the Study with CPCB;
VII. Submission of a broad based action plan by
Industry by April 30, 2017.
VIII. Submission of a detailed action plan by
individual companies within 2-3 months ;
IX. Request that the State regional CPCB Offices be
informed of the discussion and suggested
outcome on action plan discussed with CMA.
X. The collaborative dialogue be continued with
the CPCB with periodic assessment and
interactions at a regional level with the CMA and
Member Companies.
XI. Regulatory measures may be required for the
ammonia suppliers to be able to import
ammonia for supplies to the Cement Industry.
XII. NOX may be measured on the basis of a
monthly average rather than a daily average.
XIII. The necessity for a roadmap for fuel availability
over the next five years was necessary.
XIV. There existed a necessity for a protocol to be in
place for handling, transportation and storage
of ammonia.
XV. Wet kilns requested being treated differently.
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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
Companies) have submitted their broad action plans.
In the meantime, CEOs from the Cement Industry
called on the late Mr. Anil Madhav Dave, the then
Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) as well as Mr A N Jha, Secretary,
MoEF&CC, on May 11, 2017 to apprise them of the
discussion and action being taken by the Cement
Industry to ensure compliance with the notified
emission standards.
USE OF PET COKE IN CEMENT INDUSTRY
Members are aware that the National Green Tribunal
(NGT) principal bench, vide its Order dated May 16,
2017, has asked state government in consultation
with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), to notify
their decisions with regard to pet co0ke being an
approved fuel as required under the Air Act, 1981,
within a period of two months from the date of the
Order.
A delegation of the CMA Secretariat and Member
Companies held a meeting with Mr M K Singh, Joint
Secretary (JS), Ministry of Environment, Forests &
Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to apprise the Ministry of
the urgent and pertinent issues faced by the Cement
Industry, in connection with the recent NGT direction
regarding usage of pet coke.
The CMA delegation apprised Joint Secretary,
MoEFF&CC of the specifics on the recent ruling of the
NGT on the use of pet coke, and of its implications for
the Cement Industry. The delegation provided the
Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC with relevant reports on
the use of pet coke and on it being classified as a non-
hazardous material. He assured the delegation that
there was no issue with pet coke usage in cement
plants as the MoEF&CC has already identified it as a
fuel.
On the use of pet coke by captive power plants (CPPs)
of cement units, he mentioned that there was no
permission and hence cement plants should not use it
in CPPs. On being explained the environment friendly
use of pet coke in CPP with Limestone dosing and
adherence to new norms of SO2 emissions, he said
that it needed to be studied. He also agreed to go
through the literature given to him regarding use of
pet coke for power generation in Europe. He also
suggested that he would like to meet a larger
representation from Cement Industry in this matter.
It was requested that a MoEF&CC/CPCB sponsored
study should be carried out on the use of pet coke in
CPP’s at the earliest.
Mr Singh, Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC was also
assured that the Industry was ready to follow global
best practices of dry FGD to control emissions in CPPs
in Cement plants. A draft SOPs in this regard would

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be prepared by Industry and shared with the
MoEF&CC and CPCB towards ensuring environment
compliance. Joint Secretary, MoEFF&CC agreed to
give the matter a consideration again in a suggested
interaction with a larger representation from Cement
Industry.
In the meantime, in June 2017, CMA member cement
companies brought to CMA’s notice of the
communication(s) being received by them from a few
State Pollution Control Board(s) on action being
directed with reference to the NGT order on the usage
of pet coke. In this regard, CMA met with Mr A N Jha,
Secretary, MoEF&CC, and Mr A K Mehta, Joint
Secretary, for clarifications in the matter. Both the
Officials stated that the NGT order was not applicable
to cement kilns vis-a-vis usage of pet coke. The
Secretary, Mr Jha spoke with Chairman, CPCB, in the
presence of CMA representatives and asked him to
address the issue and advise State PCBs accordingly.
Mr Mehta assured that the matter would be dealt with
to ensure corrective action. The Officials of MoEF&CC
has kept the issue relating to use of pet coke in CPPs
in reserved for a separate discussion.
Subsequently in a follow up meeting with Mr Mehta
on June 16, 2017, CMA reiterated that keeping in
context the previous discussion with him on the issue,
MoEF&CC may kindly allow use of pet coke in CPPs
subject to compliance with notified emission
standards by the cement plants. Mr Mehta concurred
with the suggestion and asked for a written
communication from CMA to his Offices on behalf of
Cement Industry. In response, on 29th June 2017 CMA
informed Mr. Mehta that responses are received from
the majority of the cement plants assuring
compliance with the standard emission norms in
associated CPPs.
Thereafter, CMA in the meetings and representation
at the MoEF&CC, continued to make its request for an
issuance of a communication by the Ministry of usage
of pet coke as an approved fuel in cement kilns and
associated CPPs ahead of dateline set by the NGT
Order. In reply, the Ministry clarified that it had
already responded to this effect by way of a
clarification provided by the MoEF&CC to the Supreme
Court through a sworn affidavit dated April 5, 2017.
Thereafter, CMA Secretariat is in constant touch with
the MoEFF&CC. Finally on July 14, 2017 the
MoEF&CC issued the letter approving the usage
of pet coke in cement plants and associated
CPPs.
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MEETING WITH HON’BLE MR NITIN
GADKARI, MINISTER OF ROAD
TRANSPORT, HIGHWAYS AND SHIPPING
A delegation of leading players from Cement Industry
had met with Hon’ble Mr Nitin Gadkari, Minister of
Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Government
of India on May 31, 2017 in New Delhi. The members
of the delegation included Mr N Srinivasan, Managing
Director, India Cements, Mr H M Bangur, Managing
Director, Shree Cement, Mr K K Maheshwari,
Managing Director, UltraTech Cement, Mr Ajay Kapur,
Managing Director, Ambuja Cement, Mr Mahendra
Singhi, Group CEO & Wholetime Director, Dalmia
Cement, Mr Ujjwal Batria, Country CEO & Managing
Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp (formerly Lafarge) and
Ms Aparna Dutt Sharma, Secretary General, CMA.
During the interaction, Hon’ble Minister, Mr Nitin
Gadkari had embarked on an ambitious journey of
building roads at the rate of 41 km per day in 2016-
17 and had raised concerns with rising demand of
cement for expanding road construction, the
perception is that the cement Industry was
deliberately hiking prices. This was despite no
corresponding increase in input costs, making current
prices unjustified.
The delegation provided clarifications on all accounts.
It was stated that the current cost of cement, contrary
to public perception, was lower than its cost in 2015.
Also, in the last five years, there has been a CAGR
increase of only 1% as against an inflation of 6%-7%
and with over 40 brands available in the marketplace
for prices between Rs 240 and Rs 380 per bag,
consumers are spoilt for choice in the market. It also
stated that apart from the supply-demand dynamics,
what is irking the cement makers is the inequality in
the duty structure particularly in relation to Pakistan,
which allowed Pakistan to export cement surplus to
India at nil customs duty while the Indian cement
industry has to pay an export duty of almost 17% in
its exports to Pakistan. The industry urged for
reciprocity on this issue.
Hon’ble Union Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari was
receptive to the views of the cement industry and
urged the players to work towards improving its
public perception. He asked the Industry players to
devise a scientific mechanism to arrive at a
transparent price for NHAI.
Cement manufacturers have reassured Hon’ble Union
Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari of cooperation towards
arriving at a transparent pricing for NHAI, which is
expanding its road network.
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GST AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON CEMENT INDUSTRY
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
India, provided an opening presentation outlining the
framework and the issues that ought to be addressed
by the Cement Industry vis-a-vis the GST with the
relevant authority. The latest developments discussed
by Mr Nair are - Where freight is borne by a Cement
company for supply of cement, in that situation will it
be construed as composite supply and if so, will it
attract higher GST rate, i.e. rate applicable to cement
will apply to transportation also?; State Governments
to ensure continuity of state level incentives available
to cement companies; Detailed guidelines to be
issued by the Government on anti-profiteering clause;
Detailed circular to be issued by the Government on
Valuation Rules with regard to Stock Transfer
Valuation; Clarity on Railway Siding as an additional
place of business; Clarity on Input Tax Credit (ITC) of
cement used for construction of immovable property;
Do away the requirement of E-way bill or defer it for
the time being; Credit on Transitionary stock with
distributor; Abatement in GST rates for services like
transportation which are enjoying a concessional rate
under current law should continue; ITC on distribution
of promotional items; ITC on generation of electricity;
Continuity of clean energy Cess under GST regime;
There could be a lot of post supply discounts provided
to dealer in the Cement Industry. The condition of
linking credit note to invoices and other such
conditions thereof should be relaxed to help promote
the ease of doing business GST rules and rates etc.
are yet to be finalised. The Industry should be given
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time to be GST prepared, i.e., around 3 months
minimum should be provided once law and rules are
finalised to enable smooth transition time.
Subsequently, Mr Mukesh Agarwal, Chairman, CMA
Committee-Finance/Legal Committee and Executive
President UltraTech Cement Ltd, briefed the
participants on GST. He mentioned that GST is not
only related to tax/finance but calls for complete
business restructuring and which would impact the
whole ecosystem. He advised participants to get their
queries cleared from the invitees. Mr Agarwal
highlighted that the GST Council has finalised the GST
rate of 28% for cement. The aforestated issues were
discussed by the participants at length.
Following the discussion the salient issues that were
consolidated for discussion with the Commissioners
from the State Government of Maharashtra are -
Need to provide relief in the context of the concept of
composite supply: Cement @ 28% - treatment of
freight (ex-Factory) or otherwise – whether GST
should be payable on entire consideration @ 28%;
Levy of GST: Ex-Factory sale (whether CGST/SGST
scheme would apply even if the goods move outside
the state); Credit eligibility in case of inputs used for
captive consumption of electricity for manufacture of
goods within a state; Need to delay E-way Bill: CMA
Members are concerned of the rigours of this
mandatory requirement; Challenges due to levy of
GST on advances (coverage of this provision of law);
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.

Queries on critical issues relating to the Ministry of

Mines have also been taken up to which a reply in
pending. The Ministry of Mines has informed that it
has forwarded the CMA request to the GST Sectoral
Committee and would inform CMA of the decision
taken on receipt of response.

A presentation has also been made to the Chairman,

GST Council, on common issues impacting business
operations post the launch of GST.

Follow-up after the Meeting

Following the above CMA meeting on GST related
issues held on May 19, 2017, CMA had consolidated
the issues and inputs shared by the Member
Companies, a representation was made to Dr
Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary (Revenue), Mr Arun Goyal,
Additional Secretary, GST Council, Mr Upender Gupta,
Commissioner, GST Policy Wing, Ministry of Finance.
CMA had since promptly received a response from Mr
Arun Goyal, Additional Secretary, GST Council,
endorsing the matter to the relevant Officer
for consideration of the 'Fitment Committee' on
merits. Participants View

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The Salient Issues of representation
• Duty Credit on Closing Stock where Excise Duty
paying documents not available Input Credit of
only 40% of CGST payable is allowed. Most of the
Dealers & Retailers across Industries will be
affected. Consequently, Sales and production will
be seriously impacted during weeks prior to GST
Rollout Date.
Suggestion: Increase said limit substantially or
allow credit against Invoices raised by Excise
Unregistered Depots/Dealers, mentioning details
of Excise Duty suffered on such goods.
• Clarification regarding Area Based Exemption
under Central Excise and State VAT/CST Laws
Presently, various area based exemption schemes
are applicable in North East States, Himachal
Pradesh, J&K etc. wherein there is either upfront
exemption or refund/self-credit of Excise Duty
and VAT, CST.
• GST Laws require full GST to be paid at the time
of supply but do not provide for any mechanism
for continuation of such incentives. This will affect
viability of projects set up on the promise of these
incentives.
Suggestion: Announcement of mechanism to
grand-father such schemes and invite views from
affected parties/industries while framing such
mechanism.
• Clarification regarding eligibility of Input Tax
Credit to Builders/Developers for Construction
Purposes Input Tax Credit of GST on Goods and
Services used for construction of immovable
property on his own account is not allowed. Also,
Input Tax Credit on Works Contract Service
(WCT) is allowed only to Works Contract Service
provider.
• Builders/Developers get building/flats
constructed for Sale during construction stage or
for leasing purpose which will attract GST.
Suggestion: Suitable amendment/ clarification
to be made in final GST Law allowing Input Tax
Credit on all Goods and Services (including WCT
Service) used by such Builders/Developers for
providing taxable output Service of sale/lease of
Building/Flats to avoid cascading of taxes.
• GST on Advance received towards supply of goods
will attract GST to be adjusted against output GST
Liability arising at the time of Supply of Goods.
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Uncertainty regarding determination of exact
goods (in case of dealing in multiple
goods)/location of buyers to which supplies to be
made will pose issues in payment of correct GST.
Correlation of such advances against any
particular supply will be practically difficult.
Suggestion: Provision for GST on Advances for
supply of Goods should be withdrawn.
• GST on activities between two Inter-State offices
of single Legal Entity GST law requires payment
of GST on transactions between two Inter-State
offices of single Legal Entity even in the absence
of consideration.
• Tracking and Maintenance of records of each such
activities as well as valuation of same is not
practically possible which will unnecessary
increase compliance burden.
Suggestion: Such provision should be withdrawn
in final GST Law and should be made applicable
only where Invoice is raised for such Intra
Company activities.
• Collection of Sales Tax Concessional forms like
Form C, Form F etc.
• No Carry forward of Input Tax Credit of VAT/Entry
Tax will be allowed to the extent of Sales tax
liability on account of non-furnishing of pending
forms.
Suggestion: Such provision should be withdrawn
as non-furnishing of such forms is subject to
separate recovery proceedings under existing
CST Laws.
• GST on purchased from Unregistered Persons
GST on all supply of Goods/Services from GST
Unregistered persons to Business Entity will be
payable by recipient. Such provision will lead to
huge compliance formalities (Determination of
GST Rate, raising of Invoice etc.) and purchases
from small unregistered dealers likely to be
discouraged.
Suggestion: It is suggested that reasonable size
of purchases (Say, Rs. 1 Lakh) should only be
covered under said provision.
• Requirement of E-Way Bill to be abolished GST
Law provides that E-Way bill is required to be
issued for every movement of Goods of more than
Rs. 50,000 Also, transporters are required to
generate E-Way bill in case of change in vehicles,
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multiple consignment in single vehicle etc. This is
seriously going to affect ease of doing business.
• Transportation Business being unorganised
sector, compliance of such provision will be
challenging for business.
Suggestion: It is suggested that requirement of
E-Way Bill should be done away completely for
Transporters or alternatively it should be delayed
for another 2-3 years to enable the Industry to
settle down in GST environment.
• Clarification on Composite Supply of goods with
transportation is considered as Composite Supply
and therefore, freight charges, which is very
significant in many Industries (including Cement),
will attract Rate of GST applicable for Goods
transported.
• In most of cases GST Rate on Goods (Say,
Cement -28%) is higher than GST Rate on
transportation (5%). Application of said provision
will result in higher GST on freight which will be
detrimental to the Industry especially when the
customer is not in a position to avail credit of the
GST paid thereof.
Suggestion: Suitable amendment should be
made in the law to enable that the goods and
transportation services are separately taxed at
their respective GST rates in such a scenario.

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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.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

TENDERS NOTICES cement concrete across the country. Consequently,

CMA has been regularly obtaining details of tender
notices by construction agencies for construction of
cement concrete roads. CMA requests the tendering
authorities to take proper quality control measures
during construction of cement concrete roads. CMA’s
publication Cement Concrete Road & Overlay
Construction Dos and Don’ts is also being sent to
such authorities for information and guidance.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN
CEMENT CONCRETE
A policy decision was taken by the Government of
India in August 2014 to construct national highways in
NHAI is preparing the majority of its detailed project
reports (DPRs) for national highways with cement
concrete pavement. The process of awarding these
projects for construction is in progress.
CMA has been in continuous contact with NHAI
authorities. As per updated information gathered by
CMA June 2017 period, 10 more Highway projects (see
table below) have been awarded bringing the total of
highway projects awarded in cement concrete to 82.

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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

Note: Identification of further projects in Cement Concrete is awaited from NHAI

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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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MANAGING COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2016-17

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

ELECTED AS MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE

Ms Rupa Gurunath Mr K C Jain

Mr T S Raghupathy Mr Kaushlesh Maheshwari
Mr Rakesh Singh Mr Jupally Ranjith Rao
Mr V M Mohan Mr Vijay Agarwal
Mr Raghavpat Singhania Mr Alok Sanghi
Mr Rajnish Kapur Mr M S Gilotra
Mr Sunny Gaur Mr Girish Mehta
Mr Sumit Malhotra Mr Rajendra Chamaria
Mr Raakesh Gupta Ms D Sabitha, IAS
Mrs V L Indira Dutt

PERMANENT INVITEES (PAST PRESIDENTS)

Shri O.P. Puranmalka Shri B.L. Jain

Shri M.A.M.R. Muthiah Shri Y.H. Dalmia

Mrs Vinita Singhania Shri M.N. Mehta

Shri H.M. Bangur Shri M.H. Dalmia

Shri Manoj Gaur Dr. V.L. Dutt

Shri N. Srinivasan

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55TH ANNUAL SESSION OF

CEMENT MANUFACTURERS’ ASS OCIATION
HELD ON 18TH JULY 2017 AT NEW DELHI

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

Inauguration of the AGM with lighting of the lapm

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55TH ANNUAL SESSION OF

CEMENT MANUFACTURERS’ ASS OCIATION
HELD ON 18TH JULY 2017 AT NEW DELHI

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

Cement fraternity at the CMA

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 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR CEMENT INDUSTRY (DCCI)
First Meeting of Development Council for Cement Industry (DCCI)
23 August 2017 in New Delhi
The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
(DIPP) established the Development Council for
Cement Industry (DCCI) in June 2017, fulfilling the
industry’s demand for an institutional platform for
addressing matters concerning its development and
growth.
Chaired by Dr Chouksey, CMA President and
Wholetime Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., the
council has members from leading cement
companies, government ministries and departments,
and associated sectoral chambers. The first meeting
of the DCCI took place on August 23, 2017, at DIPP
premises in New Delhi.
The overarching mandate of DCCI is to promote
sectoral growth and the specific functions to achieve
the mandate include the following:
• Suggesting norms of efficiency with a view to
eliminating waste, obtaining maximum
production, improving quality and reducing costs.
• Recommending measures for securing the fuller
utilisation of the installed capacity and for
improving the working of the industry,
particularly of the less-efficient units.
• Promoting standardisation of products.
• Promoting or undertaking inquiry as to materials
and equipment and as to methods of production,
management and labour utilisation, including the
discovery and development of new materials,
equipment and methods and of improvements in
those already in use, the assessment of the
advantages of different alternatives and the
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conduct of experimental establishments and of
tests on a commercial scale.
• Promoting the training of persons engaged or
proposing engagement in the industry and their
education in technical or artistic subjects relevant
thereto.
• Promoting the retaining in alternative occupations
of personnel engaged in or retrenched from the
industry.
• Promoting or undertaking scientific and industrial
research, research into matters affecting
industrial psychology and research into matters
relating to production and to the consumption or
use of goods and services supplied by the
industry.
• Promoting improvements and standardization of
accounting and costing methods and practice.
• Investigating possibilities of decentralizing stages
and processes of production with a view to
encouraging the growth of allied small-scale and
cottage industries.
• Promoting the adoption of measures for
increasing the productivity of labour, including
measures for securing safer and better working
conditions and the provision and improvement of
amenities and incentives for workers.
• Advising on any matters relating to the industry
(other than remuneration and conditions of
employment as to which the Central Government
may request the Development Council to advice
and undertaking inquiries for the purpose of
enabling the Development Council so to advise.
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Concrete Show India 2017
4-6 May 2017 in Mumbai
Concrete Show India (CSI) 2017, the three day Event
was held from 4th to 6th May 2017. The show was
organised by UBM India at the Bombay Convention
and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. The show
commenced on 4th May 2017 and was inaugurated by
lighting the auspicious Lamp by Mr Samir
Surleker, Vice President-West, Indian Concrete
Institute, Mr Harshad Patel, Member-Indian
Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association
(ICEMA) & Zonal Manager, Schwing Stetter India Pvt
Ltd, Mr Michael Duck, Executive Vice President, UBM
Asia, Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM
India and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Group Director, UBM
India.
Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) supported
the Concrete Show India 2017 without any financial
commitment. Among other associations supported
the Show include Indian Construction Equipment
Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA), Indian Concrete
Institute (ICI), Construction Chemicals Manufacturers
Association (CCMA), Consulting Engineers Association
of India (CEAI), Construction Industry Development
Council (CIDC), Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturers'
Association (RMCMA), Indian Association of Structural
Engineers (IAStructE), Indian Institution of Bridge
Engineers (IIBE), Logistics Federation of India (ILFI),
etc. JK Cement Ltd. is the kit sponsor of the
Conference.
Conference
The one-day Conference was
organized on 4th May 2017 was
themed on smart cities, sustainability
and concrete infrastructure. The
topics covered - 'Planning Smart
Cities', 'Constructing Smartly and
Sustainably', 'Repair and Rehab for Concrete
Infrastructure', 'New Generation Materials for Smart
Cities' and 'Roads, Infrastructure and Connectivity'.
Concrete Conference Agenda is enclosed for
information. The Conference was attended by 40-45
persons.
On behalf of CMA, Dr V Ramachandra, Head
Technical, UltraTech Cement Ltd., Mumbai made a
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Presentation on ‘Advances in Concrete and
Construction' and touched upon Cement Concrete
Roads and Mass Housing, a copy of the same is
attached.
Exhibition
In the Exhibition there were 110 Stalls show casing
product ranges from Concrete Bricks, Blocks, Pavers,
Cements and Cementitious Products, Decorative
Concrete, Form Work Types and Accessories, Precast
And Pre-Stressed Concrete, Steel Fiber, Stamping
Texture Mats, Heavy & Light Machinery, Excavators,
Mixing Equipment, Mobile and Static Batching Plants,
Accessories and Tools, Concrete Finishing & Texturing
Machinery, Dry Shake Hardeners, Vibrators, Non-
Metallic Aggregate Wear-Resistant Floor, Alloy
Aggregate Wear-Resistant Floor, Concrete Sand
Treatment Agent, Surficial Hardening and Dustproof
Treatment Agent, Concrete Sealing and Curing Agent,
Admixtures, Sealants, Waterproofing, Insulation &
Waterproofing, Jointing Products, Sealants and
Coatings, Concrete Removers, Coatings, Colours,
Cleaning, Project and Data Management Software,
EDM/ Document Conversion Systems/Services,
Certifications, Blueprints/Surveying, Modeling/
Rendering/Presentation, Structural Design &
Analysis, Computer Hardware/Software, Masonry
Structural & Architectural Design, Smart Sensors,
Smart Wires & Cables, Energy Management Software.
CMA has a Stall (H-33) in the Exhibition. In our stall
we have displayed 6 Exhibits depicting Indian Cement
Industry’s Growth, Major Achievements in
Technology, Energy, Environment and CSR, Cement
Industry’s Role and Contribution, Major Challenges,
Revival of Cement Industry Government help needed.
Cement and Concrete, Need of the Cement Concrete
Roads, White Topping Technology and about activities
of CMA.
The Conference and Exhibition was attended by Mr
N S Pawar, Sr. Assistant Secretary and Mr Prakash
K Surve, Sr. Assistant. Mr P S Baing helped in
manning CMA Stall for three days.
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13th Green Cementech 2017

“Make Indian Cement Plants World Class in Green”
11-12 May 2017, Hyderabad
CMA-CII Godrej GBC (CII Sohrabji Godrej Business Centre) has been jointly organizing Green Cementech,
Annual Conference on Cement Technologies for the last 12 years. In line with this series the 13th edition of
Green Cementech (Theme: Make Indian Cement Plants World Class in Green) was held on 11 & 12 May 2017 in
Hyderabad.

INAUGURAL SESSION

Mr K S Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII-Godrej GBC gave Welcome Remarks. In his

remarks Mr Venkatagiri informed the participants about Green Company rating and mentioned
Cement companies have also earned good rating.

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.

DISTRIBUTION OF GREENCO AWARDS

At the inaugural session of

Green Cementech 2017,
Indian cement companies
were awarded for their
excellent efforts in
adopting and promoting
green practices in their
business. GreenCo Gold
Rating Award was
conferred on (i) My Home
Industries P Ltd, and (ii) Officials of My Home Industries Ltd. Officials of JSW Cement Ltd.,
receiving the GreenCo Gold Rating Award receiving the GreenCo Gold Rating Award
JSW Cement Ltd.

Closing Remarks were made by Mr P V Kiran Ananth,

Senior Counsellor, CII- Godrej GBC

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Dr. Anjan K. Chatterjee, Chairman,

Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. felicitated for his
outstanding contribution to Indian Cement Sector DS

In the Special Plenary Session Dr Anjan K Chatterjee, Chairman,

Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd was presented the “CII-CMA
Distinguished Personality Award”. Mr K S Venkatgiri gave
introduction of the Award. On the occasion, Felicitation remarks were
made by Dr S K Handoo, Adviser (Technical), CMA and Mr K N Rao,
Director-Energy and Environment, ACC Ltd.

Acceptance speech
By
Dr. Anjan K. Chatterjee
Chairman
Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“Cement is the material second to Water as consumed
by the mankind. My Tryst with Cement started when
I was a student in former Soviet Union, now I have
been involved with Cement Industry for 5 decades.
When I joined CRI (Cement Research Institute of
India, now better known as NCB), we were a pyramid
of 3 persons working, I was in Cement side, Dr Mallick
on Concrete side, and Dr Malhotra in Chemical
Engineering. Got into the Board of ACC when
transition from Wet to Dry Process was taking place.
So has been the Capacity transition from 300 TPD to
12,000 TPD single kiln now. The Cement Kiln I first
saw in Russia was a 7 m Diameter and 230 m Long
Wet Kiln of 1000 TPD.” Dr Chatterjee also recalled the
enhanced performance achieved by ACC CRS during
his tenure when they pioneered ‘Oil Well Cement’.
Mentioning the fact that during war time, Air Force
planes in the underground bunkers come out to take
the runways for firing sorties, and if cluster bombing
done the planes then just can’t take off from there,
he recalled that the then Advisor (Defence), Dr A P J
Abdul Kalam proposed if they could develop a Cement
for quick repairs of the pot holes so that the planes
can take off within 2 hours of such repairs. And ACC
CRS did so, that later on when Dr Kalam came to visit
their establishment, he spent almost a day, Dr
Chatterjee said.
Dwelling on our concern for Greening the Cement
Industry, Technology is generally dividing into,
Sustainable Technology, and Disruptive Technology,
Dr Chatterjee observed. Sustainable Technology is
generally developed by the most responsible
industries as they are incremental in nature. Rotary
Kiln Technology is about 100 years old in the history
of Portland Cement, before that in Static Kilns. But
today we know only technology is Rotary Kiln.
On the aspect of Low Carbon Technology, he opined,
of the overall relative reduction of CO2, without
Clinker Factor improvement, and without CCS
(Carbon Capture & Storage), we will not be able to
reduce the Carbon Intensity as mapped, by 2015, or
by 2050. In respect of the Clinker Factor, Dr
Chatterjee asked to distinguish between Binary
Blended Cement and Ternary Blended Cement. With
a standard in place now for the latter, he finds the
going not fine as the industries are still not moving in
that direction although that would really show us the
light of the day, he felt. He also touched upon LC3
technology to establish a Low Carbon Cement product
on which enormous research work is being done both
within the country and outside.
Regarding CCS, he quoted ECRA (European Cement
Research Academy) findings, saying, “if you have to
do incur cost for CCS, the product of Cement won’t be
able to sustain.” And he suggested, “you don’t really
think of storing that CO2, you try to transform it,
called ‘CCT’ that you try to recycle a part of it to fuel.”
We quote a few American and Australian companies
to prove the point for CCS! Organisations like CII and
CMA may push for driving the Low Carbon based
Infra-Economy, Dr Chatterjee expressed.

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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.

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Performance of Cement, Coal and Steel

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:
• Cement: A negative growth of 5.77% has
been witnessed in the month of June 2017 when
compared with a year-ago period. Cement
production was 24.59 Million tonnes in June
2017 as compared with 26.10 Million
tonnes in June 2016.
tonnes as against 155.09 Million tonnes in the
corresponding period of the previous year,
registering a negative growth of 4.44%.
In the month of June 2017, coal production
at 49.46 Million tonnes marked a negative
growth of 3.74% over 51.38 Million
tonnes in May 2017.

During the April-June period in 2017-18,
industry witnessed a negative growth of
2.91% in cement production over the
corresponding period of the previous year. During
the period under consideration, industry
produced 73.51 Million tonnes of cement as
compared to 75.72 Million tonnes in the
corresponding period of the previous year.
In the month of June 2017 cement production
was 24.59 Million tonnes as compared to 24.83
Million tonnes in May 2017, a negative
growth of 0.98%.
• Coal: Coal production in the month of June
2017 registered a negative growth of
6.73% over June 2016. In June 2017, coal
production was 49.46 Million tonnes as
against 53.03 Million tonnes in June 2016.
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
cumulative coal production was 148.21 Million
• Steel: In the month of June 2017, steel
production at 8.69 Million tonnes registered
a growth of 5.80% as compared to 8.21 Million
tonnes in June 2016.
During the April-June period in 2017-18, steel
production posted a growth of 6.24% over the
corresponding period of the previous
year. (26.19 Million tonnes against 24.65
Million tonnes).
In the month of June 2017, steel production
at 8.69 Million tonnes has shown a negative
growth of 3.69% over the production figure
of 9.02 Million tonnes in May 2017.
Cumulative Production
• The comparative performance of three core
sectors, namely cement, coal and steel, for the
years 2017-18 (April-June) and 2016-17 (April-
June) are given in the table as follows:

TABLE-4: YEARLY PRODUCTION OF CEMENT, COAL AND STEEL (Million tonnes)

CEMENT COAL STEEL
2017-18 2016-17 2017-18 2016-17 2017-18 2016-17
(April-June) (April-June) (April-June)
Production 73.51 75.72 148.21 155.09 26.19 24.65
%age change -2.91 5.79 -4.44 5.32 6.24 8.95
Source: Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (www.eaindustry.nic.in)

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)

(A) CEMENT PRODUCTION (million tonnes)

(%AGE) VARIATION (%AGE) VARIATION

2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-16 (Y-o-Y)
MONTH (M-o-M)
2017–2018
FOR FOR FOR
CUM CUM CUM 2017-18 2016-17 MONTH YEAR
MONTH MONTH MONTH
April 24.08 24.08 24.68 24.68 23.66 23.66 -4.46 -8.77 -2.40 -2.40
May 24.83 48.92 24.94 49.62 24.29 47.95 3.11 1.07 -0.43 -1.41
June 24.59 73.51 26.10 75.72 23.62 71.57 -0.98 4.64 -5.77 -2.91
July - - 23.16 98.88 23.01 94.58 - -11.25 - -
August - - 22.28 121.16 21.62 116.20 - -3.80 - -
September - - 22.88 144.05 21.44 137.64 - 2.70 - -
October - - 24.26 168.31 22.84 160.47 - 6.02 - -
November - - 20.52 188.82 20.41 180.88 - -15.44 - -
December - - 22.00 210.82 24.11 204.99 - 7.24 - -
January - - 22.49 233.31 25.93 230.91 - 2.22 - -
February - - 21.45 254.77 25.49 256.41 - -4.60 - -
March - - 25.21 279.98 27.05 283.46 - 17.50 - -
Source: Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (www.eaindustry.nic.in)

(B) COAL PRODUCTION (million tonnes)

(%AGE) VARIATION
(%AGE) VARIATION
2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 (Y-o-Y)
MONTH (M-o-M)
2017–2018
FOR FOR FOR
CUM CUM CUM 2017-18 2016-17 MONTH YEAR
MONTH MONTH MONTH
April 47.38 47.38 49.00 49.00 49.88 49.88 -39.20 -30.45 -3.31 -3.31
May 51.38 98.76 53.06 102.07 50.06 99.94 8.44 8.29 -3.18 -3.24
June 49.46 148.21 53.03 155.09 47.31 147.26 -3.74 -0.06 -6.73 -4.44
July - - 44.99 200.08 43.21 190.47 - -15.16 - -
August - - 40.36 240.45 44.69 235.15 - -.10.28 - -
September - - 42.94 283.39 46.02 281.18 - 6.39 - -
October - - 52.79 336.18 53.80 334.97 - 22.93 - -
November - - 60.91 397.09 57.39 390.36 - 15.37 - -
December - - 65.28 462.37 62.99 455.35 - 7.18 - -
January - - 66.24 528.60 63.99 519.35 - 1.46 - -
February - - 65.00 593.60 60.98 580.33 - -1.86 - -
March - - 77.93 671.53 70.46 650.79 - 19.88 - -
Source: Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (www.eaindustry.nic.in)

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(C) STEEL PRODUCTION (million tonnes)

(%AGE) VARIATION
(%AGE) VARIATION (Y-o-Y)
2017.2018 2016-2017 2015-2016
MONTH (M-o-M)
2017–2018
FOR CUM FOR CUM FOR CUM 2017–18 2016–17 MONTH YEAR
MONTH MONTH MONTH
April 8.48 8.48 7.76 7.76 7.43 7.43 -8.08 -6.63 9.32 9.32
May 9.02 17.50 8.68 16.44 7.65 15.08 6.38 11.92 3.90 6.46
June 8.69 26.19 8.21 24.65 7.55 22.63 -3.69 -5.41 5.80 6.24
July - - 7.57 32.22 7.57 30.19 - -7.84 - -
August - - 8.58 40.80 7.36 37.55 - 13.41 - -
September - - 8.44 49.24 7.27 44.82 - -1.64 - -
October - - 8.52 57.77 7.26 52.08 - 0.97 - -
November - - 7.58 65.34 7.19 59.27 - -11.13 - -
December - - 8.67 74.02 7.49 66.76 - 14.51 - -
January - - 8.99 83.01 8.08 74.84 - 3.69 - -
February - - 8.51 91.52 7.83 82.67 - -5.36 - -
March - - 9.23 100.75 8.31 90.98 - 8.38 - -
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
Source: Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (www.eaindustry.nic.in)

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Cement and Clinker Loading by Rail and
Revenue Contribution to Railways towards Freight Charges
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
clinker loading data of the Railways for June 2017 and
cumulative up to June 2017. The highlights of the
compiled data are as follows:–
a. Cement loading: Rail loading of cement showed
a growth of 2.15% in June 2017 (6.66 Million
tonnes) when compared to a year-ago period
of June 2016 (6.52 Million tonnes).
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
cumulative loading of 20.28 Million
tonnes marked a double digit growth
of 11.49% over loading of 18.19 Million
tonnes in the corresponding period of the
previous year.
In the month of June 2017, cement loading
of 6.66 Million tonnes has shown
a negative growth of 1.04% when compared
with the loading figures of 6.73 Million
tonnes in May 2017.
b. Zone-wise loading of cement: While going
through the zone-wise loading of cement, it has
been observed that during the April-June period
in 2017-18, cement loading by rail saw a positive
growth in all the railway zones except four railway
zones, namely Eastern (-19.59%), North
Central (-18.92%), Northeast Frontier (-18.18%)
and South Central (-6.99%). (Annexure-6)
c. Cement rail share: Assuming that the entire
cement produced in the country on a monthly
basis is despatched and considering the cement
production of 24.59 Million tonnes in June
2017 as per DIPP’s website and railway’s loading
figure of cement for the month of June 2017 as
6.66 Million tonnes, the rail share of cement
movement works out to be 27.08% as compared
to 24.98% June 2016.
Details of cement loading and rail share of cement
despatches for 2017-18 and 2016-17 are given
at Annexure-1.
d. Clinker loading by rail: In the month of June
2017, clinker loading at 3.39 Million tonnes has
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marked a positive growth of 18.53% over June
2016 when the loading was 2.86 Million tonnes
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
cumulative clinker loading (9.98 Million tonnes)
has shown an increase of 23.67% against 8.07
Million tonnes in corresponding period of the
previous year.
In the month of June 2017, clinker loading
at 3.39 Million tonnes has shown a growth
of 2.11% over 3.32 Million tonnes of clinker
loading in May 2017.
e. Clinker rail share: As the total clinker quantity
despatched by the industry is not available with
CMA, the exact rail share for clinker movement
could not be worked out. However, factoring the
historical 19% of cement production as the
overall clinker despatches, the total clinker
despatches during the month of June 2017 has
been worked out at 4.67 Million tonnes (19% of
24.59 Million tonnes of cement produced in June
2017, as per DIPP). Accordingly, the rail share for
clinker loading works out at 72.56% (3.39 Million
tonnes of clinker moved by rail out of the total
estimated 4.67 Million tonnes of clinker
despatches).
Details of clinker loading and share of clinker
movement by rail for 2017-18 and 2016-17 are
given at Annexure-2.
f. Total loading (cement and clinker): In the
month of June 2017, total loading
of 10.05 Million tonnes has posted a growth
of 7.14% as compared to 9.38 Million
tonnes in June 2016.
During the April-June period in 2017-18, the
total loading at 30.26 Million tonnes, has shown
an increase of 15.23% when compared with a
year-ago figure of 26.26 Million tonnes.
In the month of June 2017, the total loading
at 10.05 Million tonnes remained the same as
in May 2017.
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Details of total loading (cement and clinker) and
rail share of total loading (cement and clinker) for
2017-18 and 2016-17 are given at Annexure-3.
g. Revenue contribution towards freight: The
cement industry has contributed INR
880.60 crore to the railways towards freight
charges during the month of June 2017 as
against INR 774.72 crore in the corresponding
period of the previous year (Annexure-4).
In the month of June 2017, cement industry
contributed 9.34% of the total revenue
generated by the railways towards freight
charges. This does not include revenue
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contribution of the cement industry to the
railways towards movement of coal, fly ash,
gypsum, pet coke, limestone, etc., by rail due to
non-availability of data (Annexure-5).
Details of Railway zone-wise revenue contribution
to railways from cement and clinker towards
freight charges are given at Annexure-7.
h. Combined lead (cement + clinker): As per the
Railways, in the month of June 2017, the
average lead of the Industry was 533 km. as
against 536 km. in the corresponding month of
the previous year (Annexure-8).
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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)

%age Variation %age Variation

MONTH
2017-2018 2016-2017 Y–O–Y
M–O-M (2017-18)
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM 2017-18 2016-17 MONTH YEAR
April 6.94 6.94 5.61 5.61 -13.36 -11.93 23.71 23.71
May 6.73 13.65 6.17 11.73 -3.03 9.98 9.08 16.37
June 6.66 20.28 6.52 18.19 -1.04 5.67 2.15 11.49
July - - 5.61 24.08 - -13.96 - -
August - - 5.20 29.30 - -7.31 - -
September - - 5.41 34.70 - 4.04 - -
October - - 6.01 40.70 - 11.09 - -
November - - 4.60 45.27 - -23.46 - -
December - - 5.16 50.43 - 12.17 - -
January - - 6.41 56.87 - 24.22 - -
February - - 6.16 63.02 - -3.90 - -
March - - 8.01 71.03 - 30.03 - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)

CEMENT PRODUCTION AND CEMENT RAIL SHARE ** (in %age)

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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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)

%age Variation %age Variation

2017-2018 2016-2017 Y-0–Y
M–0-M (2017-18)
MONTH
FOR
CUM FOR MONTH CUM 2017-18 2016-17 MONTH YEAR
MONTH
April 3.26 3.26 2.50 2.50 -16.84 -16.67 30.40 30.40
May 3.32 6.58 2.44 4.99 1.84 -2.40 36.07 31.86
June 3.39 9.98 2.86 8.07 2.11 17.21 18.53 23.67
July - - 2.51 10.57 - -12.24 - -
August - - 2.36 12.91 - -5.98 - -
September - - 2.75 15.68 - 16.53 - -
October - - 2.65 18.35 - -3.64 - -
November - - 2.52 20.84 - -4.91 - -
December - - 2.27 23.11 - -9.92 - -
January - - 3.01 26.11 - 32.60 - -
February - - 3.07 29.20 - 1.99 - -
March - - 3.92 33.12 - 27.69 - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)

TOTAL CLINKER DESPATCH AND CLINKER RAIL SHARE ## (in %age)

Clinker Despatch %age Rail Share Clinker Despatch %age Rail Share
MONTH (million tonnes) to Clinker Desp. (million tonnes) to Clinker Desp.
2017-2018 2017-2018 2016-17 2016-17
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM
April 4.58 4.58 71.24 71.24 4.69 4.69 53.32 53.32
May 4.72 9.29 70.36 70.80 4.74 9.43 51.49 52.93
June 4.67 13.97 72.56 71.46 4.96 14.39 57.68 56.10
July - - - - 4.40 18.79 57.04 56.26
August - - - - 4.23 23.02 55.74 56.08
September - - - - 4.35 27.37 63.25 57.29
October - - - - 4.61 31.98 57.49 57.38
November - - - - 3.90 35.88 64.65 58.09
December - - - - 4.18 40.06 54.30 57.69
January - - - - 4.27 44.33 70.44 58.90
February - - - - 4.08 48.41 75.31 60.32
March - - - - 4.79 53.20 81.85 62.26
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= (Clinker Loading/Clinker Despatches) *100 & assuming Clinker Despatches = (Cement Production *0.19)
Clinker Despatches at 19% of cement production has been assumed on the basis of trends witnessed prior to June 2012.
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-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)

Total Despatch Total Despatch

%age Rail Share %age Rail Share
(Cement+Clinker) (Cement+Clinker)
MONTH to Desp. to Desp.
(million tonnes) (million tonnes)
2017-2018 2016-17
2017-2018 2016-17

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)

RAILWAY REVENUE GENERATION CLINKER (INR Crore)

%age Variation Over previous
MONTH 2017-2018 2016-2017 year
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM MONTH YEAR
April 308.30 308.30 221.78 221.78 3.01 3.01
May 326.83 636.16 221.42 449.13 47.61 41.64
June 314.98 951.14 266.99 716.08 17.97 32.83
July - - 195.12 895.43 - -
August - - 180.07 1091.22 - -
September - - 228.91 1320.13 - -
October - - 232.01 1552.16 - -
November - - 215.33 1767.49 - -
December - - 198.16 1965.64 - -
January - - 270.43 2236.08 - -
February - - 279.89 2515.96 - -
March - - 369.44 2885.44 - -
Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)

RAILWAY REVENUE GENERATION CEMENT & CLINKER (INR Crore)

%age Variation Over previous
MONTH 2017-2018 2016-2017 year
FOR MONTH CUM FOR MONTH CUM MONTH YEAR
April 907.57 907.57 702.39 702.39 29.21 29.21
May 913.86 1821.75 682.92 1384.58 33.82 31.57
June 880.60 2702.33 774.72 2167.32 13.67 24.69
July - - 640.07 2837.30 - -
August - - 593.86 3431.00 - -
September - - 652.83 4083.83 - -
October - - 765.86 4848.11 - -
November - - 617.03 5465.16 - -
December - - 640.52 6107.12 - -
January - - 806.73 6912.39 - -
February - - 797.94 7710.31 - -
March - - 1055.34 8765.66 - -
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)

REVENUE GENERATION - 2016-17 (INR crore)

MONTH Monthly Revenue from % Contribution by Cumulative Revenue from % contribution By
Cement Cement in Total Cement (Incl. Cement in Total
All Commodities Revenue All Commodities Revenue
(Incl. Clinker) Clinker)
April 702.39 8243.35 8.52 702.39 8243.35 8.52
May 682.92 8596.97 7.94 1384.58 16840.16 8.22
June 774.72 8667.10 8.94 2167.32 25525.43 8.49
July 640.07 7747.92 8.26 2837.30 33250.43 8.53
August 593.86 7403.99 8.02 3431.00 40654.14 8.44
September 652.83 7688.04 8.49 4083.83 48342.20 8.45
October 765.86 9035.17 8.48 4848.11 57377.19 8.45
November 617.03 9091.25 6.79 5465.16 66468.27 8.22
December 640.52 9239.72 6.93 6107.12 75708.16 8.07
January 806.73 9571.98 8.43 6912.39 85282.77 8.11
February 797.94 8915.33 8.95 7710.31 94198.10 8.19
March 1055.34 10276.66 10.27 8765.66 104474.75 8.39
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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Annexure - VII

RAILWAY ZONE-WISE REVENUE EARNINGS FROM (CEMENT + CLINKER)

(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)
(INR Crore)
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 26.48 12.61 39.09 74.48 35.38 109.86 36.47 6.96 43.43 113.55 36.49 150.04

%age change (37.73) -(44.81) (11.10) (52.46) (3.14) (36.57)

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

%age change -(11.50) -(11.50) -(7.01) -(6.65)

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

%age change -(42.39) (127.00) -(29.70) (264.26)

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

%age change (187.91) (239.93) (31.75) (48.38)

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

%age change (94.01) (94.01) (67.29) (67.29)

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

%age change -(16.58) -(16.58) -(18.01) -(18.01)

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

%age change -(71.09) -(48.07) -(57.98) -(39.60) -(35.03) -(37.42)

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

%age change (15.56) (4.08) (9.47) (20.83) (147.55) (70.59)

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

%age change (144.63) (144.63) (94.30) (103.16)

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

%age change -(13.79) (15.52) -(6.69) (3.07) (31.66) (10.42)

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

%age change (9.94) -(4.03) (8.05) (8.91) -(38.23) (2.33)

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

%age change (39.03) (19.00) (26.69) (26.07) (32.79) 29.93)

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

%age change (46.58) (46.58) (15.78) (15.78)

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

%age change (44.87) (113.48) (70.86) (57.16) (107.58) (75.89)

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

%age change -(1.34) (9.89) (1.75) (21.38) -(2.28) (13.57)

Grand Total 507.73 266.99 774.72 1451.24 716.08 2167.32 565.62 314.98 880.60 1751.19 951.14 2702.33
%age change (11.40) (17.97) (13.67) (20.67) (31.83) (24.69)

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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RAILWAY ZONE-WISE AVERAGE LEAD (CEMENT + CLINKER)

(Statement prepared by CMA on the basis of Data obtained from the official site of
the Railway Board, www.indianrailways.gov.in)

(km)

2016-17 2017-18

(June) (April- June) (June) (April- June)

Railway - Zone

Combined Combined Combined Combined

Cement Clinker Cement Clinker Cement Clinker Cement Clinker
Lead Lead Lead Lead

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

Northern 327 0 327 322 0 322 354 0 354 337 0 337

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

Source: Railway Board (www.indianrailways.gov.in)

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PARLIAMENTARY PANEL FOR HEAVY
PENALTY ON PRIVATE EPF TRUSTS FOR
DEFAULT
A Parliamentary panel has asked the labour ministry
to go for random checking of returns filed by private
EPF trusts to detect any misuse of the facility and
impose heavy penalty for default. Private EPF trusts
regulated by EPFO maintain provident fund accounts
of their employees and manage their retirement
savings. These are called exempted establishments
because they do not deposit EPF contributions of their
employees with the Employees' Provident Fund
Organisation (EPFO).
"In view of the rampant violation of the Act, the
committee opine that mere filing of returns has not
proved to be enough to protect the workers of the
exempted establishment hence there still remains the
scope for improvement in the checking of the returns
filed by exempted establishments (Pvt PF trust),"
stated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour
in its report tabled in Parliament on 7th April.
The panel recommended that the returns filed by the
exempted establishments be checked randomly to
detect misuse of the facility an appropriate action be
taken against the defaulting establishments. It has
also asked the labour ministry to impose heavy
penalty on employers in cases where the firms are
functioning and their exemptions have been cancelled
for recovery of the EPF funds with them.
The committee has also suggested in case the firms
are closed down and exemption has been cancelled
then the subscribers should be compensated from SRF
(Special Reserve Fund). According to the information
submitted by the EPFO, as on December 31, 2016, the
total corpus of exempted establishment is around Rs
2.56 lakh crore including unclaimed amount. The
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number of these trusts is 1,549 across the country
which cover 84.42 lakh employees in formal sectors.
FE Dated : 07-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 April 2017
EPF CLAIMS CAN BE SETTLED THROUGH MOBILE
PHONE SOON : BANDARU DATTATREYA
Nearly four crore members of retirement fund body
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will
soon be able to settle their claims like employees'
provident fund (EPF) withdrawal through mobile
application UMANG.
"The EPFO is developing online claims settlement
process by receiving application online," labour
minister Bandaru Dattatreya said in a written reply to
the Lok Sabha.
The minister also said, "The application will be
integrated with Unified Mobile App for new-age
governance, (UMANG) App, to receive the claims
online. However, the timeframe to roll out the same
has not been finalised."
The EPFO receives close to 1 crore applications
manually for settlement of EPF withdrawals, pension
fixation or getting group insurance benefit by the
deceased. Over 110 regional offices of the EPFO out of
123 field formations have already been connected with
the central server.
The EPFO has an ambitious plan to settle the claims
within a few hours after filing of the application. For
instance, it has plans to settle the EPF withdrawal
claim within three hours of the filing. As per the
scheme, the EPFO is required to settle all claims within
20 days from filing of the application for settlement of
pension or EPF withdrawal.
The minister also told the House that the EPFO has
engaged the Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (CDAC), Pune, as its technical consultant
to upgrade its technology and the body is installing
latest equipment at its three central data centres in
Delhi, Gurugram and Secunderabad.
In a separate reply to the House, the minister said that
out of the 3.76 crore contributing members as on
March 31, 2016, as many as 1.68 crore have linked
their Aadhaar numbers with UAN. The EPFO has
already made it mandatory to provide bank account
numbers with IFSC codes and Aadhaar of subscribers.
Mint Dated : 10-04-2017
EFI Bulletin, 1-15 April 2017
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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
CONTRIBUTION TO EPF
Congress-backed INTUC has opposed the Centre’s
move to reduce employers’ contribution to provident
fund from 12 per cent of basis wages per month. The
proposal is part of the agenda of the meeting of the
tripartite Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of
retirement fund EPFO, slated to be held in Pune on May
27. Employers have sought to trim their PF
contribution to 10 per cent.
“We from the Indian National Trade Union Congress
(INTUC) have no hesitation to say that the proposal in
Item No.10 of the said meeting agenda appears to be
the most retrograde policy proposal brought before the
CBT,” Ramen Pandey, CBT member and President,
INTUC West Bengal, said in a letter to Labour Minister
Bandaru Dattatreya.
Pandey said the rate of contribution of employers was
raised to l2 per cent/month by virtue of special order
No.S.O.320(E) dated April 9, 1997. Exception was
made only in respect of the jute, bidi, brick, coir
industry other than the spinning sector and gaurgam
factories, and various sick industries.
“For 20 years, employers are contributing 12 per cent
of the basic wage as PF contribution for their
employees. We cannot comprehend what might have
weighed with the Central government to propose to
consider lowering down the employer’s contribution to
PF by superseding the earlier notification,” said
Pandey.
The main ground on which the Ministry has requested
the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to
place the proposal in the agenda is that there were
“demands from various quarters on many occasions to
review the present rate of EPF contribution and placing
it at par with other social security schemes, such as
the National Pension System (NPS).”
However, INTUC said this reflects “confused” thinking
on the part of the Labour Ministry, which has already
circulated a Draft Code of Social Security, which
proposes that employers should contribute I7.5 per
cent plus 2 per cent for gratuity, in all, 19 per cent of
basic wages of an employee, for social security. For
the employees, the draft proposes maximum
contribution of 12.5 per cent per month.
“Should the Ministry not have uniform thinking and
common approach in matters concerning provisioning
social security for the workers? In other words, the
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draft code circulated by the Ministry as a part of its
grand labour laws reform, is ridiculed by the existence
of the letter dated April 29, 2017 (calling for lowering
employer contribution),” INTUC said, calling for
immediate withdrawal of the item from the agenda.
Pandey said the Ministry’s move reflects “inadequate
understanding” of EPF as a social security scheme and
the NPS, which was for retirement benefit and the only
contributor for the scheme was the individual. Also,
being a self-funded scheme, NPS can hardly be called
a social security scheme, he said, reminding Dattareya
of his assurance at a tripartite meeting in February
that the “existing rights and privileges of workers will
not be diminished.”
The Hindu Business Line
New Delhi, 25.05.2017
PF CONTRIBUTION TO STAY AT 12%
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the highest
decision-making body of the employees’ provident
fund organisation (EPFO), on Saturday rejected the
government’s proposal of pruning employers’
contribution to the employees’ provident fund (EPF) to
10% from 12% at present, even as it gave the
retirement fund body its go-ahead for enhancing its
exposure to the stock market to 15% of the
incremental deposits from 10% now. Sources present
in the CBT meeting said the proposal of reducing
employers’ contribution saw vehement protests from
the states, as well as workers’ and employers’
representatives, leaving the Centre with no option but
to withdraw the proposal.
Under the present law, it is mandatory for units
employing 20 or more persons and earning up to Rs
15,000 a month to provide EPF benefits to workers.
While employees contribute 12% of the basic pay to
EPF, the employer contributes 8.33% towards the
employee’s pension scheme and 3.67% to the EPF
itself. Employees also make matching 12%
contribution. Additionally, employers also pay 0.5%
towards EDLI, 0.65% as EPF administrative charges
and 0.01% as EDLI handling fee.
The Centre had mooted the idea of pruning
contribution to ensure that the take-home pay of
employees increases and also to promote formal
employment. But the employees’, as well as
employers’ representatives, argued that lowering the
contribution is not in the interest of the workers and
should be done away with.
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“The proposal to lower the employer’s contribution was
rejected by the states and by the employers’ and
employees’ organisations. As such, the Centre has
dropped the proposal,” CITU president AK
Padmanabhan told FE. BMS general secretary Brijsh
Upadhyay also said the proposal was opposed by all as
a “direct attack on the workers’ rights”.
The other proposal, increasing EPFO’s equity exposure
in the stock market, has been approved,
Padmanabhan said, adding that CITU had, however,
objected to the proposal. Though there were no
representatives present, AITUC also sent its letter of
resentment.
Breaking away from its past practice of investing
subscribers’ deposits mainly in government securities
and corporate bonds, the EPFO has since 2015-16
started investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs) to
diversify its portfolio and optimise returns. As per the
investment pattern notified in 2015, the EPFO can
invest up to 15% of its incremental deposits,
estimated at Rs 1.4 lakh crore per annum, in the stock
market.
In the first two years, it has invested around Rs 19,000
crore, through exchange traded funds (ETFs), which
has yielded a little over 12% returns. The EPFO is keen
on increasing its investments in the equity market
since returns from such investments are better than
the traditional investments in government securities
with the current bull run in the stock market, the
returns are expected to be better in the current fiscal.
The EPFO is under tremendous pressure to maximise
returns from its investments. Depending on its return
on investments, the EPFO pays its subscribers interest
on their deposits. Sensing that it would be left with
only a meagre surplus amount, the retirement fund
body pruned the interest rate on provident fund
deposits for its subscribers to 8.65 % for 2016-17, the
lowest in four years.
The Financial Express
New Delhi, 28.05.2017
EPFO PLANS DRIVE TO DISSUADE
CLOSURES
One may soon be able to avail automatic transfer of
provident fund accounts on switching jobs and get
provident fund money within a single day of filing the
claim. This will be a part of the public campaign that
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will
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soon rollout to dissuade employees from closing their
PF accounts.
“We want to make systems in such a manner that
employees needn’t close their provident fund accounts
before retirement,” EPFO Central Provident Fund
Commissioner V.P. Joy told The Hindu. “We will ensure
subscribers get large number of benefits; that they
receive the money whenever required for emergency
purposes and get PF money credited into their bank
accounts within one day of making the claim. Our goal
is to ensure employees do not go for PF account
closure.”
He said 70% of total 1.25 crore annual claims received
by the PF department are related to premature closure
of provident fund accounts.
Last year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Union
Budget speech announced a move to bar employees
from withdrawing their provident fund corpus before
the retirement age of 58 years. However, the proposal
drew ire of workers and protest by garment sector
workers turned violent in Bengaluru leading to
withdrawal rollback of the proposed norms.
“We do not want to force employees to not go for
account closure. We have done a detailed analysis of
the reasons why people close their PF accounts instead
of transferring them while switching jobs,” Mr Joy said.
PRIVATE BANKS
Mr Joy has written to private banks to allow companies
to make statutory provident fund contributions to the
EPFO through their banks. “This will enable us to
dispatch PF claims within one day otherwise it takes
four days to do so at present. We aim to tie up with all
the banks,” the EPFO chief said.
The Hindu
New Delhi, 16.06.2017
GOVERNMENT EXTENDS BENEFITS OF
EXTENDED MATERNITY LEAVE TO WOMEN
ALREADY ON SUCH LEAVE
In another clarification issued by the Ministry of Labour
and Employment, the Centre has explained that it is
mandatory for employers to extend the benefit of
enhanced maternity leave to those women workers
who were already on maternity leave on the date of
enforcement of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment)
Act, 2017 i.e. as on April 1, 2017. The clarification was
issued in view of the queries received in response to
an earlier clarification, wherein the Centre had stated
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that such benefits can be extended to women who
are already on a maternity leave at the time of
enforcement of this Amendment Act.
The Act had received the assent of the President on
March 27, 2017, and had come into force on April 1,
2017. However, the provisions relating to permission
required to work from home (Section 3(5) of the Act),
will come into effect from July 1, 2017.
The Amendments protect the employment of women
during the time of her maternity and entitle her of a
'maternity benefit' - i.e. full paid absence from work -
to take care for her child. They are applicable to all
establishments employing 10 or more persons.
Salient Features of the Act:
(i) Maternity leave available to the working women
to be increased from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for
the first two children.
(ii) Maternity leave for children beyond the first two
will continue to be 12 weeks.
(iii) Maternity leave of 12 weeks to be available to
mothers adopting a child below the age of three
months as well as to the "commissioning
mothers". The commissioning mother has been
defined as biological mother who uses her egg
to create an embryo planted in any other
woman.
(iv) Every establishment with more than 50
employees to provide for crèche facilities for
working mothers and such mothers will be
permitted to make four visits during working
hours to look after and feed the child in the
crèche.
(v) The employer may permit a woman to work from
home if it is possible to do so.
(vi) Every establishment will be required to make
these benefits available to the women from the
time of her appointment.
livelaw.in Dated : 09-05-2017
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 May 2017
MAINTENANCE OF REGISTERED UNDER
VARIOUS LABOUR LAWS AND RULES MADE
EASY
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified
"Ease of Compliance to maintain Registers under
various Labour Laws Rules, 2017" on 21st February
2017 which has in effect replaced the 56
Registers/Forms prescribed under 9 Central Laws and
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Rules made there under into 5 common
Registers/Forms. Such exercise has reduced the
number of data fields from about 933 to about 144.
This will save efforts, costs and lessen the compliance
burden by various establishments.
Reforms in labour laws are an ongoing process to
update legislative system to address the need of the
hour and to make them more effective and
contemporary to the emerging economic and industrial
scenario. The Second National Commission on Labour
has recommended that the existing Labour Laws
should be broadly grouped into four or five/7 Labour
Codes on functional basis. Accordingly, the Ministry
has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes on
Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security &
Welfare; and Safety and Working Conditions
respectively, by simplifying, amalgamating and
rationalizing the relevant provisions of the existing
Central Labour Laws. Further, amendments in
individual Labour Act viz. Child Labour (Prohibition and
Regulation) Act 1986, Payment of Wages Act 1936,
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Maternity Benefit Act
1961 have also been carried out. These legislative
initiatives will improve the wage security, job security
and social security of the workers.
This information was given by Mr Bandaru Dattatreya,
the Minister of State (IC) for Labour and Employment,
in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Min of Labour Dated : 06-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 April 2017
EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
(AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017 RECEIVES
PRESIDENT'S ASSENT
The Employees Compensation (Amendment) Act,
2017 received the President's assent on April 12,
2017. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August,
2016, and amends the Employee's Compensation Act,
1923. The main amendments introduced by the Act
are:
The employer needs to inform an employee of his
rights to compensation under the Act in writing as well
as through electronic means. Failure to do so will make
the employer liable to penalty. Penalties have been
increased from a maximum of Rs. 5000 to a definite
penalty of Rs. 50,000 which may extend to Rs. 1 lakh.
The minimum amount involved in a dispute for which
an appeal may be filed with the High Court has been
increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 10,000, or such higher
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amount as the Central Government may,
notification, specify. Appeals can be made against
orders related to compensation, distribution
compensation, award of penalty or interest, etc. only
if the amount in dispute is at least three hundred
rupees.
Under the original Act, if an employer has appealed
against a Commissioner's order, any payments
towards the employee can be temporarily withheld.
The Commissioner may do so only by an order of the
High Court, until the matter is disposed of by the
Court. The Amendment Act deletes this provision.
Livelaw Dated : 19-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017
DECREASED LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY SEEN
IN ASIA; INDIA AN EXCEPTION: REPORT
Most Asian markets have seen a slump in labour
productivity with the exception of India, Indonesia and
Philippines where it has gone up in the last eight years,
says a report.
According to a report from Workforce Analytics
Institute (WAI), a partnership between The
Conference Board and Mercer, Singapore and South
Korea showed largest drops in productivity per person
with 3.12 per cent and 2.34 per cent respectively.
India, on the other hand, had the highest gain at 2.71
per cent, followed by Indonesia at 0.68 per cent.
The report showed decrease in productivity during
2008-2016 as against 1999-2007.
The total rewards proposition goes beyond traditional
compensation and benefits to include training, career
advancement, flexible work options and innovation in
benefits.
Growth of labour productivity per person employed in
China including Hong Kong during 2008-16 stood at
5.82, for Combodia it was 4.86, Vietnam (4.23) and
for India at 6.47.
Raising productivity is fast becoming a priority and
especially crucial in an uncertain business climate. The
research states three key approaches to enhance
productivity – developing more effective leaders;
leveraging technology; and enhancing employee
engagement.
FE Dated : 27-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017
by NO TAX ON NOTICE PERIOD PAY CUT
The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) which
of adjudicates Income-tax (I-T) disputes, has held that
an amount deducted by an employer for not serving
out a notice period cannot be brought to tax.
In this case, two companies while settling dues had
deducted salary for the notice period which the person
had not served, but this deduction was not taken into
account during tax assessment. However, ITAT
(Ahmedabad bench) in its order dated April 18, said
only salary received would be taxable, and not
portions which were deducted by a company for not
serving out a notice period.
Under the I-T Act, salary income is taxable on a due
basis, regardless of whether it has been actually paid
to an employee or not. And typically, when an
employee resigns but does not serve out the notice
period (provided for in the employment agreement),
the employer deducts salary attributed to this period.
However, I-T authorities do not consider such
deductions and seek to tax entire salary due (that is,
salary before allowing for such deduction). Hence, the
latest order acquires significance.
In this case, which pertains to financial year 2009-10,
N. Rebello, had resigned from two companies, viz:
Reliance Communication and Sistema Shyam
Teleservices. Both companies had deducted a notice
pay of Rs. 1.10 lakh and Rs. 1.66 lakh respectively and
handed balance salary dues to Rebello.
Accordingly in his I-T return, Rebello claimed as a
deduction Rs. 2.76 lakh from gross salary income, as
this amount was not received by him. I-T authorities,
in the course of assessment, denied such deduction.
Commissioner (Appeals), which is the first level of
appeal for a taxpayer, also upheld the action of the I-
T authorities.
The Commissioner (Appeals) pointed out that under
section 15 of the I-T Act, tax is triggered when the
salary becomes due, irrespective of whether it is paid
or not. Secondly, section 16 of the Act does not
provide for any deduction made by the employer for
the notice period. Thus, the deduction of Rs. 2.76 lakh
claimed by Rebello was not upheld. This led to Rebello
filing an appeal before the ITAT, which decided in his
favour.
TOI Dated : 21-04-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-30 April 2017
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DEMONETISATION EFFECT: AROUND 1.52
LAKH CASUAL WORKERS LOST THEIR
JOBS, SAYS LABOUR BUREAU SURVEY
Casual workers took the maximum hit from
demonetisation, with as many as 1.52 lakh workers
losing their jobs during the three months to December
2016. The government had invalidated high-value
notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 early in November last
year, leading to disruption in economic activity.
According to the quarterly report on employment
scenario in select sectors by the Labour Bureau, a wing
of the labour ministry, there was a reduction of 1.52
lakh jobs in casual worker category in eight sectors,
including IT, transport, manufacturing, as on January
1, 2017, compared to October 1, 2016.
According to the survey, there was an increase of 1.68
lakh full-time workers while the number of part-time
workers fell by 46,000. Contract and regular jobs saw
a jump of 1.24 lakh and 1.39 lakh, respectively, during
October-December.
SELECT CASE LAWS
2017 I CLR 721
In The High Court of Gujarat
August 24, 2016
SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NOS. 12839 AND
12840 OF 2016
PRESENT
The Honourable Mr Justice C L Soni
Manager - Alembic Limited Petitioner
v.
Kanaiyalal Udalbhai Kahar & 2 Ors.
Respondents
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Ss. 10(1), 33, 33 - A
- Interim relief, challenge to - A challenge is given by
the petitioner - management to the orders passed by
the Industrial Tribunal u/s. 33-A of the Industrial
Disputes Act, granting affected by said orders of the
management. The Court held that (i) the Tribunal
prima facie found that the action of transfer of 33
workers, styled as 'on deputation to its Bangalore
Unit', does not appear to be in consonance with the
standing orders of the Company and to prevent
irreparable loss to workers and the balance of
convenience being in favour of workers, the Tribunal
exercised its discretion and granted interim stay to
the order of deputation / transfer, which cannot be
termed as excess exercise of jurisdiction by the
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The overall increase over the previous quarter (July-
September) in the eight sectors under review came to
1.22 lakh, which included type of economic activity,
gender, type of worker (employee or self-employee),
employment status (regular, contractual and casual)
and duration of work (part[-time or full-time).
Manufacturing, trade, transport, IT-BPO, education
and health contributed with an estimated increase of
1.23 lakh workers whereas construction saw a decline.
The sectors that saw employment additions include
manufacturing, trade, transport, IT/BPO, education
and health.
There was no change in accommodation and
restaurant sector. Out of the total estimated change in
employment of 1.22 lakh, females accounted for
52,000 and males 70,000. The self-employed category
witnessed an increase of 11,000.
FE Dated : 20-05-2017
EFI Bulletin – 16-31 May 2017
Tribunal. (ii) Law does not prohibit the employer from
holding department inquiry against workmen for
misconduct committed and to suspend them, pending
the inquiry. This Court may not interfere with the
interim orders, in the exercise of its powers under
Article 226 of the constitution of India. (iii) However
impugned interim order of the Tribunal, staying the
department inquiry / inquiries and order of
suspension of workmen from working at Vadodara
factory, needs to be interfered with, in exercise of
powers under the Article 226 and 227 of the
Constitution of India. (iv) Impugned Order dt.
25.7.2016 below Rxh. 2 in Complaint No. 130 of 2016
passed by the Tribunal, staying the order of
suspension of 30 workers and holding of
departmental inquiry and restraining the Company
from preventing them from working in Vadodara
factory, is quashed and set aside. (v) The impugned
Order staying the transfer styled as deputation of
workmen, as per Notice dt. 8.7.2016 is not disturbed.
(vi) Impugned Order dt. 25.7.2016 passed below Exh.
2 in Complaint No. 131 of 2016 by Tribunal restraining
the Company from preventing workmen from working
in Vadodara factory, is quashed and set aside. (vii)
But impugned Order staying transfer styled as
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deputation to Bangalore factory as per Notice dt. APPEARANCES

8.7.2016 is not disturbed. (Paras 1 to 4, 7 to 13, Mr Amit Tyagi, Advocate, Mr M Yogesh Kanna,
15, 16), Writ Petitions partly allowed. Mr T Harish Kumar, Advocate, Mr Navneet
Advocate for Petitioners. Dugar, Advocate, for
EFI Bulletin – 1-15 April 2017
Respondents
2017 II CLR 243 EFI Bulletin – 16-31 May 2017
In The Supreme Court of India
January 3, 2017 2017 II CLR 257
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL In The High Court of Delhi
APPEAL NO. 96-97 OF 2017 February 20, 2017
[@ SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NOS. 1879 – W. P. © NO> 1552 of 2017
1880 OF 2015] PRESENT
PRESENT The Honourable Mr Justice Valmiki J Mehta
The Honourable Mr Justice Kurian Joseph Sanjay Behari & Ors . ...... Petitioner
The Honourable Mr Justice Rohinton Fali V. ,
Nariman I.F.C.I. Limited. ........ Respondent
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO
and Anr. Herein, are seeking further relief on the basis of
......... Appellants
revision of pay-scales in respondent – Company, with
v.
Management of RSL Textiles India Pvt. Ltd. effect from 1.11.2007. The Court held that (i) the
Thr. Its petitioners having taken unconditional voluntary
Director ......... Respondent retirement w.e.f. 25.2.2008 and having accepted a
Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous golden handshake amount and other benefits cannot
Provisions Act, 1952 – S. 14-B- Damages – A now claim any monetary benefits of higher pay scales.
challenge is by the appellant – Authority to the (ii) If now the employer corrects the mistake
adverse Judgement of the High Court in the matter of committed in the past and pays off incentives and
levy of damages for delayed payment of dues under the VRS 2008, it cannot be argued on
contributions. The Apex Court held that the presence behalf of petitioners that they should get pension at
or absence of mens rea and/or actus reus would be revised pay-scales, as there is no question or
determinative factor in imposing damages. arbitrariness and violation of Article 14 of the
Imposition of quantum of damages is not inflexible Constitution of India. There is no merit in the petition.
that 100% arrears have to be imposed in all the (Paras 1, 2, 6 to 12) Writ Petition dismissed.
cases. Imposition of damages will be only logical that
mens rea and /or actus reus was prevailing at the APPEARANCES
relevant time. At the same time financial crisis be a
Mr D R Nigam, Advocate, for Petitioners
reason to escape. (Paras 1 to 5) Civil Appeals None for Respondent.
dismissed.
EFI Bulletin – 16-31 May 2017

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LOK SABHA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (d) whether the Government has set up an

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY empowered Committee to review the progress of the
LOK SABHA approved projects under the scheme periodically to
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5951 ensure achievements and objectives of the scheme;
ANSWERED ON: 10.04.2017 and

TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXPORT SCHEME
JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN
SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE
DHARMENDRA YADAV
DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK
CHANDU BARNE SHRIRANG
HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT
VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL
RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV
SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE
SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL
BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be
pleased to state:-
(a) whether the State Governments have been
consistently requesting the support of the Centre in
creation of export infrastructure after delinking of the
Assistance to States for Developing Export
Infrastructure and other allied activities (ASIDE)
Scheme in 2015 and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has launched the Trade
Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) recently for
developing export linked infrastructure in the States;
(c) if so, the salient features of the scheme along with
the benefits accruing to the exporters therefrom and
the list of agencies including Central and State
Agencies eligible for financial support thereunder;
(e) if so, the details thereof along with the manner in
which the proposals of the implementing agencies for
funding will be considered and the assistance for
setting up and upgradation of existing infrastructure
projects will be provided?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT
CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a) Yes, Madam. Various State Governments have
been requesting support of Centre in creation of
export infrastructure at various fora including the
meetings of the Council for Trade Development and
Promotion.
(b)&(c): Yes, Madam. A new scheme Trade
Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) is effective
from 01.04.2017. The scheme provides assistance for
setting up and up-gradation of infrastructure projects
with overwhelming export linkages like the Border
Haats, Land customs stations, quality testing and
certification labs for exports, trade promotion centres,
etc. Under the Scheme, Central Government
assistance will be in the form of a grant-in-aid upto
the matching equity being put in by the implementing
agency in the total project cost (not more than 50%
of the total equity for states other than the North
Eastern States and Himalayan states and upto 80%
of the total equity for projects located in North East
and Himalayan States). The grant-in-aid shall be
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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

http://commerce.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadedFile/ REIMBURSEMENT OF FREIGHT CHARGES

MOC_636265791136192633_TIES_Ffinal_guidelines HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT
_31_03_2017.pdf. JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN
**** DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL
MINISTRY OF COAL RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV
LOK SABHA
Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:-
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5503
ANSWERED ON: 06.04.2017 (a) whether the policy for reimbursement of
freight charges for movement of urea and P&K
COAL RESERVES fertilizers is extended to movement by inland water
HARISH DWIVEDI transportation and coastal shipping;

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;
(b) the average consumption of coal per year during
each of the last three years and the current year; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to find
out the alternative sources of energy so that the
consumption of coal could be reduced?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER, NEW AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH
GOYAL)
(a): The inventory of Geological Resources of Indian
Coal (as on 01.04.2016) , prepared by the GSI on the
basis of resources estimated by CMPDI, MECL, GSI,
SCCL and some Private/Public Entrepreneurs up to
the maximum depth of 1200 metre is around 308.80
billion tonne.
(c) the measures undertaken by the Government to
promote the movement of freight by inland
water transportation and coastal shipping under
the Sagarmala project; and
(d) the amount of subsidy disbursed under the
said policy/scheme during the last three years and
the current year and the amount of savings accrued
from promotion of freight transport through
waterways and coastal shipping?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
(a)&(b):Yes, Madam, the primary movement of
subsidized urea and P&K fertilizers by rail and/or
coastal shipping or inland water transportation
including road bridging or by any or two or by all the
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from the plant or port to various rake points of district
qualifies for reimbursement of freight. The
reimbursement of freight subsidy under the
multimode system is restricted to the actual or to the
maximum of primary rail freight from plant/port to
the nearest rake point of the final destination in the
district, whichever is lower.
(c) The following measures have been taken to
promote the movement of freight by inland water
transportation and coastal shipping under the
Sagarmala project for promotion of coastal shipping
and tourism
(i) Moderation of manning and technical requirements
for vessels operating within Indian territorial waters
through a river sea vessel notification; (ii) declaring
the inland vessel limits for facilitating coastal trade
operations; (iii) issuing coastal shipping rules for
coastal vessels operating within 20 miles off the
coast; (iv) exempting customs and Central Excise
duty on bunker fuels (IFO 180 and IFO 380 CST) by
Indian flagged coastal container vessels; (v)
abatement of service tax at 70% for coastal shipping
at par with road and rail; (vi) simplification of customs
procedures (vii) launching a Central Sector Scheme
for construction of exclusive berths for coastal vessels
providing assistance up to 50% of the total cost of the
project subject to maximum of Rs 25 crores (viii)
charging the wharfage on per unit basis, instead of on
ad volarem basis, to promote transportation of
automobiles (ix) increasing the discount on port
charges for Ro-Ro ships by major ports from 40% to
80% for two years w.e.f. 20th September, 2016. (x)
cabotage has been relaxed for Roll-on-Roll-off
vessels, Hybrid Roll-On-Off, Ro-RO-cum-Passengers,
Pure Car Carriers, Pure Car and Truck Carriers etc.
(d) According to information received from M/o
Chemicals & Fertilizer, no amount of subsidy has been
disbursed under the said scheme yet.
*****
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COAL
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5444
ANSWERED ON: 06.04.2017
DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF COAL
KIRRON KHER
RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA
Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:-
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(a) the demand and supply of coal in the country
during each of the last three years and the current
year, company and State-wise;
(b) whether the reasons behind the mismatch/
differences in demand and supply of coal has been
analysed and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether initiatives have been taken to reduce the
discrepancies in demand and supply of coal by
increasing the production of coal in the country and if
so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether the import of coal has increased due to
the inability to meet the demand for coal in the
country and if so, the details of import of coal during
the said period?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR COAL, POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a): As per Annual Plan 2016-17 of Ministry of Coal,
the all India demand and supply of coal during last
three years and the current year is given below:-
Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Total 769.69 787.03 822.36 * 884.87
demand
(Mte)
Total 572.06 603.775 632.17 584.83@
domestic
Supply
(Mte)
*Revised estimates as per Niti Aayog. @ Domestic Supply
April-Feb. 2016-17
State-wise and company-wise demand of coal is not
estimated separately.
(b): Demand of coal is higher than the current level
of supply of coal in the country. During the year 2015-
16, as against a total consumption of 832.05 Mte
(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
by coast based power plants and other industrial
user’s viz. paper, sponge, iron, cement and captive
power plants, on consideration on transport logistics,
commercial prudence, export entitlements and
inadequate availability of such superior coal from
indigenous sources.
(c): The focus of the Government is to increase coal
production to the extent possible by facilitating
Environment & Forest clearances expeditiously,
pursuing with State Government for assistance in land
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acquisition and coordinated efforts with Railways for ANSWER

movement of coal. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
(d): The import of coal during the last three years and ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON.
RADHAKRISHNAN)
current year is given below:-
(a) to (b) The State-wise details of DPR (Detailed
Country Import of Coal (Quantity in Million tonnes) projects report) of newly in-principle approved
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17* stretches including Uttar Pradesh are given at
Annexure.
Total 166.86 217.78 199.88 164.07
*Upto the month of January, 2017 (c) Mobilization of funds is a project specific activity
which depends on the mode of implementation of
On account of increased domestic production, coal
projects as in PPP (Public- Private Partnership)
imports have fallen from 217.78 Mte in 2014-15 to
projects, fund mobilization is the responsibility of the
199.88 Mte in 2015-16. The trend of fall in import of
concessionaire and, in public funded projects,
coal has continued in 2016-17 wherein for the period
payments are made as per achievement of project
April 2016-January 2017, coal imports have reduced
milestones.
by 2.59% as compared to the corresponding period of
the previous year. In 2016-17 (till Feb 2017), import (d) Total private sector investment of about Rs
by indigenous coal based power plants has been 15.3 71,517 Crore have been made to execute the National
MT lower than corresponding period of 2015-16. In Highways under Public- Private Partnership during the
2016-17 (till Dec 2016), coking coal import has been last three years across the country.
1.93 MT lower than corresponding period of 2015-16.
ANNEXURE
However, import of coal is not solely dependent on
the domestic production of coal. It also depends on ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5352 ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017 ASKED BY
other factors like power plant designed on imported
SHRI RAJESH PANDEY REGARDING FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR NEW ROAD
coal and insufficient availability of coking coal of PROJECTS.
required grade in the country. State-wise details of DPR works approved in-principle (Tentative)
Sl. No. State/Union Territory Total length (km)
**** 1 Andhra Pradesh 1654
2 Arunachal Pradesh 348
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 3 Assam 1541
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
4 Bihar 2133.8
5 Chhattisgarh 2032.6
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5352 6 Delhi 9
ANSWERED ON 6TH APRIL, 2017 7 Goa 108.5
8 Gujarat 846
FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR NEW ROAD
PROJECTS 9 Haryana 851.23
10 Himachal Pradesh 4019.36
5352. SHRI RAJESH PANDEY:
11 Jammu & Kashmir 167
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND 12 Jharkhand 2728.5
HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: 13 Karnataka 6206
(a) whether the Government proposes to conduct 14 Kerala 238
feasibility studies for new road projects; 15 Madhya Pradesh 2967
16 Maharashtra 11097.79
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly in
Uttar Pradesh; 17 Manipur 90
18 Meghalaya 166
(c) the measures taken by the National Highways
19 Nagaland 805.7
Authority of India (NHAI) to mobilize funds for speedy
20 Odisha 1171
completion of pending and incomplete projects; and
21 Punjab 678.19
(d) the total expenditure incurred during the last 22 Rajasthan 2774.1
three years to execute National Highway projects 23 Sikkim 534
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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

5468. SHRI LALLU SINGH: 15. Bina NCL 4.50

SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: Total 13.50
Coking/Non-coking Total 36.80
Will the MINISTER OF COAL be pleased to state:
The amount of coal above G-10 grade washed in
(a) whether pollution can be reduced in coal projects washeries of CIL subsidiaries during the year 2016-
by using coal washeries in the country; 17 from April 2016 till Feb’2017 is 213369.15 tonnes.
(b) If so, the details thereof; (d): CIL has planned to set up 15 Coal washeries in
the first phase having a total capacity of 94.1 Mty, out
(c) The number of coal washeries set up and
of which 6 washeries are for Coking Coal with total
currently in operation along with the amount of coal
capacity of 18.6 Mty and the remaining 9 are for Non-
above G10 washed during the last year;
coking coal with total capacity 75.5 Mty.
(d) Whether the Government has undertaken
In addition to the above, 5 more new washeries (1 in
measures to increase the number of coal washeries in
BCCL & 4 in CCL) and 2 de-shaling Plants (in BCCL)
the country and if so, the details thereof and if not, for coking coal are being envisaged to augment the
the reasons therefor; and supply of washed metallurgical coal. Further 5
(e) The measures taken/proposed to be taken by the existing coking coal washeries (in BCCL) are planned
Government to handle the environmental concerns to be renovated to improve capacity utilization.
arising due to use of poor quality coal? Overall details of the 27 washeries are furnished in
the table below:
ANSWER
New Washeries of CIL
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) Sl. Washeries/ Capacity (Mty)
IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER, NEW AND Deshaling Plant
No.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH
GOYAL) COKING COAL
BCCL
(a)-(b) : Yes Madam. Coal is washed in coal
1 Madhuban II 5.00
washeries to reduce ash content so that there is less
fugitive emission in the air. Coal India Limited (CIL) 2 Patherdih I 5.00
has planned to set up 15 washeries in its various 3 Patherdih II 2.50
subsidiaries to reduce the ash content in the coal. 4 Dahibari 1.60
5 Bhojudih 2.00
(c): The number of coal washeries currently in
operation in CIL is 15 with a total throughput capacity 6 Dugda II (new) 2.50
of 36.80 Mty, out of which 12 are coking coal Total Coking Coal Washeries in 1st Phase 18.60
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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
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(1115 km) (Kharagpur – Vijayawada) have been
announced in Budget Speech 2016-17. The
Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Survey (PETS)
Reports of these Corridors have been completed.
(b): As per the National Transport Development Policy
Committee Report, in 2010 Railways’ share in freight
traffic in the country was estimated to be 36%. The
estimated traffic projection of three new Dedicated
Freight Corridors as per PETS Report in the year
2023-24 is as under: –
(i) East- West Corridor -540.18 million tonne; (ii)
North-South Corridor- 209.66 million tonne; (iii) East
Coast Corridor- 314.53 million tonne.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): No expenditure has been allocated as the new
freight corridors have yet not been sanctioned.
(e) & (f): Do not arise.
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RAJYA SABHA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Year Target Achievement

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS 2013-14 6300 4260
RAJYA SABHA 2014-15 6300 4410
QUESTION NO 3615 2015-16 10,950 6061
ANSWERED ON 03.04.2017
ANNUAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION TARGET (e) Regular meetings are held with project
developers, State Governments and contractors.
3615 Smt. Sasikala Pushpa Regular review meetings are held in Head Quarter by
Shri D. Kupendra Reddy Ministry with Regional Officers, concessionaires
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGH /contractors to make the construction of projects
WAYS be pleased to state :- hassle free. To expedite timely completion of all the
projects running across the country, various steps are
(a) whether Government has set an ambitious target also taken which include streamlining of land
of building 15,000 KMs. of roads annually; acquisition & environment clearances, exit for equity
(b) if so, the details thereof and progress made in this investors, premium re-schedulement, close
regard, so far; coordination with other Ministries, revamping of
dispute resolution mechanism, frequent reviews at
(c) whether Government has set such annual targets
various levels etc.
during previous years also;
*****
(d) if so, the details thereof for the last three years
and the results achieved therein; and GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(e) the effective steps taken/being taken by MINISTRY OF MINES
Government to achieve the targets set in and the RAJYA SABHA
sections of NHs which are being given top priority in QUESTION NO 3579
this regard? ANSWERED ON 03.04.2017

ANSWER PROPOSALS FROM CHHATTISGARH

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF 3579 Smt. Chhaya Verma

ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI
MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA) Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state :-

(a) to (b) Ministry has set an ambitious target of
15,000 km for the construction of National Highways
(NHs) during the current financial year 2016-17 and
6604 km has been achieved as on 28th Feb in 2016-
17.
the number of proposals received by the Ministry for
development works during the last three years from
Chhattisgarh Government and the amount involved
therein, Scheme-wise and the details of action taken
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;
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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
proposals hampers the development works and how
the cost overruns are adjusted and the details
thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT
CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & therefor?
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH
GOYAL)
(a): The Ministry of Mines does not undertake
development works in the States. However, the
proposals for exploration in the 4 (four) minerals
blocks of Chhattisgarh have been approved by
National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). Mineral
Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), a CPSU
under Ministry of Mines has taken up exploration in all
the 4 projects through NMET funding at a cost of Rs.
2.18 crore.
The work is in progress in all the 4 projects in the
following locations as per schedule.
(i) Nahardih-Madhaipur Block, District Raipur for
Limestone
(ii) Sendurkhar Block, District Kabirdham for
Bauxite
(iii) Ranigaon-Gondaiya Block, District Bilaspur for
Limestone
(iv) Saraipani Dadar Block, Kabirdham for Bauxite
(b) to (d): There is no proposal of Chhattisgarh State
pending in the Ministry.
(d) whether Government intends to apply drone
technology for preparing topography maps,
inspection of mines and prevention of illegal mining
and if so, whether Governments, proposal has been
accepted by concerned stakeholders; and
(e) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (b): As per the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment
Act, 2015 and the Rules framed thereunder, the State
Governments are devolved upon the responsibility to
carry out auction of mineral blocks in accordance with
the prescribed law. As per the information received
from various State Governments, the mineral blocks
proposed for e-auction during the fiscal year 2017-18
are given in the Annexure. The likely revenue to be
accrued through e-auction process to the State
Governments therefrom is contingent upon the final
bids at the time of the auction. The estimate of the
value of mineral resources of a block to be put up on
auction, is calculated by the State Government before
putting the block on auction, on the basis of the
estimated quantity of mineral resources in that block
and the average price of such mineral as published by
Indian Bureau of Mines for the relevant State for a
period of twelve months immediately preceding the
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
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(UAVs) or drones for the mining sector and has
circulated a note on application of drone in Mining to
all State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings
like National Aluminium Company Limited, Hindustan
Copper Limited, National Mineral Development
Corporation Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited,
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Mineral Exploration
Corporation Limited (MECL), Bharat Gold Mines
Limited, Manganese Ore India Limited, Indian Bureau
of Mines and Geological Survey of India with a request
to explore the usage and deployment of drone
technology vide letter no. 31/46/2016-M.III dated
1.11.2016. MECL, a Government of India Enterprise
under Ministry of Mines, has taken initiative to explore
the application of drone technology as Research &
Development work for 2016-17.
*****
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (B) OF
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3577
(a) whether Railways have levied coal terminal
surcharge at both loading and unloading
terminals, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether Railways have received any
representations from coal consumers, requesting
to revisit the said decision, if so, the details
thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the total amount collected by Railways as
terminal surcharge after it was introduced, Zone-
wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the
House.
*****
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c)
OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4144 BY SHRI RANJIB
BISWAL ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 07.04.2017
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
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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

LEVY OF COAL TERMINAL SURCHARGE Chennai Port Trust 8.57

Konkan 15.05
4144. SHRI RANJIB BISWAL:
Total 2,79,308.82
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA approximately Rs.8 Lakh Crore (Annexure 1), have

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING been identified in the areas of port modernization &
RAJYA SABHA new port development, port connectivity
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4294 enhancement, port-linked industrialization and
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10th APRIL, 2016 coastal community development. These projects
identified under Sagarmala will be considered for
STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SAGARMALA
implementation by relevant Central Ministries, State
PROJECTS
Governments, Major Ports and other agencies
4294. SHRI C. M. RAMESH: primarily through private sector participation or PPP
mode. Hence, the details of the projects have been
Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:
shared with the relevant Central Ministries, State
(a) the status of implementation of various projects Governments and other agencies towards finalization
under Sagarmala, project-wise; of implementation timelines and action plans. A total
(b) whether it is a fact that Sagarmala Development of 214 projects are presently under various stages of
implementation and development (Annexure 2).
Company has been asked to identify projects, study
scope of increased private sector participation, etc.; (b)&(c): Sagarmala Development Company Limited
(c) if so, the details thereof; (SDCL) has been incorporated to assist the State
level/zone level Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), as
(d) whether it is also a fact that ₹12lakh crores worth
projects are going to be awarded under Sagarmala in well as SPVs to be set up by the ports, with equity
the coming years; and support for implementation of projects to be
undertaken by them under Sagarmala Programme.
(e) if so, the details thereof? SDCL will provide a funding window and/or implement
ANSWER only those residual projects that cannot be funded by
any other means/mode. However, all efforts would be
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF made to implement those projects through the private
SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA) sector, and through Public Private Participation (PPP),
(a),(d)&(e):Under the Sagarmala Programme, more whichever is feasible.
than 400 projects, entailing estimated investment of
Annexure-1

Summary of projects FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 to FY 25-26 to Total

under Sagarmala FY 24-25 FY 34-35
Project Theme # Project # Project # Project Cost # Project # Project # Project # Project
Cost Cost (Rs. Cr) Cost Cost Cost Cost
(Rs. Cr) (Rs. Cr) (Rs. Cr) (Rs. Cr) (Rs. Cr) (Rs. Cr)
Port Modernisation 62 27,700 46 22,670 13 2,193 20 35,512 27 26,588 21 28,165 189 142,828
Connectivity 30 15,881 58 28,924 28 16,641 26 139,715 17 21,182 11 8,233 170 230,576
Enhancement
Port Led 2 325 1 3,000 2 5,000 17 94,426 11 318,130 - - 33 420,881
Industrialisation
Coastal Community 4 79 4 529 3 119 4 688 8 2,800 - - 23 4,216
Development
Total 98 43,985 109 55,123 46 23,953 67 270,341 63 368,700 32 36,398 415 798,500

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 ****
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Sectors 2014-15 2015-16

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Any other Fund 36 262
Gender equality /Women empowerment 326 213
RAJYA SABHA
/ Old age homes /Reducing inequalities
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4343
Prime Minister's National Relief Fund 192 136
ANSWERED ON TUESDAY,
Encouraging Sports 160 95
THE 11th APRIL, 2017
Heritage Art and Culture 157 90
USE OF CSR FUND ON HEALTH AND EDUCATION Slum area development 123 9
4343. PROF. M.V. RAJEEV GOWDA: Clean Ganga Fund 19 3
Other Sectors ( Technology Incubator and 465 497
Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased benefits to armed forces, admin
to state: overheads and others* )
Total Amount 8803 9822
(a) whether Government has details of companies Number of Companies for which data 7334 5097
that spend their mandated Corporate Social compiled
Responsibility (CSR) funds on services such as * not specified
education and health, if so, the total CSR funds that ****
has been spent on health and education, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(b) if not, the reasons therefor;
RAJYA SABHA
(c) whether Government intends on bringing a QUESTION NO 4500
mechanism that would institutionalise the use of CSR ANSWERED ON 12.04.2017
funds by companies; and DECLINE IN CEMENT PRODUCTION
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons 4500 Shri Sambhaji Chhatrapati
therefor?
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be
ANSWER pleased to state :-
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF (a) whether cement production in the country has
CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN RAM
declined during 2016-17 because of weak demand as
MEGHWAL)
per data available till January, 2017 against the trend
(a) and (b): The CSR expenditure of companies is for the last 15 years;
compiled development sector-wise as listed in
(b) if so, the details thereof and likely reasons for this
Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The
phenomenon; and
development sector-wise CSR spend of the companies
on education and health for the years 2014-15 and (c) whether the demand for cement is likely to
2015-16 is at Annexure. increase resulting in higher production in the next
financial year?
(c) and (d): No, Sir. The Companies Act, 2013 already
provides an institutional framework for the use of CSR ANSWER
funds by companies.
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT
**** CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE &
Annexure INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION No. 4343
(a): No Sir, it has not declined.

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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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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:

Schemes Prizes for Prize category

I Highest reduction in weighted frequency rate Ist Prize

II Lowest weighted frequency rate IIIrd Prize

III Longest Accident free period IIIrd Prize

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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Andhra Pradesh Government has presented Best Management Award to

Chilamkur Works of India Cements for maintaining congenial and cordial
industrial relations and putting in extraordinatry efforts for the welfare of labour
and CSR activities.

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

The Directorate of Industrial

Safety & Health, Tamil Nadu
Government organized State
Safety Award for 2013 in Chennai
on 6th May 2017. ICL, Chennai
Grinding Unit won two 1st prizes
under C category - 1) Lowest
Weighted Frequency Accident Rate
2) Longest Accident Free Period in
Man Hours. Mr D Jayakumar,
Minister for Finance & Fishing and
Dr Nilofer Kafeel, Labour Minister
presented the awards to Mr K R
Thiruvalluvan, Chief Manager
(Mechanical), Chennai Grinding
Unit and his Team.

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The India Cements Ltd, Dalavoi

Works was presented with the
Good Industrial Relations
Award (II Prize) for 2008
during the Award function
organized by the State Labour
Department in Chennai on 20th
May 2017. Mr R Ramamurthy,
Chief Manager, HR along with
members of Works Committee
received the award from State
Labour Minister, Dr Nilofer Kafeel
and Minister for Rural Industries,
Mr P. Benjamin.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited received

the CSR Community Initiative
Award for its Naya Savera
Healthcare Project (Integrated
Family Welfare Programme) under
the category of Health in the CSR
Leadership Summit organized by
India CSR on 26th May 2017 at
Mumbai. The award was received by
the Senior Vice President (Works),
Mr P L Mehta and Officer (CSR),
Mr Kishore Rawal from Mr Rusen
Kumar, Founder and Managing
Editor India CSR Network and
Dr Rana Singh, Co-Founder India
CSR Network.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, Jaykaypuram, Rajasthan was

recognized with the Rajasthan Productivity Super Excellence
Award 2014-15 awarded by Rajasthan State Productivity Council
for contribution in the area of superior quality, energy management,
customer delight, conservation of the environment, innovative
activities, industrial safety and health, innovative HR practices and
contribution to the society through CSR projects.

The award was

presented by the
Honorable Minister of
Industries, Government of Rajasthan, Mr Rajpal Singh Shekhawat
and Chairman of Rajasthan State Productivity Council, Mr K L Jain
to Mr Dinesh Pandya, Senior General Manager (P&A) and Mr Sujeet
K Singh, DGM (Safety) in a glittering ceremony at the Mohanlal
Sukhadia Convention Centre, Jaipur on 28th May 2017.
Mr Jaykeshwar Rajbhar, Fitter Mechanical Department was
felicitated with the Shram Utpadakta Puraskar which included a cash
prize of Rs.5000/-.

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JK Lakshmi Cement Limited achieved the distinction

of winning the Infosec Maestro Leadership
Award 2017 instituted by BitStream Mediaworks.
BitStream Mediaworks organizes an annual event to
recognize leadership demonstrated by CIO, CISO
and IT Heads in the field of Information Security and
highlights landmark achievements in the field of
Information Technology. This award was presented
to the top 100 CIO’s and IT Heads at National level.
The award was received on behalf of JK Lakshmi
Cement Limited by Mr Krishan Mittal, Senior General
Manager (IT) on 7th April 2017 at Bengaluru from the
Group Editor of BitStream Mediaworks, Mr B D Roy.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited was recognized with

the British Safety Council International Safety
Award 2017 – Merit Category for contribution
towards industrial safety.

Team JK Lakshmi Jaykaypuram won the 2nd

Runners- Up Prize in the Udaan Competition
2016-17. The Presentation Competition was
organized on 20th April 2017 at India Habitat
Centre and the results were announced at FICCI on
21st April 2017. The trophy was presented by JK
Lakshmi Chairman, Mr Bharat Hari Singhania in the
presence of Senior Directors and Senior Executives of JK Organization. Team JK Lakshmi Jaykaypuram
comprised of Mr Prahlad Kabra, Mr Pankaj Mathur, Mr Sanjeev Sharma and Mr Bharat Gadvi.

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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NEW PRODUCTS & CERTIFICATION

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.

As a part of the process for obtaining Environmental

Management System IS/ISO 14001:2015 and Health &
Safety Management system IS 18001:2007 certification,
external audit was carried out at ICL, Chilamkur Works
from 8th to 10th June, 2017 by a team of auditors. The
audit was successfully completed under the able
guidance of Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint President (Mfg.) and
Dr. Anu Radha, Sr. Medical Officer.

At ICL, Vishnupuram Works, the existing Gear Box

supplied and commissioned by UBE Engineering, Japan at
the time of VRM installation about 30 years back was
replaced with Elecon gear box. Trial run was taken up on
4th May 2017.

JK Super Cement’s new logo launching ceremony “Build

Safe” took place at Nimbahera and Mangrol plants on April
18, 2017 with chanting of mantras and Vedic rites.
On this occasion, explaining about the importance of new
logo, Unit Head, Mr S K Rathore said that logo is symbol of
safety, development and continuity. With a view to convert
the product into new dimensions, JK Cement branding team
after conducting a survey amongst general public, stockists,
dealers and employees – executives/staff and workmen,
launched logo with new look. Focusing on the specialty of logo,
he said that ‘U’ means JK Cement all customers and three
beams are symbol of stability, continuity and power. He hoped that the new logo will enhance fame and trust of
JK Cement brand amongst customers.
During the programme, a white pigeon - the envoy of peace was freed to open sky and employees expressed
their happiness by floating balloons.
On this occasion Mr P R Choudhary, Head-Tech., Mr K M Jain, Head-Comml., Mr M Kachhwaha, Head-Mines,
Mr D K Patel, Head-Tech. (Mangrol), Mr R K Bajaj, VP-Projects, Mr R C Purohit, AVP-Mines, Mr M S Shekhawat,
AVP-HR & ER, Mr V K Bhardwaj, Sr. GM-Elect. and a large number of employees were present.
The programme was anchored by Mr S N Sharma and Branding Team Member, Mr Rajesh Soni proposed a vote
of thanks to all.

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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.

MEGA JOB FAIR AT J. K. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

J. K. Institute of Technology (JKIT), Nimbahera is among top
institutes in the state for providing better placement of its passed
out trainees. Last year more than 13 Companies visited the institute
for campus placement.
After getting almost hundred percent placement of its last batch,
the institute decided to provide employment to other unemployed
youth of the district and organised a district level Mega Job Fair on
24th May in its new green building campus in association with District
Employment Office.
Mr S K Rathore Unit
Head, J K Cement, Nimbahera inaugurated the fair in the
presence of former MLA, Mr Ashok Navlakha, District
Employment Officer, Mr Alok Shukla, Principal JKIT, Mr P C
Bhandari, District Industry Officer, other dignitaries and more
than 1700 candidates.
25 Companies like Larsen and Tourbo, Volvo Eicher, Pronto
Technotex, Monomark Engineering, etc. participated and
shortlisted 1003 candidates for their manpower requirements.
The District Industry Centre, various banking firms and skill
Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head, J K Cement, Nimbahera development centres participated with their schemes to promote
opening the Fair self-employment, skill and entrepreneurship development.

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ASEAN-INDIA ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCE AWARDS

TO KCP – CHAIRMAN - DR V L DUTT
Dr V L Dutt, the illustrious Chairman of the KCP has been conferred two prestigious Awards – the ‘ASEAN –
India Achievement and Excellence Award, 2017’ and the ‘The Friendship Medal’ of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam. Dr Dutt received the ASEAN Award at the 25th Anniversary ASEAN – India Biztech Expo
and Conference at Kuala Lampur on 24th May 2017.

The Award was “in recognition of the contribution

to and strengthening of bilateral economic
relations between ASEAN and India” and had been
decided in consultations with the Indian High
Commissions and embassies in the region,
according to a KCP statement on Wednesday the
24th May 2017.

The Award “is an honour and a fitting tribute to

the wonderful association between The KCP
Limited and the State of Vietnam”, said Dr Dutt.
KCP Executive Director, Smt Kavitha Dutt Chitturi
called the ASEAN Award “a true high point” in the
remarkable journey of KCP Vietnam Industries Ltd
‘The Friendship Medal’, was issued to Dr Dutt by
Vietnam President, Tran Dai Quang, for his
“remarkable contribution to social and economic
development in Phu Yen Province, strengthening
and consolidating the traditional friendship and
comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and India”. It was presented by Huynh Tan Viet, secretary of Phu
Yen Province Communist Party at Tuy Hoa in Vietnam. KCP, the 75-years-old diversified business group with
interests in Cement, Heavy Engineering, Sugar, Power and IT, has nine manufacturing locations over various
geographies in India and Vietnam. It has over 40 sugar plants and 12 cement factories in India and Overseas.

SRUJANA LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCY AWARDS 2017

TO KCP –JMD - SMT V L INDIRA DUTT
The Joint Managing Director, Smt V L Indira
Dutt of KPC has been conferred an Award
Srujana Life Time Achievement and
Excellency Awards 2017. Smt Dutt received
the above award in a function organized at
Ravidra Bharathi, Hyderabad in the hand of
Union Minister for Labour, Mr Bandaru
Dattatreya on 25th June 2017.

The award was “in recognition of the

contribution to and strengthening the industrial
growth in various spheres. Mr Dattatreya told
that already Telugu state industrialists growing
rapidly in the world business forum. As started
by the Honourable Prime Minister, Mr Narendra
Modi make in India, digital India, smart city, the country growing in developing front. Mr Dattatreya honoured
the winners of Srujana Life Time Achievement and Excellency and also EFTOPSY winners.

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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.

Pond Pitching Work at village – Bahesar

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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

The India Cements Ltd, Banswara

Works, Rajasthan has installed six
bore wells along with hand pumps for
providing safe drinking water to people
in remote villages.

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As per the directives of District Collector, Banswara,

community awareness was created by ICL, Banswara
Works as a team member of Mukhya Mantri Jal
Swavlamban Yojana. It is for conserving water and
improving water harvesting systems in the nearby
villages. Financial assistance was provided to Kushapura
Panchayat for construction of Desalting wall.

As per the directives of District Collector, Banswara 5 nos

of MPT (Minor Percolation Tank) were constructed by
ICL, Banswara Works for improving water harvesting
system under Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Yojana in the
Patelya Village.

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.

The compound wall of Govt. High School, Vallur got

damaged due to Vardha Cyclone. The India Cements,
Chennai Grinding Unit re-constructed the compound wall.

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Latest version of Desk Top Computer with Printer was

provided by ICL, Chilamkur Works to Mandal Revenue
Office, Yerraguntla in the interest of public. It was received by
Mr B Maheswara Reddy, Tahsildar on 16th June 1017.

As part of CSR initiative of India Cements Ltd, Malkapur

Works has constructed toilets for villagers in Malkapur.

An amount of Rs.24 Lakhs was contributed towards the

erection of Traffic Signal at Tandur for easing the traffic
congestion in the Mandal by ICL, Malkapur Works.

An Open well submersible pump with accessories was

donated by ICL, Sankari Plant on 26th May 2017 to the
Government run ITI at Salem to help students to gain practical
knowledge on operation.

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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ICL, Sankarnagar Works provided a Well Grill in May 2017 for

the 3HP Submersible Motor at Vallalar Children Home,
Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

Mr S Shanmugam, Joint President (Mfg.), ICL, Sankarnagar

Works inaugurated a borewell along with a hand pump at
Sethurayanpudur on 27th June 2017.

The Urban Development and Housing Minister, Govt. of

Rajasthan, Mr Shrichand Kriplani, Dr Manjeet Singh,
Principal Secretary of Urban Development and Housing
Department, Govt. of Rajasthan and Mr Pawan Arora,
Director of Legal Bodies, Govt. of Rajasthan accompanied
by Mr Ashok Navlakha, Ex-MLA visited Kailash Guest
House, J K Cement Works, Nimbahera on 15th June 2017.
On their arrival, they were extended warm welcome by Mr
S K Rathore, Unit Head and Mr K M Jain, Commercial
Head, J K Cement Works.

Later, during a programme organised in Municipality

Board, Nimbahera, Mr S K Rathore, on behalf of JK
Cement Works, presented a cheque worth Rs.2.09 Crore to Hon’ble Minister as J K Cement contribution for
construction of Convention Centre cum Marriage Hall in Nimbahera town on PPP mode.

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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As part of its CSR

activities, Maihar
Cement installed
5 nos. Hand-
Pumps in
neighbouring
villages of its mines
viz. Godin, Patehra,
Jhirrahat etc. after
drilling/boring and
casing the holes.
Apart Maihar
Cement also fixed 2 nos. water tanks of 5000 Ltr. capacity each at village Godin and Mohrawa and connected it
with pipe line and a 1 HP submersible motor in both the villages so that 24-hrs. water availability can be made
to villagers in this scorching summer days.

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.

The dedication programme of Water Supply facility to villagers of

Pataguda was jointly done at the blessed hands of
Mr Ashutosh Salil, IAS, District Collector, Chandrapur,
Mr Rajednra Kabra, Unit Head, Manigkarh Cement and Mr Rajesh
Dayanidhi, IAS, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rajura. The
programme started with ceremonial Adivasi dance of rural folk of
village Pataguda.

On this occasion, Mr H P Tiwari, Sr. Vice President (P&A), gave a report

of Manikgarh Cement CSR projects and activities so far done for the
villages in the vicinity of its Factory in particular and for Chandrapur
District, in general.

Unit Head, Mr Rajendra Kabra also apprised District Collector, regarding

Manikgarh Cement whole-hearted efforts being made for upliftment of
life standards of the rural
villagers and their all-round
development. He appreciated
district collector for his co-
operation and guidance in this
regard. He also appreciated
Civil Department and CSR Team for timely execution of this Project and
facilitating drinking water to village Pataguda.

Hon’ble District Collector, Mr Ashutosh Salil was so happy seeing this

facility and thanked management of Manikgarh Cement and Gram
Panchayata, Patan.

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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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WORLD ENVIRONNMENT DAY CELEBRATION

The World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th

June 2017 at Century Cement Factory main gate in
order to bring awareness and awakening about the
environment among the employees.

Senior Executive President (Plant), Mr Vijay Kumar

hoisted the flag of “Environment Conservation” and
thereafter delivered a speech on this occasion of
World Environment Day. He appealed to the
employees present to develop the habit for even
small things to protect the environment like regular
plantation, minimum consumption of electricity,
minimum using of cooking fuel as well as avoid the
wastage of paper, protecting minerals, maintaining
our vehicles time to time as well as not to cut trees
for burning and exhorted to plan mass plantation to
protect the forest. Further, he said that Century
Cement Plant is taking initiative towards plantation from the very beginning and still it is continuing.

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.

World Environment Day Celebration at CCCPL, Karikkali

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.

The World Environment Day was celebrated at ICL,

Banswara Works on 5th June 2017 in the plant and
colony premises. On this occasion, various events
were organised like planting of saplings and quiz
programmes. Employees along with their families and
contract workmen participated. Mr Yatendra Shah, VP,
(Mfg.,) Mr V. C. Joshi, Sr. GM (Mines), Mr S C Jain, JGM
(HR) and employees planted saplings in the colony.

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The World Environment Day was celebrated at ICL,

Chilamkur Works on 5th June 2017 in the presence
of Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint President (Mfg.) and Mr G S
Srinivas, Joint General Manager HR.

Mr B Maheswara Reddy, Tahsildar, Yerraguntla

(Mandal), was the Chief Guest and inaugurated
planting of tree saplings.

Mr M Alagesan, General Manager (E&I), Mr Kumara

Swamy Reddy, Sr. Manager Safety, Environment
Section and other Employees participated in the
plantation programme.

The World Environment Day was celebrated at ICL,

Malkapur Works on 5th June 2017. Members of
Ladies Club at Malkapur Cement Plant organised
plantation of tree saplings within the staff Colony and

Cement Plant area. Competitions on Essay and Poem

Writing were conducted and prizes distributed to the
winners.

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.

As a part of World Environment Day Celebrations

at ICL, Sankagnagar Works, Mr S Dakshinamoorthy,
GM (Production & QA) hoisted the flag on 5th June 2017.
Winner of Oratorical Competition, Mr S Sorimuthu,
Mines Department delivered Special address to the
gathering.

Mr S. Shanmugam, Joint President (Manufacturing)

flagged off an awareness rally organized with the help
of 150 students of Sankar Polytechnic College.

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Around 100 tree saplings were planted between clinker

cooler and fly ash handling system. Employees,
contract workmen participated in the plantation
programme.

The World Environment Day was observed at ICL,

Yerraguntla Works on 6th Juine 2017 with 500
saplings planted before the coal mill. Mr P Munireddy,
Joint President (Mfg.) and Mr M R Singh, Vice President
(Mfg.) planted the saplings along with the employees.
They spoke on the theme of the year, “Connecting
people to nature”.

The World Environment Day was celebrated with

great enthusiasm by the JK Lakshmi family on 5th June
2017. The day was celebrated through a mass plantation
programme led by the Senior Management Team of JK
Lakshmi, Essay Competition, Debate Competition,
Wealth from Waste Competition, Poster and
Photography Competition and Environmental Awareness
Quiz organized by the Environment Department. All
events witnessed highly enthusiastic participation from
all employees.

On World Environment Day, J K Cement and

JK Institute of Technology (JKIT) organized
a rally to spread awareness to save our
environment. Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head
inaugurated the programme and green signalled
the rally started from JK Radha Krishna Temple.
Covering various parts of Nimbahera town, the
rally ended at JKIT. Speaking on the occasion,
Mr Rathore said that we should maintain balance
between human life and nature to save our future
and called for discouraging the use of polybags.

To create awareness, JKIT screened a

documentary film with a poster competition. An
exhibition was also organized wherein
instruments used to control pollution were
Unit Head, J.K. Cement, Mr S K Rathore and others watching displayed. Mr K M Jain, Mr Maheem Kachhwaha,
water pufirying model Mr P R Chaudhary, Mr C P Dak, Mr M S

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Shekhawat, Mr S K Acharya, Mr Jeetendra Kumar, Mr D K

Patel, Mr R C Purohit and Mr Dalpat Singh Saktawat, Union
President and a large number of executives and
employees present on the occasion planted the trees in
JKIT and RTC premises.

Unit Head, J.K. Cement, Mr S K Rathore planting a sapling

On the occasion of World

Environment Day, the KCP
Cement Unit – II has planted
environment friendly plants of
different varieties near time office
gate to crusher gate and CPP
premises on 5th June 2017.
Executive President, Operations
along with employees
participated in the above
plantation programme under the
supervision of Mr Srinivasa Rao,
Chief Horticulturist. KCP is
developing green belt under his
World Environment Day Celebration at the KCP Cement Unit – II supervision.

‘Connecting People to Nature’, the theme for World

Environment Day 2017. Heidelbergcement India
Ltd. remains committed to Sustainability and cement
plant at Narsingarh, Damoh unit celebrated the World
Environment Day by “planting trees”. The programme
commenced by lighting of lamps by Mr S K Gupta (Plant
Head), Mr R N Rai (Mines Head), Mr D P Tiwari, Mr U K
Verma and Mr Nirdosh Kaushik. The theme of
Sustainability and HC India’s commitment to the cause
was elaborated in detail by Mr S K Gupta (Plant Head) in
front of all the employees. The World Environment day
was also celebrated at the Residential Colony at
Narsingarh where employees and their families took the
pledge of saying “NO to plastic bags”.

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.

On this occasion, Mr Pankaj

Kumar Sharma, President
& Unit Head, Mr A K Jain,
Executive President
(Mechanical) and other
Mr Pankaj Kumar Sharma, President & UH planting the sapling (right),
senior executives of Maihar Mr Ajai Kumar Jain, Sr VP (Production) addressing the gathering
Cement planted the on World Environment Day (Left)

saplings in a Garden near

Water Filtration Plant. On
this occasion, Ladies and children of staff colony headed by the President of Maihar Cement Ladies Club, Smt.
Sangeeta Sharma also took the initiative and planted saplings in a garden near Super-D Block.

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.

On the occasion of World

Environment Day
celebrations on 5th June
2017, Ramco Cement,
Jayanthipuram Works
have palnted around
1000 saplings in the
factory, Mines, colony
and surrounding villages.
The employees and their
family members have
participated in this event. World Environment Day Celebration at Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works

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The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag Grinding plant

celebrated the "World Environment Day" in a grand
manner. The current year's theme is "CONNECT WITH

NATURE". The event was celebrated in presence of all

employees by planting 470 sapling inside the plant.

The World Environmental Day was organized in

Vasavadatta Cement, Sedam plant on 5th June,

2017. On this occasion Tree Plantation was done in

Mines Department.

Zuari Cement Limited, Yerraguntla plant had

celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2017
in plant and colony. Around 1000 saplings were planted

in Mines area. Also conducted Rangoli Competition for

colony women on World Environment concept.

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YOGA DAY CELEBRATION

The importance of Yoga in life of the people and the

purpose of creating awareness about it, the Century
Cement management organised One-day Yoga
Training Camp on the occasion of World Yoga Day on
21st June 2017. The camp was conducted under the
guidance of Mrs Pranama Kumar and Mr Yogesh Sahu
from Raipur.

The camp was organised at the plant’s staff club,

workers club, school and college. In which the different
yoga exercises were practiced according to the general

yoga practice sequence as well as highlighting the

importance of yoga to stay healthy in life.

In this event, President & Unit Head, Mr Anish Agrawal,

Senior Executive President (Plant), Mr Vijay Kumar,
Executive President (Finance), Mr Arun Gaur along with
other senior executives, staff, workers with their family
members are present and practicing yoga.

In the same way, in the worker’s club, the enthusiasm

of yoga was seen in the peoples and large number of
peoples were practicing the yoga.

Yoga, which has been practiced in the country for

centuries, received global recognition after the United
Nations declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day
after an initiative proposal of Indian Prime Minister Mr
Narendra Modi. In India, people at different locations

celebrated International Yoga Divas with lots of joy

and enthusiasm. Gujarat Sidhee Cement Limited
(GSCL) also celebrated Yoga Day on 21st June 2017 at
NKDAV Public School. Children and Teachers
participated in event in the presence of Government
Officials.

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The World Yoga Day was celebrated at ICL, Banswara

Works on 21st June 2017. Yoga classes were organised for
employees and their family members at colony premises
with assistance from Patangali Yog Peeth, Partapur.

International Yoga Day was celebrated with great

enthusiasm at JK Lakshmi Cement Limited.
Employees and family members participated in the
session organized in the morning led by

Mr Madhusudan Trivedi from Sirohi Rajasthan. All

members performed Yogic Exercises followed by taking
an oath to continue yogic exercises.

JK Ladies Club “Surbhi” and JK Cement Officers’

Club jointly celebrated International Yoga Day on
June 21, 2017. On this occasion, Mr S K Rathore, Unit
Head, Mr N K Mishra, Sr. VP-Projects, Mr R C Purohit,
and AVP-Mines along with a large number of club
members performed various yogic exercises under the
guidance of Mr Ravindra Arya and Ms. Lalita.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rathore focused on

importance of yoga and its utility in our daily life. Mr A
K Srivastava said that the Yoga camp is organised for
10 days.

The programme nicely anchored by Mr Ashok Shrimali

and Mr S D Paneri and ended with vote of thanks.

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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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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ACTIVITIES

CENTURY CEMENT, BAIKUNTH, CHHATTISGARH

The Fire Service Week was observed from 14th to

20th April 2017 at Century Cement. During the week
various programmes were organized. The inaugural
function was conducted in front of the factory main
gate. The programme commenced with the unfurling
of fire service flag by Mr Anish Agrawal, President and
Unit Head. Mr Agrawal addressed the large gathering
comprising of senior executives, staff members and
workers present on the occasion. In his address
Mr Agrawal said that fire service day is observed
throughout the nation on 14th April every year in
commemoration of hundreds of precious lives lost in
the devastating fire and explosion which took place on
14th April 1944 on board ship ‘Fort Stikline’ berthed at
Mr Anish Agrawal, President & Unit Head delivering lecture on Fire
Mumbai Dockyard. In his address, he said that we Safety
should avoid doing such acts which have become the
cause of the accident of themselves or others.
Illustrating the fire safety precautions at the work place as well as provided information regarding emergency
protection proceedings to be carried out in the event of fire. He said that following the rules of safety is our
collective responsibility and should follow such steps to try to bring the accidents of fire to Zero and congratulated
the fire brigade team of the plant for the work done in fire related accident in the zone and appreciated their
work.

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.

The closing ceremony of spoken English course

was held on 4th May 2017 at Century Cement
Vocational Training Centre.

Mr Udeyram Yadav, Sarpanch of Village Jalso was the

Chief Guest of the function. The students of Spoken
English course welcomed the Chief Guest and the
Special Guests by offering flower bouquets.

The Welcome Address and Brief on the Institute was

Mr Udeyram Yadav, Sarpanch Vill.-Jalso giving away certificate to
the student
given by Lt. Col. (Retd) S C Pandey. In his address he
brought out that the main purpose of running the
Spoken English Course is to provide Spoken English
training free of cost to make them habitual to speak in
English because it is seen that they are hesitating to
speak.

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.

Thereafter, Mr Vijay Kumar, Senior Executive President

(Plant) addressed the convocation. In his speech, he
congratulated the passed-out students. Further, he said
that Century Cement will continue these activities for the
benefit of unemployed youth by making this institute
with more potential.

The Chief Guest, Mr Janak Ram Verma whole-heartedly

appreciated the activities of the Jan Seva Trust. Then he
blessed the students by awarding them Certificate and
Stipend.

On the basis of Competency Certificate of VTC training,

Chief Guest, Mr. Janak Ram Verma awarding Certificate and
Scholarships and Competency Certificates were given Stipend to student
away by the Chief Guest. At this event, Senior Executive
President (Plant), Mr Vijay Kumar and Executive
President (Finance), Mr Arun Gaur were on the stage along with the Chief Guest.

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.

CHETTINAD CEMENT CORPORATION PRIVATE LIMITED,

ARIYALUR WORKS, TAMIL NADU

Chettinad Cement Corporation

Private Limited (CCCPL),
Ariyalur Works had conducted
“Art of Living” yoga class with
the support of Mr P Dhanabal,
Art of Living Faculty for the
wellbeing of employees. In the
yoga class Sudarsa Kiriya,
Meditation, Breathing
Techniques, Yogasanam were
taught to the employees from
3rd to 7th April 2017. Employees who have participated and got benefited from the yoga class expressed their
happiness during the valedictory function.

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CCCPL, Ariyalur Works arranged a Training programme on “Team

Building” for Staff and Technicians at Training Centre which was
conducted by Mr S Antony, Training Manager Corporate. This
programme consisted of group games and practical session. From this
programme participants got hands on experience and clarification on
their practical issues.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works arranged a training programme with objective

of enhance the ability of middle level managers in “Problem Solving
and Decision
Making” process.
Mr S Antony,
Training Manager
Corporate was the
resource faculty
for this training programme. It was held at Administrative
Conference Hall on 20th April 2017. In this training
programme many practical case studies were discussedand
problem solving techniques were taught by trainer and Participants of training programme on “Problem Solving and
participants gave very good feedback. Decision Making” at CCCPL, Ariyalur

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works conducted awareness

programme on the requirements of “IS/ISO
9001:2015, IS/ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS
18001:2007“ by Mr Ramesh C Grover and
Mr Praveen Pasricha, Quality Growth Training

Institute, New Delhi at Administrative Building

Conference Hall from 9th to 10th May 2017.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works had arranged Health, Safety in

Hazardous Industries training progrmme on 24th
May 2017. Mr S Ashokkumar, Sr. Manager – Safety was
the resource faculty for the programme. The Participants of Health, Safety in Hazardous Industries training
participants updated their knowledge and highly progrmme held at CCCPL, Ariyalur
appreciated the programme.

FORCE HR meet was held on 26th May 2017 at Hotel

Sangam, Trichy. The Additional Director of Industrial
Safety and Health, Trichy participated as Chief
Guest. CCCPL, Ariyalur Works made a presentation
about the best safety practices adopted.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works

FORCE HR meet held at Trichy
had arranged “Safety
in Tools Handling”
training programme for promoting safety practices among employees. This
training programme was conducted by Mr S Ashokkumar, Sr. Manager – Safety
for all the department employees.

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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.

On 4th April 2017, a meeting was organized for all the

employees on occasion of New Accounting Year 2017-
2018. In the Presidential Address Mr M Sundaramoorthy,
Joint President –Works/Unit Head enumerated the achievements of CCCPL, Ariyalur Works
during 2016-2017 and thanked all the team members for surpassing the targets set by the
Management.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works Donated Sports and Games

Materials to Government Higher Secondary School,
Periyathirukkonam on 7th April 2017 for the
development of the sports/games activities among the
students. In this function Mr M Sundaramoorthy, Unit
Head, Mr G Ragunath Singh, Vice President-Mines and
Mr A Alagarsamy, Sr. General Manager-HR
participated and distributed the sports materials. In
Distribution of Sports and Games Materials by CCCPL, Ariyalur Works
their address they elaborated about the importance of
Sports and games which help them in building the
physical and mental development.

On eve of Car feast at “Sri Kaliyuga Varadharaja

Perumal Thirukovil” at Kallankuruchi village in
Ariyalur held on 13th April 2017, food packets were
distributed to Devotees by CCCPL, Ariyalur Works Unit
Head, Mr M Sundaramoorthy, Mr G Ragunath Singh,
Vice President-Mines and Mr A Alagarsamy, Sr. General
Manager-HR. Large number of devotees received the
food packets and expressed their gratitude.

To promote health and wellness of the workmen,

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works
constructed a new
Food packets distribution to Devotees workmen recreation
by CCCPL, Ariyalur Works
club building. It was
inaugurated by Mr M
Sundaramoorthy, Unit Head on 14th June 2017. In this inauguration function Mr A
Alagarsamy, Sr. General Manager-HR, all Department Heads and large number of
workmen participated.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works had arranged simple Yoga

Classes through Executives Simile Zone club for
colony school going children from 12th to 23rd
June2017 to enhance their concentration of mind.
Mr S Manikandan, Dy. Manager-IT was yoga trainer of
the programme.

A New Tea Room was

constructed at work site of
CCCPL, Ariyalur Works for
Yoga Classes at CCCPL, Ariyalur Works the benefit of workmen. It
was inaugurated by Mr M
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Singh, Vice President-Mines, Mr A Alagarsamy, Sr.

General Manager-HR, other department heads and
large number of workmen participated.

In order to keep CCCPL

employees fit and
healthy, New Volley
Ball Court was formed
at Chettinad Cement
Corporation Private
New Tea Room at CCCPL, Ariyalur Works
Limited, Ariyalur Works
and it was inaugurated
by Mr M Sundaramoorthy, Unit Head on 9th June 2017

Chettinad College of Engineering & Technology

professors visited CCCPL, Ariyalur Works on 15th
and 16th June 2017 to enhance their subject knowledge
with industry exposure. All the department heads

Unit Head CCCPL, Ariyalur inaugurating the New Volley Ball Ground

shared their technical knowledge with presentation and

data. The professors rated the knowledge sharing
programme as excellent and opined that this
programme helped them in transforming the imparted
knowledge to the student community.

To strengthen the brand image among the public,

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works arranged Press Reporters
Meet at Ariyalur on 14th June 2017. Mr M
Sundaramoorthy, Unit Head, Mr A Alagarsamy, Sr.
General Manager-HR, Mr A Ganesh, General Manager-
Accounts participated and interacted with Reporters
from press and media.

CCCPL, Ariyalur Works Press Reporters Meet at Ariyalur

CHETTINAD CEMENT CORPORATION PRIVATE LTD,

KARIKKALI WORKS, TAMIL NADU

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.

CCCPL, Karikkali Work’s Cement Dealers from various

locations were participated in this and mementos were
presented to them by Mr Subramaneyan, Unit Head of
Karikkali Works.

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The Enlarge Cell Meeting was held on 4th April 2017

at CCCPL, Karikkali Works and Unit Head, Mr M U
Subramaneyan delivered presidential address to the
entire workforce and enumerated the achievements
made during 2016-2017 and plan for 2017-2018. He
motivated the team to sustained and develop the
existing team sprit to grow further.

Enlarge Cell Meeting held at CCCPL, Karikkali Works

On 25th May 2017 at 8.30 AM Emergency Mock drill

demo was conducted by M/s.Karam Industries,
Chennai at CCCPL, Karikkali Factory. They focused
mainly on to avoid Fall from height and its rescue
methods.

On 25th May 2017 at 2.30

PM, Emergency
preparedness demo
was conducted by M/s.
Karam Industries from
Chennai at CCCPL Seethai
Nagar Limestone Mines, mainly focuss on Heavy Vehicle Movements and Safety.

The programme on “Sharing of Best Safety

Practices” in Cement Industries was held on 26th
May 2017 at Tiruchirappalli which was organized by
FORCE HR, Ariyalur. The same programme was
innuraguted by the Addl. Dirctor of Indutrial Safety &
Health,Trichirappalli Region. Seven Cement plants
FORCE HR meet held at Ariyalur
were shared their practices. Senior officals from
various Industries particpated.

An awareness on “Hazard Identification of Risk Assessment” (HIRA)

was organised at CCCPL, Karikalli Work’s for Executive team members.
Processwise Hazard,
Risk and its prevention
safety modes were
elaborately explained
by Mr B Gopinath, Dy.
Manager – Safety on 28th June 2017.

The technical team of Power House, Chennai and

Siemens, Tiruchy shared their knowledge about
technology advancements in Motors on 16th June
2017 at CCCPL, Karikkali Work’s campus. Electrical and
Instrumentation team members were benefited from
Knowledge-Sharing on technology advancements in Motors
this knowledge sharing.

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The group of technical team of Elion Engineering,

Madurai visited to CCCPL, Karikkali Work’s on 16th
June 2017 and shared their knowledge about
technical advancements in Gear box. CCCPL
Mechanical team members were benefited from this
knowledge sharing.

The May Day, Sports & Games meet was organized

for CCCPL, Karikkali Work’s Operative team members.
Games such as Carrom, Chess, Shot-put, Volley Ball
Knowledge-Sharing on technical advancements in Gear box and Cricket etc. and prizes were distributed by CCCPL,

Karikkali Works Unit Head,

Mr M U Subramaneyan to
the winners.

The Faculty team

comprising 21 members of
Mechanical, Electrical,
Instrumentation and IT
Sports & Games meet organized at CCCPL, Karikkali Works

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.

GUJARAT SIDHEE
GUJARAT SIDHEE CEMENT
CEMENT LTD., LTD.,
SIDHEEGRAM, GUJARAT SIDHEEGRAM, GUJARAT

The Mukambika Patotsava was celebrated at

Mukambika Temple, GSCL, Sidheegram with lot of joy
and enthusiasm. Employees with their family members
participated in Patotsava along with Sidhee family.
Patotsava Pooja was conducted by Mrs and Mr Dinesh
Randad, President-Works.

Mukambika Patotsava Pooja was performed

by Mrs & Mr Dinesh G Randad, President-Works

IKN has organized Advanced Training Programme

on Clinker Cooling Technology at Diu during 8th to
9th June 2017. Three Participants from GSCL
participated for the same. GSCL, Sidheegram awarded
Team of GSCL receiving award for achieving higher Cooler
for achieving higher Cooler requipression Efficiency by
requipression Efficiency
IKN.

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Hanuman Temple has been renovated and performed

Praan Pratistha of Temple at Kiln Platform by
Mr Dinesh Randad, President-Works, GSCL,
Sidheegram in the presence of Employees and
Workers. Employees participated in the event with
enthusiasm and spirituality.
Star Students of NKDAV Public School
1. Ms. Aastha Gupta, Daughter of
Mr M L Gupta, Sr. Engineer -
Instrumentation, has scored 10
Praan Pratistha Pooja performing
CGPA out of 10 CGPA in S.S.C. by Mr Dinesh Randad and Team
Examination (CBSE) held in
March-2017.

2. Ms. Kruti Jadav, Daughter of 3. Master Om Shukla, Son of Mr Vinod

Mr Bhayabhai Jadav, has scored Kumar Shukla, Assistant Manager -
10 CGPA out of 10 CGPA in S.S.C. Production, has scored 10 CGPA
Examination (CBSE) held in out of 10 CGPA in S.S.C.
March-2017. Examination (CBSE) held in March-
2017.
4. Ms. Priyanka Bhola, Daughter of 5. Master Hardik Jadav, Son of
Mr G S Bhola, Deputy Manager – Mr Naranbhai Jadav, has scored
Environment & Horticulture, has 9.6 CGPA out of 10 CGPA in S.S.C.
scored 10 CGPA out of 10 CGPA in Examination (CBSE) held in March-
S.S.C. Examination (CBSE) held in 2017.
March-2017.
Star Student
6. Ms. Yogita Vala, Daughter of
Mr Mukesh Vala, Deputy Manager
– Production has got 10 CGPA out
of 10 CGPA in S.S.C. Examination
(CBSE) held in March-2017 in
Navodaya Vidyalaya - Kodinar.

HEIDELBERG CEMENT INDIA LTD., NARSINGARH PLANT, MADHYA RADESH

Heidelbergcement India Ltd. has launched the “Safety Star” awards at

its Central India plant at Narsingarh on 31st May 2017 with an intent to
promote awareness on safety.
A comprehensive procedure and criterion has been established to identify
and award the selected individuals. Once nominated, the selected
employees are evaluated basis the interactions and written tests by an
internal panel who give their final recommendations to the management.
The award for the last quarter, a bicycle, was presented to
Mr Dara Singh from the Mechanical Department. The first felicitation programme was organized at the clinker
plant on 30th May 2017 in the presence of Mr Jamshed Cooper, Managing Director, Mr S K Tiwari, Director
Technical and Mr S K Gupta, Plant Head Damoh.

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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THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD., CORPORATE OFFICE CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

Mrs Rupa Gurunath, Whole Time Director along with

Mr Rakesh Singh, Executive President, Mr D
Muruganandam, President (Operations) and
Mr Ramachandra Reddy, GM (Mktg) visited ICL,

Vishnupuram Works on 22nd April 2017. They

reviewed the development and shutdown
activities, carried out at VRM, kiln, preheater, cooler,
packing plant, waste heat recovery power plant and
CPP.

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD., BANSWARA WORKS, RAJASTHAN

In-House Training programme was organised at

ICL, Banswara Works on Vibration analyser at
Mechanical Workshop on 11th May 2017 by faculty from
SKF authority, Mumbai. Around 19 employees
participated.

In-House Training programme on Vibration analyser

De-Addiction programme was organised at ICL,

Banswara Works on 28th May 2017 in association with
Gayatri Shakti Peeth, Jaipur. Around 37
employees/workmen attended the programme in the
De-Addiction programme at ICL, Banswara Works
presence of Mr Yatendra Shah, VP (Mfg.).

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.

Financial assistance was provided to Football Club,

Banswara for organizing Football Youth League to support
rural sportsmen.

ENT medical camp was organised by ICL, Banswara

Works on 24th June 2017 at Bhantalai Village in
association with Government ENT Specialists. Around
60 persons attended the camp. Free medicines were
distributed and diabetic screening tests were
conducted.

ENT medical camp organised by ICL, Banswara Works

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THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD, CHENNAI GRINDING UNIT, TAMIL NADU

ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit began export of OPC

Cement to Sri Lanka on 29th April 2017. Mr R
Sivasubramnain, AVP (Mfg), Mr Moorthy, DGM (Mktg),
Corporate Office and other officials attended the
function.

The Management in association with external trainer,

Mr M Elavarasan organized a training programme on
the implementation of various programmes like
ISO 9001–2015, ISO 14001 (EMS-Environmental
Management System), ISO 18001 (OHS -
Occupational Health and Safety Management System at
Training programme on the implementation of ISOs various
ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit. programmes

ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 Awareness training

programme - 3 was coducted at ICL, Chennai Grinding
Unit on 22nd and 23rd May 2017 and it was attended
by senior executives and officers.

ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit provided furniture to

Govt. Primary School, Sirupazhaverkadu. A
programme was
organised, Mr R
Sivasubramanian,
Asst Vice President
(Mfg.), Mr Joe Dany,
ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 Awareness training programme – 3 is in
Sr. Manager (HR) and
progress other officials
participated.

ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit provided furniture to Govt. Middle School,

Ariyanvoyal in May, 2017. Mr R Ramalingam,
Joint General Manager (F & A) and Mr P
Rajamurugan, Asst. Manager (HR) participated.

ICL, Chennai Grinding Unit provided Furniture

to SSA Centre (Special Children Home),
Ponneri.

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.

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD, CHILAMKUR WORKS, ANDHRA PRADESH

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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ICL, Chilamkur Works has donted Rs. One Lakh to

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swami temple,
Chilamkur for Annadanam on 17th May, 2017 on the
occasion of 7th year Bramotsavams of Lord Balaji.
Mr P Muni Reddy, Joint President (Mfg.) and Mr G S
Srinivas, Joint General Manager HR participated.

An Health Awareness Programme was organized

by ICL, Chilamkur Works at the Occupational Health

7th year Bramotsavams of Lord Balaji at ICL,

Chilamkur Works

Centre (Dispensary) on 24th May 2017. Dr R

Venkataramudu, Asst. Professor (Psychiatry), Rajeev
Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa explained
the ill effects of alcohol, its adverse effects on human
body and psyche. Senior Executives of the ICL,
Chilamkur Works, Dr G Venugopal, Chief Medical Officer,
Health Awareness Programme at ICL, Chilamkur Works
Dr S Anuradha, Sr. Medical Officer were present.

On 13th June 2017, ICL, Chilamkur Works has distributed Walking Sticks (108
Nos.) to the poor and aged people from Chilamkur and nearby villages.

108 Pairs of Foot-wear were distributed by ICL,

Chilamkur Works on 13th May 2017, free of cost, to
the poor and needy people from Chilamkur Village.

Annual Diabetic Determination Tests were

conducted at ICL, Chilamkur Works from 19th to 23rd
June 2017 in association with Dr P Harikumar
Reddy, MD (Physician) and Diabetology of Sri Hari Hospitals, Proddatur for around
6000 poor and needy persons from the 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.

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD., DALAVOI WORKS, TAMIL NADU

As part of CSR activity, ICL, Dalavoi Works organized Cataract Screening

Camp at Kunnam village on 15th June 2017 in association with Aravind Eye
Hospital, Madurai. 240 people were screened and 75 people were referred to
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai for Cataract surgery. Spectacles were distributed
to 82 people having refractive error. ORS, TELANGANA

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD.,

MALKAPUR WORKS, TELANGANA

Seetharama Kalyanothsavam was performed at

Abhaya Anjaneya Temple on the occasion of “Sri Rama
Navami on 5th April2017. Anna prasadam was
arranged for all the devotees visiting from nearby villages on the occasion.

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Puja was performed by Mr ASC Bose, Sr. VP (Mfg.)

on 5th June 2017 in Abhaya Anjaneyaswamy Temple
on the occasion of Temple Anniversary
celebrations. Priests from Tirumala and Chennai
visited the temple and
performed Kumbha
Puja was performed at Abhaya Anjaneyaswamy Temple on the
Abishegam.
occasion of Temple Anniversary celebrations
Foot wears and
walking sticks were
distributed to people from nearby villages on 10th June 2017 by Mr ASC Bose,
Senior Vice President (Mfg.).

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD., SANKARI WORKS, TAMIL NADU

ISO Integration Awareness Programme was organised from 11th to 12th 2017 in
ICL, Sankari Works. Mr Ganesh explained the documentation procedures.

An orientation programme was organised at ICL, Sankari Works for 7 graduate

engineer trainees (GETs)
who have joined India
Cements recently. Vice
President (Production),
Mr Antony George addressed them.

Members of Sangagiri Lorry Owners Association

Visited ICL, Sankari Plant on 12th May 2017. They
were explained about cement manufacturing process
by the Quality Assurance Department.

Free diabetic Camp was organised by ICL, Sankari

Plant at Saniyassipatti Village on 21st May 2017. Blood
Pressure and Sugar Level were diagnosed and patients underwent ECG test. A follow-up consultation by doctors
was arranged. Around 160 People were benefitted.

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.

Diabetic Camp was organised by

ICL, Sankari Works at
Rasipurathanur Village on 18th
June 2017 for 240 villagers.

Eye camp was organised on 25th June 2017 by ICL,

Sankari Works jointly with Aravind Eye Hospital for 400
people from nearby villages and 40 persons were taken
to Madurai Aravind Eye Hospital for performing cataract
surgery.

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Engineers from Erode and Tiruppur visited ICL,

Sankari Plant on 30th May 2017. They were taken

around the plant by Quality Assurance Department

and explained about the consistent quality being
maintained in the manufacture of cement.
Visiting Engineers Team from Erode and Tiruppur at ICL, Sankari Plant

A Training Programme on Maintenance of Limestone

Crusher was organised at ICL, Sankari Plant for
Maintenance Engineers on 20th May 2017 for keeping the
machine in proper condition. Mr S Kailasam, Deputy
Manager (Mechanical) conducted the training
programme.

Training Programme on Maintenance of Limestone Crusher at ICL,

Sankari

Training programme on first aid along with

demonstration was conducted at ICL, Sankari Works
from 21st to 22nd 2017 for employees by the Faculty
from St. Johns Ambulance.

ICL, Sankari Works Officers Club organised Tamil New

Year celebrations on 22nd April 2017 for employees
and their families. Entertainment programmes were
organised.

Various Tamil traditional games were organised

by ICL, Sankari Works from 8th to 13th April 2017 for
the employees.

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD, SANKARNAGAR WORKS, TAMIL NADU

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.

ICL, Sankarnagar Works distributed School

Uniforms (348 sets) to the students of Government
Schools in and around Sankarnagar.

Gifts/shield worth of Rs.50,000/- were awarded

by ICL, Sankarnagar Works for the State Level
sports conducted among Government promoted ITIs
at Tiruchendur from 17th to 19th 2017 for promoting
sports activities.
Distribution of School Uniforms by ICL, Sankarnagar Works
The Directorate of Mines Safety, DGMS, Chennai
Region & Tamil Nadu Mines Safety Association
conducted a Workshop on On-line filing of DGMS Annual Returns & Awareness Campaign on
Occupational Health Disease “Silicosis’’ on 22nd April 2017. The Plant Heads, Mine Owners, Agent’s,
Senior Mining Personnel and employees from various Mining Companies in Tirunelveli Zone participated.

Mr P Ramasamy, Asst. Vice President (Mines), India Cements,

Sankarnagar and the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Mines Safety Association.,
Chief Guest, Mr B P Singh, Director of Mines Safety, Chennai Region,
Mr Shyam Mishra, Deputy Director of Mines Safety and Mr G Rajesh,
Deputy Manager (Mines), The India Cements Limited, Sankari Works
spoke on the occasion.

At ICL, Sankarnagar Works Refresher Training was

conducted for Security Guards on 25th April 2017 by Mr Syed Ali,
Manager (Security). 22 persons participated.

Refresher Training was conducted for Security Guards on 24th

April2017 by Mr K Gopalakrishnan, Sr. Manager (Security). 34
persons participated.

Refresher Training is underway for Security Guards

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Internal Auditor training for Integrated

Management System (QMS ISO 9001-2015, EMS
ISO 14001-2015, OHSMS IS 18001-2007) was
organised for 3 days in May 2017 at ICL, Sankarnagar
Works.

Mr G Vijayan, GM (HR), Corporate office asked the

trainees for effective participation during the training
programme to enhance their managerial excellence
and also insisted the participants to learn effectively
from the facilitator.
Participants of Internal Auditor training for Integrated Management
System Mr S Shanmugam, Joint President (Mfg) asked the
Trainees to implement the IMS effectively in their
respective work areas which will enhance systematic work culture.

20 participants from different sections including

Corporate Office (Materials) participated. The training
was conducted by Mr Elavarasan, IMS Consultant from
Bharat Pearl Associates & Mr G Victor Durairaj, IMS
Lead Auditor.

This training is for effective implementation of IMS

(QMS, EMS, OHSMS) in the plant for getting the
certification from Bureau of Indian Standards.

A training session on “Single Point Lesson” was

conducted by Mr Muthunagappan, Asst.General
Training session on “Single Point Lesson” is in pgoress at ICL,
Manager (EME), Mines Department on 28th June 2017 Sankarnagar Works
at ICL, Sankarnagar Works. 15 officers participated.

THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD., VISHNUPURAM WORKS, TELANGANA

On the job Safety training classes were organized

at ICL, Vishnupuram Works during April, 2017 for
workmen and supervisors.

Sitarama Kalyanam was celebrated at ICL,

Vishnupuram Works on 5th April, 2017 in Kodanda
Ramalayam temple. Dhotis and Sarees were
distributed to the poor. Lunch was provided for the
poor from nearby villages. Employees, contract

On the job Safety training classes at ICL,

Vishnupuram Works

labours along with their family members participated.

DSP, Miryalaguda and Sr. VP (Mfg.) inaugurated the
annadanam and vastradanam programme and
witnessed the kalyanam at Kodanda Rama Temple, Sitarama Kalyanam celebration at ICL, Vishnupuram Works
Vishnupuram.

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 INDIA CEMENTS LTD., YERRAGUNTLA WORKS, ANDHRA PRADESH

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.

The Electrical Safety week was observed

Occupational Health Centre from 1st to 7th May 2017 to
create awareness on electrical safety amongst Officers,
WB employees and contract workmen.

Mr M R Singh, VP (Mfg.) spoke on the importance of

electrical safety and distributed prizes to the winners in
various competitions. Mr S K M Munver, AGM (HR),
Mr B S Innaiah, Chief Manager (Safety), other senior
Electrical Safety Week celebration at ICL, Yerraguntla Works
officers and employees participated.

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.

Sri Rama Navami festival was celebrated on 5th

April2017 at Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple, in
ICL Colony, Yerraguntla.

Later Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam was performed. Mr

Swaminathan Raju, Chief Manager (Accts) along with Sri Rama Navami festival celebration
at ICL Yerraguntla Works
his wife participated.

A Blood donation Camp was organised by ICL,

Yerraguntla Works on 21st April 2017 at the
Occupational Health Centre, in association with Indian
Red Cross Society, Kadapa. The camp was organised
under the supervision of Dr B M P Sailaja, Medical
Officer, IRCS, Kadapa. Twenty eight persons including
Officers, employees and contract workmen donated
blood in the camp.

A month long campaign was organized by ICL,

Yerraguntla Works on “Conveyor Safety“ during June
Blood donation Camp organised by ICL, Yerraguntla Works
2017, through gate meetings. Mr B S Innaiah, Chief
Manager (Safety) explained the risks and hazards
associated with conveyors and the safety measures to be adopted while working near conveyors.

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A mock drill was conducted at ICL, Yerraguntla Works on 2th May

2017 to ensure the preparedness of the “On Site Emergency Team”,
in case of emergency or any eventuality in the plant. Key personnel
and Emergency task force team participated in the mock drill. A post
drill review was conducted by Mr M R Singh, VP (Mfg.), who is the
site controller.

JK LAKSHMI CEMENT LIMITED JAYKAYPURAM, RAJASTHAN

A Massive Blood Donation Camp was organized to commemorate

the 84th Birth Anniversary of JK Lakshmi Late Respected Chairman, Mr
Hari Shankar Singhania on 20th June 2017 at the Officer’s Club
Jaykaypuram.

Senior Vice President (Works), Mr P L Mehta, members of the Senior

Management Team, President and Members of the Ladies Club and
functionaries of the Workers Union were present to raise the motivation
and enthusiasm of all donors.

This event witnessed massive participation with 171 units of blood

being donated by members of the JK Lakshmi family at Jaykaypuram.
The camp was organized by the Medical Team of JK Lakshmi Cement
Limited, Jaykaypuram in collaboration with Global Hospital Blood Bank
Trauma Centre Abu Road. This noble gesture on the part of members
of the JK Lakshmi family will help accident victims, poor and needy
patients in need of blood.

A special one day induction cum orientation programme was organized

for newly recruited Management Trainees to facilitate their speedy
integration and assimilation in JK Lakshmi Organization. 8
Management Trainees recruited for various JKO Businesses
visited the Plant on 8th May 2017. The Management Trainees were
briefed in detail about the JK Lakshmi Cement, the entire Cement
Manufacturing Processes and HR Practices and they interacted in detail
with members of the Senior Management Team.

Dr Vinod Gaur, DGM (Medical Services) delivered an awareness programme for

JK Lakshmi Cement Workmen of the Mines Maintenance Team on Heat Stroke on
4th April 2017. 12 Workmen benefitted from the health tips shared by Dr Gaur.

A one day training

workshop on the theme
“Pragati Ki Aur” was
organized for JK Lakshmi
Cement Workmen on 17th
May 2017 at the HRD Centre, Jaykaypuram. Mr Suneet
Chopra from Think Inc., New Delhi was invited as the
facilitator of the programme.

Mr Suneet helped the participants to focus on the

theme of self motivation for being energetic, parenting One-day training workshop is in progress at JK Lakshmi Cement

skills and accepting and being part of the change

process. 26 Workmen benefited from the one day intervention which included interactive exercises.

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Mr K K Chakarvarti and Mr Nagesh Kumar leading experts in the area of

Energy Management delivered a comprehensive training programme on
Energy Efficiency in Cement Manufacturing for the benefit of JK
Lakshmi Cement Officers at the HRD Centre on 29th and 30th May 2017.
After receiving technical inputs, seven cross functional small groups
were formed under the
Small Group Activity to
work on specific projects to
conserve energy.

Mr Saurabh Mittal from L&T, New Delhi delivered a comprehensive

training programme for JK Lakshmi Cement Mines Maintenance
Team on Best Maintenance Practices of HD 465 Dumpers at the
Mines VT Centre on 20th and 21st June 2017. Mr Mittal elaborated on Training programme for JK Lakshmi Cement Mines
best maintenance practices and addressed various questions of the Maintenance Team on Best Maintenance Practices
of HD 465 Dumpers
participants.

Employee Engagament @ JKLC Sirohi

• 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.

The results are as follows:

Category 1 (4 to 10 years) Category 3 (Ladies - Above 18 years)

1st Prize Ms. Anushka Koul (D/O Mr Sanjay
Naquib)
2nd Prize Ms. Smriti Mishra (D/O Mr R K Mishra)
3rd Prize Master/s Daivik Pokharna (S/O Mr Dileep
Pokharna), Jatin Gurjar (S/O Mr Yadvendra
Kumar), Surender Patel (S/O Mr M L Patel) and
Sharwin Shabu (S/O Mr Shabu George)
1st Prize Ms.Purvi Shrimali (D/O Mr Hemant
Shrimali)
2nd Prize Mrs.Varsha Keswani (W/O Mr Rajesh
Keswani)
3rd Prize Mrs.Nisha Tiwari (W/O Mr Pankaj Tiwari)
Category 4 (Couples)

Category 2 (11 to 18 years) Special Appreciation: Smt & Mr Rajesh Keswani

1st Prize Master Alvin Varghese (S/O Mr Varghese
G.)
2nd Prize Ms.Charushree Chundawat (D/O Mr D S
Chundawat)
3rd Prize Master Anant Mishra (S/O Mr R K Mishra)
The presentation ceremony was co-ordinated by
Mr Anil Sharma, Principal LPS School and
Mr Piyush Ranka. JK Lakshmi Cement, Senior VP
(Works) awarded all the Winners, felicitated the
two judges and the two choreographers.

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• The Anando Utsav is organized every year

for the benefit of JK Lakshmi Cement
employees and their families by the Officer
Club Jaykaypuram as an integral part of JK
Lakshmi Cement Employee Engagement
Initiative. Reputed brands representing car
manufacturers, hand made bags, spices,
hygiene products and phenyl manufactured
by the Self Help Group supported by the
Anando Utsav at JK Lakshmi Cement
Company under our CSR Initiative,
Insurance Representatives and a Plant Nursery etc. actively participated in the Mela in addition to a lavish
food court having a range of delicacies and live music which was played by Symphony Musical Group from
Udaipur.
• The Wednesday Wonder Trophy was awarded to the Ladies Team who defeated the Gentlemen Team in
a series of five team games organized on 17th May 2017 at the Officer’s Club. The Ladies and Gentlemen
Teams faced off in the following five events:
o Sewing Needle Relay Event (5 member team competition) – 20 points for the winner
o Tol Mol Ke Bol – 20 points for the winner
o Cross the Minefield (Team Game of five blindfolded commandos and one Leader who helps guide the
team across Mines spread by terrorists)
– 20 points for the winner
o Acid River (Crossing the acid filled river
as soon as possible without leaving
anything behind – 5 members in each
team) – 20 points for the winner
o Place the coin as far as you can (5
members in each team) – 20 points for
the winner
The event created immense competitive spirit among everyone present. A Lemon Spoon Race was also
organized for the children present. The Winner’s WW Rolling Trophy was presented by JK Lakshmi Cement,
Unit Head, Mr P L Mehta to the Ladies Team

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.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, Jaykaypuram celebrated the Fire

Fire Services Week 2017 celebration
at JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, Jaykaypuram
Services Week 2017 from 14th April 2017 through mass
awareness campaigns, fire emergency drills and training
programmes for all employees. The week was inaugurated by the
Senior Vice President (Works), Mr P L Mehta by hoisting the
Safety Flag at the Main Gate and delivering a highly motivational
address. A two minute silence was observed in the memory of
people who lost their precious lives in the fire on 14th April 1944.

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J.K. CEMENT WORKS, NIMBAHERA, RAJASTHAN

Three Weeks Training programme on “Cement

Manufacturing Process” was organized at Regional
Training Centre, Nimbahera (Rajasthan) from February
12th – 2nd March, 2017 for the Managers/Engineers of
Mongolyn Alt (MAK) Corp., Mongolia. Twelve trainees
participated in the programme.

Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head, J.K. Cement Works, while

chairing the inaugural session, called upon participants
to take full benefit of training by senior trainers coming
from various cement plants and exchange their views,
experience and benefits. Mr M S Shekhawat, Asst. Vice Participants of Three Weeks Training programme on “Cement
Manufacturing Process”
President – HR & ER welcomed the chief guests and
participants. He introduced the distinguished guests
Mr Shagdarsuren Viktor, Plant Manager and Ms. Divya Hindupur, Corporate Training Manager of Mongolyn Alt
(MAK) Corp., Mongolia and also briefed about the programme.

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.

A six-days training programme was organized by

Nexus Security Services Pvt. Ltd under
“Pradhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana-2 RPL
Project” at Mangrol plant for Security personnel.
Trainer, Shri Shankar Santwani covered topics of
Basics of security, General discipline, Fire
Classification and its controlling, Device Knowledge
and use of Metal detector, night vision,
telecommunication, Use of fire apparatus etc. Around
80 security personnel attended the programme. Mr D
K Patel-Technical Head, Col. Bharat Singh–G.M.
Security and Security In-charge, Mangrol Mr M K
A six-days training programme organized
by Nexus Security Services Pvt Ltd Tyagi also shared their experiences during the
programme.

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
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Mr Naveen Mahajan, Divisional Commissioner and Secretary In-charge,

Mukhyamantri Jal Swawlamban Yojana and Mr Indrajeet Singh, District
Collector, in a meeting held in the Conference Hall of District Collectorate,
Chittorgarh on 9th June 2017 honoured J K Cement with memento. Shri Shailesh
Choubisa received the memento on behalf of J K Cement Works.

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.

Free Medical Camp at Atal Sewa Kendra of village-Bhawaliya

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.

JK cement Ltd., carrying

forward its good deed of
social service through free
healthcare, in association
with Geetanjali Medical
College and Hospital
(GMCH), Udaipur
organized a follow up
Medical Camp at Medical Camp
Regional Training Centre, held on 2nd May
2017 at
Nimbahera on 2nd May Regional
2017. Training Centre,
Nimbahera
Striding forward from
Medanta Medical Camp,
held on 24th and 25th February 2017, approximately 300 patients were short-listed with different chronic diseases
which required further assistance and care. 160 patients were treated during this camp by renowned doctors of
GMCH. Other than physical examination, important medical diagnostics like blood pressure, blood sugar, ECG,
Lung function test, audiometry test and X-ray were conducted and medicines were provided free of cost so that
no hedge comes for the patient to be healthy again. All thanks to Mrs Sonam Singhania, who always initiates
to provide free health-care and other services to the marginalized section of our society.

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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Mr M S Shekhawat, AVP-HR & ER and Mr R C Purohit,

AVP-Mines extended warm welcome to doctors and
medical team by presenting mementos. Dr S K
Chaudhary threw light on the campaign and also
mentioned that more follow up camps are going to be
organized for the benefit of the poor and JKCW will
always work for the people.

J.K. Cement Works in association with Chitranjan

Mobile Unit of R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur
organized a medical check-up camp at Govt.
Primary School of Village Pipliya Gadiya, Gram
Panchayat Karunda on April 25, 2017. In the camp Dr
Anurag Talesara, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Saras Mr Rajnish Kapur, Business Head, Mr S K Rathore, Unit Head and
Gupta, Dermatologist, Dr Bhanu Pratap, ENT Specialist Mr K K Jain graced the occasion with their presence
and Dr Veena Gupta, Gynecologist Dr LN Sen and Dr P
Shankar Sharma, General Surgeons carried out medical examination of about 150 patients (65 general, 25
orthopedic, 40 gynecology and 20 E.N.T). The patients were given medical consultancy and medicines free of
cost. The free blood sugar tests of 20 patients was done, and also injections to 18 patients with knee pains, and
4 patients of piles were also treated during the camp. Mr Amba Lal of R.N.T. Medical College, Dr S.K. Choudhary
of J.K. Cement Works and his team of nursing staff extended necessary assistance to Doctors.

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.

Smt Beena Burad Secretary, Surbhi Club thanked the

guests for their presence and motivation.

On April 12, 2017, Mr Indraj Singh, SDM,

Nimbahera and Mr Gautam Lal, Tehsildar, Nimbahera
visited Sparsh sanitary napkin project of Surbhi
Ladies Self Help Centre, Mangrol, run by JK Cement
under its CSR activities. On arrival, they were extended
warm welcome by JK Cement’s Officials, followed by
introduction of officials of NGO carrying on the project Smt. Neelam Rathore and Mr S K Rathjore watching exhibition of
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working there, they shown keen interest in

the project and understood manufacturing
process of napkin. During the course of talks,
the ladies revealed that this project has
positive effect on their social and economic
life and today they are in a position to extend
financial help to their family. Gradually, they
are becoming self-dependent with high
morale.

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.

Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated at

Hanuman Temple, Mangrol with great
devotion on 11th April 2017. In the morning,
Dhwaja Aarohan – hoisting of new flag was
done in presence of Mr D K Patel, Technical
Head, Mr V K Bhardwaj, Sr GM Electrical, Mr
M K Madan, GM, Instrument, Mr D C Gupta,
DGM Mechanical, Mr S S Darji, DGM
Electrical, Mr D K Dhakar DGM, Mines and Mr Sunil Sharma, Manager-HR.

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.

The ‘Kalash’ and Flag Pole establishment

ceremony at Shree Bheemkeshwar Temple
situated in Kailash Nagar-2, JK Cement
Works, Nimbahera commenced on 25th
April2017 with Kalash Yatra. The programme
commenced with purification of ‘Kalash’ and
Flag Pole by chanting of veidic mantras by
Pandit Dr Umesh Sharma of Kashi and his
team, followed by Shobha Yaatra, in which Mr The ‘Kalash’ and Flag Pole establishment ceremony
S K Rathore and Unit Head, Smt. Neelam
Rathore, President Surbhi Ladies Club holding main kalash and 51 ladies with kalash participated. A large number
of devotees, including union Office bearers of Nimbahera and Mangrol also participated in the Shobha Yatra. On
conclusion of shobha yatra, five couples performed Ganesh Poojan and Hemadri Poojan.

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.

THE KCP LIMITED, CEMENT UNIT – II, RAMAKRISHNAPURAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

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.
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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.

Launching of training programme in paper bags

making by KCP

KCP providing raw material and other required

material for paper bags making and also mediates
between the women and trader to market the paper
bags. Profit will share to the women who were
involved in the paper bags making.

KCP already taken so many initiatives to strengthen

the financial assistance of village women through
tailoring, embroidering and other home making
products.

On 2nd May 2017 The KCP gave first aid training to

NMS and Drivers on Basic Life Support (BLS) by Lt.
Col. Dr Y Ashok, MD, DA, DNB, FICM associated
Professor (Anaesthesiolgy) at Pinnamaneni Siddhartha
College of Medical Sciences through Dr Ramesh
Cardiac and Multispeciality Hospital Pvt Ltd,
Vijawayada. He has given a power point presentation
on Basic Life Support for Cardio Pulmonary Respiration
(CPR) and issued Certificates to all the participants.
Through the above training programme employees
gained knowledge on CPR step by step with live demo
given by Sister of the above Hospital. First aid training to NMS and Drivers on Basic Life Support (BLS)

The participants gave their feedback by filling training

manual evaluation forms.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association

with Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) is
playing a catalytic role in promoting world class energy
efficiency in cement sector through various activities
and initiatives. Taking this initiative forward, they have
organized “Green Cementech” 2017 held on 11 and
12 May 2017 in Hyderabad. The theme of the event is
‘Make Indian Cement Plants World Class in Green’. Key
stakeholders of the cement sector have attended the
two-day event to learn and share on the latest trends
Executive Director,, KCP speaking at Green Cementech 2017
and updates in the sector.

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On 29th May 2017 Manager Mechanical, Mr V A V Dileep

Kumar conducted training programme to contract
workmen who are working in key areas of mechanical
maintenance. Mr. Dileep Kumar explained the nature
of machines and its functions and how to handle the
machine while on running. Created awareness to the
contract labour.
Training programme to contract workmen who are working
in key areas of mechanical maintenance

MAIHAR CEMENT LTD, SARLANAGAR, MADHYA PRADESH

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,

The 12th Convocation of Vocational Training

Centre was held at Recreation Cente Hall, Guest
House on 1st May 2017. The Chief Guest of the
ceremony was Dr G D Dwivedi, Assistant Labour
Commissioner, Satna. In his Welcome Address, Mr G K
Awasthi, CGM (Admn.) briefed about various activities
undertaken by Maihar Cement and Seva Trust towards
education, health, skill development and environment
protection. He also informed that till date 1211 youths The 12th Convocation of Vocational Training Centre
of nearby villages/areas have been trained in five
different trades viz. electronics, tailoring and cutting, machinist, diesel and tractor mechanic and motor winding.
Most of them are either employed with jobs or running their own venture and standing on his own feet.

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.

During scorching summer starting from 15th April, 17

Maihar Cement extended drinking water facility at
the doorstep of villagers in the adjoining 5 villages of
its mines viz. Piprahat, Jhirrahat, Amgar, Godin,
Patehra, Salaiyakher and Riwara thru mobile water
tankers and also opened temporary pyau with
manpower at village Bhadanpur (Mines Mod) and PWD
Road near Maihar Cement Mines Colony for general Drinking water facility extended by Maihar Cement
public.

THE RAMCO CEMENTS LIMITED, JAYANTHIPURAM WORKS, TAMIL NADU

On the occasion of New Accounting Year, Pooja was conducted at Ramco

Cement, Jayanthipuram Works Accounts Department. Unit Head, Mr P B
Gopala Krishna signed the first invoice and receipt book.
Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Workshave arranged a meeting with
employees for discussing about Founder’s Day Celebrations
arrangements at Jayanthipuram unit. All employees participated and gave
their suggestions.

On the occasion of Ramco Cement

beloved founder Mr PAC Ramasamy Raja, 123rd Birth anniversary
celebrations were held on 24th April 2017. The celebrations started with
Pooja at Sri Vijaya Ganapathy temple followed by garlanding to the founders
statue.

The Torch light up done by Mr P B

Gopala Krishna and handed over the
torch to volunteers at Sri Garudachala
Veera Narasimha Swamy temple. All the employees started as a rally from
the Sri Garudhchala Narasimha Swamy temple. The rally covered
Jayanthipuram, Jaggayyapet, Chillakallu, OYH Colony and surrounding
villages of the factory.

In Jaggayyapet, Ramco Cement,

Jayanthipuram Workshave donated
around 200 blankets and food
packets to the poor people of
surrounding villages. For this
programme Jaggayyapet MLA, Mr
Sreeram Rajagopal, Ex-MLA, Mr S
Udayabhanu and Municipal Chairman Mr
T Nageswara Rao participated and
distributed items to the needy.

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.

A total 53 members were attended for

this training. Now the participants can
able to read name boards and write their
names.

Conducted an exam for knowing their

learning abilities and awarded them with
suitable prizes. Unit Head, Mr P B Gopala
Krishna handed over the prizes to the
merit performers.

Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works have conducted a

training programme on Effective Leadership skills
for managers on 31st May2017 by renowned faculty Mr
Ravi Ramanathan, Director, Ramanathans Institute of
Effective Public Speaking Skills, Chennai.

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 May Day, Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram Works union

members arranged a meeting at Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram WorksUnion
Office. Management representatives attended the meeting conveyed best
wishes to the workmen.

On the occasion of Sri Yogananda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyana

mahotsavam on 9th May 2017 at Vedadri, Ramco Cement, Jayanthipuram
Works have arranged Pulihora Prasadham
and First Aid centre for the devotees.

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.

Pandiaraj M Venkata Narayana G Seetharamaiah N T P Baby

THE RAMCO CEMENTS LIMITED, VIZAG GRINDING UNIT, TAMIL NADU

The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag Grinding Unit – Celebrated

Founder’s Day on the occasion of 123rd Birthday of its Founder “Shri P A C
Ramasamy Raja” by performing Pooja, Torch Rally in the premises,
arrangement of Lunch to all employees including Contract workmen and
distributing school bags to Primary School of A.S. Peta village, Anakapalli,
Kasimkota mandal, Visakhapatnam as a CSR activities.
The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag
Grinding unit has conducted Fire Drill
on 15th May 2017. Fire fighting training and handling of fire extinguishers
were briefed to all employees. The employees and contract workmen were
trained to operate the various fire extinguishers.
The Ramco Cements
Limited, Vizag
Grinding unit has
conducted the Medical Camp for all employees including
contract workmen on 23rd April 2017. During the camp
Audiometry, Spirometer, Eye vision test-colour blind ness
and blood grouping tests were done.
The Ramco Cements Limited, Vizag Grinding Unit
has donated Rs. 21000 “to conduct Science Exhibition
in ZPH school”, Tallapalem Village, Kasimkota Mandal, Viskhapatnam based on the request by the School staff
and Head Master for Lunch and gift items to all participating students.

SHREE CEMENT LIMITED, BEAWAR, RAJASTHAN

In a bid to spread awareness for a healthy life, on the

occasion of World Health Day i.e. on 7th April, 2017 series
of programmes were organized at Bangur Nagar Beawar.
The event started in the morning with a Marathon Walk
which was flagged off by Mr Rakesh Bhargav, Vice
President (Environment) and Smt. Sita Bhargava. The
Marathon began from Vridavan Garden, passed through
Shree Circle, Masuda Road and concluded at Vrindavan
Garden by covering about six kms run. Members of Shree
Family, Shree Ladies Club, Shree Sports Club, students
Participants of Marathon Walk at Shree Cement
of Central Academy School actively participated in the
marathon.

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On the occasion, Dr S N Pandey and Dr R G Sharma had

given tips about the importance of fitness in one’s life,
benefits of regular exercise, good sleep, healthy and fresh
foods, drinking of plenty of water and avoiding mental
tension. They emphasized that schedule of exercises and
walks should be adopted in daily routine to remain fit and
healthy.

A free health check-up and consultation camp was

also organized for the employees wherein Dr Tapan
Kotdiya, Dr Tejas Modi and Dr Pratyencha Jani extended
their services.

With the support of Shree Sports Club, Volleyball Games

were organized at Anand Vihar play ground from 1st to 3rd
April 2017. It was inaugurated by programme’s Chief Guest, Mr Sanjay Mehta, Jt. President (Commercial) and
chaired by Mr Vinay Saxena. Vishishtha Atithi was Mr R N Dani. It was said by the Chief Guest that Shree
Cement Ltd. (SCL) has always encouraged the players to participate to show their performance in this field time
to time so that they can illuminate their names in this field. All participants will play matches with mutual
understanding and good faith. This has helped SCL players to gain good techniques from outside candidates. He
asked the players to play the game with spirit of playing. Sports Coordinator Shyam Sharma has informed that
in this game Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Income Tax, Ganganagar Punjab, Shree Cement Chhatishgarh and
Bhilwara teams have participated. The matches were organized on league basis and each team played with all
the teams. Result declared on figures basis.

VASAVADATTA CEMENT, SEDAM, KARNATAKA

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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• Mr Lakshman, Chairman Karnataka State Pollution

Control Board and Mr A. Ramesh, Sr. Environmental
Officer from Bangalore visited Vasavadatta Cement Factory
on 11th April 2017. Mr PVN Malleshwar Rao, VP-E&I, Mr S
Srinivas Rao VP-Civil, Mr Rajesh Garg, VP-Mines, Mr Rajesh
Kapatkar, AVP-HR have accompanied the VIP’s.
Training on Fire Fighting and Emergency Rescue was organized from 23rd to 24th June, 2017 at Staff
Recreation Club. Resource faculty was Mr Lakkappa, Regional Fire Officer and Mr T Parsuram, Divisional Fire
Officer from Karnataka Fire & Emergency Services, Govt. of Karnataka Kalaburagi Division. Around 60
participants from Vasavadatta Cement and 25 persons from ACC Cements Wadi participated and benefitted from
this training programme.

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

External Training on “Hilti Bolts” was

organized on 19th May, 2017 at X-Ray Conference
Hall at 03.00 PM. Mr Sanjeev Vashishit from Hilti
India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore was the resource person.
Around 44 employees participated

External Training on “TIMKIN” Bearings

was organized from 29th to 30th May, 2017 at
X-Ray Conference Hall. Mr Harshmet Khaisi from Timkin India Ltd., was the
resource person. Around 44 employees participated

External Training on ““various Wear Attributes & Solutions” by M/s.

Vautid India Pvt Ltd. was organized on 18th May, 2017 at X-Ray Conference
Hall. Mr Ajay Sundaram from Vautid India Ltd, was the resource person.
Around 30 employees were participated.

Behavioral Based Safety Training was conducted for Permanent/ Contract

Workers on 2nd June 2017 at X-Ray conference Hall. Total 70 persons were
present.

Training Programme on Fall Protection system demonstration was

organized on 13th April
2017 for Workers and
Staff. Mr K M Ayub from
M/s Karam Industries
was the resource faculty.

Training Programme On Usage of Diesel Additive

was organized on 12th April 2017 at Mines VTC Hall. Mr
Srinivasa Reddy from M/s Diesel Plus Additive was the
resource faculty. Mr Rajesh Garg VP-Mines and Mines staff
participated in the training programme.

Mr Srinivasa Reddy conducting Training Programme On Usage of

Diesel Additive
Awarness Sessions on GST:
• On 20th June 2017 at X-ray Conference Hall. Faculty from Mr MV Sridhar, KG
Sales Tax Advisors, M/s. LLD Bangalore 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.

Vasavadatta Cement, Grameena Abhirudhi Kendra, have organized Free

General Health Checkup Camps

• On 23rd June 2017 at Huda (M) Village. Dr S B Sunkad, Gynecologist and Dr

Bhuvaneshwari, Patil were checked 92 Patients and distributed Free Medicines
• On 26-05-2017 at Shetty huda Sedam area. On this
occasion Dr S B Sunkad, Dr M G Deshpande,
Dr Bhuvaneshwari, Village Heads Mr Chandrakanth
Naikodi, Sri Laxman and Vasavadatta Cement Staff
Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst. CSR Officer were also present. Total 105 persons were
checked and distributed free medicines.
IOL (Eye) Camps were jointly organized by Grameena Abhivrudhi Kendra Vasavadatta Cement Sedam, Taluka
Health & Family Welfare Department Sedam, Dist Blindness Control Society and Bhoruka Eye Hospital
Kalaburgi –

• 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
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• From 30th April 2017 to 3rd May2017 (4 Days) at

Vasavadatta Occupational Health Centre, Sedam.
Surrounding areas of Vasavadatta Cement and township
more than 3600 House Visited and 7468 Children were
Immunized by Pulse Polio Drops.

• From 2nd April to 5th April 2017 (4 Days) at Vasavadatta

Occupational Health Centre, Kodla Cross, Udgi Road,
Injepalli Village, In this 4 Days Pulse Polio Camp more
than 3692 Houses Visited and 8235 Children were
Immunized by Pulse Polio Drops.

On 22nd April 2017 Free Animal Treatment Camp was

jointly organized by Vasavadatta, Garameena Abhivruddi
Kendra and A H V S (Animal Husbandry Veterinary Service)
at Habal T Village of Sedam Taluka. Total 935 animals were
treated by the team. On this occasion villager Mr Satish
Pujari, Mr Venkat Reddy, Sr. Welfare Officer, Mr Nagakumar
Yelli, Asst. Officer CSR, Veterinary Inspector, Mr Vinod Reddy
and Staff and GAK Staff were also present in the camp.

On 26th April 2017 Vasavadatta Cement, Grameena Abhivruddi Kendra have

organized Farmers Training programme at Vocational Training Center,
Vasavadatta Cement for surrounding village farmers. Total 42 Farmers attended
the programme. On this occasion Dr Ashish Mahajan, Sr. Veternairy Officer
Sedam gave a speech about Precautions of Animal Diseases and treatment.
Mr Shivanand Dolla, HR Officer and Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst. Officer CSR were
also present.

On 16th June 2017 Vasavadatta Cement, Grameena Abhivruddi Kendra have

organized Valedictory Function of VTC Students. On this occasion distributed
18 Nos of Tailoring Machines to tailoring students after completion of their course.
On this occasion Mr Subbanna Jamkhandi, Tahaslidar Sedam, Dr Chandrakumar
Jain, HMO, Mr Rajesh Kapatkar, VP (HR), Mr Shivayya B Swamy, DGM (HR),
Mr Raju Nadaf, Manager Security, Mr Nagakumar Yelli, Asst Officer CSR, VTC
Staff, students and their parents were also present in this programme.

Vasavadatta Cement, Grameena Abhivruddi Kendra

distributed Umbrellas to poor and old aged people of
various village of Sedam taluka. Till date 20 villages
covered.

To Control Heat due to Summer, Vasavadatta Cement CSR

Team visited and distributed Caps at various Public
places like Bus stand, APMC Yard, State Highway Road Side
and distributed to Mesons, etc., around 100 Caps daily.

On 28th June 2017 Vasavadatta Cement, Grameena Abhivruddi Kendra have

organized Sports Material distribution programme at Govt Higher Primary
School, KEB Colony Sedam. Indoor & Outdoor Sports Materials were distributed to
School Children.

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Due to summer and impact of

increasing in the Temperature,
Vasavadatta Cement have started
supply of Cold Drinking water,
ORS Water, Lemon Juice and
Cap distribution facility to Public
places like, Bus Stand, Chincholli
Cross, Vasavadatta Cement Bus Shelter, etc., on humanitarian ground/aid. Vasavadatta Cement CSR Team Co-
ordinating the drinking water facility.

Vasavadatta Cement celebrated 20th Bramotsava of Lord Sri Venkateshwara

in a grand manner from 11th & 16th June 2017. Colony and Sedam residents
participated and took blessing of Sri Lord Balaji.

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.

Bid Adieu - Vasavadatta Cement have organized ‘Send Off’

• to Mr SG Karwa, VP Finance & Accounts Department on 16th June, 2016. On this
occasion CFO, Mr Nandlal Gundacha, Dr Chanderkumar Jain and all HOD’s were
present.
• to Mr N V Ganesh, Store Asst., who has
superannuated on 31st May 2017 on his
retirement. Mr G Rajarao, G.M. Instrument, Mr
Shivayya B. Swamy, DGM-HR and Mr J P .
Daga, Sr. Manager Stores were felicitated to
Mr Ganesh.
• to Mr S S Hiremath, Packing Plant Supervisor,
Packing Plant who has been superannuated
from the services on 29th April, 2017. On the
occasion he was felicitated
• Mr. Basavaraj Biradar, Manager- Electrical
relieved on 29th April, 2017. In this regard,
Vasavadatta Cement have organized send off
at our X-ray

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New Joinees to KIL Family –

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

June 2017 May 2017 April 2017

ZUARI CEMENT LTD., YERRAGUNTLA, ANDHRA PRADESH

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.

As part of ‘Electrical Safety Week Celebrations’ E&I Dept. conducted

various training programs to electricians and plant employees. A special
awareness rally was organized at the plant which was flagged off by Mr
Rao, Plant Head. The rally started keeping placards with electrical safety slogans from main gate and pass
through plant installations.

As part of continuous improvement journey on safety, Safety Star Award

for 1st Quarter of 2017 was awarded to “WOMEN” to motivate and
recognize women empowerment by Mr Jamshed Naval Cooper, CEO
and Managing Director, Heidelberg Cement India, Mr S K Tiwari, Technical
Director and Mr S Sundaram, MH, Zuari Cement graced the occasion.

Zuari Ladies Club

had inaugurated
Buttermilk and
Drinking water
Center in Yerraguntla Bus Stand on 18th April 2017 and
it continued upto the end of May 2017. It had given

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excellent positive feedback from public and nearby villagers.

Zuari Cement Limited, Yerraguntla plant had celebrated

World Health Day on 07.04.2017. All employees, Wage
Board workers and contract workers had assembled at
main gate and done physical exercises. Plant Head, Mr Y
S Rao, Senior Vice President (Works) had spoken on this
occasion and gave health tips to the employees and
workers.

Zuari Cement had organized Free Medical Camps in

nearby villages and one Superspeciality medical camp
with the association of Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Around 250 patients treated in superspeciality medical camp.

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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