Dr. J S Juneja Award for Creativity and Innovation


AlMA-Dr. J S Juneja Award for Creativity and Innovation for Small & Medium Enterprises

To recognise the innovation spirit of the Small & Medium Enterprises AlMA has instituted an Award jointly with Dr. J S Juneja, Past President AlMA and former Chairman NSIC, to recognise the “Creativity and Innovation” in the Small & Medium Enterprises Sector. All India Management Association honours entrepreneurs and Small & Enterprises through this Award.

The Award comprising of a citation and a cash component of Rs. 51,000/- is conferred annually on February 21, the Foundation Day of AlMA.

The brochure with the form giving details about the eligibility for nominations is available at GSIA office for information to interested Entrepreneurs.

You are requested to send the nominations for the Award and benefit from the opportunity. The details of the award are also available on the website: www.aima-ind.org/aima/misc/aimaaward.htm.

M/s Puja Ferro Alloys Ltd.

M/s Puja Ferro Alloys Ltd.
L-4, Cuncolim Indl. Estate Cuncolim,
Salcette, Goa – 403 703.

Tel No: 0832-2865425/ 26
Company Fax: 0832-2763340
Company Email: [email protected]

Name of main person: Mr. Pankaj Jain

Activity: Manufacturing
Product Main Category: Minerals
Product Sub Category: Manganese Ore Powder
Item Name: High Carbon Silico Manganese; High Carbon Ferro Manganese
Item Specification: Mn:60-65% Si;14-18% C-2.5%(max); Mn;70-75% Si;1.5%(max) C;6-8%

Computer training to be conducted at ETDC during January/Feb. 2008

Electronics Test & Development Centre, Goa S.T.Q.C Directorate,
Department of Information Technology,
Ministry of Communication & Information Technology,
Government of India,
Near All India Radio Transmitter
Goa University P.O.
Goa403206
ETDC(GO)(GO)/TRAINING/2K7/
November 29th, 2007.

Dear Customer,

Sub: Computer training to be conducted at ETDC during January/Feb. 2008

Since from inception ETDC, Goa is involved in imparting various training and advisory services for the latest in Information Technology & Quality Management. This centre has well established quality system and our calibration services are accredited as per Laboratory Management Systemstandard ISO 17025:2005. We regularly organise Linux modular training for past 7 years for the benefit of Industries. During the month of January /February -2008, we are planning to conduct the following computer training programs at at our centre.
1. Module I – Linux Express – 4 days 08 – 11 January 2008.
2. Module II – Linux Sysadmin – 4 days 22 – 25 January 2008.
3. Module III – Linux Resource &Security Management – 3 days 05 – 07 February 2008.
For further details you may contact GSIA office or the undersigned at ETDC. You are requested to avail this opportunity for *skill & knowledge updating* by deputing your personnel for the above mentioned training courses.
(RMKhare) Officer-in-charge(Computers)
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Coverage of workers engaged by the outside agencies …..

EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION
‘PANCHDEEP BHAWAN: C.I.G. ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 002.
Website: www.esic.nic.in Phone: 23234092

No.P-12(1l)-1l/83/05-Rev.II
Dated: 25th October, 2007
The Regional Directors
Directors / Joint Directors I/c
ESI Corporation
Regional Offices / Sub-Regional Offices

Subject: Coverage of workers engaged by the outside agencies / Job Contractors in connection with the work of the principal employer outside the premises – regarding.

Sir,
A reference is invited to Hqrs.’ Office letter no.P-12/11/51/9/2000-Rev.II dated 26.08.2005 on the above subject. Attention of the Regional Directors / Joint Directors I/c of Sub-Regional Offices is also invited to Hqrs.’ Office letter of even No. dated 17.08.2006 wherein the recommendations of the Committee of Senior Officers on the same subject were communicated. In these instructions, the supervision aspect by the Principal Employer or by his agent on outsourcing job works while claiming the contribution was elaborated.

The Hqrs.’ Office has again received a number of representations from the different Associations of Employers, Export Bodies of Employers and individual Employers from various Regions expressing the difficulties faced by them in covering the employees engaged by them through immediate employers / contractors on jobs outsourced.

Recently, the Hon’ble High Courts of Madras, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka have given their judgements in the following cases in which the aspect of supervision has been discussed in the light of the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CESC and others V/s Subhash Chandra Bose & others (AIR 1992-SC Page 573 (1992) 1 SCC 441):

1. Hon’ble High Court of Madras vide its judgement dated 24.7.2007 in CMA (NPD) No.1766 of 1999 between ESI Corporation V/s. Bethall Engineering Company.
2. Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh vide its judgement dated 15.3.2007 in MA No.606/2003 between National India Rubber Works Ltd. V/s. ESI Corporation.
3. Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka vide its judgement dated 15.7.2006 in MFA No.108912001 between ESIC V/s JMD Fashions.

Keeping in view the representations received from the employers, their associations as well as the judgements referred above, the matter has been re-examined in its entirely. The Hqrs.’ Office had issued instructions to all Regional Directors / Joint Directors I/c of Sub-Regional Offices vide letter of even No. dated 05.07.2007 advising them to withhold the actions in respect of employers who have outsourced the jobs to the Contractors / Immediate Employers.

The matter was therefore, reconsidered in depth at Hqrs.’ Office and it was decided to undertake field study by Two Teams of Officers for ascertaining prevalent situations, interacting with individual Employers as well as with Employers’ Associations at prominent centres. These Teams were also advised to ascertain the pattern of outsourcing in different industries and to ascertain the element of supervision involved in the jobs outsourced. The Teams of Officers have studied field situations as well as has held extensive discussions with individual Employers and various Employers’ Associations and has submitted their detailed report. They have brought out broad categories of workers engaged by the Job Contractors / Immediate Employers. The reports of those Officers have been examined in Hqrs.’ Office threadbare and it is revealed that the jobs outsourced are falling in the following categories. The following guidelines are being issued to handle different categories of cases falling in various categories:

A. The Jobwork done inside the factory / establishment premises through Contractors / Immediate Employers having independent Code Nos. :
Under this category, the contribution is not to be claimed from the Principal Employer in respect of the employees of the Job Contractors / Immediate Employers who are independently covered. In this category the supervision is implied. However, at the time of inspection, the Insurance Inspector should verify the records of the Principal Employer in respect of Contractors / Immediate Employers required to be maintained by the Principal Employers, according to the provisions of Section 41 (1A) and Regulation 31(1) (a). The Revenue Branch Officers should keep this aspect in view while passing 45-A order.

B. Jobwork done inside the factory premises through Contractors / Immediate Employers not having independent Code Nos. :
The employees of the Job Contractors / Immediate Employers who are not having independent Code Nos., but working in the factory / establishment of the Principal Employer was coverable and the compliance is to be made by the Principal Employer. Under this category supervision is implied. The compliance is to be made by the Principal Employer in respect of coverable workers of the Contractors / Immediate Employers. The Insurance Inspectors should verify the records maintained by the Principal Employer in respect of Contractors who are not having independent Code Nos. The Revenue Branch Officers should keep this in view at the time of passing 45-A order.

C. Jobwork done outside the factory / establishment premises through factories / establishment which are having independent Code Nos. :
Under this category, the compliance is to be made by the factories / establishments having separate Code Nos. Supervision by Principal Employer is not involved under this category. The Insurance Inspector should ensure the quantum of the work done by the outside factories / establishments independently covered with reference to the Gate Passes, Return Gate Passes, Challans and bills, etc., prepared for sending the material outside the Principal Employer’s factory / establishment and returning back after the ob work. The Principal Employer is required to keep the Code Number of such factories / establishments from which the gets the job work done. The Insurance Inspector shall bring these information in his report and the Revenue Branch Officer shall forward the report to the concerned Revenue Branch Officer where the factory / establishment undertaking the job is located for proper cross verification.

D. Jobwork done outside the factory / establishment premises through factories / establishments which are not having independent Code Nos. but the supervision being exercised by the Principal Employer:
The employees engaged in jobs outsourced by the Principal Employer to outside factories / establishments which are not having independent Code Nos. but such outsourced job is being undertaken under the supervision of the Principal Employer or his agent are to be covered under Section 2 (9) (ii) of the Act. In this case also the compliance in respect of employees engaged in such work is to be made by the Principal Employer.

To ascertain supervision by the Principal Employer or his agent over the employees of such factories / establishments under this category the Insurance Inspectors / Verifying Officers of the ESI Corporation has to clearly bring out supervision exercised by the principal employers in their reports and Revenue Branch Officers passing 45-A orders will elaborate this aspect in their 45-A orders. Although the degree of control and supervision would be different in different types of industries, the following parameters for construing supervision should be kept in view by the I..Is / Verifying Officers and Revenue Branch Officers: –

(a) In case where the employee is put to work under the eye and gaze of the Principal Employer, or his agent, where he can be watched secretly, accidentally or occasionally, while the work is in progress, so as to scrutinize the quality thereof and to detect faults therein, as also put to timely remedial measures by direction given, finally leading to the satisfactory completion and acceptance of work amounts to supervision, for the purposes of Section 2 (9) of the Act. This has been held by the Hon ‘ble Supreme Court in the case of CESE Ltd. Vs. S.c. Bose & Ors. (Civil Appeal Nos.3197-98 of 1988 : SC)

(b) The right of the Principal Employer to reject the finished product after the work is over would not alone constitute supervision. The ‘supervision has to be established while the work is in progress. This has been held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CESE Ltd. Vs. S.C. Bose & Ors. (Civil Appeal Nos.3197-98 of 1988:SC)

(c) The right to control the manner of work is not the exclusive test for determining the relationship of employer and employees. It is also to be considered as to who provides the equipment. The fact that the sewing machines on which the workers do the work, generally belong to the employer, is an important consideration for deciding that the relationship is that of Master and Servant. This has been held by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Mis. Silver Jubilee Tailoring House and others Vs. Chief Inspector of Shops and Establishments (AIR 1974:SC 37)
However. these parameters are illustrative in nature and Inspecting Officer has to examine the process of outsourcing in each case based on ‘on the spot’ verification as well as verification of records and he has to clearly bring out this in his Inspection Report.

E. Jobwork done outside the factory premises through units engaging less than 10/20 employees but working exclusively for the Principal Employer:

This category of employees are coverable under Section 2(9) (i) of the Act as this amounts to ‘notional extension of factory premises’. In this category the supervision is implied. The employer has to maintain a record under Section 41 (lA) and Regulation 32 (1) (a). The Insurance Inspector should verify this aspect at the time of inspection and should clearly bring out in Inspection Report. Branch Officer shall also bring out these facts while passing 45-A order.

F. Jobwork done outside the factory / establishment premises through factory / establishment engaging less than 10/ 20 employees which are not independently coverable, and where no supervision is exercised and who are undertaking the work for more than one employer.

The employees of such Job Contractors are not coverable under the provisions of the Act. The Insurance Inspector shall clearly bring the details of such employees in their report will be subject to cross-verification.

G. Jobwork done outside the factory premises through Contractors / Immediate Employers who perform the work through Home workers or works in non-implemented areas:
The workers falling in this category are not coverable. The Insurance Inspectors shall provide the details in their reports.

For the purpose of verification and inspection, the details in respect of above categories of employers I employees should invariably be obtained from the Principal Employer in proforma prescribed in Annexure-I and shall be attached with the Inspection Reports. The Revenue Branch Officer shall scrutinize the information provided in Annexure – I attached with the report of Insurance Inspector.

The Insurance Inspectors shall also identify the coverable employees of the Job Contractors / Immediate Employers for providing the benefits on obtaining the Declaration Forms. These Declaration Forms shall be forwarded by Insurance Inspectors to concerned Branch Offices for issue of TIC, very next day. Where the employer fails to submit DFs. the prosecution action should be initiated simultaneously.

Broadly, the following categories of employees has to be brought under coverage by the Insurance Inspectors / Verifying Officers
(a) The employees working inside the premises of the Principal Employer but not covered so far.
(b) Coverable employees working outside the factory premises but working within the jurisdiction of the Area Inspector.
(c) In case of employees working outside the jurisdiction of the Area Inspector. the matter be reported immediately to concerned Revenue Branch Officer who. in turn, shall immediately inform to their counterpart under whose jurisdiction such employees are reported to be working for examining coverage of such employees. The latter will arrange immediate verification, coverage and claiming of the contribution in respect of such employees.

Based on such inspection reports, the Regional Office also shall issue a detailed scrutiny letter alongwith a C-18 (ad-hoc) simultaneously and provide an opportunity to the employer to explain his stand alongwith the documents.

Regional Director / Joint Director (l/c) should instruct Revenue Branch Officers to ensure that where the on-covered employees are detected and brought under the coverage, this fact should be reflected in 45-A Orders.

The Regional Directors / Jt. Directors lie on receipt of a written representation from the employer may consider reopening of job outsourced cases of the following types depending upon the merit of the case judiciously by recording reasons for doing so :-
1. The cases where the dues of the Corporation have already been recovered should not be re-opened.
2. The cases where ex-parte orders under Section 45-A have been passed and C-19 have also been issued but actual recovery has not been effected, Regional Directors / Joint Directors (lie) may consider re-opening of such cases judiciously after recording justifications.
3. The cases, which are in the pipeline for issue of 45-A orders may be regulated in accordance with these instructions.
4. Where there is an error apparent in issue of Speaking Orders under Section 45-A, Regional Directors may consider reopening of such cases.

The reopened cases must be decided within 3 months and be reported to Hqrs. Office in the quarterly returns prescribed for this purpose.

The previous instructions stands modified accordingly.

This issues with the approval of the Director General.

Hindi version will follow.

Yours faithfully,
(K. MISHRA)
DIRECTOR (REV.)

M/s Ambey Metallic Limited

M/s Ambey Metallic Limited
Plot No.69-75, 143-160 Pissurlem Indl. Estate,
Pissurlem, Sattari-Goa.

Tel no: 0832-2352021/ 2352022
Company Fax: 0832-2352023
Company Email: [email protected]

Name of main person: Mr. Sunil Garg, Director

Activity: Manufacturing
Product Main Category: Ferro Alloys
Product Sub Category: Sponge Iron
Item Name: Sponge Iron
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International Conference on Environment and MSMEs

Invitation to the “International Conference on Environment and MSMEs
“Small is Beautiful and Green”
7th December 2007, Hotel Intercontinental, Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi.

Majority of MSMEs in India are doing very little to protect the environment while running their businesses. According to the recent World Bank report `Strengthening Institutions for Sustainable Growth: Country Environmental Analysis for India’ 4.5 million SMEs contribute 40% of industrial production but create 70% of industrial pollution. Report also points out that most of the initiatives towards attaining environmental compliance within Indian Industry do not cover MSMEs.

This alarms of a significant cumulative impact on the environment in terms of unprecedented pressure on natural resources such as land, water, air, soil and forests and the lack of action amongst MSMEs in India, on account of the low levels of awareness and poor knowledge on environmental legislation and obligations.

To address the environmentally compliant growth and initiate green drive among Indian MSMEs, CII is organising an International conference on Environment and MSMEs – “Small is Beautiful and Green” on 7th December 2007 at Hotel Intercontinental, Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi.
This Conference would cover –
*International and National Environmental Policy Framework for MSMEs
*Legal Requirements for Environmental Compliance in MSMEs
*Impediment and Drivers for Environmental Performance
*Environment Management and MSMEs
*Business Advantages to Green MSMEs
*Takeaway for stakeholders
Eminent speakers from policy, international environmental agencies, industry, judiciary, practice/consultation, and experts from financial institutions, academia, Industry associations are invited to address the conference.

Please confirm your participation through the below ‘Reply Form’ at the earliest.

We look forward to receiving you at this international conference.

Kind Regards
Dr. Sarita Nagpal
Deputy Director General
Confederation of Indian Industry
Plot No. 249 F, Sector 18 Udyog Vihar,
Phase IV Gurgaon – 122 015
Tel:91-124-4014060-67
Fax;91-124-4014080
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REPLY FORM(I)
(To be returned by 3rd December 2007)
SME Division
Confederation of Indian Industry
Plot No. 249 F, Sector 18
Udyog Vihar, Phase IV
Gurgaon – 122 015
Tel: +91 – 124*- 4014060-67
Fax: +91 – 124*- 4014057 / 4014080
(*dial 95 124 from Delhi)
email: [email protected]

International Conference on Environment and MSMEs
“Small is Beautiful and Green”
7th December 2007, Hotel Intercontinental, Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi

I am/ we are interested in participating in the workshop –
Name
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Organisation___________________________________
Add.________________________________________
City______________________Pin_________________
Tel_____________________Fax__________________ Email_________________

Signature of the nominating authority
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M/s Jimcap Electronics

M/s Jimcap Electronics
L-12, Verna Industrial Estate,
Verna-Goa.

Tel No: 0832-2782189
Company Fax: 0832-2782190
Company Email: [email protected]

Name of main person: Mr. Ulhas Birkodi/ Mr. M.J. Joy

Product Main Category: Capacitors & Compressors
Product Sub Category: MPP FILN CAPACITORS
Item Name: Plastic Filn Capacitors
Item Specification: Aluminium capacitors
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M/s Praveena Industries

M/s Praveena Industries
Bansai,
Curchorem,
Goa- 403 706

Other Address:
Plot No.27, Phase-III, Kakoda Industrial Estate,
Kakoda-Goa.

Tel No: 0832-2653351/ 2650724
Company Email: [email protected]

Name of main person: Mr. Praveena Mendonca/ Nixon Rebello

Product Main Category: Machinery Tools
Product Sub Category: Machined Components
Item Name: Bolts, Nuts, Shafts, Pin, Earthmoving
Item Specification: Machinery Spare Parts
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M/s Saishiv Boards & Tops Pvt. Ltd.

M/s Saishiv Boards & Tops Pvt. Ltd.
#D2- ! & 2, Tivim Industrial Estate,
Karaswada, Mapusa-Goa.
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Tel No: 0832-2258082
Company Fax: 0832-2258079
Company Email: [email protected]

Name of main person: Mr. Dilip V. Nachinolkar

Product Main Category: Furniture & Fixtures
Product Sub Category: Aluminium furniture
Item Name: Table Tops
Item Specification: Table Tops of wooden and steel.
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Training Course on Producitvity – linked Wage Systems

Project Code: 07-IN-27-GE-TRC-B
Title: Training Course on Producitvity – linked Wage Systems.
Duration & Timing: 28 January – 1 February 2008.
Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Implementing Organization: National Productivity Secretariat, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Closing date for Nominations: 21 December 2007.

*Registration details are available at GSIA office.