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To remain market leader and technology pace setter in the engineering and electronics industry by utilizing the high-tech engineering expertise of the Siemens Group worldwide. To maintain our strong and prominent local presence.
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1. National Productivity Council
Seventh Regional 3R Forum
2-4 November 2016
1
Greening SMEs towards Resource
Efficiency :Experience of India
K D Bhardwaj
Director, National Productivity Council, India
2. National Productivity Council 2
• Vibrant and dynamic sector
• More than 46 million units
• More than 6000 products (traditional to hi-
tech)
• More than 100 million jobs
• 38 % GDP contribution
• 40 % contribution to exports from the country
• 45 % contribution to manufacturing output
Make in India : Role of MSMEs
3. National Productivity Council 3
"Let's think about making our product which has
'zero defect'….. and 'zero effect' so that the
manufacturing does not have an adverse effect
on our environment“
- Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Zero Effect Zero Defect: Role of MSMEs
4. National Productivity Council 4
The MSMEs will be assessed & rated on defined enabler
& outcome parameters on operational level indicators.
The organisational level indicators are useful pointers
towards implementing a ZED Maturity Assessment Model
at the operational level. These indicators may include:
• Manufacturing capabilities
• Design capabilities
• Quality/Environment/Safety assurance systems
• People development and engagement systems
• Standardization and measurement systems for quality and
environment
• Learning and improvement systems
• Legal compliances (hygiene factor)
Zero Effect Zero Defect: Role of MSMEs
5. National Productivity Council 5
The Zero Effect Zero Defect model is applicable for all
sectors of manufacturing and services industries.
It will focus on MSMEs and small businesses.
It will address the quality and ecological needs of
domestic and overseas customers, society, employees,
partners, regulators, and investors.
Zero Effect Zero Defect for MSMEs
6. National Productivity Council 6
Zero Effect Zero Defect is an Integrated and holistic approach that
will account for
•3Rs,
•Waste management
•Quality,
•Productivity,
•Energy efficiency,
•Pollution mitigation,
•Financial status,
•Human resource
•Technological aspects
Zero Effect Zero Defect for MSMEs
7. National Productivity Council 7
It includes:
Quality planning,
Product and process designing,
Optimum processes,
Efficient resource management,
Effective outsources activities
Equal emphasis on the elimination of impact on the environment
through various stages of process and maintenance activities, post
production (disposal after use) and outcome of environment
performance.
Overall, the net result is sustainable development.
Zero Effect Zero Defect for MSMEs
10. National Productivity Council 10
Clean Technology Initiative for MSMEs
•Demonstration Projects for Development of Cleaner
Technologies
•Creation of Database for Clean Technologies
•Development of Clean Technology Park
•Capacity Building Programs for Adoption of Clean
Technologies
11. National Productivity Council
NMCP focuses on
• Technology and quality upgrades to sensitize MSMEs
• Use of renewable energy,
• Energy-efficient technologies and reduction in GHG emissions.
• The major activities planned under this program include initiatives such
as “Capacity Building of MSME Clusters for Energy Efficiency/Clean
Development Interventions”, “Implementation of Energy-efficient
Technologies in MSME Sector
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Program for MSMEs
12. National Productivity Council 12
The National Manufacturing Policy of India stresses
on three strategic paths
•Mainstreaming and promoting green business,
•Protecting natural resources and
•Addressing clean innovative technology
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Program for MSMEs
13. National Productivity Council
Government of India aims to increase share of Manufacturing in GDP from 14
% to 25 %.
National Manufacturing Policy established.
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) developed for
SMEs.
NMCP focuses on improving Productivity, Quality, ICT applications, IPR, Design
capability etc of SMEs.
Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme is one of the schemes of
NMCP.
LMCS was launched in July 2009 on pilot basis in 100 clusters.
LMCS has been up-scaled for 500 more clusters
NPC is entrusted with the task of Monitoring and Implementation Agency.
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Program for MSMEs
16. National Productivity Council 16
No. of circles established 158
No. of WM Options generated 1000 +
No. of WM options implemented 400 +
Investments by SME units > Rs 8.5 Crores
Savings > Rs. 5.0 Crores p.a.
Environmental Benefits achieved
o Reduction in water consumption 5-35%
o Reduction in electricity consumption 5-20%
o Reduction in fossil fuel consumption 3-15%
o Reduction in raw material use 2-20%
o Reduction in waste water generation 5-30%
o Reduction in Air Emissions (GHG) 5-10%
o Reduction in solid waste generation 5-20%
o Yield improvement 1-5%
Waste Minimization Circles
17. National Productivity Council 17National Productivity Council
R
s.
MFCA
FOCUS
OF
MFCA
• MFCA focuses on material loss (REDUCE)
• Profit is hidden in material loss
• MFCA finds out the hidden profit
Material Flow Cost Accounting for MSMEs
18. National Productivity Council
1. Material: Input Value of Material
2. Energy: Input Value of Energy
3. System: Labor, Depreciation etc.,
4. Disposal: Waste Management Cost
Cost Elements
Material Flow Cost Accounting for MSMEs
20. National Productivity Council
Name of Model Company in
Gujarat where MFCA was
implemented
Investment
(Rs.)
Annual
Monetary
Savings
(Rs.)
Simple
Payback
Period
M/s Somany Ceramics Ltd. 2,00,000/- 35,00,000/- Immediate
M/s Sainest Tubes Pvt. Ltd. 4,95,000/- 2,09,43,924/- 09 days
M/s Bhagwati Spherocast Pvt. Ltd. 1,00,00,000/- 1,74,17,496/- About 1Year
M/s Baroda Molds and Dies 2,00,00,000/- 2,47,00,000/- About 1Year
Material Flow Cost Accounting for MSMEs
