Professional Documents
Culture Documents
On
LABOUR WELFARE
ACTIVITIES IN BILT
( Special Reference to Ballarpur Industries Limited, Unit –
Shree Gopal, Yamuna Nagar)
Submitted To
Submitted By
University, Kurukshetra is original work conducted by me. The data and facts
I have not submitted this training report to any other university for the
KESHIHA SHARMA
CONTENTS
Acknowledgement
Preface
Bilt History
Importance of Training
Data Collection
Suggestion
Conclusion
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
others.
guiding and caring support and for giving a very patient hearing whenever I
needed and provided me a lot of practical training which helps us in future too.
report.
almightily GOD, who have been source of strength and confidence for me in
the endeavour.
KESHIHA SHARMA
PREFACE
topic that I have taken for project is "Labour Welfare Activities in Bilt" has
and achievement of goals is the major aim of any organisation these goals are
There are 54 companies and 84 plants under this group. Some of the
main companies under this group are Crompton Greaves, K.C.T
& Bros. Limited, JCT Limited, BILT.
To achieve this we will energise our people with a positive culture that
rewards innovations, breeds initiatives & encourages intelligent risk
taking.
Respect for Knowledge We will acquire & apply leading edge expertise
In all aspects of our business.
C.G.M
major industries such as paper, chemicals, glass, pulp, china clay, electronics
etc.
Shree Gopal Paper Mill earlier know as M/s Punjab Pulp and Paper
mill was laid shut for 6 months and was ultimately auctioned.
CHSR.
Clerical : 118
Contract : 787
DEPARTMENTS
Administrative Department
2. Accounts Department
3. Material Department
4. Sales Department
6. Traffic Department
1. Pulp Mill
2. Machine House
3. Coating Plant
5. CSCP
Engineering Department
1. Electrical Engineering.
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Civil Engine
4. Instrumentation Engineering
5. Power House
UNIT - SHREE GOPAL AT A GLANCE
Grade Papers
Coating Plant
accountable for ensuring that trainees transfer their knowledge to their work
performance.
base line for further progress and must help in justifying the investment in
Hence a plan of evaluation should precede training and not follow it.
program apart from its general feeling and reaction of the participants
A well planned and well executive training program can provide the
following advantages :-
reduce the time and cost involved in learning. Employees can more
waste their time and efforts in learning through trial and error.
enlarged.
6. Low Accident Rate :- Trained personnel adopt the right work methods
can be improved.
Training is the process of increasing the knowledge and skills for doing
knowledge and skill for a definite purpose. The purpose of training is basically
provided orientation training to make them familiar with the job and the
organization.
jobs require new skills. Thus, both new and old employees require
training.
training in order to meet its future needs for human resources. Trained
Employees chosen for higher level jobs need to be trained before they
Before research work the investigator has to decide whether the entire
method. In other words we can say when a small group is taken into account
method. But it was difficult to collect data from all the workmen. From various
Before the study the researcher has stratified the whole universe into
current and past behaviour of people. One can record and measure
observation involves the use of personal observers who see or her the
questions as what brand of television set the consumer uses, the best
the respondent, asks the questions, and records the answers obtained.
personal data and the name of the respondents was treated as confidential
would adopt in selecting items for the sample. Sample design may as
well lay down the number of items to be included in the sample i.e, the
collected. There are many sample designs from which a researcher can
choose. Some designs are relatively more precise and easier to apply
While developing a sampling design, the researcher must pay attention to the
following points :
number of items is infinite, i.e, we cannot have any idea about the total
number of items. In this study the researcher has used finite universe
acceptable confidence level for the estimate. Here the researcher has
In this the researcher must decide the type of sample he/she will use
i.e, he/she must decide about the technique to be used in selecting the items
for the sample. There are several sample designs out of which the researcher
Random sampling
up and each item in the entire population to have an equal chance of being
this kind of sampling by using random numbers to pick up the unit with
randomly and the remaining units of the sample are selected at fixed
intervals.
population, we are to get more precise estimates for each stratum and
smaller units and then some of these clusters are randomly selected
take a sample of few banks for this purpose. The first stage is to select
select certain districts and interview all banks in the chosen districts.
1) Primary Data
2) Secondary Data
significant and complex problems, primary data are needed. There are some
solution. The findings of the research should be capable of being utilized for
findings may be accurate, reliable, valid and useful. Good measurements are
invalid data and they try to avoid them. Data objectives are relevant and
collected from primary sources. While selecting the types of primary data to
mix. They are used for experimental purpose in all the fields of
g) Payoff Data : the payoff are resultant data. They are the
data have no pay off data but draw conclusions by inferring from
SECONDARY DATA
It includes those data which are collected for some earlier research
work and applicable in the study the researcher has presently undertaken.
a) Internal Data: Data that originate within the firm for which the
In this research the researcher has used primary data from a selected
Training. From 390 workmen the researcher selected 50 samples for research
work. The researcher conducted direct one of structured interview with the
selected samples.
TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTION
Interview Schedule
collected the relevant information from the respondents. The questions were
asked personally. The interview schedule was developed on the basis of:-
whereby the respondent himself reads the question and records his answers
Functions of a Questionnaire
Promoting the well being and development of employees and their families
Building active and long term partnership with the communities in which we
amongst them.
Observe good business practices with all our stakeholders like business
Bilt considers the following stakeholders, and the policy outlines our
Using the policy as the guideline, BILT is committed to all its stakeholders to
year the concentration has been on the environment and community initiatives
"As we look at a world larger than our present sphere, we see our role
CSR at BILT
The last four years have been a period of rapid change for us. We have not
only reviewed our activities related to social responsibility but also made a
development oriented and a long term focus on CSR. We have also tried to
institutionalise this process with the large and multi location company. The
first step in this process was writing a policy on CSR outlining our key
The CSR policy at Bilt outlines the key principles of respect for environment
role that of an active participant. We hope that CSR will form an integral part
In order to create the right climate for the implementation of CSR, it was
essential for us to understand the way it was perceived within the company.
In 2002, we assessed employee perceptions with the help of a tool kit which
programme. The findings of this study revealed that all employees across
board felt that fulfilling social responsibility was very important for the
company's long term sustenance, and every location had in the past made
could be identified. Most of them were not aware of the other levels at which
activities and initiatives are planned keeping in mind the target stakeholders.
Workshops with site personnel about issues related to CSR in general and
specific activities of that location are held periodically. This is a process that
Introduction :
along with the unit, which is the oldest industrial set up of the town. After the
paper mill was set up at Yamunanagar many other industries have come up in
and around Yamunanagar town. Due to this reason the area has experienced
large-scale migration of the workforce into the town. The town is primarily
The state has been the experimentation ground for practice of green
Wheat, Sorghum & Mustard. Due to the strong agriculture and livestock
practice the rural areas also are equally prosperous. However, in terms of
health & education the area still remains quite behind the desired level of
development.
Understanding the Needs
The project was launched following the need assessment study, which
was conducted in the year 2003. Bilt had invited Society for All Round
study. The study had summed up areas of intervention for Bilt for various
large-scale migration, the issues concerning the areas have been with regard
chronic ailments like Tuberculosis and other health related problems (like
HIV/AIDS for the high risk population of migrant labourers). The study had
Activities :
certain communities within the district. Yamunanagar district has the highest
Quite a large number of the district residents as well as Mill Workers belong to
water problem. Joint efforts along with employees, govt. officials, local
behaviour change.
occasions. More than 5000 children were administered with the polio drops.
The recent programme organized on 12th November '06 the pulse polio drive
Education :
has been taken up at Yamunanagar. Under this, the street children belonging
to two slum colonies have been identified and now they are covered through
bridge classes. Those children who have never attended schools and
children who have dropped out from schools at an early age are covered in
slum level education committees have been formed involving the parents,
youth as well as BILT employee volunteers who motivate the parents to send
belonging to the community have been identified. They have been imparted
skills in managing community centric libraries and are able to keep a track of
the children attending the bridge classes. So far 16 bridge classes have been
established and 4 libraries have been initiated in the two slum colonies.
Exposure visits have been conducted for the teachers of the nearby
parents teacher meet have started showing enhanced the participation of the
parents. The attendance of the parents and their level of participation has
improved. Due to the capacity building of the teachers for improving the
quality of education delivered by the school, now the students are also taking
In the migrant colonies, 22 SHGs have been formed for the women
dress designing and running of small & micro enterprises (SMEs). The SHG's
have been linked to the Government Schemes. So far 3 women have been
supported with subsidy linked government scheme and are running their
Vocational Training -
considered opening fee based vocational training centers in the town. For
this, assessment of the local job market for the various existing trades were
taken up. This also called for a multi party involvement wherein each one
unemployed youth.
Hero Honda Motors where one Motor Cycle was provided by them. The
tests on the knowledge gained and have issued certificates to the trainees.
These certificates have enabled the trainees for adding to their credentials.
Now the 23 youth who completed the training have found regular employment
in the Automobile Repair Shops and some of them have started their own
shops in the town. The youth are able to earn between Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500
per month.
Based on the success of the first training the second vocational training
unemployed youth are attending the training course, which will be continuing
for 6 months. After the training the Jan Shikshan Sansthan will again take
collaboration with the District Red Cross Society, the District T.B. Prevention
Office as well as the World Bank Office of the Chandigarh Branch. After the
taken shape in the form of referral services and implementation of the DOTS
programme. The volunteers have referred 50 persons from the slum level to
the district TB hospital and 198 persons have been advised during the health
collaboration with the District TB Office. Required training has been arranged
conducted the dental check ups for 150 persons. This has drawn a
tremendous response from the community and as follow up measures the
volunteers are sending the people for proper dental care such as cleaning,
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Vision
A society that provides equal opportunity to all its members by ensuring that
they have equal access to the services and goods necessary for realizing
Mission
economic activities,
Focus Area:
Education
Health
Livelihood
Rehabilitation
Funding Partners:
• BILT
• Oxfam GB
• ITC
• ILO
• SRF
• Care India
• ICBL
• Smile foundation
Pepsi Co
Perfetti
HLL
Hero Honda
NDPL
schools.
Strengthening the capacities of stakehodlers (both men
principles
groups.
To increase the access and quality of RTI/STIs services.
HIV/AIDS Programme
Project Area : 13 villages in Deeg block, 12 villages in Kaman block &
(Mewat)
Objectives : INHP-I- To improve the reproductive health and nutritional
gender sensitisation.
economic activities
as sex workers)
To promote safe sex practices by members of these
groups
To increase the quality and quantity of treatment for STDs
received by them
Project Name Village Libraries
Project Area : 9 villages in Deeg Block, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan
government schemes
Responsibility Initiative
Project Area : Sri Gopal Paper Mill and 6 neighbouring locations (4
Haryana
Objectives : To improve the company's image in the Sri Gopal Paper
members.
National level.
Vocational Training
Project Area : Baran district of Rajasthan
Objectives To bring a qualitative change in the lives of landless
of Rajasthan
District of Rajasthan
Project Area : 25 villages connected with 6-e-Choupals in Jhalra Patan
structures
villages.
Adolescent Girls
Project Area : Resettlement colonies in the South West District of Delhi
Objectives : • Impart vocational skills to the needy girls, children of
or group enterprises.
HIV/AIDS epidemic in India and the significant impact it could have on the
workplace. We believe in promoting a healthy work environment for our
welfare policies.
• We will not undertake HIV screening for the purpose of exclusion from
employment.
for truck drivers to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with the
disease.
Bilt recognizes that HIV / AIDS epidemic is a glbal crisis and constitutes one
Bilt launched a program on Prevention of Health and HIV / AIDS in the all six
manufacturing units across four states in India in Sep. 2005. All the
manufacturing units are located at remote parts of the states where there is a
large number of migratory population. Four of the Bilt Mills are in high
prevalent states.
The project has partial funding from International Finance Corporation and
Control Organization and State AIDS Control Societies. During the two years
project period the project aims to reach out to 15,000 employees across all
and approximately 10,000 truck drivers and cleaners who visits the locations.
implement the project and one nodal person from corporate is responsible for
• Condom promotion
management members.
• Life skill development programme for 9th, 11th standard boys and girls of
• Condom vending machines have been installed inside the Mill at every unit
general health.
day.
• Mass events were organized during festivals like Ganesh, Durga Puja,
general health and hygiene are organized for creating healthy workplace.
HIV testing.
the employees related with HIV/AID the KABP study was conducted. The
survey questionnaire was designed by ILO and the pre-training was also
colleagues along with the coordinators. The study will be again conducted in
2007 to do the mid-evaluation of the program where the same volunteers will
be called to conduct the interview. On the basis of the finding the changes
• KABP survey conducted at all the units covering 729 employees and 102
• Lot of myths and misconceptions were prevalent among the emplyees like
• Around 20% respondents have witnessed AIDS related deaths & 19%
disease, major source of information was mass media mainly TV and radio.
• The workers who want to go for the HIV testing, are referred to nearby
Voluntary Counseling and Testing Centre and follow up such cases is done
by the counselor.
communities.
communities.
ii) MDR :
That the MDR to piece rates are revised to Rs. 30/- per day.
III INCREASE IN BASIC SALARY
It is agreed that Rs. 310/- (Rs. three hundred and ten only) adhoc
increase given to the time rated workme will be merged with the Adhoc
amount of the individual Piece Rater in Finishing Houses with effect from 1st
July, 2005. It is further, agreed between Management and the Unions that
steps shall be taken to merge adhoc fixed amount with piece rates within six
months of signing of this settlement. However, till such time, the above
attendance basis.
3. Education Allowance
w.e.f. 01.07.2005.
4. Washing Allowance
5. Double Increment
6. Double Increment
increased from 12% to 14% of basic. Those who are allotted accommodation
at Om Pk. Bldg. but not living there will not be paid electricity charges.
presence in a month is enhanced with effect from 1st July 2005 as under : -
8. Night Shift Allowance
attending duty in "A" shift is increased to Rs. 6 (Rs. six only) per "A" shift
attendance with effect from 1st July 2005. Further it will be extended to
9.1 The Stitching Allowance stands increased from 180 (One hundred and
9.2 The cost of one pair of Leather Shoe is increased from Rs. 195 (one
9.3 It is agreed that Rain Suit of reasonable quality will be given to all the
That the existing salary limits for reimbursement of School fee is revised as
For those drawing basic wages upto Rs. 2300 per month : 100%
For those drawing basic wages between Rs.2301 to 2450 per month : 50%
For those drawing basic wages of Rs. 2451 and above per month : 40%
remain unchanged.
At present the students getting scholarship after 12th are paid for one year. It
is agreed that for the above students scholarship will be extended by one
more year.
The number of Scholarship and all other terms and conditions governing the
courses (MBBS and BE/B.Tech) will be paid Rs. 10000/- (Rupees ten
studies as per BPU Pattern. ATKT students will be considered subject to their
clearing their exams in the fixed term of relevant course. The other terms and
11.1 Hospitalization
will be DGM - HR, President & Secretary of both the Unions and Chief
Medical Officer. The committee will finalise its report latest by 15th November
That the quantum of Cycle Loan is increased from Rs. 2000/- (Rs.
Two thousand) to Rs. 2300/- (Rs. two thousand three Hundred only). It will be
recovered in 40 installments.
Cycle loan for the casual workmen is increased from Rs. 1500/- (Rs.
one thousand five hundred) to Rs. 1800/- (One thousand eight hundred). It
Rs. 9 (Rs. nine) per employee and the management will give matching
B. That the quantum of interest free loan from Common Fund is increased
from Rs. 1600 (One thousand six hundred) to Rs. 2000/- (Two
C. Sickness Help from Common Fund is increased from Rs. 500/- to Rs.
All other terms and conditions governing this loan scheme shall remain
unchanged.
S G CLUB
Rs. 8 (Rs. Eight) to Rs. 11 (Rs. Eleven) per month and that of management
share from Rs. 7 (Rs. Seven) to Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten) per employee per month.
of death of an employee is increased from Rs. 2000/- per case to Rs. 2500
(Two Thousand Five Hundred only). This financial assistance will be payable
It is also agreed that Rs. 2500/- (Two Thousand Five Hundred only) will
be paid to the workmen retiring on medical ground. Mill CMO will have the
Rs. 40/- per employee per death towards death relief fund. However the
matching contribution @ Rs. 25/- per employee i.e. Rs. 34,000/- per death will
workmen is increased from Rs. 1500 (Rs. One Thousand & Five Hundred
It is also agreed that the casual workers will also be eligible for festival
It is agreed that half day leave will be allowed in case of short leave
availed in the 1st half from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. This clause will not be
applicable on Saturday or any half holiday. It is clarified that this facility will be
There will be no other change in the existing leave & paid holiday
policy.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
workmen & Casual workers for undergoing family planning operation will be
as under :
unchanged.
14.2 INCENTIVE FOR BLOOD DONATION
unchanged.
It has been agreed to increase daily rate of Casual workmen by Rs. 6/-
increments, one man will get one benefit under this agreement. This clause
various welfare activities in Mill. But I found that in some areas the
mill. More than 2500 workers are working in mill but majority of them
consumed in large quantity so their are chances that the workers may
towards my suggestions.
CONCLUSION
any pollution.