Acknowledgement Before we personally thanks all those who guided us in the successful completion of the research report, we would humbly accept that the time and arena in which I had to trigger our self off foe a win, was mostly aiding and helpful. We express gratitude to our Prospective guide Mr. Sudesh Kumar Srivastava whose valuable guidance always provide very profitable and made our efforts successful. We would like to extend our thanks to all our teachers for their guidance and support during the course of Research Project Report. We would also like to pay our humble regards and thanks to all those who directly or indirectly rendered their help in completing this research project report.
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Acknowledgement
Before we personally thanks all those who guided us in the successful completion of the
research report, we would humbly accept that the time and arena in which I had to trigger
our self off foe a win, was mostly aiding and helpful.
We express gratitude to our Prospective guide Mr. Sudesh Kumar Srivastava
whose valuable guidance always provide very profitable and made our efforts successful.
We would like to extend our thanks to all our teachers for their guidance and
support during the course of Research Project Report. We would also like to pay our
humble regards and thanks to all those who directly or indirectly rendered their help in
completing this research project report.
Preface
Management is essentially a flair for approaching and talking with a high
degree of sensitivity, sophistication and style. To work, to learn and to feel
the pulse of corporate world and its interface with the environment settings,
management students are required to undertake the practical training in the
corporate sector.
The research on “ARTIFICIAL LIMBS MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION OF INDIA” gives me an opportunity to apply the theory
read in B.B.A. practically.
CONTENT
1. Executive Summary
2. Research Objectives
3. Introduction of ALIMCO
History
Company Profile
Objective of Company
Achievement
Mission , Vision of Company
Company at a Glance
Product Manufacturing by Company
Plant Location
Market Networks & Exports
Future Plans of ALIMCO
Product Details
Price of Product
Directors Reports
Auditors Reports
4. Research Methodology
5. Conclusion
6. Suggestions
7. Bibliography
Executive Summary
The Project report on “ALIMCO” is an attempt to find the range of its products and their
availability for disabled peoples in India.
The other objectives of the project are to know the how can a needy person can
use the products of this non profitable company. The research is based on secondary data
and the data is collected through internet journals and magazines.
Research Objectives
To find out the working of government organization running with non profit
objectives.
To find out the area of scope.
To study the influence of products of the organization.
To find out the product range of Alimco.
To know about company’s turnover.
To find the methods of durable modern sophisticated & scientifically
manufacturing limbs & aids .
To find out Alimco’s association with various authorities govt. ,district & semi
government .
To collect details about market details about Market Network & Exports.
HISTORY OF ALIMCO
The government of India under section 25 of the companies acts. 1956 set up artificial limbs manufacturing corporation of India (ALIMCO) in 1972. Profit is not objective. The company has social objectives. This was proposed to be done by the manufacturing artificial limbs. Components and rehabilitation aids and by promoting encouraging and developing the availability, use supply of distribution of artificial limbs components and rehabilitation aids of high quality to the needy disabled of the country at reasonable cost. The organization started manufacturing disability aids in 1976 and brought about the concept of mass manufacturing of modules limb components to reduce the time of the fabrication of prosthesis and cost of production of all verities of aids and appliances. Its main thrust is on providing better quality aids and appliances to a much larger number of disabled, a ISO 1900:2000 company is the premier and largest manufacturer of disability Aids and appliances in whole of South Asia and manufactured 355 types appliance and aids for Orthopedically , and Visually and Hearing Impaired.
COMPANY PROFILE
ALIMCO set up on 29 November 1972 by the government of India under section 25 of the company’s act 1956 with objectives to benefiting the disabled person of the country to maximum possible extent.
The stone of ALIMCO was laid down on Sunday: 18 November 1973 by late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. ALIMCO started production in1976. It is largest manufacturing organization of artificial limbs in whole South Asia.
ALIMCO is manufacturing artificial limbs, components and Rehabilitation Aids and promoting encouraging and developing the availability, use supply and distribution of artificial limbs components to needy disable of the country at Reasonable cost.
Profitability is not the motive of the operation corporation and its main thrust is on providing better quality aids and appliances to a much larger number of disable persons.
ALIMCO is spread in a sprawling area of 43 acre; its manufacturing unit and head office are located in Kanpur.
The organization started manufacturing disability aids in 1976 and brought about the concept of mass manufacturing of the modular limb component to reduce the time of fabrication and orthotic and cost of production of all verity of aids and appliances.
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the Corporation are –
1. To maintain the status of largest manufacturer and supplier of rehabilitation aids in India.
2. To maintain the status of largest ADIP implementing agency through camp activity, headquarters activity, ADIP – SSA activity, special camp activity and limb fitting centers activity.
3. – mark and must be durable, modern, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured.
4. To enhance export of quality rehabilitation aids to help disabled persons abroad to achieve self-dependence.
5. To carry out continuous research & development work to improve design of existing aids and develop new assistive aids at affordable prices.
Achievements
Within the country, the Corporation is the premier agency supplying appliances for orthopedically handicapped. It has helped establish 170 Limb Fitting Centers in various parts of the country to ensure proper fitting of aids and appliances. These Limb Fitting Centers provide necessary facilities for fitment of Orthotic and Prosthetic aids to the disabled people.
The Corporation conducts camps in association with various State Govts./Distt. Authorities for fitting and distribution of aids and appliances in rural and semi urban areas of the country.
The Corporation also conducts camps under ADIP-SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) Cost Sharing Scheme in association with various State implementing Societies for provision of aids & appliances to children with special Needs of 6-14 years age.
MISSION OF COMPANY
“RESTORATION OF DIGNITY OF MAN”
VISION OF COMPANY
Expansion of existing manufacturing base through setting up of additional Production centre.Widening of present product range.Establishing of advanced R&D centre.Enhanced the human resources skill.
COMPANY AT A GLANCE
Name of Corporation :- ARTIFICIAL LIMBS
MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION OF INDIA.
Full address of Corporation :- Artificial Corporation Limbs
The Corporation produces 355 different types of quality aids and appliances required by orthopedically, visually & hearing handicapped persons. ALIMCO has been in the forefront in providing innovative and appropriate solutions to the problems facing the disabled.
The product range includes Orthotic and Prosthetic appliances for Upper & Lower
Extremities, Spinal Braces, Cervical Collars, Traction Kits, Rehabilitation Aids like
Wheel Chairs, Crutches and Tri Wheelers etc. The Corporation also provides special
tools and equipments required for fitment of Orthotic & Prosthetic assemblies by the
Limb Fitting Centres.
For visually handicapped, the corporation produces Braille Slate, Folding Cane and
Braille Shorthand Machine.
For Orthopedically Handicapped o Rehabilitation Aids
The Corporation markets its products within the country through its offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubneshwar, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati and with the help of an extensive dealer network to ensure availability near the important Limb Fitting Centres and customers.
The major buyers of ALIMCO products can be categorized as :
National Institute
Dealer Network
NGO Network
State Government
The Corporation has also exported its products to Afganistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Angola, Combodia, Uzbekistan etc. and the same have been well accepted in all these countries.
Future Plans
The Corporation has ambitious future plans for : -
Up gradation of present facilities with State-of-the Art technology.
Expansion of existing manufacturing base through setting up of additional production centers.
Widening of present product range.
Training and Research & Development through collaboration with institutions at National/International level.
PRODUCT DETAIL
Lower Limb Orthotics (Calipers)
ALIMCO manufactures a large range of components that goes to make a complete Orthotic device for lower limb fitments.
a. Ankle Foot Orthotic (Short Leg Brace) with Limited Motion Ankle Joint or Foot Drop
Ankle Joint.
b. Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (Long Leg Brace) with Limited Motion Ankle Joint or Foot Drop Ankle Joint and Without Knee
Joint (for pre-school children) or with Drop Lock Knee Joint for children/adults.
c. Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (Long Leg Brace With Pelvic Band and Hip Joint) with Limited Motion Ankle Joint or Foot Drop Ankle Joint With it without a Drop
Lock Knee Joint and with Drop Lock Hip Joint.
A range of sizes are available in each type of fitment.
ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS
(SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE)
ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS
Available in Three Sizes.
Product Code No. Nomenclature
RL 0 Z 01/01 Kit AFO, LM Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 01/02 Kit AFO, LM Small (Left)
RL 0 Z 01/03 Kit AFO, FD Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 01/04 Kit AFO, FD Small (Left)
RL 0 Z 02/01 Kit AFO, LM Medium (Right)
RL 0 Z 02/02 Kit AFO, LM Medium (Left)
RL 0 Z 02/03 Kit AFO, FD Medium (Right)
RL 0 Z 02/04 Kit AFO, FD Medium (Left)
RL 0 Z 03/01 Kit AFO, LM Large (Right)
RL 0 Z 03/02 Kit AFO, LM Large (Left)
RL 0 Z 03/03 Kit AFO, FD Large (Right)
RL 0 Z 03/04 Kit AFO, FD Large (Left)
KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS EXTRA SMALL (For Pre-school going child)
KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS
Available in One Size only.Product Code No. Nomenclature
RL 0 Z 04/01Kit KAFO, LM Extra Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 04/02Kit KAFO, LM Extra Small (Left)
RL 0 Z 04/03Kit KAFO, FD Extra Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 04/04Kit KAFO, FD Extra Small (Left)
KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE
(For children beyon 5 years of age and upto
full grown adults) Available in Three Sizes :
Product Code No. Nomenclature
RL 0 Z 05/01 Kit KAFO, LM Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 05/02 Kit KAFO, LM Small (Left)
RL 0 Z 05/03 Kit KAFO, FD Small (Right)
RL 0 Z 05/04 Kit KAFO, FD Small (Left)
RL 0 Z 06/01 Kit KAFO, LM Medium (Right)
RL 0 Z 06/02 Kit KAFO, LM Medium (Left)
RL 0 Z 06/03 Kit KAFO, FD Medium (Right)
RL 0 Z 06/04 Kit KAFO, FD Medium (Left)
RL 0 Z 07/01 Kit KAFO, LM Large (Right)
RL 0 Z 07/02 Kit KAFO, LM Large (Left)
RL 0 Z 07/03 Kit KAFO, FD Large (Right)
RL 0 Z 07/04 Kit KAFO, FD Large (Left)
Lower Limb Prosthetics (Artificial Legs)
ALIMCO manufactures a large range of prefabricated components that make different types of devices for Lower Limb Prosthetic fitments.
The components marketed by ALIMCO, for fitment at following levels of amputation are :
a. Below Knee - P.T.B. b. Above Knee with Silesian Suspension c. Above Knee with Conventional Hip Joint d. Hip Disarticulation - Hemipelvectomy e. Polypropylene Prosthesis
Standard prefabricated components are supplied in different sizes.
ABOVE KNEE PROSTHESIS (with Conventional Hip Joint & pelnic band)
ABOVE KNEE PROSTHESIS
Product Code No. Nomenclature No.
PL 1 S 02 Button Prosthetic with Hole 4
PL 2 T 02 or PL 2 T o3 Band Pelvic 2
PL 3 B 71 or 72 Joint Hip Free Size I & II 1
PL 6 C 20 or PL 6 C 21 Assembly Knee Shin C.F. 1
PL 6 C 62 or PL 6 C 63 Ankle Shaped (Neuter) 1
PL 6 F 30 Block Shin PTB 1
PL 9 T 15 Pickup Aid Above Knee 1
PL 4 S 55 to 88PL 5 P 59 to 88
Foot SACH or Foot PU Foam 1
HIP DISARTICULATION & Hemipelvectomy ProsthesisProduct Code No. Nomenclature No.
PL 1 B 83 Joint Hip Disarticulation 1
PL 1 S 02 Button Prosthetic with Hole 5
PL 6 C 16 or PL 6 C 21 Assembly Knee Shin C.F. 1
PL 6 C 62 or PL 6 C 63 Ankle Shaped (Neuter) 1
PL 6 F 30 Block Shin PTB 1
PL 9 T 15 Pickup Aid Above Knee 1
ALIMCO PUF-FOOT
ALIMCO PUF-FOOT
NEW MOMENTUM IN FOOT PROSTHESIS
1. SIMULATES NORMAL GAIT. 2. SMOOTH TRANSFER OF LOAD FROM HEEL TO TOE. 3. NATURAL COSMESIS AND FITS EASILY IN THE
STANDARD SIZE SHOES/SANDLES. 4. LIGHT WEIGHT-SAVES ENERGY IN WALKING. 5. AVAILABLE IN EIGHT DIFFERENT SIZES FOR RIGHT
AND LEFT SEPERATELY.
ALIMCO PUF-FOOT SELECTION
PRODUCT CODE
Adult
Size
PRODUCT CODE
Adult
Size
PRODUCT CODE
AdultSize
PRODUCT CODE
Adult
Size
PL 5P 59 III(R) PL 5P 67 V (R) PL 5P 75VII (R)
PL 5P 83IX(R)
PL 5P 60 III(L) PL 5P 68 V (L) PL 5P 76 VII (L) PL 5P 84 IX(L)
PL 5P 63IV(R)
PL 5P 71VI(R)
PL 5P 79VIII(R)
PL 5P 87 X(R)
PL 5P 64IV (L)
PL 5P 72 VI(L) PL 5P 80VIII(L)
PL 5P 88 X(L)
POLYPROPYLENE PROSTHESISALIMCO introduces lower limb Polyprophlene Prosthesis, Polypropylene Prothesis incorporates both functional as well as cosmetic features and is suitable for all levels of amputation. The mechanical components made of Polypropylene are sized to fit inside a cosmetic foam cover. The joints and adapters are modular and may be exchanged at point during the life of Prosthesis.
Special Features Of Polypropylene Prosthesis :
Extraordinarily light in weight (almost half of that of
conventional prosthesis). Very economical as compared to similar prosthesis
manufactured by other organisations. Easier to fabricate. Lesser fabrication time. Heightens wearing comfort due to it's light weight.
ABOVE KNEE BELOW KNEE POLYPROPYLENE PROSTHESIS
Restores natural appearance as it has excellent cosmetic
appearance.
Upper Limb Prosthetics (Artificial Hands)
ALIMCO manufactures a complete range of prefabricated components that make different types of devices for upper limb prosthetic fittings.
Kits marketed by ALIMCO, for fitments at following levels of amputation are :
1. BELOW ELBOW 2. ABOVE ELBOW
These kits are marketed in two different sizes suitable for "child" and "adult" patients.
KIT BELOW ELBOW
KIT BELOW ELBOW
Marketed in two sizes
Produt No.
Nomenclature
PU 0 Z 01/01
Kit Below Elbow Small Child (Right)
PU 0 Z 01/02
Kit Below Elbow Small Child (Left)
PU 0 Z 21/01
Kit Below Elbow Large Adult (Right)
PU 0 Z 21/02
Kit Below Elbow Large Adult (Left)
Kits are supplied with standard prefabricated components.
KIT ABOVE ELBOW
KIT ABOVE ELBOW
Marketed in two sizes :Produt No.
Nomenclature
PU 0 Z 02/01
Kit Above Elbow Small Child (Right)
PU 0 Z 02/02
Kit Above Elbow Small Child (Left)
PU 0 Z 22/01
Kit Above Elbow Large Adult (Right)
PU 0 Z 22/02
Kit Above Elbow Large Adult (Left)
Kits are supplied with standard prefabricated components.
TERMINAL DEVICES
Hand Mechanical with Inner Glove
Cosmetic Glove
Hook Voluntary Opening
a) Hand Mechanical with Inner Glove.
Voluntary opening action of thumb, indexfinger and middle finger operated against spiral spring force.
High strength aluminium alloy mechanism covered by soft PVC Inner Glove.
Available in two sizes; small and large for child & adult respectively.
b) Cosmetic Glove.
Marketed in two sizes to suit mechanical hand.
Enhances aesthetic appearance of inner glove - mechanical hand assembly when stretched over it.
Available in three different shades to match patient's skin colour for better psychological satisfaction & cosmesis.
d) Hook Voluntary Opening (Lined)
High Grade, corrosion resistant stainless steel or
Brass casting. Rubber bands also marketed as
spares. Available in one size suitable for
adult
WRIST UNITS
WRIST UNITS
Two types of wrist units are manufactured, each in two sizes.
a. Wrist Quick Disconnect b. Wrist Friction Nylon.
With wrist quick disconnect, an attachment plate is neccessary, The terminal device is screwed into the attachment plate which is simply pressed into the wrist quick disconnect and held in any rotary position. Operating a spring loaded knob reeleases the plate attachment and permits quick change to another device.
In Wrist Friction Nylon, the terminal device is directly screwed into wrist body. Passive Friction is adjustable.
ELBOW UNIT
ELBOW UNIT
Presently only internal Elbow Unit (Unit Elbow Mechanical Lock) is manufactured by ALIMCO.
Recommended for short and standard Above Elbow amputation cases.
Permits flexion up to 135 with positive
locking in 10 different positions. Supplied with actuating cable with loop
termination for attachment with harness. Common for Right and Left. Available in two sizes (child & adult). Supplied with standard marketed kits.
SHOULDER UNIT
SHOULDER UNIT
Two types of shoulder joints are manufactured :
a. Joint Shoulder Bulk Head b. Joint Shoulder Universal
Bulk Head Type Joint permits only flexion, extension at shoulder.
Universal Joint can permit in addition to flexion & extension, passive abduction and adduction. All movements are passively achieved.
CONTROL CABLEReady-made Control Cable systems for both, Below Elbow and Above Elbow prosthetic fitting for
CONTROL CABLE
operation of elbow joint and terminal device are marketed independently.
Supplied with prefabricated metallic components with special attachments for hook and hand functional systems. Easy for quick changeover of terminal devices.
Special grade monofilament nylon cable, ensures trouble free and reliable services for a long period.
HARNESS
HARNESS
Below Elbow' and 'Above Elbow' Harness provide appropriate suspension for Below Elbow and Above Elbow prostheses respectively.
Made out of strong and durable webbing material with buckles for adjustment to ensure proper fitting.
It is washable. To obtain maximum efficiency in functioning,
the harness kit must be used with corresponding control cable system.
Spinal Orthotics (Braces for Neck & Back)
CERVICAL COLLAR SOFT
CERVICAL COLLAR SOFT
CLINICAL INDICATIONS :
Recommended for arthritic neck, cervical
spondylosis, myesities and cervical neck injuries.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
Made of soft polyfoam. Covered with "skin colored" stockinet. Provides comfortable firm support without irritation
or pressure point discomfort.
Available in 3 Sizes :
'W' 'C'
RU 5 C 97 (Small) 90 mm 300-350 mm
RU 5 C 98 (Medium)
105 mm 350-400 mm
RU 5 C 99 (Large) 120 mm 375-425 mm
ASH BRACE SOMI BRACEThe ASH Brace-a comfortable three-point anterior / hyperextension orthosis.The ASH Brace helps to maintain the desired position of the spine and is thus an extremely effective orthotic device for correcting spinal deformities. The ASH Brace is light, elegant, comfortable, adjustable and can be fitted on the spot.Recommended for the following clinical indications:
1. Low Back Pain 2. Adlolescent Kyphosis 3. Compression Fractures 4. T.B. Spine, where there is no marked
deformity 5. Senile Osteoporosis.
Special Fetures:
1. Effectively immobilizes the cervical spine. 2. Valuable as a first-aid device, in transporting
the patients from sites of accident without aggraveting the injury.
3. Fully adjustable and facilitates proper fitting. 4. Removal chin plate enables the patient to eat,
wash and shave in a semi-immobilized position.
Available in two sizes:
Product Code No. NomenclatureRU 0 A 01 Brace SOMI Size IRU 0 A O2 Brace SOMI Size II
COMPONENTS OF TRACTION KIT MILWAKKEE BRACE
CLINICAL INDICATIONSUsed for head and neck traction in cases of :
Chronic, static or postural neck strain. Cervical arthritis. Cervical or trapezius myositis. Radiculitis involving the arm or upper thorax. Hernia of intervertebral Disc (Cervical). Shoulder Pain or Discomfort, Frozent
Shoulder. Whiplash injury. Painful conditions of Thoratic area due to
static strain kyphosis, osteochondritis and disc syndromes.
DISTINCT FEATURES
Soft padded leather head halter is tailored and manufactured to meet exacting requirement of occipital and mandibular contours.
It allows the patient to be left for the required period with minimum supervision.
Can be used at patient's home, hospitals, and physiotherapy clinics.
Brace MilwaukeeMilwaukee Brace has come to be accepted as the most effective non-operative corrective treatment for scoliosis. The above pre-fabricated components which form a complete kit are slotted / predrilled and tapped for ease of fabrication. The throat mould and occipital cups are made from thermoplastic materials and can be further shaped to desired contours at the time of fitting.
These kits are available in two different sizes as indicated below:
Product Code No. NomenclatureRU 2 B 01 Brace Milwaukee Kit Size I
RU 2 B O2Brace Milwaukee Kit Size II
Mobility Products WHEEL CHAIRS
Wheel Chair is no longer 'MERE CHAIR ON WHEELS'. Unlike many industrial products Wheel Chair is a man machine system and is therefore subject to more than just engineering consideration in its design. The important design factors are :
a. Human - Functional requirement. b. Environmental - Set up in which patient uses the Wheel Chair. c. Engineering - Kinetic and Kinematic design considerations, raw material, static
and dynamic strength, according to the patient requirements.
Wheel Chair is an ir-replaceable expedient for an invalid either for a short time recovery or for life time. This carriage serves him with his daily routine life, with sport and pastime, in short everywhere and everyday. Not every such Chair is serviceable for any invalid, hence it becomes important to choose a suitable Wheel Chair. It, therefore becomes essential to acqaint yourself with design features of various types and compose them with your demands to decide on an appropriate type.
ALIMCO modern production methods backed with strict quality control ensure in a range of production unrivalled for comfort and reliability. Users can have great confidence in ALIMCO Wheel Chair. ALIMCO models are offered in a variety range of combinations of accessories. ALIMCO Wheel Chair made to international specifications represent first in quality workman-ship, reliability and prestige. As part of process of improvement and development the specifications of ALIMCO Wheel Chair are under continued review to see if improvements can be made. For this reason, ALIMCO reserves the right to deviate from specifications.
WHEEL CHAIR NON-FOLDING ADULT SIZE-AIRAWAT(TD 2 A 02)
IS : 6571
WHEEL CHAIR - AIRAWAT
A rugged, versatile, self driven Wheel Chair made to international specifications. Ideal for indoor-home use, Hospitals, Nursing Homes & Limb Fitting Centres.
Specifications:
Overall Length - 1000-1100 mm Overall Width - 650-720 mm Overall Height - 910-950 mm
Sensitive Castor Wheels 178 mm dia. Easily replaceable 24" × 1½" solid tyres at rear.
Height adjustable foot rest and push/pull type positive lock brakes.
Mobility Products WHEEL CHAIRS
WHEEL CHAIR FOLDING ADULT SIZE-SATHISTANDARD
ITEM CODE (TD 2 C 51)
WHEEL CHAIR - SATHI
Rigid and robust tublar construction, link type folding mechanism.
Fixed arm rest and fixed foot rest make this chair more rigid.
Folding Mechanism takes care of uneven terrain (within ± 20 mm).
Specifications :
Overall length -- 1000-1100 mm Overall width (open) -- 650-720 mm Overall width (folded) -- 300-330 mm
A rugged, smooth driven comfortable Wheel Chair. Ideal for indoor as well as outdoor use. Can be easily transported in railway compartments, aeroplanes and motor cars.
Specifications :
Folding Mechanism takes care of
uneven terrain (within ±20 mm) Overall Length : 1000-1100 mm Overall Width (open) : 650-720 mm Overall Width (folded) : 300-330 mm
Overall Height : 910-950 mm Sensitive 178 mm diacastor wheels. Easily replaceable 24" x 3/2" solid
tyre at rear.
Mobility Products WHEEL CHAIRS
WHEEL CHAIR FOLDING CHILD SIZE-MAMTA
(TD 2 A 06)
A Wheel Chair for Tiny Tots folding type with fixed Arm-test and detachable foot-rest. Height of foot-rest from seat can be adjusted.
Specifications :
Overall Length : 750-800 mm Overall width (open) : 580-610 mm Overall width (folded) : 300-330 mm Overall height : 860-900 mm 5" Castor Wheels. 20" × 1-3/8" pneumatic standard bicycle
tyres.
Mobility Products WHEEL CHAIRS
HAND LEVER OPERATED WHEEL CHAIR MK II-CHETAK(TD 2 A 60)
WHEEL CHAIR- CHETAK
A novel mobility aid for physically handicapped. A rugged, versatile hand lever operated wheel chair. Ideal for indoor as well as outdoor use. Main features are :
Max. Speed : 15 km/hr. Fitted with parking brakes. Use of standard bicycle components
facilitates easy servicing and repair. Direct drive enables its movements in
forward and reverse direction. Push-Pull movement makes driving less-
strenuous. Compact size ; a boon for easy handling.
Mobility Products TRICYCLES
STUTIProduct Code : TD 2 C 95Product Code : TD 2 C 96
TRICYCLE - STUTI
Dimension & Specifications :
a. Product Code : TD 2 C 95 or TD 2 C 96
b. Overall Length : 1815 mm c. Overall Width : 750 mm d. Weight : 26 kgs.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Main Frame : Use of special quality Cold Drawn Bright Annealed tubes of dia 25.4 x 1.25 mm wall thickness conforming to IS : 2039 makes the main frame sturdy to withstand stresses caused by rough terrain. Neatly welded joints add further to the strength of main frame.
2. Seat and Back Rest : Seat and Back Rest made from Cold Rolled Annealed Mild
Steel Sheet Provides desired sturdiness to the main frame and stability to the user. 3. Driving Mechanism : Driven by standard chain and sprocket mechanism. The
selection of gear ratio ensures max. mechanical advantage using minimum effort. Has provision of chain adjustment.
4. Steering Mechanism : The steering rod serves dual function of directional control as well as braking. Hand grip on steering rod is specially made a special quality PVC and designed for longer life.
5. Rear Container : A specially designed container made from G.I. Sheet is provided at the back to carry necessary tools and belongings.
6. Foot Rest : Made from cold rolled anealed M.S Sheet.
7. Facility for Selection of Right/Left Hand Drive : Both the options are available. The user can choose Right Hand Drive or Left Hand Drive to suit his/her convenience.
9. Quality Control : ALIMCO observes strict quality control measures at every stage of production and assembly of Tricycle to ensuere the reliable product to every
needy handicapped.
10. Repair & Maintenance : Requires only routine maintenance. Use of standard Bicycle components ensures easy repair and replacement of parts in the local markets.
HAMRAHITD 2 C 98
TRICYCLE - HAMRAHI
A new convenient, rugged and comfortable Tricycle for outdoor use and ideal for
village.
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS :
1. Product Code : TD 2 C 98 2. Overall Length : 2000 mm 3. Overall Width : 860 mm 4. Overall Height : 1000 mm 5. Weight : 42 kgs.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Main Frame : Use of special quality cold drawn and bright annealed conforming to IS : 2039 makes the main frame sturdy to withstand stresses caused by rough terrain. Neatly welded joints add further to the strength of main frame.
2. Seat and Back Rest : Cushioned seat and back rest provide desired comfort to the user. Seat can accomodate two persons in case of need.
3. Driving Mechanism : Driven by standard chain and sprocket mechanism The selection of gear ratio ensures max. mechanism advantage using minimum effort. Can be driven by right or left hand. Provision of chain adjustment or either side.
4. Steering Mechanism : The steering rod services dual function of directional control as well as braking. Hand grip on the steering rod is specially made of non-
marking type rubber and designed for longer life. 5. Side Guards : Carefully designed to prevent entry and exist on right hand side in
conformity with traffic rules of our country. 6. Finish : Self drying paints of repute, impart excellent overall finish. 7. Quality Control : ALIMCO, observes strict quality control measures at every
stage of production and assembly of the Tricycle to ensure a reliable product to every needy handicapped.
8. Repair and Maintenance : Requires only routine maintenance, use of standard Bicycle components ensures easy repaires and replacement of parts in the local markets.
ACCESSORIES TO BE SUPPLIED ON SPECIFIC REQUEST
AGAINST EXTRA PAYMENT :
Hood for protection from heat and rain. A container or rear side to keep necessary items and belongings. Bell. Head Light.
Mobility Products WALKING STICKS
A light weight, elegant stick.Has beautifully contoured wooden handle for firm and comfortable grip. The handle is coated with quality Polyurethane paint to give glossy finish and better surface protection. High quality Aluminimum Alloy Tube, though light in weight is very sturdy and strong to with stand load and stresses. Rubber tip moulded from special non marking type of rubber, conforming to Indian standards.
Aids for Visually Handicapped
BRAILLE SHORTHAND MACHINE(Product Code : TD 1 S 10 )
BRAILLE SHORTHAND MACHINE
1. An ideal Shorthand Machine for visually handicapped
developed for the first time in the country.
2. Allows user to take dictation on 1" wide paper roll
using standard six dot Braille Language Cell.
3. Positive unidirectional movement mechanism produces
Equispaced dots to avoid any confusion
while reading the matter.
Special Features :
1. Main body of the machine is made from
quality Aluminium Alloy Sections,
making the machine strong in construction,
though light in weight.
2. Compact in dimensions. Can be carried by
user conveniently.
3. The paper forwarding mechanism uses.
Pawl and Ratchet arrangement to produce
equispaced and accurate Dots.
BRAILLE SLATE TYPE 355 mm X 245 mm (Product Code : TD 0 S 03)
TD OH 05Solar Battery Charger With 02 Rechargeable Batteries
No. 449.00
TD OE 05 Behind The Ear (BTE-Type) Hearing Aid No. 3465.00
DRAFT DIRECTORS’ REPORT To,The Shareholders of ALIMCO,
Dear Shareholders,
1. It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all on my own behalf and on behalf of the Board of Directors to the 36th Annual General Meeting of your Corporation and to present the 36th Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Corporation on the operations of your Corporation together with the audited statement of accounts and Auditors’ Report for the year . I may proudly intimate that year remained with consecutive financial year of earning surplus and your Corporation has maintained consistency in the operations in this year also despite many constraints. The overall financial performance of the Corporation for the year under report has been satisfactory. Progress towards completion of Modernization Projects has been satisfactory. More details regarding progress made by your Corporation towards modernization activities have been given at appropriate place in the Directors’ Report.
2. CORPORATE PROFILE :
Your Corporation was set up in 1972 by the Government of India under Section 25 of Companies Act, 1956, with an objective of benefiting the disabled persons to the maximum extent possible. This was proposed to be done by manufacturing rehabilitation aids for persons with disabilities and by promoting, encouraging and developing the availability, use, supply and distribution of artificial limbs and other rehabilitation aids to the disabled persons of the country. Profitability is not the motive of the operations of the Corporation and its main thrust is on providing better quality aids & appliances to a much larger number of disabled persons.
Main objectives of the Corporation are :
a. To promote, encourage and develop the availability, use, supply and distribution at reasonable cost in the country of Artificial Limbs & Accessories and constituents thereof to needy persons particularly disabled defence personnel, hospitals and such other welfare institutions.
b. To establish facilities for the manufacture of Artificial Limbs & Accessories and constituents thereof and all other things which can be or may conveniently be used for the manufacture of or in connection with such articles, things, as aforesaid.
c. To carry on the business of manufacturers, buyers, sellers, importers, exporters, dealers in and of artificial limbs and accessories and constituents thereof and all other things which can be or may conveniently be used for the manufacture of or in connection with such articles, things, as aforesaid.
Social Objectives of the Corporation are :
a. Make available Aids & Appliances needed by the persons with disability. b. Set up a net work of Limb Fitting Centres and Dealers which would make the
Aids & Appliances easily available to persons with disabilities. c. Develop training facilities for Prosthetic & Orthotic Technicians and Engineers.
3. CAPITAL STRUCTURE :
The authorized capital and paid up capital of the Corporation as on 31st March 2009 were Rs.300.00 lakh and Rs.196.50 lakh respectively. The entire paid up share capital of your Corporation is held by Government of India in the name of the President of India.
4. FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE :During the year 2008-09, ALIMCO has achieved a turnover of Rs. 59.12 crores with a sale of Rs. 52.42 crores. The surplus of Rs. 4.26 crores has been earned by the Corporation during the year which will be ploughed back into Corporation’s working.
5. The quantitative figures showing financial and physical performance of the Corporation for the year 2008-2009 are given below :
Parameters/Details Achievements2008-2009(Rs. in lakhs)
A. Financial Performance : i) Overall Turnoverii) Value of Productioniii) Value of Salesiv) Surplus
5,912.155,230.445,242.52 426.31
B. Physical Performance : Physical Performance of Important Products :
(Qty. in Nos.)
i) Tricycles 68,718
ii) Wheel Chairs 26,455
iii) Crutches 69,133
iv) Prosthetic Upper 23,730
v) Prosthetic Lower 7,435
vi) Orthotic Lower 3,16,831
vii) Hearing Aids 22,995
6. SALES PATTERN : The sales pattern during the year 2008-2009 was as under :
Buyer Category Sales (Rs. in
lakihs)
National Institutes 661.99
ADIP & SSA (60%) Camps of
ALIMCO
1,888.39
State Government & SSA (40%) 1,756.93
Dealers & Others 934.54
Export 00.67
TOTAL 5,242.52
7. EXPORT EFFORTS :The Corporation has exported its products to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, UAE, Angola, Ghana, Uzbekistan, Tanzania, Nepal, Israel etc. in the past. We did receive enquiries from NGOs from Sri Lanka, however, due to global recession, these enquiries did not shape into confirmed orders. We have exported our products to Nepal in the year 2008-2009 for a total value of Rs.00.67 lakhs.
8. ADIP CAMPS :
The Corporation has covered total number of 24,663 beneficiaries in the financial year 2008-2009 under ADIP scheme through 149 Nos. of camps covering the States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, Mahrashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan. Out of 149 Nos. of camps, 15 camps were held in the North Eastern States covering 3,412 beneficiaries. Similarly under the ADIP-SSA scheme, 716 camps were organized and 55,932 children with special needs in the age group of 06-14 years were served. In total, ALIMCO organized 865 camps and covered 80,595 beneficiaries under the ADIP as well as SSA-ADIP scheme in 2008-2009 as against 67,326 number of beneficiaries covered in the year 2007-2008 through 701 number of camps.
9. BILATERAL ACTIVITIES :Corporation has cleared and handled 13,776 MT of relief cargo imported under Indo-US/UK/Sweden/Swiss/Germany Bilateral Agreement during the year 2008-2009 as against 21,675 MT cargo cleared and handled during the year 2007-2008.
10. MODERNISATION ACTIVITIES :
i. Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of Hot Phosphating Plant at Headquarter has been completed.
ii. Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of machines at ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC), Chanalon (Punjab), has been completed
11. PERFORMANCE OF ALIMCO AUXILIARY PRODUCTION CENTRES (AAPCS) :
(i) ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC), Bangalore : AAPC, Bangalore has produced Wheel Chairs & Tricycles to the tune of Rs.124 lakhs and made a sale of Rs.321 lakhs during the year 2008-09. AAPC, Bangalore, has organized camps in 16 districts of Karnataka and 07 districts in Tamil Nadu under ADIP-SSA cost sharing plan during the year 2008-09. An order for Rs.24 lakhs has also been bagged by the Centre from Andhra Pradesh during the year. AAPC, Bangalore, had participated in an exhibition at Chennai which was inaugurated by the Commissioner for the Disabled, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and has also conducted a special ADIP camp at Erode, Tamil Nadu, which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
(ii) ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC), Bhubaneshwar :
During the year 2008-09, a total number of 8,003 Tricycles and 2,725 Wheel chairs have rolled out AAPC, Bhubaneshwr, leading to total production of Rs.497.41 lakhs and sales turnover of Rs.682.03 lakhs approximately. The Centre operates a Modern Limb Fitting Centre also and provides Prosthesis & Orthosis to the needy PwDs under ADIP scheme
as well as against payment. 931 Nos. of beneficiaries were provided Aids & Appliances during the year 2008-09.
In addition to above, AAPC, Bhubaneshwar, has organized 80 Nos. of distribution camps in 16 districts of Orissa in collaboration with State Government under ADIP-SSA scheme and provided Aids & Appliances to 3571 children in the age group of 06-14 years.
AAPC, Bhubaneshwar, has also secured orders for Multi Utility Tricycles from W&CD Department, Government of Orissa, during the year 2008-2009.
(iii) ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC), Jabalpur :
AAPC, Jabalpur, has produced 5670 Nos. of tricycles and 2,825 Nos. of Wheel Chairs with the production value of Rs.409.59 lakhs during the year 2008-09. The sales turnover during the above year was Rs.471.72 lakhs.
AAPC, Jabalpur, also operates a Modern Limb Fitting Centre and provides Prosthesis and Orthosis to the needy PwDs under ADIP scheme as well as against payment. 114 Nos. of beneficiaries were provided Prosthesis & Orthosis and Rehabilitation Aids by the Limb Fitting Centre during the year 2008-09.
In addition to above, AAPC, Jabalpur, has organized 43 camps in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh against ADIP – SSA scheme and provided Prosthesis & Orthosis and Rehabilitation Aids to 5678 Nos.of disabled children. 254 Nos. PwDs were provided Aids & Appliances in Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) during the year. (iv) ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC), Chanalon :
The civil construction work at AAPC, Chanalon, has been completed under the supervision of M/s. Telecommunications Consultants of India Ltd., A Government of India Enterprises, New Delhi. Machines have also been procured, installed and commissioned.
12. NEW PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT
Following products have been taken up for design & development during 2008-09 :
(a) Development of Active Prosthetic Leg :
This is an electronic Leg aimed at performance close to natural leg utilizing sensors, gauges and micro-processors and is being developed in collaboration with Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad. Few prototypes have been developed and provided one each to National
Institute for Orthopedically Handicapped; Kolkata, Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research; Cuttack, Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, which are under test and trials by them.
(b) Plastic Moulded Foot Rest for Wheel Chair (TD 2 C 51) :
To reduce the weight of Wheel Chair, plastic moulded Foot Rest
for Wheel Chair (TD 2 C 51) has been developed and implemented.
(c) Twin Side Hand Propelled Tricycle (Child Size) (TD 2 C91) :
The Tricycle is smaller in size and is having provision of propelling
by both the hands as in case of Tricycle Adult Size being manufactured by
the Corporation. The product is being developed to suit/cater the needs of the
disabled children of the lower age group. The product has been developed and
is under extensive field trial.
(d) Wheel Chair (TD 2 C 57) with detachable Arm Rest & Foot Rest (Adult Size-II) :
The Wheel Chair is having provision of detachable Arm rest and Foot Rest thereby rendering better accessibility to the work table/computer table for the disabled individual using this Wheel Chair. The detachable Arm Rest also makes it convenient for transfer of the user to bed etc. and vice versa. A prototype of the above Wheel Chair has been developed which is under trial.
(e) Behind The Ear (BTE) Type Hearing Aid :
The Corporation has successfully developed “Behind The year” (BTE) Hearing Aid. Production is likely to commence soon
13. ISO 9001 : 2000 CERTIFICATION :
Pursuant to obtaining ISO 9001 : 2000 Certification, ALIMCO has framed its Quality
Policy which lays down that “ALIMCO is committed to design, manufacture and supply of quality rehabilitation aids & appliances for orthopaedically, visually and hearing impaired persons at reasonable cost to the entire satisfaction of the customers/impaired persons through continual improvement in design, process and technology.”
14. ISI MARKING ON ALIMCO PRODUCTS :
ALIMCO has been granted Licence by BIS for IS marking on 17 Categories of Products totaling 82 products. All the Licences have been got renewed from BIS when due for renewal. The Corporation has taken up with BIS for grant of IS marking licence to SACH Foot being produced by ALIMCO.
BIS LICENCE ON ALIMCO RPDOCUTS FOR ISI MARK
Sl.No.
Product No. Nomenclature IS No. Licence No.
Licence issuedate
1. TD1N37 to 40 Axilla Crutches IS : 5143 CM/L-9056072
9. TD 1 N 70 Cane for VisuallyHandicapped Part-2 FoldingType.
IS : 11646(Part-2)
CM/L-9424984
12.04.2004
10. RL 2 B 34,38 Stirrups, Split IS : 9471(Part-2)
CM/L-9425279
12.04.2004
11. RL 2 B 761 to 66 Stirrup Plates IS : 9471(Part-3)
CM/L-9425178
12.04.2004
12. RL 3 E 03, 04,13, 14, 23, 24
Joint Unit, Ankle IS ; 9471(Part-4)
CM/L-9425481
12.04.2004
13. RL 3 H 11, 12,21, 22,31, 32
Joint Unit, Knee IS : 9471(Part-5)
CM/L-9425380
12.04.2004
14. RL 3 J 01, 02, 11,12, 21, 22
Orthotic Hip Joint(Jt. Unit, Hip D/L)
IS : 9471(Part-6)
CM/L-9425582
12.04.2004
15. RL 1 E 10,20,30,RL 1 E 95,96,RL 1 H 18,29,20,28,29,30,38,39,40.
Orthotic Joint BarsAnkle and Knee(Upper & Lower)
IS : 9471(Part-7)
CM/L-9425077
12.04.2004
16. TD 1 B 11 Stretchers IS : 4037 CM/L-9433278
09.06.2004
17. TD 2 A 06 Wheel Chair FoldingJr. Size Type -2
IS : 8086 : 1991
CM/L-9577710
14.02.2007
15. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The working atmosphere of the company remained cordial during 2008-09.
16. WORKERS’ PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT
With a view to have active participation of workmen in management, two Shop Level Committees and three Plan Level Committees with equal representation of workers and management are functioning in the Corporation. These Committees function as per guidelines given by the Government directives .
17. WORKERS’ WELFARE
Further, to look after employees’ welfare, your Corporation has taken up series of welfare measures e.g. holding meetings of management with recognized union executives, award of service gifts on completion of 15 years, 20 years and 25 years of service, and distribution of protective clothing.
18. MANPOWER
The directives given by the Government of India from time to time with regard to the recruitment of SC, ST and OBC are being fully observed in your Corporation. Total number of employees as on 31 March 09 stood at 456 including 46 officers.The Board of Directors of your Corporation have reduced the authorized manpower from 636 to 550 during the year 2003-2004.
19. DISABLED EMPLOYEES
ALIMCO as a model employer especially for the disabled, employs 38 disabled personnel out of whom 01 is visually handicapped, 03 are speech handicapped and 34 are orthopaedically handicapped which today constitutes 8.52% of its total strength.
20. EX-SERVICEMEN
As per the policy, due reservation for recruitment of Ex-servicemen exists. At present your company has 07 Ex-servicemen and 02 Ex-BSF personnel on its rolls.
21. SC/ST/OBC EMPLOYEES
In accordance with Government of India directives in the matter of reservation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes, the Corporation has been making sustained efforts to ensure that the posts of SC/ST/OBC are filled up by candidates belonging to respective community only.
22. WORLD DISABLED DAY
Your Corporation celebrated “World Disabled Day” on 03 December 08 in recognition of contribution being made by the disabled employees in the progress of the Corporation. Shri S.K. Mukherjee, CMD, ALIMCO, appreciated disabled employees for their outstanding work. Mementos were distributed to 38 disabled employees by the Chairman & Managing Director in recognition of their services to the Corporation.
23. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE (HINDI) IMPLEMENTATION
All officers and employees of the Corporation are having working knowledge of Hindi and policies of the Government are being implemented. To promote the use of Hindi, an Official Language Implementation Committee has been constituted and it is functioning smoothly. Various incentive schemes proposed by the Government of India under the Official Language Implementation Act or otherwise are in force in the Corporation.
24. ALIMCO HINDI PAKHWARA
In order to encourage use of Hindi in day to day official working, a Hindi Fortnight was organized in the Corporation from 15 Sep 08 to 29 Sep 08. Different types of competitions in Hindi and workshop were organized during Hindi Fortnight and prizes were awarded to winners by the Chairman & Managing Director on the occasion of conclusion of Hindi Fortnight.
25. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Arranging proper training to the employees in your Corporation is a continuous process throughout the year. During the year under report, 56 employees of your Corporation attended professional/technical training programmes/workshops as given below :
i. Communication Skills and Team Building.ii. Departmental Enquiries.
iii. National Seminar for management on “Organizational Transformation through Workers Education.
iv. Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000.v. National Seminar on “Building Organization Co0re Competence through Workers
Education”. vi. Vigilance Administration.
vii. Workshop on “Issues and Approaches to Performance Linked Pay in PSEs During VII Round of Wage Negotiation.”
viii. Workshop on “Trends of Recent Judgement of the Supreme Court and High Courts on Labour Issues.”ix. International Conference on “Public Private Partnership in Promoting Rules of
Law and Human Rights”. x. Technical Workshop on “Purchase Policy & Procedures in Govt. Depts.,
Autonomous Organizations & PSUs”.xi. Workshop on “SBMT, Industry Interaction”.
26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Information pursuant to Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975, is given at Annexure – I.
27. VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES
The Corporation has proper vigilance machinery headed by the Chief Vigilance Officer to ensure transparency and accountability in its functioning besides promoting a culture of honesty among its employees. Some of the major activities undertaken by the Corporation in respect of vigilance are as under :
a. Transparent Open Tender Procedure with publication in news papers as well as website of ALIMCO including opening of tender in the presence of renderers.
b. Surprise and routine checks in the departments identified as sensitive. c. The security set up at Headquarters as well as its ancillary units has been
established appropriately. d. Regular security checks are carried out at strategic places like Main Gate, APOC,
Warehouse, canteen and other important installations.
28. Vigilance Awareness Week was organized in the Corporation from 03 – 07 Nov 08 which received encouraging response from all the employees. All the employees took a pledge to strive continuously in order to bring about integrity and transparency in all spheres of the activities and work for eradication of corruption in all spheres of life. Debate competition and seminar were organized during the vigilance awareness week
and winners of the debate competition were awarded.
29. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO :
Proper utilization and power factor viz. 0.85 to 0.90 was maintained during the year which resulted in optimal utilization at minimum energy consumption level. Cost of energy per unit of production value in the year 2008-09 was 0.017 Paise. As required by the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988, the relevant data pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in Annexure – 2, forming part of this report.
30. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :
In pursuance of provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, Directors of your Corporation confirm :
i. that in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
ii. that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the company for that period,
iii. that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding assets of the company and preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.
iv. that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
31. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT :
M/s. V. Khanna & Company, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Corporation for the year 2008-2009. Yours Board of Directors thanks them for the guidance and valuable services, help and co-operation and for the timely completion of Annual Accounts.
32. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :
Your Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the valuable co-operation and support extended by the Government of India., Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
33. Your Board of Directors places on record their appreciation for the services rendered
by the ALIMCO family members towards the progress of their Corporation.
34. Your Board of Directors also takes this opportunity to express their gratitude to their esteemed customers and associates for their trust and confidence in the products marketed by the Corporation.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S.K. MUKHERJEECHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SUB-SECTION 2(A) of SECTION 217 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1956 READ WITH
COMPANIES ACT (AMENDMENT RULES) 1990 AND FORMING PART OF THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2009.
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Name / Age (Years
)
Designation / Nature of Duties
Gross Remuneration
Qualification and
Experience
Date of Commenceme
nt of Employment
Last Employment before
joining the Corporatio
n1 2 3 4 5 6 7
EMPLOYED THROUGHOUT THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND IN RECEIPT OF REMUNERATION OF NOT LESS THAN Rs.24,00,000/- IN THE AGGREGATE FOR THE YEAR OR EMPLOYED FOR PART OF THE YEAR DRAWING NOT LESS THAN Rs.2,00,000/- PER MONTH.
--- NIL ---
Note : Remuneration as above includes Pay, Allowances, Rent, Leave Encashment, Leave Travel Concession and Medical reimbursement as applicable.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO :
SECTION 217 (1) (e) OF COMPANIES ACT, 1956, THE COMPANIES DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS N THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS RULES, 1988
(A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY :
(i) Energy Conservation Measures taken :
The factory operates in only one shift and the highest recorded demand during the year 2008-09 being 674 kwh , total energy consumption is reasonably low. Considering the load pattern and equipment in use during the year we emphasized a proper utilization and a power factor between 0.85 to 0.90. This has resulted in optimal utilization at minimum energy consumption level.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, If any, being implemented for reduction of consumption of energy :
Considering the initial investment on energy consideration measures in comparison to very low gain, we plan to concentrate on most effective use of the available energy only.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) & (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of the production of goods :
a. With the implementation of measures indicated above we have been able to save considerable amount of energy.
b. Cost of energy consumption per unit of production value in the year 2008-2009 was Rs.0.017 Paise
(iv) Total energy consumption :
10,89,820 kwh units were consumed during the year 2008-09 against 11,53,080 kwh units in the year 2007-08.
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION :
Details are indicated in Form ‘B’.
(C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO :
i. Activities relating to export :This aspect has been referred in Directors’ Report.
ii. Total foreign exchange used and earned :
(a) Earning in Foreign Exchange : Rs. 00.67 Lakh(b) Expenditure in Foreign Exchange : (i) CIF value of imports : Rs. 38.88 Lakh (ii) Books, Periodicals and Sales Promotion : Rs. NIL (iii) Traveling Expenses : Rs. NIL
FORM ‘B’
DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TO TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION :
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT :
1. Specific areas in which R & D carried out by the company :
Corporation has a Design & Development Department which carries out product improvement and product development in Artificial Limbs and Rehabilitation Aids for the disabled.
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above R & D :
Details of products developed have been given in the Directors’ Report.
3. Expenditure on R & D :
(a) Capital : Rs. NIL(b) Recurring : Rs. 1,13,802.00(c) Total : Rs. 1,13,802.00(d) Total R&D expenditure as percentage of
total turnover: Rs. 0.02%
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION AND INNOVATION
1. Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation
and innovation :
Development of new products as detailed in the Directors’ Report is in progress. The same are under intensive field trial and improvements shall be done as per feed back, if any.
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts, e.g. product improvement, cost reduction, product development, import substitution etc. :
The products/units undertaken for development aim at improvement in quality/less maintenance cost/providing better products to disabled. Development of Active Leg aimed at performance close to natural leg utilizing sensors, gauges and micro-processors.
AUDITORS REPORT
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of M/s. Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India, with its Head Office at Kanpur and also incorporating therein the Accounts of Auxiliary Production Centre at Bangalore visited by us and APC Bhubaneswar, APC Jabalpur not visited by us also incorporating the Accounts of Regional Marketing Centers at Kolkata , Mumbai , Delhi, APOC Kanpur and ORC at Guwahati as at 31st March 2006 and also the related Income & Expenditure Account annexed thereto and Cash Flow Statement for the Year ended on the said date. These financial Statements are the responsibility to the Corporation’s Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. On the basis of audit as indicate above, we report that :-
We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Corporation so far as appears from our examination of these books.
The Balance Sheet , Income & Expenditure Account cash flow statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account.
In Terms of Sub Section (4A) of Section 227 of the Companies Act, the requirement of Conpanies ( Auditors Report ) order 2003 issued by the Central Government of India , the report on matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said order , are not applicable in case of the Corporation
Research Methodology
Research in common parlance refers to a search for knowledge one can also define research as a scientific and systematic research for pertinent information on specific topic. In fact , research is an art of scientific investigation Redman & Morry define research as a “ systematized effort to gain new knowledge ”
Research method may be understood as all those method are techniques that are used for conduction of research. Research method or techniques , those refer to the method the researcher use in performing research operation. In other word all those method , which are used by researcher during the course of studying his research problem , are termed as research method. Research design is conceptual structure with the help of which research is conducted. There is no unique method which can entirely eliminate the element of under taken but research methodology more than any other procedure can minimize the degree of uncertainty. Thus , it reduce the probability of making a wrong choice amongst the alternative course of action the designing in include the following step.
Objective Formation Data Collection Sample Collection Analyzing the information Result Limitation
Conclusion
Since 1972 ALIMCO has been Supported / controlled / directed & facilities by central government. The main objective of its installation was to fulfill the fierce requirement of disable person of India as well as rest of the nation , as its NGO Corporation. Therefore, it has to distributed its product as the No Profit and No Loss Point.
The major sources of funds gatherization of ALIMCO is grants provided by the central government as well as state government. Since 1972 to 1990 the sequence of the grant receiving was uncertain in quantity & timing as well. But in the provision of 1990 grant was fixed in quantity & timing also.
So , main emphasis of ALIMCO should be producing more & more product . Every schedule in which it is to be allocated should be well defined & having the clarity of its Goals.
On saying so I would like to finish my Project Report.
SUGGESTIONS
As we know ALIMCO is the largest manufacturer of aids and appliances for PWDs in south Asia, which produce Rehabilitation aids appliances for orthopedically, visually, impaired ALIMCO is growing day to day.
No one are 100% perfect but we should try to be 100% still there are some areas where organization needs improvement.During my research I have gone through the detail of work procedure and working of ALIMCO and based on survey experience
I have come concluded following suggestion for better work and improvement in the existing system.
Manager should motivate the worker by healthy interaction with them for their good work.
Daily work report should be prepared by employees and should be checked by manager.
To make some portion of money from profit and expend it on employee satisfaction and betterment.
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