Chapter-3 Theoretical perspective.

1.1::WHAT IS WELFARE? The term welfare suggest many ideas, meanings and connotations, such as the state of well-being health, happiness, prosperity and the development of human resources. welfare is a broad concept referring to a condition of living of an individual or group, In a desirable and happy state of relationship with the whole environment ecological, economical and social. The oxford dictionary defines labor welfare asefforts to make life worth living for workmen. These efforts have their origin either in some statute formed by the state or in some in local custom or in a collective agreement or in the employers own initiative. Further the Term welfare is a relative concept, relative in time and scope. It therefore, varies from time to time,from region to region and from country to country, depending upon the value system, level of education, social customs, political system, degree of industrialization and general standard of the socio-economic development of the people. it also varies between individuals and groups within the establishment, industry or country. 1.2:: THE CONCEPT. There are three dimensions of concept of welfare total, social and relative. The total concept of welfare is the achievement of a desirable state of existence involving physical, mental., moral and economic well being. The social concept of welfare involves the well being of an individual and the harmonious relationship he established with the primary group- his family, his working group his colleagues, superiors and subordinates and with his social groups consisting of community and society at large. Welfare is relative term, relative to time, place and person (s). this is called relative concept of welfare.

Ecological Welfare:: Ecological welfare means environmental friendly existence, ecological balance, pollution free existence and proper sanitation. Economic Welfare:: The object of economic welfare means increasing individual earning and the same time promote economic development of society by increasing production, productivity and quality of product and services. Social Welfare:: Social welfare is of the prevention discrimination based on caste, creed, sex, establishment of equity and fairness, ensuring safety heath and social security. Social welfare is the solution to various problems of the weaker section of society. It aims at social development by such means as social legislation, social reform, social service work and social action. Labour welfare:: labour welfare includes both social and the economic contents of welfare. Labour welfare is a part of social welfare, both conceptually and operationally. It is social and relative concept in totality. The total concept is a desirable state involving physical, mental moral and emotional well being. These four elements together constitute the structure of welfare, on which its totality is based. The social concept of welfare of man, his family and his community. Labour welfare is a dynamic and flexible concept. Labour welfare has both positive and negative aspect. On the positive side, we have a statutory measure which lays down minimum standard on facilities like health, food, clothing, hosing, wages and job security. On the negative side, it might lead to complacency and indiscipline of workers due to high job security as in public sectors. Another negative aspect is high cost which ultimately push up the price of product and services to the point of losing competition in the market. Labour welfare is a scientific system which seeks to set up the norms of upgrading and uplifting the quality of the life of the labour through a appropriate statutory and voluntary mechanism. It is a method of creating more favorable
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And healthier working and living conditions for men and women employed in an industry. 1.3:: NEEDS OF LABOUR WELFARE Labour welfare has become a necessity because of the very nature of industrial system. The approach to this problem or movement differed from country according to the degree of development in a particular country. Moreover, the needs for labour welfare in some way or the other is realized all over the world because of preventing socio- economic conditions and the problems in the industrial society. Labour welfare measure are required in India because the country is passing through a transitional phase when a rural and agriculture based society is changing into an urban and industry based socity. Labour welfare facilities provides healthy working environment and develop sense of belongingness towards organization among the workers more responsible and efficient. That is why progressive employers are providing many more labour welfare facilities to their employees. Labour welfare is required in improving the conditions of workers life, raising their efficiency and productivity, building up a stable labour force and maximizing the chance of conflict between the labour and management. To The liberalization, privatization, and globalization of Indian economy in the past few years have presented unprecedented challenges to the decision maker in the Government industry and service sector to compete in the global market with competitive edge of products. This objective cannot be achieved unless and until

the workers are highly satisfied with the working environment and welfare facilities, it has an important impact on industrial relations. 1.4. STATUTORY AND NON-STATUTORY labour welfare activities may be divided into various types. But in india it is generally classified into two types: Statutory welfare facilities Non-statutory welfare facilities Statutory welfare facilities Statutory welfare facilities constitute those provisions of welfare work which depend for their observance on the coercive power of the govt. In order to preserve minimum standard health and safety of the worker, the govt. exacts certain rules which have to be abided by the employers. These are mandated by the factories Act 1948; the Mines Act, 1952; The Plantation Labour Act, 1951 and some other Acts. Of all these, factories Act, is more significant and hence is covered in detail. The welfare amenities of Factories Act, 1948 falls under Section 49, which is discussed respectively here below. Washing facilities Facilities for strong and dry clothing Sitting facilities for occasional rest for workers who are obliged to work standing First aid boxes or cupboards one for every 150 workers and ambulance facilities If there are more than 500 workers. Shelters, if employing more than 30 women Canteens, if employing more than 250 workers. Crche, if employing more than 30 women. Welfare officer, if employing 500 or more workers.

Non- statutory or voluntary welfare concern those activities, which are undertaken voluntary by employers. The ideas of nonstatutory welfare facilities are apparently philanthropic but if we go deep into the matter, then we find that it is a sound investment also because the various welfare activities of the employers not only increase the efficiency of the workers. The various nonstatutory welfare facilities are mentioned below: Medical facilities Transport facilities Loans for house building Leave travel concession Education of children Fair price shops Loans for purchasing personal conveyance Recreational facilities Community development, and Host of other facilities

ANALYSIS OF THE PERSONAL DATA OF THE EMPLOYEE 1) Grades of the Respondent Grade No. respondent Executive 27 Non-executive 63 Total 90 Percentage 30% 70% 100%

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 EXECUTIVE NONEXECUTIVE TOTAL NO.OF RESPONDENT percentage

INTERPRETATION The above table shows that the maximum numbers of respondents are non- executive are 63 and their percentage level is 70%.

2) Age group of respondents Age No. Respondents Less than 30 years Nil Between 31-40 years 30 Between 41-50 years 40 Between 50 years and 20 above Total 90

percentage Nil 33.33% 44.44% 22.22%

120 100 80 60 40 20 0 less than 30 between 31- between 41- between 50 years 40 years 50 years years and above total

no.respondents percentage

INTERPRETATION The above table shows maximum executive and non executive are of the age group between 40 -50 years and percentage level is 44.44%.
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Chapter-4
Welfare facility at cpm

3.1 washing facilities HPC provides to the workmen of CPM.(who are provided with uniform) washing allowance provided they wear uniform during duty hours and keep them neat and clean. Washing allowance are:General staff :- RS 60/-pm Para medical staff :-Rs 70/pm 3.2:: FIRST AID APPLIANCES Each department and each shop floor unit have one first aid

box comprises of benzene, iodine, burnol tube, cotton, scissors as prescribed in the factories act. In plant there also a dispensary and one doctor, one dresser and one attendees. 3.3 :: CANTEEN FACILITY IN CPM, there existence a canteen management committee, which is constituted through secret ballot. Equal representation is made from Management side and worker side. From management side three and from worker side three. Canteen management committee is to select menu, timing take up all the matters related to the canteen. Thrice, in a quarter meeting is conducted. The canteens are run by contractors (agencies) not directly by management. The contractors are engaged through the process of tender for two years.

An employee will be issued a card namely meal card in every month which will be valid for the month of issue only. The meal will be issued after obtaining signature of the employee in a register. The meal card has to be returned to the HR&ES office immediately after the last day of each month. There are five canteen in CPM, panchgram. Price of meal is RS 12.75. subsidy on meal per employee per day is rs 3.50 rest of RS. 3.50 rest RS. 9.25 management is giving. Tea rate is RS 1.20. for employee 40 paisa. 3.4 :: SHELTER AND REST ROOMS. The employee of CPM are provided with shelter and rest rooms with provision for drinking water. 3.5 :: Children education allowance. Children education allowance ia sanctioned for primary school level 100 Rs and above classes is Rs. 120/- per month on a specific declaration of the applicant employee (both executive and nonexecutive) supported by a certificate from head of educational institutions student will get the facilities up to 10+2 classes. The reimbursement will be limited to maximum three children. Reimbursement of education allowance, tuition fee to physically handicapped, mentally retarded children of employees will be of actual limited to RS 600/-per month. GRADE ALL authorized of executive and nonunionized supervisor E8 E7
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TYPES OF VEHILCLE Scooter/motor cycle moped. Motar car

RATE (per month) RS.560/RS.250/RS.3000/RS.2.400/-

E6 E5-E4 E1-E2

RS.2000/RS.1800/RS.1500/-

First principal amount is received 48 installment (48 month),after completion of 48 months interests is received RS.200-500/- per month depending upon the salary structure. RS. 30000- for scooter RS. 1,20,000-for cars 3.7 :: QUARTER FACILITY House allotment committees of CPM are providing quarter, the employee according to job need based of personal like transferred. GRADE Executive Non executive total NO.OF RESPONDENT 27 63 90 PERCENTAGE 30% 70% 100%

3. 8:: SCHOOL REOPENING ADVANCE The employee who have school going children, are getting School Re-opening advance installment. Advance will be paid those employees who have drawn at least Rs.1000/- net salary in the previous month. 3.9:: Festival advances is RS. 3000/ for the employee. If one get advances in durgapuja, he will not get advances in kalipuja. One festival advances will get in a year. Recovery shall be made in maximum 10 equal monthly installments. It will be paid to those workmen who have at least RS. 1000/- net salary in the previous month. 3.10 :: SPECIFIC DUTY ALLOWANCE
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A sum of RS. 110/- per month will be paid to rest staff of CPM work in at different location or deep forest of 20 days, RS. 4.40 per attendance will be paid. 3.11 :: CASH HANDLING ALLOWANCE (CHA) THE cashier of CPM are provided with cash handling allowances as per the government of rules, the details are-

AMOUNT OF AVERAGE MONTHLY CASH DISBURSEMENT

UPTO RS. 50,000

Over RS. 50.OOO AND UPTO RS 2,00,000 OVER RS.2,00,000 AND UPTO RS 5,00,000
OVER RS. 5,00,000 AND UPTO RS. 10,00,000

OVER RS. 10,00,000

RATE OF CHA (PM) RS. 75/RS.150/RS.200/RS. 250/RS. 300/-

3.12:: SUPPLY OF COCONUT OIL AND MOLASSES

THE workmen working in plant area are provided with coconut oil and molasses as welfare measure for their health. The coconut oil is provided for the skin and molasses for minimizing the ill hazard by intake of some chemicals. 3.13:: CONSUMER CO-OPERATIVE SOCITY CO-operative society establish on 28th December of 1982 at township market complex campus. The employees are provided with consumers good at cheaper rates from market at co-operative society with consumers goods at cheaper rates from market at co-operative society with grocery items, school stationery.LPG cylinder, cable T.V network, SOFT DRINKS, PCO SERVICES, SAFTEY ITEMS (JIGGERY, COCONUT OIL) even cloths items can be purchases with help of the society the profit margin just to 3% to 5% the major sources of income for the society is obtaining by supplying the contracts labors to the CPM who are working as a casual labour. The strength of contracts labour ton the CPM at present is 700.

The co-operative society comprise of 925 shareholder who are the employee of CPM (HPC) 12 paid employees in the society. All dissolve regarding the society are taken by executive society consists of 6 members. 3.14:: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

In township area, there is a welfare club. They are doing many social activities like eye camp, flood relief camp, celebration of 26th January, birth of Rabindra nath tagore etc. There is also a club in CPM they are also doing annual functions (in the month of September/ October), 31st night celebration farewell program. There is also gym in the club and indoor games are also there. There is ladies club in township are the also doing culture program. They have also fund for social service and arranging lottery one in a year for the development of the fund. There are cinema hall for the employees, cultural show is also arranging in that hall. 3.15:: SCHEME FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE In the event of death during service the corporation provides financial assistance for rehabilitation of the family at the rupees of one lakh fifty thousand. The payment will be made by the corporation to the dependent family only when there is no earning of the family. 3.16:: DEATH RELIFE FUND The fund is known as cachar paper mill employee death relief fund the fund is formed to help the dependents of a member who dies under any circumstances while in the services of CPM the fund is collected at the rate of RS per number. All regular employees are eligible to become member of the fund, will get the benefit under the direct control of manager of HR and ES DEPERTMENT.

3.17 :: LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION The employee of CPM are allowed to avail LTC. Those, employee who are restating within the state, will sanctioned for one in a year. If one wants to go two times in a year, restricted within 1500 km. CIRCULAR:: amendment to HPC LTC rules. The board of directors of HPC in their 142nd meeting held on 17.1.97 have approved amendment to certain provisions of HPC leave travel concession rules. Accordingly, the existing provisions shall be substituted with following. CLAUSE ::-7 Journey by rail/air The entitled of employees in case of journey by rail/air will be as follows: Gradation Functional directors/ED/CE of mill Employees in pay scale in grade S-1 to E-7 Employees in pay/wage scale in grade W-7 to W-9 Employees in pay / wages scales in grade below w-7 Travel entitlement AIR/ac first class in train including AC-2 tier in rajdhani AC -2 tier in train (including AC-3 tier in rajdhani) First class /AC -3 tier in train (including chair car in satabdi) Second class /sleeper class in train

IN wages W-4, W-5, pre-revise basic pay on date will continue to by first class /AC -3 tier in train. CLAUSE : :-15 Reimbursement
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Employee will be allowed reimbursement of taxi fare limited to Rs. 100/- for going to the railway station/ airport and back quarters station while availing L.T.C. 3.18 :: Medical facility For serious disease like heart heart Problem, cancer problem, full reimbursement of the treatment is made by the organization. There are some hospital in Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai where the whole treatment is done free of cost and whole expenditure is borne by the organization. 3.19:: ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT Any emergent type of operation like heart surgery, kidney transplant, cancer, T.B., an advance upto Rs 5000/can be sanctioned by the management to the employee on the certification of the concerned hospital, where he /she is admitted. Recovery shall be made in our equal installments. 3.19:: ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL TRETMENT

Year 2008-2009 2009-2010

Total funds 539.67 325.28 * it may be change