President Speak
CONSERVE ENERGY FOR
BETTER FUTURE
This is the second in the series of IIA News editions on Energy in our attempt to bring home the importance of alternative energy and conservation of energy. It is imperative for us to wake to the situation before it is too late.
Here, readers will get acquainted with the innovator of 'Mitticool' -a clay refrigerator which runs without electricity through this issue. I expect that they would derive the necessary information as well as motivation to conserve energy after reading the detailed report on this innovation. We shall be happy to get some feedback.
It is a matter of pride for us that an esteemed member of IIA-Noida Chapter Mr. S.N.Dwivedi, recently had the honour of accompanying H.E. Smt. Pratibha Patil, President of India on a visit to China, along with a business delegation.
My special thanks to Mr.Dwivedi for contributing his valuable experiences and observations to this edition.
Greater Noida Chapter of IIA held a seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities for SME's” on 31st May in which Mr. Iftakharuddin,Commissioner & Director Industries (UP) was the Chief Guest. Several other important Govt departments were also represented in the seminar.......Read More |
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES for SME'S
IIA Greater NOIDA Chapter organized a seminar on “CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR SME's” on 31 May, 2010 at Greater NOIDA to which the members from neighboring chapters, viz. NOIDA & Ghaziabad were also invited.
Shri Iftakharuddin, IAS, Commissioner & Director Industries, U.P. was the Chief Guest at the seminar. Officers of Government Departments like DIC, Trade Tax, Labour, PF, ESI, Greater NOIDA Authorities and Gautam Budh Nagar administration were also present on the occasion.
Shri Rajiv Sood, Chairman, Greater NOIDA Chapter while opening the seminar, made an audio visual presentation on the challenges that the SMEs have to face while running their operations in the state of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Gr. NOIDA. He widely covered the SME's issues related to sectors such as power, trade tax, maintenance of industrial sites, compulsion of registration with different departments and taking unnecessary approvals at various stages in routine expansion/diversification and encroachment problems in the industrial sites in Greater NOIDA. He also put forward specific suggestions like re-activation of the Single Window System, provision of Uninterrupted Power, Abolition of Form 38, Freedom for the entrepreneurs to carry out any industrial activity as long….........Read More. |
Global Overview
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy has always been a vital resource in the development of any nation. The prosperity of a nation is measured in terms of per capita energy consumption besides GDP, GNP, etc. While the world has seen hectic industrial activity in the past century it has also come face to face with serious problems arising out of haphazard utilization of the energy resources. The concept was 'More the resources (energy), more the development'. Low fuel costs did not encouraged efficient utilization of energy. During the intensive process of industrialization the world observed consumption of majority stock of its energy resources and deterioration of the global environment. Energy made up a very small component of the total production cost and monopolized business enabled recovery of high cost of energy.
The Gulf War came as an eye opener for all developed and developing countries. It was then the first time that nations importing petroleum products felt the shock when the petro-nations demanded higher price. The energy crisis of 1973 forced the world to look for an alternative arrangement to ensure energy sufficiency. This need obviously pointed at improvement of energy efficiency. The concept changed to 'More efficiency, more productivity and reduced production cost'. This promised an immediate, long term and multi-faced solution to the problems immerging from increased energy demands against short supplies. Energy management has since become the key word for any profitable industrial unit...........Read More.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROMOTING ENERGY CONSERVATION
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Petroleum Conservation Research Assn. (PCRA)
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
- National Productivity Council (NPC)
- National Council for Cement & Building Materials (NCB)
- The Energy Research Institute (TERI)
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Energy Audit
An energy audit is a preliminary activity towards instituting energy efficiency programs in an establishment. It consists of activities that seek to identify conservation opportunities preliminary to the development of an energy savings program.
The Role of an Energy Audit -
To institute the correct energy efficiency programs, you have to know first which areas in your establishment unnecessarily consume too much energy, e.g. which is the most cost-effective to improve. An energy audit identifies where energy is being consumed and assesses energy saving opportunities - so you get to save money where it counts the most.
In the factory, doing an energy audit increases awareness of energy issues among plant personnel, making them more knowledgeable about proper practices that will make them more productive. An energy audit in effect gauges the energy efficiency of your plant against “best practices”. When used as a “baseline” for tracking yearly progress against targets, an energy audit becomes the best first step towards saving money in the production plant. .......Read More.
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TIPS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
Microwave your meals: While Microwaves do consume electricity they are between 3.5 and 4.8 times more energy efficient than traditional electric ovens. Cooking and reheating with a microwave is faster and more efficient than a stove top or oven.
Adjust your Thermostat: Adjusting your thermostat is free, easy and can yield big savings. Every degree you raise your thermostat in the summer will reduce air conditioning bills by about 2 percent. Lowering the temperature by one degree in winter will save you 3 percent on heating bills. Regular maintenance and a tune up every two or three years will keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, system operating efficiently, saving energy and money. A programmable thermostat -- excellent for a family that spends a good part of the day at work or school
Switch to cold water: Almost 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes is used to heat the water. Save money and energy. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, instead of hot, using a detergent formulated for cold-water use.
Have a Backyard or terrace? ..then Line-dry your clothes: Dry your clothes on a laundry line..just the way grandma used to rather than throwing them in the dryer. Clothes dyers are the third-largest energy users in the home, behind the refrigerator and washing machine. It may take longer but it dries it just the same. Already have a dryer?..save it for a rainy day...while the sun is bright and shinning let that dry your clothes.
Switch to CFLs.: Compact fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. They're more expensive than traditional light bulbs, but it only takes about 3 months to make up for the higher sticker price in energy savings. ..........Read More. |
IIA DISCUSSES TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY WITH NIGERIAN DELEGATION
Mr. N.K. Kharbanda, Chairman, IIA-NOIDA represented IIA at a meeting held by WASME at WASME House, Noida on 09-06-2010.
Mr. Kharbanda along with Mr. S.S.Walia,Mr. Ashwani Mahendru,Mr. Chanchal Kumar and Mr. Naveen Jain attended the WASME meeting. A delegation from Nigeria was the special attraction at the event.There was a one to one discussion with the Nigerian Delegation to promote MSME industries in both the countries. Nigerian side was represented by Mr.Kinsley Ifeolu Ogungbade,Executive director (Branch Management),NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD., Mr. Wheed A. Olagunju, GM, Bank of Industry Limited, Ms. E.N. Oputu,MD/CEO Bank of Industry Limited and Dele Adeyemi,Deputy GM,National Economic Reconstruction Fund. .........Read More. |
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Meeting of two Thriving Giants of Asia
Experiences of S.N.Dwivedi Member IIA-Noida & MD Elcomponics who accompanied the delegation to
China with H.E. Pratibha Patil President of India
It was my privilege to be a part of an important business delegation to China recently. The delegation was headed by Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Patil, President of India. Mr. Subodh Kant Sahay, Minister of Food Processing Industry also accompanied us during the visit.
I am pleased to share my experiences and observations of the visit through IIA News.
The meeting was to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The major discussions during the meet included the rising cost of manufacturing because of recent hike in wages which is a good opportunity for Indian Business to get some components manufactured in India. But the Indian Industry still needs to fully address itself to the opportunities present in China. Another, main issue is the size of investments and the depth of engagement with China as compared to the foreign players which have put in several billions in China.
There is a need for Indian companies to revaluate their outlook towards China. The immediate goal for government of both the countries is to achieve the trade targets of $60 billion set for this year. Quantitatively, the two countries met their targets of $40 billion three years ahead of schedule and are seen to be on course to reach the $60 billion mark. However, our trade represents not just a quantitative growth in our ties but a larger broadening of contacts between our societies. For this we are going to face three major challenges:-...........Read More |
IIA-Saharanpur Celebrates 25 yrs of IIA &
Foundation Day of Saharanpur chapter
A colorful event was organized by IIA-Saharanpur on25th May to mark the silver jubilee year of the Association as well as the Foundation Day of the Chapter. On this occasion, Shri Anil Gupta, President, IIA and Shri Ramji Suneja, Founder Saharanpur Chapter, were felicitated .
The venue, Ashirwad Garden, was beautifully decorated and the festivities went on late into the night comprising an entertaining cultural programme and dinner. President, IIA, expressing his thanks said that he was grateful for the honour bestowed upon him and congratulated Shri Sushil Sadana, Chapter Chairman,Saharanpur, and his colleagues for organizing such a delightful programme. Shri Jugal Kishore, Sr. Vice President IIA was also present on the occasion.............Read More |
Energy Conservation Act 2001
Salient features
The Act empowers the Central Government and, in some instances, State Governments to:
Specify energy consumption standards for notified equipment and appliances.
Direct mandatory display of label on notified equipment and appliances.
Prohibit manufacture, sale, purchase and import of notified equipment and appliances not conforming to energy consumption standards.
Notify energy intensive industries, other establishments, and commercial buildings as designated consumers;
Establish and prescribe energy consumption norms and standards for designated consumers.
Prescribe energy conservation building codes for efficient use of energy and its conservation in new commercial buildings having a connectedload of 500 kW or a contract demand of 600 kVA and above.
Direct designated consumers to -
Designate or appoint certified energy manager in charge of activities for efficient use of energy and its conservation.
Get an energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in the specified manner and interval of time.
Furnish information with regard to energy consumed and action taken on the recommendation of the accredited energy auditor to the designed agency.
Comply with energy consumption norms and standards;
Prepare and implement schemes for efficient use of energy and its conservation if the prescribed energy consumption norms and standards are not fulfilled.
Get energy audit of the building conducted by an accredited energy auditor in this specified manner and intervals of time; ..........Read More |
Innovation Indeed: A refrigerator that runs without electricity
It is IIA's endeavour to promote all innovations and innovators esp at the grassroot level. Mansukhbhai Prajapati of Gujarat by inventing 'poor people's refrigerator' has endeared himself to masses while attracting world wide attention but he still requires support for sufficient exposure to the market, thereby making his products accessible to the target audience. By highlighting his achievements through this news magazine, we hope to garner the desired support for Mansukhbhai from the Govt and nation wide retail stores.
To be called a 'true scientist' by APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India, is no mean feat in itself and that is the honour bestowed upon an unassuming craftsman based in Gujarat.
Shri Mansukhbhai Prajapati with his invention Mitticool, a clay refrigerator that works without electricity has turned heads all over the world. Scientists and journalists from across the globe have visited his unit to get a glimpse of his low-cost eco-friendly products.
Presenting the national award to Mansukhbhai in 2009, President Pratibha Patil appreciated his work and asked him for a Mitticool.
Mansukhbhai is not keen on money. His ambition is to make more low-cost and eco-friendly products for the masses.
"A good majority of Indians cannot buy a fridge as it is expensive. Besides this, electricity bills and maintenance cost is also high. Mitticool is an eco-friendly product which has no maintenance costs. It also retains the original taste of vegetables, says Mansukhbhai who has sold 1500 units so far.
"I failed in the tenth standard. But I was not disappointed as I knew that I was capable of making something new," says Mansukhbhai who holds a patent for Mitticool.
People who considered him as incapable, now look up to him. They say, "you are the pride of our community!" He has been popularizing earthen products since 1988. The only drawback for him is the lack of stores to sell them.
The products are mostly available in Gujarat and in some stores in Mumbai and Pune only. Besides, the low-cost fridge, he has developed a water filter, non-stick tava and a pressure cooker all made of clay. And he has many more innovative ideas. ..........Read More. |
OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS SUBMITTED BY IIA ON PROPOSED
NOTIFICATION ON PROPERTY TAX IN U.P.
In response to the Notification No. 1231 /9-9-2010-85J/09TC dated. June 08, 2010 inviting objections / suggestions to the proposed amendments in the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation (property Tax) Rules, 2000, IIA recorded and submitted its objections and suggestion in respect to the proposed amendments in the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation (property Tax) Rules, 2000. A brief follows for the benefit of our readers,..........Read More. |
SCHEMES & PLANS
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Sacrifice is Vital to Achieve big Dreams
Rekha Gupta, a 65-year-old lady, is the ideal example of those women who want to achieve something in their lives. She started her own business in partnership at a very small scale in 1976, but now she is owner of more than six industries. She entered in business by starting cottage textile industry and now her group has become a brand in electronic equipment. Although most of her factories are located in Gautam Budh Nagar, her dream project is established in Haridwar. She has faced lot of ups and downs in her career. Rekha's native town is Muradabad. She got married in 1967 to DP Gupta, a resident of Karnal.Rekha said, "My husband had passed his B Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 1963-64. After completing his studies, he joined a British company in London. After spending few years there, he left his job and came back to India. At that time our home was located in Delhi. Suddenly, one friend of my husband came from London and said that he urgently requires 3 lakh pieces of shirts. .........Read More. |
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