Annual Report 2010-2011 - Gammon India

Considering the continuous scarcity of river sand in Mumbai region we have established mix designs with 100%
crushed sand for all grades of concrete.
Trials for using raw slag as replacement of sand with compatible admixture are in progress.
Smart Dynamic Concrete mix designs established successfully for chimney shell for improving surface finish and
faster construction.
Trial for smart dynamic concrete are in process as replacement of conventional concrete.
Structural Health monitoring device were successfully used in the launching girder which was designed after
in-house R&D, at Kosi Bridge Project.
For Kalpakkam Intake Structure, the launching of caisson was done successfully in spite of rough sea conditions with
two portals on strand jacks entirely designed and fabricated in house. It was a unique system being used for the first
time in India.
17. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The particulars of employees required to be furnished under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, forms part of this Report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Report and Accounts are being sent to all shareholders, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy may write to the Company
Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
18. PARTICULARS UNDER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS) RULES, 1988:
A. Conservation of Energy:
The Conservation of energy in all possible areas is undertaken as an important means of achieving cost reduction.
Savings in electricity, fuel and power consumption receive due attention of the management on a continuous basis
and as a result, some new initiatives for energy management are being undertaken at sites as mentioned below:
1. Using portable transformers instead of running DG sets.
2. Using APFC Panel with grid power for improvement of PF value.
3. Using of CFL instead of incandescent lamp.
4. Incorporating float switch with pump.
5. Using grid power instead of DG at A-V during 7 months unproductive period.
6. Energy audit & control over redundant running.
B. Technology Absorption:
Timely completion of the projects as well as meeting the budgetary requirements are the two critical areas where
different techniques help to a great extent. Many innovative techniques have been developed and put to effective
use and the efforts to develop new techniques continue unabated.
C. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
Total foreign exchange used and earned during the year:
Current Period
(` in Crores)
Previous Period
Foreign Exchange Earnings 153.58 301.03
Foreign Exchange Outgo
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
170.91 145.63
Your Directors thank all its valued customers and various Government, Semi-Government and Local Authorities, Suppliers
and other Business associates. Your Directors appreciate continued support from Banks and Financial Institutions and
look forward to their co-operation in the future.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put in by the employees at all levels and wish
to thank the Shareholders for their unstinted support and co-operation.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 19 th August, 2011
ABHIJIT RAJAN
Chairman & Managing Director
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