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LNJ Denim: Participation in GARTEX 2018

Gartex event is a comprehensive tradeshow on garment & textile machinery. LNJ Denim had participated in GARTEX 2018, New Delhi on 18^th to 20^th August, 2018. LNJ Denim showcased their new denim collection and products in the tradeshow. The response from the visitors and customers were outstanding while visiting the stall of LNJ Denim.

LNJ Denim: New Office Inauguration

On 17th August, 2018 our New Office was inaugurated at Bengaluru (Karnataka) with presence of our Vice President - Marketing Shri Uday Rane. On this occasion all staff members were invited for inauguration ceremony. Before the inauguration, Pooja was performed by a Pandit. It was concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Uday Rane and distribution of sweets to staff members.

LNJ Denim: PACT Assessment with Levi’s Team

LNJ Denim is always ready to walk one step ahead. Due to this LNJ Denim took an initiative to approach for cleaner textile thorough an assessment process which is ‘PaCT (Partnership for Cleaner Textile) Assessment’ with collaboration by Levi’s Team. The duration of the assessment process is four days from 4th to 7th September 2018. It helps us to find appropriate way to save energy & water chemical consumption. It also gives us the better knowledge for best practices in daily routine work.   

LNJ Denim: Visit of Govt. Women’s Polytechnic College

As its being in our core value “Giving back to society” A group of 15 students from Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Udaipur visited Denim Unit on 18th August, 2018. Students & the teachers were highly impressed to see the plant and campus environment. Shri Raj Kumar Jain – General Manager – DIG Department welcomed the students and introduced them with entire unit with key team functions & explained the concept of LNJ Denim products & services. 

LNJ Denim: Participation in BLUE ZONE- MUNICH FABRIC START, Germany

LNJ Denim had participated in Blue Zone – MUNICH FABRIC START, Munchen, Germany on 04^th to 05^th Sept, 2018. BLUEZONE is MUNICH FABRIC START's independent concept for the denim and sportswear community. 

We have presented our AW-19/20 Collection in different Concepts – Like: Close Fit, Pre-loved Heroes, Clean Cut, Cosy Denims, Body Tech, Construction Blues, etc.

LNJ Denim: Health Checkup Camp

To keep fit and more energetic workforce, a one Day Health check up camp was organized on 15^th September, 2018 at LNJ Denim plant in collaboration with Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad. About 123 Employees were examined & got benefited from this health checkup camp. The employees were really keen in visiting the health checkup camp which was good to see.

LNJ Denim: CCD Meeting

A meeting was held at LNJ Denim Plant on 15^th Sept, 2018 on Commercial & Procurement related activities in RSWM Group. It was inaugurated by Shri Prabir Bandyopadhyay & Shri N. K. Bahedia. In the Meeting all Procurement head of RSWM Group had participated in it. A healthy discussion was held on various issues related to Commercial & Procurement related activities in the Group, more understanding & clarification of CCD’s Policy and Current Procurement scenario etc.    

HEG: Message from CFO in Dalal Street Journal

As a CFO of HEG, My top three strategic priorities are Invest for growth, enhance shareholders value and align finance and operational decision based on data.

There is a structural change in the graphite electrode industry, both on the demand as well as supply side. The major influencing factor to increase the demand for graphite electrode globally including China has been the conscious effort to replace the highly polluting induction furnaces and small blast furnaces since early 2017. We have witnessed the continuity of the drive in 2018 and anticipate the same going forward. This has resulted in large-scale closing down of steel capacities in China, thereby reducing the export of steel to the rest of the world by 40% to 50%. These structural changes have resulted in the demand growth exceeding supply and hence there is a shortage of electrodes worldwide - Shri Raju Rustogi.

TPP: Inauguration of Medium Voltage Drive

Boiler Feed Pump, Medium voltage, 11KV 500KW, Thermal Power Plant, Mordi Banswara was inaugurated on August 23, 2018. Shri N K Bahedia, COO (Power Plant) performed the puja, Shri Sanjay Kumar Shah, Dy COO (TPP), Shri Sumit Godse (ABB Engineer) and Shri Waseeq Ahmed (Project manager) from Ethan Power Pvt. Ltd. and other senior officers, staff of TPP Units were present. The complete project study was carried out by M/s RSWM, M/s Ethan Power and M/s ABB technical team to explore the possibility of power saving in boiler feed water pump (4000 KWH/day) by running in discharge throttle condition. BFP shares almost 22% auxiliary power consumption of total power. As per the study and recommendation of technical team, the decision to install 2 MVD with bypass arrangement on BFP was taken. The project kicked-off on April 12, 2018, after successful commissioning of 2 boilers and has achieved the energy saving of of more than 3700 KWH/day.

TPP: Solar Power Plant Foundation Ceremony

The foundation stone laying ceremony of Solar Power Plant, 11 MW, at Mordi Banswara took place on September 17, 2018. Shri N K Bahedia, COO (Power Plant) performed the Surya Puja, Shri Prabir Bandyopadhyay (BH), Shri Sanjay Kumar Shah, Dy COO (TPP), Shri Bikas Ghosh (COO Fabric), Shri Piyush Chandana (COO Denim) and Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh from Forth Partner Energy Pvt. Ltd. and other senior officers, staff of Banswara Units attended this event. The electricity produced will be consumed by Banswara Unit. The project will come into operation by November-end 2018. The power generated from this project will save more than 70,000 matured trees and will be the largest, solar installation project in the textile industry in India, meant for captive use.

ADHPL: Visit of Power Minister, Himachal Pradesh

The Honorable MP and Power Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Anil Sharma, visited ADHPL on August 1, 2018. The purpose of this visit was to ensure adherence to the technical aspects of the project as well as safety measures adopted for the project components and employees. 

ADHPL: Surveillance Audit of Integrated Management System

Second surveillance audit of integrated management system was completed successfully. The audit was held on September 21^st, 2018. Certification audit was carried out by the auditors from KVQA namely Mr. S.N. Chatterjee (lead auditor), Mr. Satish Rao (independent observer), Mr. Luv Kaushik (external auditor) and Mr. Anand Srivastava (consultant ISO). The criteria of audit were some clauses of OHSAS 18001:2007. The entire plant was audited including the top management and MR. A brief presentation on implementation and achievements during last year was also given by the management representative. The auditors were happy with the efforts of ADHPL and extended the certification for ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2008 for another one year.

TPP: Medical Health Checkup Camp

TPP Organized an Annual Medical Health Checkup Camp” in plant premises from 10^th to 14^th July 2018 for Staff and workmen. Health checks were conducted in the plant premises as TPP being a Red Category Industry for employees health check-ups and also mandatory as per statutory guide lines. Homeopathy Chikitsa sewa Samiti President (Dr. Sanjay Gupta) arranged the Medical Unit of 10 Medical and paramedical staff. Medical check-ups were according to Industry Health Hazard (PME) including BMI, GIT, Lungs test, Urine Test, Pathology Test, Blood Allergy, Spiro Metric Test, Audiometric Test and X-Ray etc. All the programme was conducted by Head Safety, B.S.Bhati.

TPP: Annual Tour

Annual trip was organised for TPP staff and their family members in two batches in September 2018, to Kerala. The first tour of 45 members travelled between September 3-13, 2018 and the second group also comprising 45 people visited Kerala between September 8-28, 2018. The destinations covered were Cochin, Allepy, Munnar, Thekkady, Madurai, Rameshvaram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Trivandrum. Everyone in both the groups enjoyed themselves thoroughly. They were mesmerised by the natural beauty of Kerala. This was a much needed break from the daily hustle-bustle. It was rejuvenating and trips like these work as 'Sanjivani' for the tired mind and body.

Lodha: Health Checkup Camp

A Health check-up camp was organised at RSWM Lodha unit on 22^nd July, 2018 in training class room. Total 12 types of medical tests have been done of each workman who participated in this health camp. After all the necessary checkups, workman were advised to consult doctors for better treatment.

Lodha: Surprise Audit

Shri Vivek Jha, a BSI team member conducted a surprise audit of Lodha, Banswara. During the audit, all the relevant areas were assessed and no NC was observed. However, the feedback received was attended to by the concerned team members.

Lodha: ISO 50001 Audit

Surveillance Audit ISO: 50001 'Energy Management' took place at Lodha Unit by BSI Auditor Shri Hori Lal Soni on September 07-08, 2018. Management representative Shri Deepak Mehta  supported by HODs and their respective teams helped in conducting the audit successfully without any NC and major observations. The certification continues after the audit clearance.

Lodha: Picnic Day

Staff Club, Mayur Nagar, Lodha, organised a one-day picnic for the staff to Ambaji and Mount Abu in two batches on 11th and 18th August, 2018. All the staff members with their families enjoyed themselves. A delicious breakfast and lunch was organised for the staff and family members. 

Lodha: IMS Certification Audit

IMS certificate audit was held at Lodha, Banswara between July 17-20, 2018. A team of three auditors from British Standard Institution conducted the audit. The team recommended all three certificates for Banswara Unit. The audit was coordinated by Shri R K Gagrani, Shri Aditya Sharma and Shri Devendra Taank. The safety officer Shri Satyendra Singh conducted a mock drill at 132 KV switch yard. The audit team was impressed by the quick and safe response of the Lodha team. 

Lodha: Smt Hema Malini Visit

During Banswara visit, Smt Hema Malini visited the Lodha Unit. Senior officers, Shri R P Mundra, Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal, Shri Mukesh Jain, Shri Ashok Soadni, Shri Aditya Sharma and ladies club welcomed her with garlands and bouquets. Smt Hema interacted with the staff and their family members in the Staff Club. She appreciated the Unit's environment, cleanliness and hospitality of RSWM staff. 

Lodha: Customer Visit

Shri Shotaro Fujii, Shri Tsuyushi Hatakeda, Shri Hayato Kato, Shri Hiroaki Murai from SASYUSIZAI Japan visited RSWM Lodha plant on July 19, 2018. Shri Sukesh Sharma, COO and Shri Ajay Sharma, Sr. GM-NPD welcomed the delegation. The visit started with the round of Unit 1 & OPEN End. It concluded at NPD. After the visit, clients appreciated the technology and product range at RSWM Lodha plant.  

Banswara: Teachers Felicitation Programme

On the occasion of teachers day RSWM LTD through Bharat Vikas parishad felicitated 52 best teacher of Banswara District. The management conveyed best wishes to all the teachers for their true mentoring to enable students to become responsible citizens.

Banswara: 9th District Level Scout Guide Rally

Under the CSR activity of RSWM Ltd. the 9^th District level Scout Guide Rally was sponsored by RSWM Ltd. During rally more than 500 Scouter and Guider participated. It was a good learning experience for the boys and girls of Banswara district. On behalf of RSWM Ltd. Shri Manoj Shah represented the inauguration session.

Mandpam & Kanyakheri: Customer Visit

Shri Mohit Monga from M/s Ashoka Hosiery, Ludhiana visited Mandpam and Kanyakheri units on July 21, 2018. He was accompanied by Shri Sandeep Sharma and welcomed by the plant team headed by COO Shri Ashwani Mittal. Along with business discussions, he went around to see the facilities at Mandpam and Kanyakheri units and appreciated the work environment.

Mandpam: Audit

A follow-up audit by C&A team under the supervision of Shri Dhawal Mane was conducted at the Mandpam Unit on September 10, 2018. It was successfully coordinated by management representative Shri S.K. Miglani and supported by Shri Sudhir Tiwari, all the HODs and their respective teams. 

Mandpam, Audit: EnMS ISO 50001:2011

Mandpam Unit went through EnMS Audit ISO 50001:2011 on September 12-13, 2018. Shri Ashok Mathur, audited the systems and processes of the entire unit for 2 days and certification continues after successful completion of the audit. Management representative Shri S.K. Migalni was supported by the HODs and their respective teams for successful conduct of the audit.   

Kharigram: Bank Consortium Meeting

RSWM's banker’s consortium meeting was held at Kharigram Unit on July 6, 2018 to review company's performance during the 4th quarter and year ended on March 31, 2018. The meeting was attended by 15 senior officers from 8 consortium member banks and 5 executives from the company including Shri B. M. Sharma. The bankers applauded the efforts to improve the top and bottom lines. They also visited the SJ-11 plant and NPD cell and appreciated the cleanliness, good working conditions at the plant and speciality products developed by the NPD cell.  

Kharigram: Visit of M/s Balta Group, Belgium

Mr Aksel Defloo and Mr Christophe Vanderbauwhede from Balta Group, Belgium visited the Kharigram Unit on July 13, 2018. Shri V.R. Joshi, COO and Shri Bipendra Verma, DGM- Production welcomed them. They visited dyed and grey units that concluded with the visit to SJ-11 Unit. They were very happy with the hospitality and appreciated the modern setup and commented, “Impressive, very good team work”.

Kharigram: Visit of M/s Yucel Esenlik, Turkey

Mr Denierli Yucel Esenlik, Turkey, visited the Kharigram Unit on July 14, 2018. Shri V.R Joshi, COO and Shri Sandeep Rohilla, DGM-NPD welcomed them. They visited the SJ-11 Unit which concluded at NPD. He was delighted to see the state of the art setup and commented, “Very good and a clean plant. It looks like a professionally managed plant.

Kharigram: Visit of M/s Pallava Group, Erode

Mr Durai Palanisammy and Mr Naveen from Pallavaa Group, Erode visited our unit on 16th July, 2018. Mr. Rajeev Jain-Business Head and Mr V.R.Joshi-COO were present for their warm welcome. They visited our SJ-11 unit and shown keen interest to all the automation of production process. They were very impressed to see our setup and given comments “Excellent setup and so neat & clean that you can sleep. One must see to believe.”

Kharigram: Surveillance Audit of SA 8000:2014 Certification

The second Surveillance Audit of SA 8000 was carried out from 10^th to 28^th July 2018 for all RSWM Units. This audit was to assess all processes & implementation for new version of SA 8000:2014 system. A team of three members from BSI, headed by Mr. Vivek Jha audited at Kharigram on dated 16^th to 18^th July 2018 and finally recommended for continuation of the system with new version.

Kharigram: Surveillance & Transition Audit IMS Certification

The Surveillance cum Transition Audit was carried out from 30^th July to 31^st July 2018. A team of five members from BSI, headed by Mrs. Anita Rathore audited all aspects of QMS, EMS & OHSAS at unit level. This Audit was done successfully and finally they recommended for continuation of certificate.

Kharigram: Visit of M/s Itochu Corp, Japan

Mr N. Nakamura – Itochu Corporation, Japan Mr Y. Inagaki – M/S CIC, Japan visited Kharigram Unit on 22 August 2018 and Mr. V. R. Joshi, COO welcomed them. They visited our dyed and grey units with closed observation at each stage of production process, the visit was concluded at NPD and they were very happy with our upgraded production facilities hospitality and to see our modern setup and commented “Very impressive. I hope to see enjoying weaving by this yarn”.

Kharigram: Energy Management Audit

As a part of Management Systems, a new certification audit of Energy Management System (ISO 50001:2011) was conducted on 19^th to 20^th Sept. 2018. Mr Horilal Soni of BSI, audited Kharigram unit and recommended for the continuation of certification. Shri Rajeev Jain-Business Head congratulated all team members for this great achievement.

Ringas: Health Checkup Camp

A Health Check-up Camp was conducted by RSWM, Ringas Unit on 17^th August, 2018 for our workers, staff and their families.

Dr. Lalit Mohan Sharma, Team Leader, accompanied by Dr. Shruti Bhargava, Dr. Dinesh Singh & Dr. Harish Sharma from Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Jaipur were participated in the Health Check-up Camp. They have covered Routine Health Check-up, Free X-Ray, Free Mammography for female workers and wives of staff members, Special Cancer awareness Camp was also organised for staff colony females & female workers, workers/staff etc.

On this occasion, an Oath has been taken by all workers, staff and their families for avoiding Gutkha, Tobacco & Masala chewing from their life forever.  During their presentations they spread awareness about bad effects of Gutkha, Tobacco & Masala Chewing.  Maximum workers, staff members & their families have availed the said opportunity, which are worthy and the health check-up camp was a grand success.

Rishabhdev: Quarterly Performance Review

Performance Review for the 1st Quarter April-June,2018 was held on 13^th & 14^th July, 2018.  HODs of all the departments presented their performance on Power point. The COO, in the concluding session, appreciated all for their efforts for improvement and advised for filling the gaps wherever required to achieve the goal.

Rishabhdev: ISO 50001:2011 Audit

The  Surveillance  Audit  for  ISO 50001:2011 (Energy Management System) was held at Rishabhdev from 4^th to 6^th September, 2018  by BSI Auditor Shri Ashok Mathur and the audit was completed successfully.

Rishabhdev: One Day Picnic

Staff Club of RSWM Rishabhdev organized a One Day Picnic/Tour to Mount Abu & Ambaji temple in two batches in August, 2018. Staff & family members participated in large numbers and they enjoyed the trip with full enthusiasm.

Rishabhdev: Pariwarmilan Programme

As a part of HR activity, a Pariwarmilan programme was held on 5^th September, 2018 at the residence of Shri Jeevan, Training checker at Delwas. The COO, Sr. Officers and staff with their family went to his house in the village and have interaction with his family members. Shri Ashok Mathur, BIS auditor who come for EMS audit also accompanied the group along with his wife and has showed a good impression about the programme.

Rishabhdev: VIP Visit

Mr.Shafiqul I Sarker Sohel, Managing Director of Purbani Group, Bangladesh visited  RSWM Rishabhdev on 15^th September, 2018.  After visiting the plant, a meeting of the COO and technical team was held with him and discussed about their product and some new products which RSWM Rishabhdev has developed.

Rishabhdev: Sunderkand Path

Six years have passed since the spiritual activity – Sunderkand Path – at Rishabhdev unit has been started. It is still continuing without any break on every Tuesday at the residence of staff. Each staff residing in the colony has conducted the Path at least 3-4 times and they wish to continue this programme without any break and is also having good participation.

Rishabhdev: NPD Meeting

Group's NPD was held at Rishabhdev on 21^st August, 2018. The meeting was chaired by the Unit’s COO, Shri K B Khatod where members of NPD team from all Units participated. The COO welcomed all the participants and advised that the team has a high responsibility in the organization and they should realize it. Various topics & points were discussed and suggestions made by the participants during the meeting.   

Maral Sarovar: Erection and Commissioning of Printing Unit

A Digital Printing Unit established at Maral Overseas Limited – Sarovar Plant with a capacity of 7000 meter fabric per day. The commercial production started in the month of August 2018 and the inaugural pooja was performed from the hands of Shri Shekhar Agarwal in the presence of President Shri D.K. Mittal, officers & staff members.

Maral Sarovar: Visit of Computer Baba

Shri Computer Baba (State Minister, Govt. of MP) along with his team visited Maral Overseas Limited, Maral Sarovar on 13^th July 2018. He has seen our Temple, Children Park, Fruit Garden, Dairy and ETP process and appreciated Maral team for maintaining good Greenery, Cow shed and Temple.  

Maral Sarovar: Promotion of Swachhta Abhiyan

Maral Overseas Limited, Maral Sarovar supported Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and organized awareness session at Maheshwar Ghaat in association with MP Pollution Control Board Indore. Mr. Sunil Vyas (Incharge MPPCB Khargone) and Ms. Sandhya Saray (CMO Khargone) attended various activities with Maral team.  

HO: Annual Tour to Jodhpur - Jaisalmer via Pokhran

LNJ Bhilwara Group believes in a positive and energetic work environment. An annual trip is organised every year for the employees to rejuvenate and destress. In 2018, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer via Pokhran were the chosen tourist destinations which was scheduled between September 28 - October 3, 2018.

The trip started with a train journey from Delhi to Jodhpur on September 28, 2018 evening. The buses were waiting at the Jodhpur station the following morning to take the staff to the hotel. Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan has a fascinating past. It is famous for its blue buildings, which were originally painted to signify that they were occupied by brahmins. Jodhpur is extremely rich in cultural and heritage sites. Everyone spent the day visiting famous forts, palaces, museums and beautiful lakes. An unforgettable experience for one and all.

The third day i.e. September 30, 2018, commenced with some sports activities and swimming early in the morning. After breakfast, the team boarded the buses for Jaisalmer city via Pokhran. Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading centre and a princely state, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Also known as the "Golden City”, it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. The city has some ancient buildings dating 12th to 15th century. There are numerous places to visit in Jaisalmer like Jaisalmer Fort, Patwonki Haveli, Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Tazia Tower, Sam Sand Dunes, Jain temples etc. In the evening, Sum/Khuri for camel ride and Rajasthani traditional dinner at Dunes with dance and music which was absolutely astonishing.

Early morning, October 1, 2018, the group started the day with yoga/meditation and a morning walk. After the breakfast, the team left for Kuldhara village via Kanoi village and visited other famous tourist destinations and local bazaars in Jaisalmer. The perfect and a beautiful day ended with a delicious and traditional dinner served at the hotel.

War Museum on the October 2, 2018, concluded the trip and the buses with tired but satisfied troupe left for Jodhpur city from where the train had to depart for Delhi in the evening. The train reached Delhi early morning on October 3, 2018. Everyone was happy and send a prayer of thanks to the almighty for a safe and a successful trip. 

HO: Donation to Kerala Flood Victims

As Kerala battles its worst flood in nearly a century, LNJ Group donated INR 65 lacs to Pradhan Mantri Rahat Kosh for Kerala’s flood victims in the month of September 2018. The Group collected money from their employees and senior officials to extend some help towards the betterment of Kerala's flood-affected people. The cheque of INR 65 lacs was given to Mr. A.K. Das by LNJ Group HR-President, Shri Sudhir Sood, Head-Admin, Smt Jyoti Gupta, and OSD, Shri Rajnish Vema at Pradhan Mantri Rahat Kosh office.      

HO: Employee Wellness Program

Good health is the real wealth. LNJ Bhilwara Group believes that employee’s health is the real wealth for a successful business.  The medical care ofthe employees has been ensured by providing them health/medical assistance through a doctor’s visit once every week.The employees in the corporate office interact with doctors, dieticians and get medicines in themedical room and in some cases, even tests are conducted to rule out any bothersome health issues.The doctor provides insights using Health Risk Management analytics to employees and advises on the same.This unique wellness programme has been designed to meet the growing health needs of the employees with a blend of convenience.