Jute              Synthetics
 
 A Conservation of Energy
 
 a) Energy Conservation      Considerable Energy      The process of 
    measures taken           saving measures taken    replacement of
                             through replacement of   Flat Belt Drive
                             conventional induction-  in place of V-
                             type drive motors,       Belt drive,  
                             switches and various     Haba Set tapes 
                             in-house electrical      in Ring Frames, 
                             modifications.           Tin Rollers 
                                                      with Pulley 
                                                      Drive also in 
                                                      Ring Frames, 
                                                      energy saving 
                                                      spindles and 500 
                                                      KVAR capacitors 
                                                      in Distribution 
                                                      Boards continued.
 
 b) & c) Additional          Discussions are going         NIL
    Investment & impact      on with competent 
                             consultants for energy 
                             conservation through 
                             appropriate 
                             installations.
 
 d) Power & Fuel             Form 'A' annexed         Form 'A' annexed 
    Consumption                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption    Pilot Project for        Closely associated    
 e) Research & Development   Jute Felt based          with several research
 1) Specification of         automotive trim          institutions and 
    Technology absorption    parts already            availed of their
    absorptions and/or       implemented. Further     research and develo-
    R&D                      expansions have also     pment activities to 
                             been undertaken and      upgrade plant on a 
                             continue.                regular basis.
                             Efforts continued for 
                             in-house R & D of 
                             value added jute & 
                             jute-blended fabrics 
                             and yarns with 
                             indigenous state-of-
                             the-art technology.
 
 2) & 3) Benefit and         Keen interest continues        --
    future plan of action    to be shown by all 
                             Indian as well as 
                             overseas automobile 
                             manufacturers in 
                             value-added jute and 
                             jute-blended fabrics 
                             and yarns and 
                             jute-blended fabrics 
                             and yarns for furnishing 
                             upholstery etc.                            
 
 C) Foreign Exchange         All out efforts continue Export to various
    Earnings & Outgo         to develop additional    countries is tak- 
  f) Export activities       export for value-added   ing place on a 
                             products                 regular basis and
                                                      efforts are on to 
                                                      tap new buyers for
                                                      increasing exports
 
 g) Total Foreign Exchange used (All Divisions)   - Rs 3551.58 lacs
 
 h) Total Foreign Exchange earned (including export to Nepal & Bhutan
 in Indian Currency - Rs 2432.42) (All Divisions) - Rs 12325.76 lacs
 
 
 
                                  Carbide
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        Energy Saving measures were taken by more
    measures taken             penetration of electrodes and avoiding 
                               heat losses by controlling the charging 
                               and other parameters, implementing more 
                               use of lancing system during tapping and 
                               controlling the starting torque of 
                               motors by replacement of starters which 
                               were taking high amperage.
 
 b) & c) Additional            NIL
    Investment & impact      
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      Besides various energy saving measures, 
 e) Research & Development     the unit has an ongoing programme to 
 1) Specification of           improve awareness and importance of          
    Technology absorption      the need to conserve electricity, 
    absorptions and/or         water, oil, lubricants etc. among
    R&D                        its employees.
                             
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings 
    & Outgo         
 
 f) Export activities           --
                             
 
 
 
                                  Carbide
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        Energy Saving measures were taken by more
    measures taken             penetration of electrodes and avoiding 
                               heat losses by controlling the charging 
                               and other parameters, implementing more 
                               use of lancing system during tapping and 
                               controlling the starting torque of 
                               motors by replacement of starters which 
                               were taking high amperage.
 
 b) & c) Additional            NIL
    Investment & impact      
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      Besides various energy saving measures, 
 e) Research & Development     the unit has an ongoing programme to 
 1) Specification of           improve awareness and importance of          
    Technology absorption      the need to conserve electricity, 
    absorptions and/or         water, oil, lubricants etc. among
    R&D                        its employees.
                             
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings 
    & Outgo         
 
 f) Export activities           --
                             
                                 Birla Vinoleum
                                 
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        NIL
    measures taken             
 
 b) & c) Additional            NIL
    Investment & impact      
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      After fully absorbing Congoleum 
 e) Research & Development     technology, further improvement both 
 1) Specification of           in quality and range of designs has          
    Technology absorption      been achieved through our R & D   
    absorptions and/or         efforts.
    R&D                        Technology for producing PVC Coated
                               Fabrics, Wall Paper & Unsupported
                               PVC foam sheets has also been 
                               developed in-house and is being 
                               further improved.
                               
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings  Export potential to different countries
    & Outgo                    was assessed and exports made. Vigorous 
 f) Export activities          drive is continuing to increase exports 
                               further. 
                             
 
                                  Auto Trim
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        The plant being new the same is equipped 
    measures taken             with latest equipment. Inspite of this 
                               on regular basis efforts are made to 
                               improve working efficiency and avoid    
                               unnecessary idle running. Starting taking
                               high amperage were replaced and working
                               timings adjusted in presses to minimise 
                               heat losses
 
 b) & c) Additional            Discussion are on with competent 
    Investment & impact        consultants for energy conservation 
                               through appropriate installations 
                               wherever necessary.
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      --
 e) Research & Development     
 1) Specification of           
    Technology absorption       
    absorptions and/or         
    R&D                        
                             
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings   --
    & Outgo         
 f) Export activities            
                             
                                  Cement
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        Installation of air blasters, acoustic  
    measures taken             horns, magnetic separators, air colling
                               system for compressor house resulted in 
                               saving in total energy consumption as   
                               well as clinker quality improvement. 
                               Further, replacement of preheater fans 
                               with high efficiency fans, existing 
                               packing machines with high efficiency 
                               electronic packing machines, chain and 
                               bow type bucket elevators with energy 
                               efficient pin and bush type bucket 
                               elevators, screw conveyor at outlet of 
                               Raw Mill and Cement Mill with airslide, 
                               colling tower alumiium blades with 
                               hollow FRP blades, grinding media 
                               quality from hyper steel to high 
                               chrome, contributed to considerable
                               saving in energy. Also modification of 
                               B52 cyclone down pipe, installation of 
                               new 500 TPH coal crusher, relocation 
                               of cyclone of Cement Mill and optimising 
                               air consumption has resulted in savings.
                               
 
 b) & c) Additional            Further replacement of chain and bow 
    Investment & impact        type bucket elevators with more 
                               efficient pin & bush type bucket 
                               elevators, cooler vent and raw mill 
                               fans with high efficiency fans etc. 
                               are in progress.
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      Actively collaborate with national 
 e) Research & Development     council for cement & building materials
 1) Specification of           (NCCBM) for research & development
    Technology absorption       activity.       
    absorptions and/or         
    R&D                        
                             
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings   --
    & Outgo         
 f) Export activities            
 
 
                                  Steel Foundry
 A Conservation of Energy       
 a) Energy Conservation        Implementation of energy conservation 
    measures taken             programme continuously in a phased 
                               manner based on the detailed study done.
 
 b) & c) Additional            NIL
    Investment & impact        
                               
                               
 
 d) Power & Fuel Consumption   Form 'A' annexed                            
 
 B) Technology Absorption      --
 e) Research & Development     
 1) Specification of           
    Technology absorption       
    absorptions and/or         
    R&D                        
                             
 2) & 3) Benefit and future     --
    plan of action    
 
 C) Foreign Exchange Earnings   --
    & Outgo         
 f) Export activities