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dm{f©H$ [anmoQ>©ANNUAL REPORT

2014-2015

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

(Autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate change, Government of India)Post Bag No-2273, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore - 560 022

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CONTENTSI PREFACE ............................................................................................................ i - ii

II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...........................................................................................iii - viii

III INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................. 1 - 37

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................ 1 - 16

2. TRAINING & EDUCATION ............................................................................. 17 - 20 Post Graduate Diploma Course ............................................................................ 17 - 18 Short Term Training Courses ............................................................................... 18 - 20

3. TESTING & STANDARDIZATION ..........................................................................21 Product Testing .............................................................................................................21 Standardization.............................................................................................................21

4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATION ................................................................... 22 - 24 Library ...............................................................................................................2 2 Internet Services ...........................................................................................................2 2 Publications ....................................................................................................... 22 - 23 E- Governance ..............................................................................................................24

5. EXTENSION SERVICES .................................................................................... 25 - 37 Transfer of Technology ................................................................................................2 5 Seminar/Workshop/Meetings ............................................................................... 25 - 34 Industrial Visit ...................................................................................................... 34 - 35 Visit to Abroad .............................................................................................................3 5 Visit of Dignitaries ............................................................................................... 35 - 37

6. STATUTARY MEETINGS .................................................................................. 38 - 40 ANNEXURE I Organization .................................................................... 41 - 44 ANNEXURE II Organizational Structure ..........................................................45 ANNEXURE III Infrastructure Facilities .................................................... 46 - 59 ANNEXURE IV List of On-going In-House Projects ................................. 60 - 61 ANNEXURE V Short Term Courses Conducted ....................................... 62 - 63 ANNEXURE VI List of Board of Governors of IPIRTI ............................. 64 - 65 ANNEXURE VII List of Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI ............ 66 - 68 ANNEXURE VIII IPIRTI representation in Committee/ Sub-committee of BIS ..........69 ANNEXURE IX List of Member Firms of IPIRTI Society 2014-2015 ...... 70 - 73 ANNEXURE X Services offered by IPIRTI to Member Industries ..................74 AUDIT REPORT 2014-2015 ...................................................................... 75 - 103

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PREFACE

IPIRTI, an Autonomous Research and Training Institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, is an internationally recognized R&D Institution with its headquarters at Bangalore. It was established in the year 1962 as a co-operative research laboratory under the ordain of CSIR at the initiative of the Indian Plywood Industries. Since its inception, the Institute has been closely associated with the development of plywood and panel industry in the country and is instrumental in the growth of plywood industries from its infant stage. This Institute continues to remain an industry driven organization and has forged strong linkages with the industry. This is the only Institute of its kind in the country in respect of plywood and panel industry. IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata was established in 1963 and IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Punjab in the year 2008 to meet the Testing, Training & Extension requirements of the panel industry in those regions.

This Annual Report highlights the progress made by the Institute in the field of Research & Development, Training, Testing & Standardization and Extension during the year 2014-15.

IPIRTI is basically mandated to carry out Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing & Standardization and Extension in the field of wood and panel products from wood and other lignocellulosics including bamboo and agro-residues. Multidisciplinary research projects are taken up based on the problems identified by the industry and inputs received from scientists and others interested in the activities of the Institute. Research programmes are approved by the Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI after critical examination.

The Institute is highly thankful to all the sponsors of the various projects viz., MoEF&CC, IFP, Ranchi, M/s. Green Timber (P) Ltd, Kolkata, M/s. Bayer Material Science Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, M/s. JRD International, Dubai, UAE, M/s. Indeutsch International, Noida, M/s. Pidilite Industries Ltd., Andheri, M/s. Bayer Crop Science Private Limited, Mumbai, M/s. Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd., Kolkata, M/s. Mutha Industries Pvt. Ltd. Tripura, M/s. DIAB Core Materials Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, M/s. Centre for Housing Science and Construction Technology (CHSCT), Chennai, Tripura Forest Development & Plantation Corporation Ltd., Tripura, Punjab Forest Department, Punjab, National Jute Board, Kolkota, Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development - University of Applied Sciences (HNEE), Germany, Global Innovation & Technology alliance Council (GITA), New Delhi, National Research

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Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi, M/s. ITC, R&D Centre, Bangalore, M/s. Lanxess India Private Limited, Thane (W), M/s. Viziphar Biosciences India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, M/s. GTZ (India) Private Ltd., Kolkata, CCF, Territorial Circle, Chattam, Andaman & Nicobar, Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI), Agartala for their unstinted support to our research programmes.

My special thanks are due to the Chairman & the members of the Board of Governors and Research Advisory Committee for their continued support, suggestions and encouragement to strengthen our efforts in executing the research activities and effective management of the Institute.

Bangalore B.N.MOHANTY

DIRECTOR

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIPIRTI nurtures a vision to come up as an Apex Body of International stature by developing cutting edge, State-of-the art Technology along with in-house expertise to carry-out R & D towards advising and/or providing competitive consultancy to the Academia as well as Wood & other lignocellulosic based panel industry about adoption of efficient technologies for products from renewable fibres including plantation timbers and bamboo which, while meeting the vital needs of the developing society is in the interest of conservation of Natural Forests and Nature as a whole.

To achieve this vision IPIRTI is continuously engaged in Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing & Standardization and Extension on all aspects related to plywood and panel products from wood, bamboo and other lignocellulosic materials from renewable natural fibers.

The research activities are periodically reviewed and rationalized to keep pace with changing needs of the industry, national policies, raw material scenario and needs of the people for panel products.

Side by the Global concerns for protection of Environment and conservation of Bio-diversity are kept in mind while formulating research programmes.

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

IPIRTI has been closely associated with the development of panel industry in the country and also instrumental in growth from its infant stage of producing tea chest grade plywood fifty years ago to the present level of technical competence to produce not only high level of quality general purpose plywood but also special grades of panels including marine, structural, aircraft, decorative plywood, and a host of other panel products like block boards, particle boards based on wood and other forest & agro residues.

Consequent to transfer of the Institute to the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change the research agenda is set and monitored by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) headed by the leading plywood industrialists and has representatives from other major R&D organizations, under various Ministries of the GoI, apart from the Industry. The projects are formulated based on the needs of the industries. Projects sponsored by different national agencies like BIS, BMTPC, DST, NRDC and international agencies like DFID/TRADA, INBAR, ITTO are also undertaken. Such projects are reviewed in the Internal Research Committee meetings and are then presented to RAC for approval.

Major achievements of the Institute can be broadly classified as:

Development of processes for various resin systems

Development of layered composites

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Development of Non-wood products Development in Solid Wood Products Protection and Enhancement of service life of wood and panel products Development of instruments, accessories and equipments

During the year 2014-15, IPIRTI has developed a technology for the manufacture of Medium density Fibre board (MDF) from Plantation grown timber Species Casuarina. A technology package for particle board manufacturing from plantation grown species Melia dubia has been worked out based on the project titled "Study on suitability of plantation grown species viz. Melia dubia for particle board manufacturing" undertaken in the institute.

Novel and environmentally safe adhesive system has been developed at the institute using PMDI for the manufacture of panel products which would be suitable for Indian working conditions. The cost of the adhesive system can be minimized by admixing the blocked PMDI resin with synthetic phenolic and amino resins presently used by the panel industry. The technology has been upgraded on pilot scale during this year.

An Exterior UV and weather resistant coating for wood based panel products and Bamboo composites for exterior application has also been developed.

There were in all 50 projects of which 37 projects were funded by the Institute and 13 projects sponsored by various organizations. The projects cover panel product development from plantation wood, bamboo, rice husk, wheat straw, bagasse, process development for manufacture panel products and development of bio-adhesives, assessing formaldehyde emission from panel products and remedial measures, technology for development of fire retardant door, bamboo based housing system to resist earth quake and other natural disaster, development of new and alternative test methods for panel products and enhancement of service life of panel products using environment friendly preservative and also development of coating material for wood & other panel products.

Of the 37 Institute funded projects 12 were completed of which 3 Research Reports have been published till date, 4 projects are under publication and 5 projects under vetting. 8 new projects were placed before RAC for approval & all the 8 were approved by RAC. Among 13 on-going Sponsored Projects, 5 Reports have been submitted to the sponsors. 6 consultancy projects were received from various factories and organizations since last RAC.

2. INNOVATIONS AND PATENTSDuring the last two decades based on the innovations of IPIRTI on process/product development using wood veneers, bamboo mats as well as development of ecofriendly resin and preservative system, IPIRTI has filed about 8 patents with Patent office, Government of India as per details given below:

Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Resin - 146025

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A Method of Manufacturing Bamboo Splints - 199046

A Process for the Manufacture of Bamboo Mat Moulded Skin Boards for Doors - 242299

A Process for Producing Compregs from Bamboo Mats/ Veneers of Plantation Timber or a combination thereof - 245157

Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets (BMCS) – 266054

A Method of Manufacture of Bamboo Mat Ridge Cap for Roofing with Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets - 639/CHE/2009 A

A Method of Manufacture of Flooring Tiles from Bamboo Strips- 2277/CHE/2009

Wood Preservatives and a Method for Protecting Wood and Wood based Panel Products - 3393/CHE/2012

In addition to the above 8 Patents during the year 2014-15 one more Patent application has been filed as follows:

Patent application on “FIRE RETARDANT DOOR ASSEMBLY” has been filed – 4468/CHE/2015

3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training is an integral part of human life. Initially there was little emphasis on training in wood based panel industries in the country because the industry was manufacturing tea-chest grade plywood in a crude manner and was not capable of producing high quality or speciality plywood. However, from the beginning of the years nineteen-seventies the industry gradually became competitive in producing different grades of plywood required for various purposes and started recognizing the need for trained manpower. In recent years, human resource planning has assumed greater significance in manufacturing sector, including the wood based panel industry.

Training has been one of the important activities of this Institute from its very inception and so far approximately 1575 trainees from different backgrounds starting from executives to skilled workers in the field of Wood Science and Technology with special reference to wood, plywood, allied products and adhesive have been trained. Newer courses on processing of bamboo, product development and bamboo based housing have been added depending on requirements and changed scenario prevailing in the country. The following courses are conducted in the Institute:

a) Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Industry Technology:

During the year, 25th batch of One year Post-graduate Diploma Course on Wood and Panel Products Technology for graduates in Science and Engineering was conducted wherein all the 22 candidates completed the course successfully and 100% placement was provided through Campus selection

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process. Training course for 26th batch has already started and the course is in progress wherein 18 candidates are undergoing training.

b) Short term vocational training courses:Various Short term vocational training courses have been conducted during the year 2014-15 for technical personnel from industry to improve their skill in the specialized field of interest such as veneer peeling, resin manufacture, panel/sheet manufacture, testing and standardization as well as specific training in the mode of transfer of technologies. 17 training courses on Resin manufacture, Plywood Technology and saw milling and saw doctoring were conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore and IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for fresh graduates and technicians from plywood factories.

4. TESTING & STANDARDIZATIONProduct testing is an important activity aiming at production of quality products by the Industry and helping consumers, including Government organizations in checking quality of goods purchased. IPIRTI is also a laboratory recognized by BIS for testing of wood and wood composites and products for licensing/certification programme. IPIRTI, Bangalore, Kolkata Field Station and Mohali Centre are recognized by BIS for testing of panel products as per relevant Indian Standards under BIS-LAB recognition scheme.

The Institute has got the NABL accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17025 for Mechanical and Chemical test labs at Bangalore, Kolkata and Mohali. The Institute has been able to provide testing services to get high level of confidence among the consumers in quality requirements of the wood and wood based panel products. IPIRTI continues to play a significant role in designing & developing test methods and formulating standards for wood and wood based panel products, bamboo and other products made from lignocellulosic materials by serving in various committees of Bureau of Indian Standards. Scientists serve on various sectional committees and sub committees of Civil Engineering Division of BIS as conveners/members. Director, IPIRTI is the Chairman of Wood Products and Products from other Lignocellulosic Materials Sectional Committee CED: 20.

5. EXTENSIONExtension mechanism is necessary not only to carry the technology from laboratory to production units in different regions of the country, but also to create public awareness to use products from plantation timber, bamboo and other renewable fibers. It is more relevant in to-day’s context as there are more than 1000 mills producing plywood and other allied products which are scattered through out the country and over 30000 sawmills engaged in processing over 90% of the industrial wood required in the country. This has necessitated transfer of technologies to doorsteps of the Industry through effective extension.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU)

During the year, the Institute has signed 5 Nos. of MoU for the transfer of technology:

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and M/s. Bayer Material Science Pvt. Ltd., Thane West, for the Sponsored Project entitled “Polyurethane based adhesives for bonding wood based products”.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology (CIBART), Gujarat, for the Sponsored Project entitled “Technology Transfer for the Manufacture of Bamboo Wood from Vertical Laminates (VL)” .

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and M/s. Indeutsch International, Noida on “Upgradation of the technology on the development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminated Lumber) on commercial unit”

CIBART (Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology), Vyara Dist, Tapi, Gujarat has signed MoU with IPIRTI for “Development of Vertical laminates for high end application products for housing application”.

Shri Amit Juneja, Managing Director, M/s. Vidhata Industries, Punjab signed MoU with IPIRTI for the “Detailed manufacturing technology for the manufacture of Fire Retardant Door for 30 minutes rating (Grade-C) by construction method”.

IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata celebrated Golden Jubilee Year 2014

Golden Jubilee Year of IPIRTI Field Station at Kolkata was celebrated on 19th December 2014. Field Station Kolkata came into existence on 17th December, 1964 as Indian Plywood Industries Research Association (IPIRA).

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee Year IPIRTI of Field Station Kolkata, an IPIRTI-Industry Meet was organized on 19th December 2014 at the Institute campus. During the inaugural session, the inaugural address was given by the Chief Guest Shri. Narendra Kumar Pandey, IFS, Addl. PCCF, HRD, Govt. of West Bengal. Shri. Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman, M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. was invited as Guest of Honour.

6. PUBLICATIONSFor dissemination of relevant information on research, training and other activities of the Institute, publication of the quarterly newsletter, IPIRTI NEWS and Research Reports were continued during the year. The research articles are also published in few journals.

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Research ReportsFollowing Research Reports have been published during the year:

R.R. No. ProjectRR174 Polyureathane based bio-adhesive for the manufacture of plywood RR175 Fatigue strength properties of structural panels RR176 Review of method of testing fire resistance of plywood and optimization of test

procedure RR177 Evaluation of new Boron fixation system for wood preservation RR178 Dielectric and Electrical properties of wood and Bamboo based composite products RR179 Suitability of plantation timber Melia dubia for particle board manufacturing

7. STATUTORY MEETINGSBoard of Governors Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPIRTI Society of IPIRTI and Steering committee meeting of IPIRTI Centre Mohali were held as follows:

a) Board of Governors Meeting

122nd Meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI was held at IPIRTI Conference Hall, Bangalore on 17th March, 2015. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI BoG, New Delhi.

b) Annual General Meeting (AGM)

50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPIRTI Society was held on 12th September 2014 at Conference Hall, MoEF&CC, New Delhi. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Prakash Javadekar, the Honourable Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & President of IPIRTI Society,

c) 7th Steering committee meeting of IPIRTI CENTRE MOHALI

7th Steering Committee meeting was held on 14th October 2014 at Department of Indus¬tries and Commerce (DIC), Chandigarh, Punjab. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Raminder Singh, Director cum Secretary, I&C, Department of Industries & Commerce (DIC).

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INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES1. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Since 1962, IPIRTI has been closely associated with the development of panel industry in the country and has been instrumental for its growth from infant stage. With the changing raw material scenario in the country, the Institute is now working in the thrust areas of conservation of natural forests through efficient utilization of the existing wood resources. To meet the vital need of developing society, green technologies for the manufacture of wood alternates for panel products from plantation timbers and bamboo including other renewable bio-fibres are being focused as thrust areas of research. An important and unique aspect of R & D work at the Institute is upscaling of the lab scale findings to industrial level to facilitate their quick adoption by the Industries. With the recent addition of number of specialized machinery and equipment, the Institute has built-up core competence and expertise to handle almost any R & D problem in the field of wood and wood based panel products. Besides undertaking a number of projects sponsored by the Industries, Institute has also re-oriented its in-house research efforts to address the issues like economic, environmental, sociological and policy research as pointed out in 159th Report of the Departmental-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests.

The Institute meets the HRD needs of the panel industry through several training programmes including One Year Post-Graduate Diploma Course on Wood and Panel products Technology. IPIRTI facilitates the scientists to visit foreign countries for attending seminars/workshops thereby exploring the possibilities of undertaking collaborative research projects in the field of plywood and panel products and also establish a long term linkage.

The Institute is well recognized for Testing and Standardization of wood products and composites from wood and other lignocellulosics. The testing labs in the Institute have NABL accreditation for Testing and Evaluation of Wood Composites in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

A multipronged approach is adopted by IPIRTI for quick dissemination of new technologies for the benefit of the industry by periodically organizing IPIRTI-Industry meet which is one of the regular features of the Institute and such meet provides valuable opportunities for plywood manufacturers and consumers to exchange facts, views and challenges for trade and technological development.

To bring out more preciseness and accuracy in the physical and mechanical properties of wood and wood based panel products, the study on the projects given below were also undertaken in the institute.

Dielectric and Electrical properties of wood and bamboo based composite products.

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Fatigue Strength Properties of Structural grade wood panels.

Review of method of testing fire resistance of plywood and optimization of test procedure.

Exploratory studies on development of nano-biocide for wood preservation has also been carried out to introduce the nano biocide preservative chemicals to the industries for wood preservation.

Considering the environmental consciousness and the impact of the gases that gets released during fire accidents, a study on Assessment of relative toxicity of various panel products and the toxicity index behavior of treated and untreated wood based panel products has been carried out.

In addition to the above research work, the below given projects were also carried out based on the specific end use by the industry/sponsor:

1. Testing and Evaluation of Physical, Mechanical and Working Properties of Six Canadian Softwood Species

2. Evaluation of Agenda 25 EC (Fipronil) wood preservative chemical against wood borer and termites for plywood and solid wood”

3. Upgradation of the technology on the development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminated Lumber) on commercial unit.

4. Suitability of Ailanthus (Ardusa) for plywood manufacture.

1.1 In-House Projects (Progress Report)

1. WC/78/Panel/2009: Establishment of Pilot Scale Facilities for R & D and Training in MDF

Wood pulp fibres are gaining increasing interest within several industry sectors. From being used conventionally as the major component in the manufacturing of MDF, fibres are also being utilized as reinforcement in fiber plastic composites, bio-degradable composites. Wood pulp fibres can be manufactured by thermo-mechanical, chemithermo-mechanical and chemical pulping. Thermo-Mechanical Pulping (TMP)

disrupts the fibre wall structure mechanically. However, a successful utilization of fibres requires a comprehensive understanding of their structure and how their morphologies are affected by a given production procedure and treatment.

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An automatic fibre size analyzer from Optest equipment Inc. Canada is installed in the Institute to study the morphology, i.e. the structural appearance of fibers i.e.: length, width, coarseness, kink, and curl.

2. WC/84/Plywood/2010: Studies on anatomical variation in plantation grown Melia dubia including selected clones of Populus deltoids and its suitability for plywood manufacturing.

The knowledge of variation in properties of wood within the tree is important not only for proper log selection and grading of the material but also for better understanding of the species to develop appropriate processing technique specially sawing, seasoning and wood working procedures. This study helps to establish a relationship between specific gravity and anatomical characteristics with tree age for better utilization of small diameter logs.

The objective of this project was to evaluate a technical feasibility of timbers for making plywood. The anatomical studies of the different clones were analyzed. The logs were peeled to study the yield and panels were made. The panels made with different clones were evaluated for its strength properties. Project work is completed.

Draft report is under preparation.

3. WC/85/PB/2010: Development of Fire Retardant Particle Board

Although many kinds of fire retardants for wood and wood-based composites have been studied, the focus still remains on compounds or mixtures containing phosphorus, nitrogen, and boron, which can be used as a water soluble solution. Keeping this in view, IPIRTI had taken up research work to develop fire retardant particle board using boron and phosphorus chemicals.

Two methods were employed for the manufacture of fire retardant particle board using melamine urea formaldehyde resin. Treating the particle or by adding chemicals in the glue. The study indicates that the addition of fire retardant chemicals upto maximum of specific percentages on the weight of the particles either in glue composition or particle treatment would give excellent fire retardant properties without deteriorating the physical and mechanical properties of the boards.

Project Completed.

4. WC/86/FR/CFS/2010 Development of Fire retardant cum Preservative Coating of Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites

Poly sulphide-Epoxy based fire retardant coating has been developed and modified by ceramic material to further improve the fire retardancy properties. Development and optimization of coating formulation has been completed. Fire retardancy test as per IS/BS specification has been carried out. It has been observed that in the presence of heat or flame the coating puffs up (intumesces) and

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forms a thick, sponge like cellular foam layer, this foam layer insulates the substrate reducing the penetration of heat, thus retarding the flame spread and delaying structural failure. The results of fire retardancy complies with the requirement of IS:5509. Coating dries by evaporation to a tough, flexible, matte finish and does not leach (lose fire retardancy) on exposure to damp environment. Termite(grave yard test) and borer test has been carried out at IPIRTI, Kolkata for six months; however more priority was given to enhance the fire retardancy properties. Method of coating and surface preparation etc. has been optimized.

Project is completed and research report preparation is under progress.

5. NWC/91/Testing/2011: Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Wood and Bamboo Based Composite Products

The dielectric properties of wood are important design factor where wood is employed in a structure subjected to electromagnetic fields. As the studies of structural, dielectric and electrical properties become more sophisticated, other variables were considered such as temperature, structural direction and density with the results showing that these other variables also have important influence on these properties of wood. Knots, spiral grain and other defects can be detected by measuring dielectric properties. The dielectric properties of wood are useful for the understanding of molecular structure of wood, improving the drying, heating and gluing processes.

From the study It has been observed that dielectric constant (ε') and dielectric loss factor (ε") increase with increasing temperature and decrease with increasing frequency. At low temperature region, the conductivity depends significantly on the frequency. However, with the increase in temperature dielectric relaxation takes place and the dependency of the conductivity on frequency get reduced. The patterns of variation were established for the studied specimens and discrepancies were discussed.

Research Report No. 176 was published.

6. WC/92/Testing/2011: To Study the Fatigue Strength Properties of Structural grade wood panels

In various applications, materials are subjected to repeated stresses. The behavior of materials under such load conditions differs from the behavior under a static load. Material is being subjected to repeated load-cycles in actual use. As the strength properties determined by static loading do not provide any information of the material to predict its life in actual use. The study is being carried out on fatigue behavior of wood based panel products as a percentage of materials ultimate strength.

From the study, it has been observed that as the applied stress level increases, the fatigue life decreases. Failures began to occur as applied stress level reached 40% in LVL, Structural and

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Shuttering Plywood, 45% in case of BMB because of its nature of construction (Herringbone type pattern). A faster decrease in fatigue life was observed for all materials as the applied stress level increased to 50% of the average MOR. At a stress level of 70% of the average MOR fatigue life decreased to a range of 500 to 1000 cycles.

Research Report No. 175 was published.

7. WC/94/Resin/2011: Development of PUMF Resin for Plywood

Phenol formaldehyde resin is the most commonly accepted adhesive for making Boiling water resistance plywood. The recent fluctuations on the price of phenol have led to search for all the available alternative to replace phenol or evolve a new resin system that would be economical.

PUMF resins of different molar ratios were prepared. The effects of the molar ratio of formaldehyde, phenol, urea, melamine and sodium hydroxide on performance of PUMF resin adhesive were studied. The results in laboratory scale indicate that the PUMF can be used to manufacture boiling water resistance grade of panels. Technology developed on lab scale is being upgraded on pilot scale.

8. WC/96/FR/2011: Innovative and Competitive Technology for Manufacture of Fire Retardant Wood Adhesive for Wood based Panel Products

Plywood and wood based panel products has been made by using PMUF resin with fire retardants like Tricresyl phosphate (TCP), Zirconium dihydrogen phosphate as additive during preparation of glue for manufacture of plywood. PMUF resin synthesis and composition of glue has been optimized. Fire retardancy test of plywood has been carried as per IS:5509. Data shows that test results complies with the requirement as per IS:5509. It has been observed that in the presence of heat or flame the adhesive produce substances as fire barrier and reduce combustion. Two type fire retardant adhesive resin composition has been optimized which can be used in heat contact and does not generate any toxic gas.

Fire retardancy testing as per IS:5509 has been carried and satisfactory fire retardancy properties has been achieved. More no of samples preparation is under progress to test from IPIRTI, Bangalore and IPIRTI Centre Mohali for correlation of results.

9. WC/97/Door/2011:FlushDoorwithEngineeredCoreInfill

Wood based engineered material that substitute’s sawn wood as the infill core material for the manufacture of Flush doors which brings down the volume of timber required to manufacture the door are of prime importance in the present day context. Hence this project has been taken up to develop flush door with engineered core infill which will minimize the total timber required.

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Hollow core boards of density 610 kg/m3 have been made from poplar species using phenol formaldehyde resin. Flush door with these hollow core particle boards as infill material is scheduled to be produced shortly.

10. WC/100/Testing/ 2011: Study and Analysis of Nano Coating as Fire Retardant on Wood Panel Products

Nano coating with functional properties provide a new way to modify surface properties of wood and gain added value to wood–based products. Improvement of physical properties such as moisture, UV and absorption resistance, as well as anti-soiling of wood surfaces have been achieved with this nano coating. There is also a market for fire retardant wood products in building applications. The new method as to be developed by using nano coating which retards fire. This would give a great relief to the builders and manufactures from the safety aspects. The nano particles ensure that a crust is formed around the burning material and prevent the fire-resistant substances from evaporating too quickly.

Wood is one of the most sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally benign materials. Dry wood materials are susceptible to fire hazards and results heavy losses of life and materials every year; hence protection against fire is necessary. An attempt was made to develop a Nano coating on the surface of plywood to enhance the fire retardancy by using nano ceramic materials and chemicals. The performance of treated plywood against fire meets the requirement of relevant Indian Standards. Draft Report is under preparation

11. WC/101/Adhesive/2011: Effect of Catalyst to Achieve Lower Formaldehyde Emission Values for Wood Composites

Formaldehyde emission from Particle Board (PB) and Fibre Board (FB), especially those made with amino resin is an usual hazard associated with manufacture, storing and during use of PB. Level of emission of formaldehyde from Particle Board varies depending on the adhesive formulation and process of manufacture. Particle Board industry is one of the fastest growing panel industry throughout the world. In India also it is developing in a very fast pace.

When emission of formaldehyde is present in the air at levels at or above 0.1 ppm, acute health effects can occur. To minimize the emission levels by varying the catalyst system in amino resin is being studied in this project.

The Pilot scale trials for the manufacture of particle board were taken up. The strength properties were encouraging as per IS:3087. Evaluation of the formaldehyde emission by Chamber method is under progress.

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12. WC/102/Testing/2012: Statistical data analysis on the properties of wood panels to augment the quality

Indian wood based panel industry as on today consists of 62 large and medium size mills and over 2500 small scale industries. In this 25 numbers are particle board units and 6 MDF mills and rest are plywood, block board, doors etc., Approximately 40% of these industries are adhered to the quality production as per national standards.

Unfortunately in India no primary data related to quality of wood based panels products has been generated till now, to emphasis more attention were the samples fails to pass the requirement of standards. Keeping quality is the need of the hour efforts were made to collect four years sample data from 2008-2011 received for testing at IPIRTI laboratory. Physical, Mechanical and Chemical properties of General purpose plywood, Moisture resistance (MR), Boiling water resistance (BWR), Marine Plywood, Boiling water proof grade (BWP) and Block Board MR and BWP grade were collected and analysed to prevent the production of inferior quality wood panels.

13.WC/103/Review/2012: Review of method of testing fire resistance of plywood andoptimization of test procedure

The study was undertaken to optimize method of testing fire resistance of plywood viz. flammability, flame penetration and rate of burning as given in Indian standard IS 1734 (Part 3)-1983. From the study on rate of burning test, it was observed that the 50 mm flame length and 30 mm gap between samples can be standardized. From the study on flammability test, it is observed that the test can be successfully concluded by gluing two plywood samples at each level for samples less than or equal to 9 mm thick. And flame penetration test can be standardized by optimizing the pilot flame of 2 cm and torch flame length of 10 cm which gives the flame as described in the Indian standard.

Final Research Report No. 177 was published.

14. WC/104/MDF/2012: Development of Medium density Fibre board (MDF) from Plantation grown timber Species Grevillea robusta (Silver Oak) and Casuarina-Phase II

Extensive Casuarina plantations are raised in coastal areas of West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Study on Casuarina provides one more source for raw material for industry. Accordingly study was conducted to assess the suitability of plantation grown timber species Casurina as raw material for the manufacture of Medium Density Fibre board (MDF). Refining parameters for the manufacture of fibres were studied for pressure at 5kg/cm2, 6 kg/cm2 at different digestion time. It has been found that 6 bar pressure is sufficient for the preparation of fibres suitable for the manufacture of Panel from this species. MDF panels of size 300 mm x 300 mm x 12 mm were made using urea formaldehyde resin and are tested as per IS:12406-2003 “Specification for MDF for general Purpose”. The studies on processing parameters of the species will help the industry to venture in to starting of production of MDF.

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15. WC/105/PB/2012: Study on suitability of plantation grown species viz. Melia dubia for particle board manufacture

Melia dubia has been one of the most promoted plantation species for wood and wood based panel industry in southern India. The farmers / growers have shown lot of interest in taking up the Melia dubia plantations. Considering its sustainable availability, the study to utilize this species for various end use applications were taken up and one among that was the particle board manufacturing

The objective of this project was to evaluate a technical feasibility of making three layered particle board from Melia dubia. Particle board from Melia dubia was produced with urea formaldehyde resin of various formulations employing hot pressing conditions as required for each resin formulation. The panels made were subjected for evaluation for physical and mechanical properties as per Indian standard IS 3087-2005. It was found that the process parameters for manufacturing particle boards from Melia dubia is almost same as that of the other species except that during drying additional care has to be taken to avoid the material from picking up the moisture to minimize the blister formation during hot pressing.

Research report was published as RR No. 179.

16. WC/107/Testing/2012: Assessment of relative toxicity of various panel products and study the toxicity index behavior of treated and untreated wood based panel products

The assessment of various toxic gases getting released from the panel products gives an indications of the relative importance of toxic gases produced from a given materials and the relative propensity of materials in generating harmful gases and vapors. Hence this study on assessment of relative toxicity of various panel products has been taken up.

The toxicity index of various grades of plywood was carried out. It has been observed that when the material has higher retention of chemicals and bonded with amino resin , it leads to a higher toxicity index while the commercial plywood (BWR)/all phenolic bonded panels conforms to the prescribed toxicity index value of 1.

Work is completed. Report is under printing.

17. WC/108/Panel/2012: Development of light weight composite panel products

Lightweight constructions are increasingly used in automotive, aerospace and construction sectors, because using the low density materials allows reducing the structural weight of products. That may result in substantial fuel savings and a lower carbon footprint in transportation and facilitates manipulation of details in the house construction applications.

Formulations using different foaming agents catalyst and surfactants incorporated with the resin are being continued for achieving higher foaming tendency.

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18. NWC/109/MDF/2012: DevelopmentofMediumdensityfiberboard–PhaseI–WheatStraw

The chemical and physical characteristics of alkali treated and an untreated wheat straw fibers investigation reveals that the bonding property of fiber with resin is enhanced. MOR and MOE were achieved in both treated and untreated UF boards. Water absorption was improved in treated boards and satisfied the properties as per IS:12406. However boards failed to satisfy the requirements as per standard for thickness swelling properties (24 hrs) in UF boards. Wheat straw was procured from different zones. Percentage of silica content in the wheat straw procured was found to be 6.58%. Further optimizing the process parameters for the refining of fibers is being carried out.

19.WC/112/Panel/2014:Developmentoffireretardantcompositeproducts.

In all the metropolitan cities the firefighting services is not adequately equipped to fight fire eventualities in High rise buildings beyond 15 storeys. Demand for such products in High rise buildings will go up in the near future. Stingent rules for using fire retardant composites have been necessitated when high rise building is beyond 15 storeys.

The present invention is directed to the development of fire retardant composite having satisfactory structural integrity and strength for widespread application which would facilitate for safe adoption in high rise buildings. This would help us to avoid the damages caused by fire accidents in the buildings and also save the timber.

Development of fire retardant composites on lab scale has been initiated. Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) instrument has been procured for analyzing the thermal reactions of wood and wood products caused by fire retardants.

20. WC/113/survey /2013: Study on trend analysis of wood based panels in India

Indian wood based panel is most important industry in forest sector and it has impact on economic growth and trade of India. The focus of this project was to develop a data base on wood based panels in respect of production, Import & Export quantity and value, Analysis of wood based panel’s production, quantity & value of export and import, consumption of the country with statistical analysis and to study the trade of India and international countries of wood based panels, to forecast future trend of wood based panels of India.

Wood based panels trade data of 25 years from 1988-89 to 2012-13 were collected & tabulated (export and import: quantity and value). Industry-wise production data collection process could not receive significant availability of WBP data. On the basis of collected data, Statistical analysis of wood based panel are under progress.

21. LP/114/LVL/2013: Study on suitability of Melia dubia for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) manufacturing.

The objectives of the current study are to standardize the methodology for manufacturing LVL from

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fast growing timber species viz. Melia dubia, which includes adhesive formulation, Optimization of concentration of wood preservative chemical for treatment and Evaluation of Physical and mechanical properties as per relevant specifications.

Laminated Veneer Lumber of thickness 50 mm was produced and tested as per IS: 14616. As per the tests done Laminated Veneer Lumber form Melia dubia conforms to the requirements IS: 14616.

22. WC/117/Extender/2013: Development of New and improved extender for plywood adhesive having Extender-Scavenger dual function to make less toxic and more eco-friendly

Two different type of extenders has been established for both phenolic and amino resin. The Physical and chemical properties study has been carried out as per IS:1508. Also the Rheological properties has been studied at different concentrations in both phenolic and Amino resin. Further work is being continued.

23. ESL/118/Biocide/2013: Evaluation of Multicomponent biocide for protection of plywood and other panel products

New formulation of preservative chemical to treat plywood and particle board has been developed. The plywood and particle board samples treated by employing chemical formulation of 1%, 2% and 3% were made and exposed against wood destroying biological agents.

Samples were exposed for borer and termite attack. Observation revealed that samples does not have any attack. Work is under progress.

24.NWC/123/Housing/2013: Development of cement bonded fibre composite panels forhousing applications

The aim of the project is to find the light weight cement bonded fiber composites that can be produced for the cost effective housing applications

Initial studies were conducted on panels with a wood particle mixture of Melia dubia and poplar and effect of silica fume on strength of the cement bonded composite was explored.

Initial trials are being conducted.

25. NWC/120/Panel/2014: Development of composites from agro residues

Agro residues are available in plenty in India and much of it remained unutilized or underutilized. 156.48 million tons of rice straw and 79.2 million tons of wheat straw are available in India. Part of it is utilized as fodder but major amount is burnt in the field itself. Both of these, especially wheat straw can form raw material for PB and MDF. The present need is the appropriate technology for processing, machinery, adhesive to manufacture the panel. Also technique and method needed to be developed for collection and storage of raw material. Use of agro residue for panel products will add value to these apparently unused and non-valued materials.

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An interim report has been prepared based on the data collection on the availability of agro materials in the country.

26. NWC/124/Composite/2014: Development of wood plastic composite.

Wood-plastic composites are still new materials relative to the long history of natural lumber as a building material. The most widespread use of WPCs is in outdoor deck floors, but it is also used for railings, fences, landscaping timbers, cladding and siding, park benches, molding and trim, window and door frames, and indoor furniture. The wood particles are susceptible to fungal attack to some extent and the polymer component is vulnerable to UV degradation. Research in development of wood plastic composite by overcoming above problems are much needed.

Utilization of natural fibres/thermoplastic waste as reinforcing element in thermoplastic composites, in a cost effective manner, has become an attractive feature for developing such composites for a wide gamut of applications.

As informed by the RAC committee during 58th meeting, a visit to CIPET, Chennai was taken up to have an idea of the complete infrastructure facility requirement for the manufacture of wood plastic composites Discussions were held with Mr. Sugumar, executive director, CIPET, Chennai for the fabrication of suitable extruder machine for making wood plastic composites of large panel size.

27. WC/130/Wood/2014: Selection criteria and optimization of parameters of wooden frames used in Fire rated doors of different ratings.

The objective of the project is to study and optimize the parameters for developing guidelines for selection of wooden frames used for Fire rated doors of different ratings and to study the effect of density, species and dimensions on fire resistance of wooden frames used in fire rated doors.

Samples were collected from test remnants of doors received for testing for evaluation of physical properties.

Testing of Samples drawn from Frames of fire rated doors came for testing of different species Sal, Red Meranti (Shorea acuminata), Silver oak, Birch etc., are under progress.

28. NWC/131/PB/2014: Study on the effect of density variation through thickness on properties of three layer particle board.

The objective of the project is to study and optimize the density variation through panel thickness to enhance physical and mechanical properties of three layer particle board and to study the effect of density through thickness of three layer particle board on its properties.

Samples of three layered particle board, Pre-laminated particle board, MDF and Pre-laminated MDF were tested for density profile. The data is being evaluated for correlation between physical/ mechanical properties with density profile.

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Progress on Sponsored Project (ongoing)1. SP/95/Bamboo house/2012: Seismic performance studies on bamboo structures in North East region sponsored by M/s. BMTPC, New Delhi

Two models were planned to construct on Shock table for comparison and analysis purpose. Drawings and estimates for the two models i.e., one model of IPIRTI-TRADA Technology and another model of bamboo structure practiced in NE Region have been prepared.

The study reveals that the IPIRTI-TRADA Technology model had satisfied all the requirement of resisting major levels of lateral dynamic forces without losing its stability. The second model could not resist these forces and the structures underwent partial damage in some of the walls.

Work is completed. Final report is under preparation

2. SP/94/KFS/Extender/2012EfficacystudyofALCHEMIXtheExtender/FillerforPhenolicand Amino resin for Plywood Industries

Study on viscosity of adhesive mix with ALCHEMIX (of pre press quality extender) for both Phenolic and Amino Resins in terms of Flow Time has been carried out. The bond quality and Mechanical Properties of Plywood made using ALCHEMIX has been evaluated as an additive. Ist interim report of the project has been submitted to the sponsor.

3. SP/97/Preservative/2013: Modification and efficacy study of wood protector, the Ecofriendly wood preservative for glue line treatment during manufacture of plywood

Plywood has been manufactured by using different percentage of wood protector. The physical and mechanical properties are being evaluated. Sample has been sent to IPIRTI, Bangalore for efficacy study against termite and borer. 2nd interim report of the project has been submitted to the sponsor. Termite and borer study is continued for next 24 months.

4. SP/100/Bamboo/2012: Harvest Management Techniques and Storage of Bamboo Culms viz. Bamboo spp. for the development of Bamboo particle/MDF Board-Phase I

The moment bamboo is felled, decay and insect attack starts. There is an ecological succession of insect borers that invade the felled of bamboos. Bamboo is not safe even at low moisture contents, as some borers like power post beetles and longhorn beetles continue their activity in bamboo products, which have been in use for several years.

From this study, it was found that from both the field and Pilot scale indicates that water treatment is the cheapest and economical method to store the bamboo for long duration in terms of protection

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from borer and fungus attack. However harvesting of bamboo manually with traditional tools is a good practice in India and therefore harvesting is slow and cumbersome. There is plenty of scope to improve harvesting system through mechanization.

Draft report sent to sponsor.

5. SP/101/Pencil/2013: Suitability of Lesser known tree species (LKTS) for pencil making technology

Plantation timbers are fast growing species and having juvenile wood, such kind of wood is difficult for Sawing, Scantling, Seasoning, Dyeing and waxing treatment for pencil making and need treatment for improving the property.

Lesser known tree species (LKTS) for pencil making are short rotation plantation grown timber which are now available in abundance were tried to find out their suitability for pencil making. Dyeing and waxing treatment carried out as per procedure laid down in IS:3084 showed encouraging results. Pencils were made at pilot scale and it was found that LKTS may be a promising timber for pencil making industry.

Project completed and report sent to sponsor.

6. SP/102/Preservative/2013: Evaluation of the newer biocides against wood destroying organismsandfireresistanceinwoodbasedpanelproducts.

Laboratory evaluation and determination of critical concentration of the biocides and incorporation of biocides in the glue line treatment were taken up. Optimization of process parameters for the development fire resistant wood based panel products has been worked out in addition to the study on the durability of the treated panels against natural organisms (Termites, Borers, Fungus and molds).

The samples of particle board for borers fungus and termites were exposed. The samples of plywood for termite exposure studies are being continued. The borers and fungus exposure studies are concluded.

7. SP/103/Preservative/2014:AStudyonefficacyofNanoInorganicAntimicrobialmaterialin manufacture of panel products as wood preservative

Preparation of adhesive mix has been done by incorporating Nano Inorganic Antimicrobial material at different concentration with resin and plywood has been manufactured. Properties of resin has been studied. Plywood sample prepared were exposed to termite, borer and fungus. Exposure study is under progress. Particle board with different concentration of Nano Inorganic Antimicrobial material were also prepared. The samples are to be exposed to fungi, termite and borer for its efficacy study.

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8. SP/104/Extender/2013:EfficacystudyoftheBoosteradditiveasapartialsubstitutioninboth phenolic and amino resin for manufacture of plywood.

Since wheat flour is staple food stuff, it is a relatively expensive ingredient for glue mixes, and its availability varies with the world commodities market. The objective of this project is to substitute wheat flour used as a food stuff material with Booster additive which reduces the adhesive cost by providing adhesive properties, increase the coverage and hence reduce the glue line cost. Basically it is a resorcinol based material. Physical and chemical characteristic study has been completed. Rheological properties study has been carried out. Plywood was manufactured by using Booster additive. From the study it has been observed that by incorporation of Booster additive 5 to 10% in amino based resin bonding strength and colour is satisfactory. Pilot scale trial has been carried out by using booster additive. Some disadvantages of the material has been observed in physical properties. The results have been communicated to the sponsor.

9. EfficacystudyofthePowderresin(UF,MR&BR)bymixingwithaminoresinstoincreasethe solid content of amino resin adhesive during manufacturing of MR & BWR plywood.

Rheological properties study has been carried at different concentrations in both phenolic and Amino resin. The resin and adhesive formulations have been optimized. 12 mm plywood manufacturing is under progress

10. SP/107/FII/2014: Testing and Evaluation of Physical, Mechanical and Working Properties of Six Canadian Softwood Species Sponsored by: Forestry Innovative Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., Canadian softwood Association

Testing of six Canadian soft wood species for physical, mechanical and biological properties were completed viz. Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Western White Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar and Lodgepole pine. Evaluation is complete and report preparation is in progress.

11. Suitability of Ailanthus (Ardusa) for plywood manufacture received from M/s. Green Ply Industries.

A study was conducted to assess the suitability of plantation grown timber species Ailanthus received from M/s. Green Ply Industries for the manufacture of Plywood. Lathe setting parameters Viz,. (i) Pressure bar compression or associated horizontal gap and vertical gap between tips of knife and pressure bar, (ii) knife angle, (iii) knife bevel angle and (iv) knife height with reference to spindle centers., were optimized. Drying studies were carried out on shrinkage characteristics of veneer. BWP grade plywood were made and tested as per IS: 848-2006.

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12. SP/105/Preservative/2014:“Astudyonefficacyofnewherbalwoodpreservativechemicalsagainst termites sponsored by M/s. Pidilite Industries Ltd., Andheri (East), Mumbai”

All the solid wood samples were showing termite attack. One year progress report was submitted to sponsor. Project work is completed.

13. SP/108/PB2014: To study the Techno-Economic Feasibility for the Development and Commercialization of Particle Board from Jute Sticks.

Optimized the resin formulation and particle size of jute sticks for the manufacture of particle board at lab scale. Particle preparation to take up pilot scale study has been completed. Pilot scale trial on Board making is under progress

14. SP/110/Resin/2014:Polyurethane based adhesives for Bonding wood based products

Polyurethane adhesives and sealants are free from formaldehyde emission. Polyurethane adhesives provide the advantage of a rapid development of "green strength," where the adhesive provides an initial bond before fully curing. This reduces the need for clamping and holding materials, thereby cutting costs and increasing manufacturing and construction flexibility.

In addition the resin developed will be compatible to admix with the conventional resin systems used in Indian panel industry sector which would ease the acceptance of these systems by the industries. Cost reduction in the adhesive by 40-60% can be achieved when used in combination with phenolic or amino resin system.

The pilot plant trials adopting the optimized conditions at lab scale has been taken up for 4mm ply. Bonding properties and mechanical properties of the boards made using different species of veneers are being tested.

15. SP/113/Compreg/2015: Upgradation of the technology on the development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminated Lumber) oncommercial unit

The pressure temperature and time required for colour impregnation onto veneers were optimized for 2 colours. Impregnating resin with dye sent by the sponsor has been optimized for birch veneers. Compregs of 1.2-1.4 gms/cm3 has been manufactured using different dyes. Based on the sponsor request 25 mm compregs using one colour dye which doesn’t leach out has been made and is being sent to sponsor for further machining. Work is being continues to study other colours behaviour onto veneers.

Consultancy Projects:The consultancy projects given below have also been completed in this year:

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1. CP/18/Testing/2014: Evaluation of fire ratings of Door Shutter with fire ratings of 120 minutes received from M/s Greenply Industries.

2. CP/17/Testing/2014: Evaluation of resistance to deflection of polypropylene shuttering panels at different spans and concreting thickness from M/s. JRD International, Dubai UAE.

3. Setting up of flush door unit at Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation Ltd. Vadodra

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2. TRAINING & EDUCATIONTraining is an important tool to facilitate the industries for efficient utilization of resources, increase the productivity and reduce the overall cost of production. HRD needs of the mechanical wood industries are met by the Institute by conducting one year post graduate diploma course and short term vocational courses. Training enhances the professional competency of managers, supervisory staff and industrial workers. IPIRTI is the only training institute of its kind in the country imparting training in the field of wood and panel products.

In addition to training courses, facilities are also extended to engineering students to undertake project works in the Institute in different disciplines such as civil, mechanical and chemical engineering.

IPIRTI is also a nodal centre for pursuing research leading to award of Ph.D by FRI University.

a. Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wood and Panel Product Technology

The Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wood and Panel Products Technology the only course of its type in the country that had been widely recognized by the industry and the diploma holders who pass out from the Institute are in great demand.

PGDC, a one-year job oriented training course provides an unique opportunity to science and engineering graduates for a career in one of the green industrial processing sectors viz., wood based industry.

During the year, 25th Training Course for One year Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Products Technology for graduates in Science and Engineering was conducted, wherein all the 25 candidates completed the course successfully and 100% placement was arranged through Campus selection process. Training for 26th Course for One year Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Industries Technology for graduates in Science and Engineering was started and the course is in progress wherein 18 candidates are undergoing training

The main objective of the course is to impart professional knowledge and skills with regard to processing technologies for efficient utilization of wood through conversion into engineered wood and a variety of panel materials/products viz., plywood, particle/fiber board, block board and flush door. The course also includes processing technology on bamboo mat based panel products and adhesive technology. Standardization aspects with respect to quality management and BIS certification are dealt. Working knowledge on use of computers and internet is also imparted. Emphasis is given for the trainees to operate all equipments/ machinery related to wood and panel product technology in the lab and pilot plant scale. This would facilitate the trainees to get easily accommodated in the plywood industries.

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As a part of PGDC, a study tour was arranged for the trainees during 08-09-2014 to 11-09-2014 in order to acquaint them with the manufacturing processes in wood based industries like M/s. Maheshwari Plywood, Mysore, M/s. Ferro Foundries, Mysore, M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., Hunsur, M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries, Mangalore, M/s. Yenopoya Resins, Mangalore, M/s. Kanachur Seasoning Industries, Mangalore and M/s. Akolite Synthetic Resins, Mangalore.

b. Short Term Training Courses

IPIRTI at its headquarters as well as at outreach field stations in Kolkata and Mohali undertakes and organizes training programmes in different disciplines for different target groups ranging from the technicians to managers on sponsorship basis and also for national and international students. By organizing several short term training courses, the institute is continuing to draw attention of several small and medium scale enterprises.

Various Short term vocational training courses have been conducted during the year 2014-2015 for technical personnel from industry to upgrade their skill in the specialized field of interest such as veneer peeling, resin manufacture, panel/sheet manufacture, testing and standardization as well as specific training in the mode of transfer of technologies. A few training courses have also been conducted for artisans/rural people engaged in bamboo related activities on mechanized slivering of bamboo required for mat making. Training has also been provided to NGOs, engineers and architects in bamboo based housing including entrepreneurs for different bamboo based technologies.

Group photo of PG Diploma Course for the year 2013-14

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PGD Course:

25th Batch of one year Post-Graduate Diploma Course on Wood and Panel Products Technology was conducted wherein 25 candidates completed the course successfully and got 100% placement in Plywood and other Wood based industries through Campus Interview.

Valedictory Function

Valedictory address was given by Shri. Kanwerpal, IFS, Managing Director, M/s. Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited, Bangalore. Medals & Diploma Certificates were awarded to suc-cessful trainees by the Chief Guest Shri. Kanwerpal, IFS and the Director, Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS on 30.10.2014.

Celebration of Silver Jubilee Year (2014) of PGD course at IPIRTI, Bangalore

IPIRTI celebrated Silver Jubilee Year (2014) of PGD course at IPIRTI, Bangalore on 30.10.2014

26th batch of PGD Course on Wood and Panel Products Technology has commenced and 22 candidates are undergoing the training programme.

Shri. Kanwerpal, IFS, Managing Director, M/s. KSFIC Ltd. Bengaluru delivering Valedictory address

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director, IPIRTI distributing PGDCourseCertificate

Lighting the lamp by Shri. C.S Sushanth, Faculty in the Industrial Design discipline, National Institute of

Design (NID), Bangalore

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Short Term Training Courses conducted during the year:

One day training programme on “Bamboo Technology Overview (Bamboo composites)” was conducted on 16th May, 2014 at IPIRTI, Bangalore sponsored by Centre for Green Building Materials & Technology (CGBMT), Bangalore.

One month Training programme on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology was conducted during 21st August to 22nd September 2014 for 7 candidates at IPIRTI field station, Kolkata.

Two days training workshop was conducted on “Contribution of Forests Plantation in Livelihood Support and Industrial Production” for IFS Officers of from different states sponsored by MoEF&CC, New Delhi at IPIRTI, Bangalore during 26th – 27th June 2014.

A Short term training course on “Low Cost and Special Resin for manufacture of plywood” was conducted for 6 candidates during 24th-28th November 2014 at IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata.

A Short term training course on “Testing of Plywood Block board and Flush Door” was conducted for 8 candidates during 22nd-26th December, 2014 at IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata.

Special Training Course:

15.12.2014 - 19.12.2014: A Special training course on Plywood Manufacturing Technology-I and Plywood manufacturing Technology-II was conducted for 3 candidates at IPIRTI, Bangalore sponsored by M/s. Ganapati Plywoods, Nepal.

10.02.2015 - 13.03.2015: One month training programme on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology” was conducted for 5 candidates at IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata.

25.02.2015 - 27.02.2015: A Short term training course on “Peeling and Knife Grinding” was conducted for 3 candidates at IPIRTI, Bangalore

The list of short term training courses conducted during the year is shown in Annexure V.

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3. PRODUCT TESTING & STANDARDIZATION

3.1 Product Testing

Product testing is an important activity aiming at production of quality products by the Industry and helping consumers, including Government organizations in checking quality of goods purchased. IPIRTI is one of the specialized laboratories recognized by BIS and accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025 for testing of wood and composites from wood and other lignocellusosics. BIS is using the services of the Institute for issue/renewal of license for panel products to wood based industries. Beneficiaries include Manufacturers, Certifying agencies, Regulating authorities, Traders and Consumers. Test facilities are also available at the Kolkata Field Station and IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Punjab.

1345 samples of wood and wood based panels including resin and chemicals received from outside agencies were tested as per relevant standards (FY 2014-15)

Type of the material No. of Samples testedPlywood 518Blockboard and flush door 281Particle and fiberboard 48Resin and chemicals 106Wood and veneers 287Others 105Total 1345

3.2 Standardization

Standardization facilitates use of right material for right purpose. It also helps to build consumer confidence in any material/product and ensure product quality conforming to the specifications. It helps the manufacturer to compete in the international market for selling the products. The Institute continues to play a significant role in formulating and evaluating standard specifications for wood, wood products and products from lignocellulosic materials by serving on various committees/subcommittees of BIS, the national standards body of India responsible for formulation of standards.

IPIRTI is very much involved in the activities of BIS related to Standards on Wood and wood based Panels. Scientists serve on various sectional committees and sub committees of Civil Engineering Division of BIS as convenors/members. Director, IPIRTI, is the Chairman of wood products and products from other lignocellulosic materials sectional committee CED:20 and also a member of BIS Council.

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4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATIONS4.1 Library The Institute has an unique library dedicated to composite products made from wood and other lignocellulosic materials. A collection of 4510 books on forestry, wood science, polymer science, polymers and allied subjects, journals including international journals and 2618 back volumes are available for ready reference. The library facilities are extensively used by the scientists and trainees, and are also open to industry personnel and researchers from other institutes. 9 Journals including 4 International Journals are subscribed at the main library at Bangalore.

4.2 Internet ServicesAs an electronic media for sharing & disseminating technical and products information, internet holds immense potential for forest based industry. The forestry sector including the timber industry is already having a substantial presence on the internet. To facilitate sourcing of global research and information related to technological development, internet facilities were established. To give global research overview on wood products “Wood Products Research Update”- a bimonthly digital information service of IPIRTI was rendered to members of IPIRTI’s Society through e-mail.

In anticipation of user’s needs, global information on forestry, wood, wood composites/bamboo composites has been downloaded from Internet and the same has been maintained in digital folder entitled “Global Information from Library to Library Clienteles” on a local shared server of the Institute to enable the users to access the information offline.

4.3 PublicationsResearch Reports Published:Following Research Reports have been published during the year:

1. Polyureathane based bio-adhesive for the manufacture of plywood : RR1742. Fatigue strength properties of structural panels : RR1753. Review of method of testing fire resistance of plywood and optimization of test procedure : RR1764. Evaluation of new Boron fixation system for wood preservation : RR1775. Dielectric and Electrical properties of wood and Bamboo based composite products : RR1786. Suitability of plantation timber Melia dubia for particle board manufacturing : RR179

In the year 2014-15 about 15 articles were published in various journals/ proceedings:

1. Particle board from bagasse for acoustic application, International journal of fundamental and applied science” vol 3 (2014) 42-44.

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2. Evaluation of Colemanite against Wood-Destroying Insects,Int. J. Adv. Res. Sci. Tech. Volume 3, Issue1, 2014, pp.40-43

3. Wood –based panels scenario in BRICS countries, Indian Forester, 140 (11) : 1066-1073, November, 2014

4. Statistical analysis of export and import of wood based panel in India, Elixir International Journal, Statistics, 67 (2014) pp. 21180-21184

5. Development of Veneer – Bamboo Mat Flexi Ply, International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology, Volume 3 - Issue 4, 2014

6. Impact of Forestry Products on Climate Change Mitigation in India International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 7; December 2014

7. A paper on “Fire rated doors- Standards and Practices in India” was published in Journal of Allied panels and Industries in Feb 2015.

8. A paper on “Development of Bamboo Strand Lumber” was published in national seminar on recent advances on bamboo research and development in India: 6-7 February, 2014 by Rain Forest Research Institute (ICFRE), Jorhat, Assam

9. A paper on “Bamboo strand lumber: a wood alternative” was published in “International Bamboo Conclave & Expo-2014’: 22-23, February 2014 by Bamboo Society of India, Bangalore and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

10. A paper on “Particle board from bagasse for acoustic application” was published in “International journal of fundamental and applied science” vol 3 (2014) 42-44.

11. A paper on" Development of fire retardant wood composite using amino resin” was published in “International conference on “Wood is good: current trends and future prospects in wood utilization”, November 2014 by IWST, Bangalore

12. Face veneer from plantation timbers by multi laminar wood technique. Indian wood & Allied Panels, Volume 8, Issue 3, 2014.

13. Wood–based panels scenario in BRICS countries, Indian Forester, 140 (11) : 1066-1073, November, 2014

14. A social and Economic development index-A state level approach for India, Romanian Journal of Regional Science, Vol 8, No.2, pp. 62-73 , December 2014.

15. Key information on Indian Forestry, wood & wood based panels, IPIRTI- News, April-September, 2014, pp.3-7.

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4.4 E-Governance activities at IPIRTI

E-governance is the computerization and automation of common government processes with the goal of lowering costs, improving efficiency and generally providing better services and to enhance information access for the benefit of Staff, Citizens, Organizations and Government functionaries.

With the emphasis given by MoEF&CC on computerization, IPIRTI initiated action for strengthening of E-Governance/IT activities of the Institute. IPIRTI has setup a Client/Server network and providing the following services to both the staff and the PGDC Trainees.

1. Internet Access.2. Virus management3. Storage Server for data with backup4. Biometrics for Staff’s attendance5. Website designing and updating6. Enterprise Resource Planning implementation.7. In-house resolving of issues related to Hardware/Software.8. Support to Users related to Applications.9. Graphics and Designing of Reports/Newsletters, etc.10. Any other support related to Information Technology.

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5. EXTENSION SERVICES5.1 Transfer of Technology

MoU SIGNED

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and M/s. Bayer Material Science Pvt. Ltd., Thane West, for the Sponsored Project entitled “Polyurethane based adhesives for bonding wood based products”.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology (CIBART), Gujarat, for the Sponsored Project entitled “Technology Transfer for the Manufacture of Bamboo Wood from Vertical Laminates (VL)”.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between IPIRTI and M/s. Indeutsch International, Noida on “Upgradation of the technology on the development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminated Lumber) on commercial unit”.

CIBART (Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology), Vyara Dist, Tapi, Gujarat has

signed MoU with IPIRTI for “Development of Vertical laminates for high end application products for housing application”.

Shri Amit Juneja, Managing Director, M/s Vidhata Industries, Punjab signed MoU with IPIRTI for the “Detailed manufacturing technology for the manufacture of Fire Retardant Door for 30 minutes rating (Grade-C) by construction method”.

5.2 Meeting/Seminars/Workshops/Conference/:

13.05.2014-22.05.2014: Shri. Narasimhamurthy, Scientist visited BAIF, Tiptur to discuss regarding Bamboo procurement under sponsored project by WKI, Germany.

05.06.2014: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer-In-Charge visited M/s. GTZ (India) Pvt. Ltd. and had a discussion with Director regarding progress of work on sponsored project “Efficacy study of their preservative developed for application in manufacture of panel products”.

25.06.2014: Hindi Workshop was organized at IPIRTI, Bangalore. Dr. Tilagam, Hindi officer , IISc, Bangalore was invited as chief guest.

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26.06.2014: Shri. Anand Nandanwar and Dr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientists attended workshop on “Innovative solutions with Canadian Wood” organized by The High Commission of Canada and FII Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. at Hotel Sharaton, Bangalore.

14.10.2014: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Ms. D. Sujatha, Shri. Anand Nandanwar and Dr. Ranjana Yadav scientists attended 7th Steering Committee Meeting of IPIRTI Centre, Mohali at Chandigarh. Shri. Anand Nandanwar presented progress of IPIRTI centre at Steering Committee meeting.

27.10.2014 - 31.10.2014: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended and delivered a lecture during the workshop “Use of bamboo in housing and building construction” at Halflong, NC Hills, Assam, Government of Assam, Forest Department and SABF organized by M/s. BMTPC, New Delhi.

28.10.2014: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director and Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director attended the “Stake Holders Meet” at IWST, Bangalore to interact with various stake holders related to plantation and wood working.

10.11.2014 - 13.11.2014: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore attended 19th Asia Pacific As-sociation of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI) Executive Meeting as an Executive Committee Member and also participated in International Conference on Mangroves at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

12.11.2014 - 26.11.2014: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer In-Charge of IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata participated in Utkal Banga Ustav-2014 at Chandeswar Mhabidyalaya Campus, Sahabajipur, Balasore, Odisha as an exhibitor for the products developed by IPIRTI.

18.11.2014 - 19.11.2014: Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director attended seminar on “Developing Bamboo based Livelihood and Enterprise Opportunities” organized by Gujarat Forest Department and delivered a lecture on the same subject.

21.11.2014 - 22.11.2014: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director attended and presented a paper on “Bamboo Composites” at International Seminar on “Wood is Good: Current Trends and Future Prospects in Wood Utilization” held at JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore organized by IWST, Bangalore. Also Dr. S.K. Nath presented a paper on “Use Wood-Combat Climate Change” and Shri. Uday D.N. made presentation on “Study on Utilisation of Plantation grown timber Species Grevillea robusta (Silver Oak) for Medium Density Fibre board (MDF)”. and M.S.Sujatha D. Scientist made a presentation on ''Adhesives of bio origin for food composites''.

Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS Director, IPIRTI (5th from Right) with other members of Executive Committee of APAFRI

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25.11.2014 - 26.11.2014: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director, IPIRTI chaired a Technical Session in National Seminar on “Role of Technology in Enhancing Bamboo Use” organised at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director presented a paper on “Bamboo Composite Initiative-Opportunities and Challenges”.

28.11.2014: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director and Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI Bangalore attended workshop on “Bamboo Composites” conducted by National Bamboo Mission, Madhya Pradesh at Dilii Haat, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Dr. S.K. Nath presented a paper on “Bamboo Composite Technology”.

28.11.2014 - 30.11.2014: Dr. Pradeep K. Kushwaha, Scientist, IPIRTI Bangalore and Shri. Ramesh Karri, JTA, IPIRTI Center, Mohali attended the National Bamboo Expo at New Delhi.

04.12.2014: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Ms. D. Sujatha, Shri. Anand Nandanwar and Shri. Narsimhamurthy Scientists attended CED:20 meeting of BIS at IPIRTI Bangalore chaired by Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore.

08.12.2014 - 12.12.2014: Dr. Vipin Kumar Chawla, Scientist attended National Training Programme on “Entrepreneurship Development and Management, for Scientists & Technologists working in

Govt. Sector”, sponsored by Department of Sci ence & Technology Govt. of India, New Delhi and organized by Entrepreneurship Department Institute of India (EDII) Ahmedabad.

IPIRTI Stall at National Bamboo Expo, New Delhi

Dr. Vipin K Chawla (9th in 2nd row from left) attended National Training Programme on Entrepreneurship Development and Management

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17.12.2014: Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore took part in Research Advisory Group Meeting at IWST, Bangalore.

18.12.2014: Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended CED:11 Meeting of BIS at BIS, New Delhi.

19.12.2014: Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Ms. D. Sujatha and Shri. Uday D. N. Scientists participated in the Golden Jubilee Celebration and Industry meet at IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata. Dr. S. K. Nath delivered a lecture on “Fifty years of IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata”, Ms. D. Sujatha made a presentation on the “Changing Scenario of adhesives for the panel products” and Shri. Uday D. N., made presentation on “Processing of timber – Issues & Technological Solutions”.

24.12.2014: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer In-Charge IPIRTI, Field Station Kolkata attended 8th Environment Partner Summit organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), held at Hotel Taj Gateway, Kolkata. Shri. Amitava Sil gave a short presentation on “Bamboo Composite Housing System for Eco-Tourism and Bamboo Composites”.

24.12.2014: Shri. Uday D. N., Scientist attended Tender Scrutinizing Committee meeting held at Vadodra by Gujarat State Forest Development Corp Ltd as a Technical Expert.

27.12.2014-30.12.2014: Dr. Ranjana Yadav, Officer In-Charge IPIRTI Centre, Mohali attended the conference on “CHEMCON 2014” and gave oral presentation on Evaluation of cassava flour as an extender for plywood adhesive.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) of IPIRTI

50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPIRTI Society was held on 12th September 2014 at Conference Hall, MoEF&CC, New Delhi. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Prakash Javadekar, the Honourable Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & President of IPIRTI Society.

IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata celebrated Golden Jubilee Year 2014

Golden Jubilee Year of IPIRTI Field Station at Kolkata was celebrated on 19th December 2014. Field Station Kolkata came in existence on 17th December, 1964 as Indian Plywood Industries Research Association (IPIRA).

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee Year IPIRTI Field Station Kolkata, an IPIRTI-Industry Meet was organized on 19th December 2014 at the Institute campus. During the inaugural session, the

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inaugural address was given by the Chief Guest Shri. Narendra Kumar Pandey, IFS, Addl. PCCF, HRD, Govt. of West Bengal. Shri. Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman, M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. was invited as Guest of Honour.

Shri. Amitava Sil, Scientist/Officer-in-Charge made a short presentation on “Fifty Years Service of IPIRTI Field Station Kolkata-Important Achievements”. Scientists Ms. Sujatha D., Shri. Uday D.N. and Shri. S.C. Sahoo gave presentations on the recent research work carried out by IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata.

IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata has made a tremendous progress by providing high standards of Testing, Training, and Extension and Research activities.

The IPIRTI-Industry Meet was a grand success and nearly 60 participants from various industries and research institutes attended the meet.

7th STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF IPIRTI CENTRE MOHALI

7th Steering Committee meeting which was held on 14th October 2014 at Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Chandigarh, Punjab Meeting was chaired by Shri. Raminder Singh, Director cum Secretary, I&C, Department of Industries & Commerce (DIC).

PRESS & MEDIA MEET

A Press & Media Meet was arranged at IPIRTI, Bangalore on 30.10.2014. Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI Bangalore addressed the Press & Media and briefed about the Vision, Mandate and achievements of IPIRTI.

Dr. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI said that the technologies developed in the Institute are

Lighting of the Lamp by the Chief Guest A view of the Golden Jubilee Celebration

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environmental friendly, cost effective and socially acceptable. Some of the important themes identified by the Institute are:

i. Utilization of renewable material for making panel products.

ii. Energy Auditing, Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Analysis Study on Wood and Bamboo Based Panel Products.

iii. Development of Knock-Down Bamboo Housing for Natural Disaster Regions.

iv. Eco-Friendly Preservative for Panel Products-alternative to the existing practice.

v. Development of Eco friendly-Adhesives for Wood Bonding.

vi. Development of Fire Retardant Composites/Panel Products.

He also mentioned that the Training is one of the most important activities of this Institute from its very inception and so far around 550 trainees have been awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Products Technology (WPPT)–with special reference to wood, plywood, allied products and adhesives. Newer short term courses of about one week duration on

processing of bamboo, product development and bamboo based housings have been introduced as tailor-made to the changed require-ments and prevailing scenario in the country. Most of the Post Graduate Diploma holders from IPIRTI are engaged in different plywood, panel and wood based manufacturing units all over the country.

Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS, Director also informed that all the 25 trainees of Silver Jubilee Batch (2014) have been successfully placed in prestigious Wood and Panel Industries through Campus interview.

04.01.2015: Dr. B. N. Mohanty, Director, IPIRTI attended meeting with Hon’ble Minister, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri. Prakash Javadekar, Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, MoEF&CC, Shri. S. S. Garbyal, DGF & SS, at Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI Bangalore addressing the Press & Media

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04.01.2015: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director interacted with a group of 38 IFS Probationers of Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun, during their visit to IPIRTI, Bangalore.

07.01.2015: Smt. Sujatha, Scientist and Shri. Uday D. N., Scientist attended a meeting regarding the project entitled “Upgradation of the technology on the development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species Densified Laminated Lumber) on commercial unit” at M/s. Indeutsch International Ltd., Noida.

13.01.2015: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist (Principal member) attended the third meeting of the panel for Constructional Practices and Safety, CED 46:P11 at Dr. Lal C Verman Conference Hall, BIS, Manak Bhavan, New Delhi organized by BIS, New Delhi.

17.01.2015: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS Director and Shri. K. Jude Sekar, IFS (Retd.) and Former DGF&SS, MoEF&CC, Govt. of India had interaction with a group of 38 IFS Probationers of Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun.

23.01.2015-24.01.2015: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended the Design Research Symposium, INSIGHT 2015 organised by National Institute of Design (NID), Bangalore at NID Campus, Bangalore.

30.01.2015-31.01.2015: Shri S. C. Sahoo, Scientist attended National Seminar on Advance Functional Materials Technology and its Social Implications (NSAFMTSI-2015)” at ‘HALDIA Institute of Technology’ Haldia, West Bengal and presented papers entitled “Eco-Friendly formaldehyde free wood adhesive for interior plywood manufacturing” and “Enhancement of fire retardancy properties of Plywood by incorporating Silicate, Phosphate and Boron compounds as additives in PMUF Resin”.

08.02.2015-09.02.2015: Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, Ms. Sujatha D., Shri. Uday D.N., Mrs. Mamatha B.S., Shri. Prakash V., Shri. Kiran M.C., Dr. Pradeep K. Kushwaha, Shri. Narasimhamurthy and Dr. K.Ch. Varadarajulu Scientists attended Chintan Shivir at National Institute of Advanced Studies organised by MoEF&CC and Chaired by Hon’ble Minister Shri. Prakash Javdekar. Dr. B.N. Mohanty and Shri. Uday D.N. presented a paper on “Integration of Agroforestry and Wood Based Panel Industries – Opportunities and Challenges”.

12.02.2015: Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Shri. Kiran M.C and Dr. K.Ch. Varadarajulu Scientists attended the meeting and had discussion with the representatives of M/s. FII Pvt. Ltd. regarding project on evaluation of Canadian softwood species.

24.02.2015-25.02.2015: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director attended “Two Day Research Workshop to showcase the findings of Forestry Research Institutions” at Van Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi and made a presentation on the Achievements of the Institute during last ten years.

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25.02.2015: Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director, Ms. Sujatha D. and Shri. Uday D.N. Scientists attended the Meeting on “Bamboo Mat Corrugated Technology-Business Model” at MoEF&CC chaired by Shri. Sushil Kumar, Addl. Secretary (SK) MoEF&CC.

26.02.2015-28.02.2015: Dr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientist delivered a lecture on “Bamboo Composite Technology and Bamboo Preservation Techniques” for the trainees of 1st course at IFGTB, Coimbatore.

02.03.2015-04.03.2015: Dr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientist addressed the inaugural session of the 2nd course as chief guest and delivered a lecture on “Bamboo Composite Technology and Bamboo Preservation Techniques” at IFGTB, Coimbatore.

12.03.2015: Shri. Uday D.N., Scientist presented a paper on “Plantation Timbers and Wood Based Panel Industries-Opportunities

and Challenges” at Tamilnadu Forest Research Institute, Chennai.

13.03.2015: Dr. Ranjana Yadav, Officer In-Charge, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali delivered a lecture as a guest speaker in Design Awareness Seminar for Plywood industry at Yamuna Nagar, Haryana.

IPIRTI -NID Bamboo Training Workshop

IPIRTI and National Institute of Design (NID) conducted Collaborative Bamboo Workshop at both the campus through lectures by IPIRTI & NID experts and demonstrations of various working methods and techniques. This workshop aimed at exchanging the knowledge in utilization of bamboo by IPIRTI and NID during 16th - 20th March 2015. Also during the workshop, Bamboo artifacts, designer items were prepared in NID and some bamboo designer structure, gazebo were created at IPIRTI.

Shri. Uday D.N., Scientist, IPIRTI presenting a paper at TFRI, Chennai on 12th March 2015

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI addressing the students of NID and Trainees of IPIRTI during the workshop

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17.03.2015: 122nd Meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI was held at IPIRTI Conference Hall, Bangalore on 17th March, 2015. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI BoG, New Delhi. Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI welcomed the Chairman and other BoG Members.

18.03.2015: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended National Seminar on “National Building Code of India: New Directions for Revision” jointly organized by BIS and School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi at Auditorium, Architecture Building, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi.

25.03.2015: Ms. Sujatha D. and Mrs. Mamatha B.S., Scientists attended a Seminar on “Thermo Gravimetric Analysis” organized by M/s. Netsczan analysis at Chennai.

03.01.2015-12.01.2015: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer In-charge and other staff of IPIRTI Field Station Kolkata participated in the exhibition during Sundarban Mela-2015 at Canning Town, South 24 Parganas by exhibiting the products developed by IPIRTI in a stall.

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI Distributing CertificatestoNIDstudent

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI viewing the Bamboo Products displayed by NID students

Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India inaugurated the newly constructed Lecture Hall-cum-Sample Cell Building at IPIRTI on 17th March, 2015.

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04.02.2015-07.02.2015: Shri. Prakash. V, Scientist, IPIRTI Bangalore, Dr. Ranjana Yadav, Officer In-Charge, IPIRTI Centre, Moh ali and Shri. Ramesh Karri, JTA participated in DELHIWOOD - 2015 held at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. IPIRTI Stall was set up to exhibit the Products and Technologies developed at IPIRTI.

08.03.2015: Dr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientist visited Nesara Farmers’ Market, Chamrajapuram, Mysore for setting up an exhibition stall for bamboo products and delivered a lecture on bamboo composite technology to Architects, Engineering students and local communities.

5.3 Visits to Industries

16.04.2014: Shri. S. C. Sahoo, Scientist, IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata visited M/s. Century Plyboards, Kolkata and had a discussion with Director and management staff regarding implementation of new adhesive technology for manufacture of plywood.

02.05.2014-04.05.2014: Ms. Sujatha D. and Mrs. Mamatha B.S. Scientists visited M/s. Eco Boards Pvt. Ltd., Pune for assessment on the production of overlay papers for Particle Board

18.06.2014: Shri. Uday D. N., Scientist visited M/s. Laxmi Engineering Works, Chennai for inspection of Steam Pressure Vessel.

09-12.09.2014: Mr. Narasimhamurthy, Scientist visited Kerala state Bamboo Corporation Ltd. Angamaly, Kerala for on-site training on preservative treatment for bamboo.

18-19.09.2014: Mr. Uday D. N. & Ms. Sujatha D, Scientists visited M/s GreenPly Tizit Nagalnd to attend their floor level problems and to study the process of production of plywood.

30.10.2014: Shri. Uday D.N., Scientist visited M/s. KSFIC Ltd, Bangalore for discussion on Steam Boiler capacity and Installation location.

24-25.12.2014: Shri. Uday D.N., Scientist visited factories around Vadodara as technical expert along with the officials of M/s. Gujarat State Forest Development Corp. Ltd. as a part of Tender Scrutinizing Committee.

26.12.2014: Shri. Uday D.N., Scientist visited M/s. Vanil Udyog Ltd., of M/s. Gujarat State Forest Development Corp. Ltd., Navsari, for discussion on the plant layout for setting up of Flush Door Unit.

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21.01.2015: Dr. Ranjana Yadav, Officer In-Charge, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali visited M/s. Devipuri Engineering Co., Ludhiana to solve floor level problem during plywood manufacturing.

24.01.2015: Shri S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata visited M/s. Mayur Plywood, West Bengal for discussion related to project work and implementation of new adhesive technology.

02.02.2015-03.02.2015: Shri. Uday D.N. and Dr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientists, IPIRTI, Bangalore visited M/s. Mutha Industries Pvt. Ltd., Agartala, Tripura to have technical discussion for finalizing Bamboo processing machinery for making Bamboo strand lumber.

11.02.2015-12.02.2015: Shri S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, visited M/s. Laxmi Timber, West Bengal to rectify the bonding and floor level problem during plywood manufacturing.

16.03.2015-19.03.2015: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist visited M/s. Sayan Testing and Manufacturing Co., Howarah for inspection of resin kettle to be supplied to Mizoram.

20.03.2015: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist visited M/s. Singh brother Exim Pvt. Ltd, West Bengal to rectify the bonding and floor level problem during plywood manufacturing.

25.03.2015-26.03.2015: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist visited M/s. Parijat Agro wood product, Hyderabad to rectify the bonding and floor level problem during plywood manufacturing.

26.03.2015: Ms. Sujatha D. and Mrs. Mamatha B.S., Scientists visited CIPET at Chennai and had discussion regarding extrusion machine and wood plastic composites.

5.4 Visit to Abroad:

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director attended 19th Asia Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI) Executive Meeting as an Executive Committee Member and also participated in International Conference on Mangroves at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5.5 Visit of Dignitaries:

21.05.2014: Shri. Rajesh Mundra, Director, M/s. ARCL, Kolkata visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for sponsoringa Project titled “Efficacy study of the MR powder resin by mixing with amino resins to increase the solidcontent of amino resin adhesive during manufacturing of MR plywood”.

04.06.2014: Shri. Ramesh Tiwari, Director, M/s. Stanely Chemicals, Kolkata visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkatafor sponsoring project entitled “Development of new and improved extender for plywood adhesive havingExtender – Scavenger dual function to make less toxic and more eco-friendly”.

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16.06.2014: Shri. R.K. Bhiani, Director, M/s. Mridul Chemicals, Kolkata visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkatato discuss regarding the testing and efficacy study of new additive for plywood adhesive.

16.06.2014: An UNIDO team comprising of Shri. Krishna P. Lal, Director, UNIDO (India), and Shri.NamalSamarakoon, Industrial Development Officer, Australia, Shri. Kamesh Salam, World Bamboo Centre visitedIPIRTI, Bangalore to discuss on technology extension to Myanmar on Bamboo Sector Development.

21.06.2014: Shri. Puspendu Bhattacharyya, Senior Sales Manager, M/s. DKSH India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai visitedIPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata and had a discussion with Shri. S. C. Sahoo, Scientist and he invited him to hisorganization and have a discuss with director.

26.06.2014: Shri. S. S. Mohanty, AS & FA, MoEF visited IPIRTI, Bangalore to attend the Second Finance Committee Meeting (FCM) of IPIRTI.

11.11.2014: Shri. Rajesh Mundra, Director, M/s. ARCL visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata and discussed regarding the sponsorship of the project.

12.12.2014: Scientists from BIS, Chandigarh visited IPIRTI Centre, Mohali to see the testing facility available in IPIRTI Centre Mohali.

15.12.2014: Shri. Ramesh Tiwari, Director, M/s. Stanely Chemicals visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for discussion regarding sponsorship of project on extender cum scavenger for plywood adhesive.

17.01.2015: Shri. Jude Sekar, IFS (Retd.), Former Director General of Forests & Special Secretary to MoEF&CC, Govt. of India visited IPIRTI and addressed the Scientists including IFS Probationers from “Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy”

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03.02.2015: Shri. Isaac Emmanuel, Head-Industrial Marketing & Advocacy and Shri. Robin Jacob Joseph, Manager-Business Development from M/s. Bayer Materialscience Pvt. Ltd., Thane West visited IPIRTI, Bangalore to discuss with Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director and team of Scientists on the Project titled “Polyurethane based adhesives for Bonding wood based products”

17.02.2015: Shri. Puspendu Bhattacharya, Senior Sales Manager, M/s. DKSH India Pvt. Ltd., visited IPIRTI Field Station Kolkata for discussion regarding sponsoring a project on adhesive.

26.02.2015: Shri. R.KBhiani, Director M/s. Mridul Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for technical discussion.

28.02.2015: Shri. R.C. Jain, Managing Director with his team from M/s. Indeutsch International, Noida, visited IPIRTI, Bangalore to hold discussion with Dr. B.N. Mohanty, Director and team of IPIRTI, Scientists on the upgradation of the technology on the Project titled “Development of 50mm compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminated Lumber)”.

03.03.2015: Dr. N. SriLakshmi, Registrar, National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME) made a study visit to IPIRTI, Bangalore along with 10 International delegates who were undergoing training on Intellectual Property Rights and implications for SMEs of IPRIS at Hyderabad.

12.03.2015: Scientist from BIS, Mohali visited IPIRTI Centre, Mohali to see the Mycological testing facility available at the Centre.

30.03.2015: Shri. Rajesh Mundra, Director, M/s ARCL visited IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for discussion regarding sponsorship of a project.

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, addressing the trainees from National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME)

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6. STATUTORY MEETINGS6.1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING OF IPIRTI

122nd Meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI was held at IPIRTI Conference Hall, Bangalore on 17th March, 2015. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI BoG, New Delhi.

Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS, Director, IPIRTI welcomed the Chairman and other BoG Members.

Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IAS, Secretary, MoEF & CC, Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI BoG expressed his satisfaction over the first impression of IPIRTI and highlighted two general points for the benefit of all concerned as follows:

First of all, the institutions under MoEF&CC which have been doing good work should look at their Institution from the perspective of others/outsiders and find out what value is attached for the works carried out. He emphasized that when involved in the research work there is likely to be a communication gap between the common people and the institutions for which strategy is to be formulated to bridge the gap so that common people understand about the benefits of Research and Development activities. Secondly, all institutions having both infrastructural facilities and rich human capital should strive hard to become self-sufficient and independent. He stressed that the institutions should set up targets to generate enough resources at least for their day-to-day activities.

He appreciated the significant R & D contributions made by IPIRTI. He also opined that IPIRTI may work out plans to promote the bamboo based housing technologies by way of constructing few houses under Govt. scheme.

A view of 122nd Meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI

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He stressed that the institute should propose future lines of action by interacting with the stake holders and hold regular workshops to create awareness. He advised that the institute should take advantage of Skill India Mission, to take up partnership for skill developmental programme. He desired that IPIRTI should interact with Council of Architecture/Engineers to bring awareness about the environment friendly products developed by IPIRTI which can find its ways in housing concept.

6.2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF IPIRTI

50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPIRTI Society was held on 12th September 2014 at Conference Hall, MoEF & CC, New Delhi. The Meeting was chaired by Shri. Prakash Javadekar, the Honorable Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & President of IPIRTI Society.

6.3 7th STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF IPIRTI CENTRE MOHALI7th Steering Committee meeting which was held on 14th October 2014 at Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Chandigarh, Punjab Meeting was chaired by Shri. Raminder Singh, Director cum Secretary, I&C, Department of Industries & Commerce (DIC).

Dr. S.K. Nath, joint Director, IPIRTI, Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee A view of 7th Steering Committee Meeting held on 14th

October 2014 at DIC, Chandigarh

Shri. Prakash Javadekar, the Honourable Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & President of IPIRTI Society addressing the meeting, (to his right Shri Ashok Lavasa I.A.S.

Secretary, MoEF&CC, Govt. of India,) (to his left, Dr. S. S. Garbyal, IFS, DG. Forests & Special Secretary to Govt. of India)

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extended a hearty welcome to Shri. Raminder Singh, Chairman and all the members of State Govt., Industries and IPIRTI. He requested Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist, IPIRTI, Bangalore to brief the progress of IPIRTI Centre Mohali. Shri. Anand Nandanwar made a power point presentation on the progress of work since last steering committee meeting.

With the permission of the Chair, the Agenda items were taken up for discussion.

NIPMA president Shri. Naresh Tewari suggested the inclusion of Shri. Varun Jindal, M/s. Haryana Industry, Yamuna Nagar, Shri. Ajai Oberai, M/s. United Timber works, Yamuna Nagar and Shri. Manoj Gwari, Dehradun, Uttarakhand as members of the Steering Committee. The committee accepted for the inclusion of the same.

Dr. S. K. Nath requested for the additional space in the existing building of IPIRTI Centre, Mohali for the expansion of testing and training activities. Shri. Raminder Singh, Director, I & C, DIC agreed to give additional space in the existing building of IPIRTI Centre, Mohali.

NIPMA president Shri. Naresh Tewari agreed for construction and renovation work. Dr. S. K. Nath informed the Chairman that by further strengthening the training and testing activities at IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, the Centre can be targeted to achieve self-sufficiency. He stressed that all these activities can be made successful only with the cooperation from Government of Punjab and the industries located in these regions.

Chairman assured that Department of Industries and Commerce, Punjab shall extend full co-operation to the Institute. Finally the meeting ended with vote of thanks.

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ANNEXURE I

ORGANIZATIONThe need for a Research and Development infrastructure for wood and wood based panel industries in the country was recognized in early sixties. It was necessary to pursue the chosen path for management of natural resources consistent with the overall strategy for national development for a developing country like India which has abundant natural forest resources. The Indian plywood Manufacturers’ Research Association (IPMRA) was formed in 1962 as a cooperative research laboratory under the umbrella of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for undertaking applied research on plywood an important wood based panel material.

The Institute was re-designated as Indian Plywood Industries Research Institute in 1970 and its administrative control was transferred to the Ministry of Industry in 1978.

Realizing the need for trained manpower for wood based panel industries, training facilities in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology were established during 1988 with the assistance of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/Government of India (GOI).

As recognition to the greater role of the Institute in conservation of natural resource, the administrative control was transferred to the MoEF&CC in 1990.

As a reflection to its premier position in training for Mechanical Wood Industries Technology as a centre of excellence, the name of the Institute was changed to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute in 1992.

The PGD (Post Graduate Diploma) Course on Mechanical Wood Industries Technology was redesigned & re-named as PGDC on Wood & Panel Products Technology

In the year-2012, IPIRTI entered the 50th glorious year of its yeoman service to the nation in the field of Research & Development and Training on Wood & Wood based Panel Sector. To commemorate this Golden Jubilee Year of IPIRTI, an International Conference was organized during 26th - 28th September, 2012.

STATUS

The Institute is a Society registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1962; Union Minister for Environment & Forests is the ex-officio President of the Society. Statutory members include Secretaries to Government of India in Ministries of Environment & Forests, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Planning, Director General of Forests, Chief Secretary, Government of

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Karnataka, Director General, ICFRE and nominations of scientific organizations like CSIR and regulatory bodies like BIS. Membership is also open to industries. It is recognized (since 1989) as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Government of India under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Scheme, 1989.

It is also recognized (since 1999) as a nodal centre by Forest Research Institute and University, Dehra Dun for pursuing Research programme for award of Ph.D. degree.

The Institute has its headquarters at Bangalore spread over an area of about 7 hectares where the most modern R & D, testing & training facilities are housed. It has an outreach field station (FS) established in 1963 located at Kolkata. IPIRTI Centre at Mohali in Punjab was established in 2008 to cater the needs of the industry in the North West region.

THRUST AREA

IPIRTI’s thrust area is Conservation of Natural Forests through efficient utilization of existing wood resources & development and adoption of technologies for manufacturing wood alternates and panel products from plantation timber and bamboo including renewable fibres to meet the vital needs of our developing society.

MANDATE

The mandate of the Institute includes Research on all aspects of production of sawn timber, manufacturing plywood and other allied engineered and reconstituted wood and lignocellulosic products, including improvement of materials, manufacturing processes, machines and appliances and conditions of work standard of factories.

Training in connection with forest product utilization for plywood industry and trade and allied industries. Imparting technical education and/or training at undergraduate, postgraduate, and/or any other level in technology of agro and forests products, adhesives and laminates, and/or synthetic finishing and manufacturing machinery.

Standardization and testing of all forest products viz. plywood, wood, timber, hardboard, particleboard, chipboard, furniture, glue-lam, compreg, doors, panel doors, block board, flush doors, veneered panels, veneers, laminated panels, composite boards and the products of allied trade and industry.

Extension includes transfer of technology for commercialization, information dissemination through research/technical reports, quarterly newsletter, and participation in exhibition, seminars, conferences and workshop, scientists’ visit to the industry to assist in process and product development.

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VISION

IPIRTI’s vision is to become an apex institution of international repute by equipping itself with concurrent state-of-the art technology and develop inhouse frontline expertise to be able to carry out necessary R & D towards advising and/or providing competitive consultancy to the academia as well as wood & other lignocellulosic based panel industry sector regarding the conservation of natural forests through development and adoption of efficient technologies in the field of wood and panel products from renewable fibres including plantation timbers and bamboo while meeting the vital needs of the developing society.

ADMINISTRATION

The general superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute are vested with the Board of Governors (BoG). The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) constituted by the Board of Governors finalizes research and training agenda of the institute. Composition of BoG and RAC are given in Annexure VI and VII respectively.

The Institute is headed by the Director. Research work in the Institute is carried out by a team of both experienced and young scientists with the assistance of technical staff, Research Scholars and others. The Institute has many divisions, viz., Timber Identification and Preservation, Adhesive Technology, Process Development Engineering, Saw Milling and Saw Doctoring (PDES), Product Application (PA), Training and Information Technology. In order to give more focused attention on the utilization of bamboo resource as well as testing and standardization and extension activities, Centre for Bamboo Development (CBD), Centre for Testing and Evaluation of Wood Composites (CENTEC) and Extension Division were created.

IPIRTI FIELD STATION, KOLKATA

This outreach field station was established in the Year 1963 and equipped with research & development, training and testing facilities related to adhesives, plywood and other panel products. IPIRTI field station, Kolkata is also a recognized BIS laboratory under BIS lab recognition scheme. Mechanical and Chemical testing labs of

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IPIRTI Field has also got NABL accreditation.

IPIRTI CENTRE, MOHALI, PUNJAB

The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) Centre (IPIRTI–CENTRE) at Mohali (Chandigarh) was established on 11/3/2008 as a joint venture of Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI), Bangalore, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Govt. of Punjab and Northern India Plywood Manufacturers Association (NIPMA) for serving the needs of wood based industries in the Northern Region. IPIRTI Centre is a specialized laboratory got recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Laboratory Recognition Scheme. It is fully equipped with the latest test equipment and is manned by trained personnel so as to facilitate testing of wood and wood based panel products as per relevant Indian and other National Standards besides providing solutions to the floor level problems of the industries in the region and upgrade skills of technical man-power through short-term courses on manufacture and testing of wood based panel products.

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ANNEXURE II

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREINDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

(AN AUTONOMOUS BODY OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE)

UNION MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE, PRESIDENT, IPIRTI SOCIETY

SECRETARY, MoEF&CC, GoI, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS

DIRECTOR

HEAD QUARTERS AND MAIN LABORATORY, BANGALORE

Timber identification and preservation

Testing

Training

Extension

Testing

Training

Extension

Research

CBD

CENTEC

Extension

Training

Administration

Adhesive Technology

Process Development, Engineering, Sawmilling and

Sawdoctoring

Product Application

Information Technology

FIELD STATION, KOLKATA

IPIRTI CENTRE, MOHALI

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ANNEXURE III

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIESThe Institute has multifarious infrastructure facilities for carrying out investigations and conducting experiments at laboratory levels and trials at pilot scale levels simulating conditions existing in factories in the field of wood, plywood and other panel products from lignocellulosic materials. These facilities help in effective implementation and easy adaptation of technologies developed at the Institute by the Industries.

PLYWOOD PLANT

The plywood plant comprises of machinery for manufacture of plywood and other wood based panel products of commercial size, established under FAO/UNDP/Govt. of India project. The important machines in the plant are Peeling lathe, Veneer Slicer, Clipper, Dryer, Guillotine jointer, Splicer, Core Composer, Glue Spreader, Glue applicator, Pre-press, Hot presses, Trimming machine, Sander, etc.

SAWMILL

The sawmill is well equipped with machines for sawing timbers of any size, including plantation timbers of small girth. Kiln seasoning plant for sawn wood is also installed for training for mechanical wood industries technology. The main machines in the mill are Band Headrigs, Band re-saws, Narrow band saw machines, Edgers, Multiple rip saw machine, Cross-cut machines, Thickness planer, Four side planer, Vertical spindle moulder, etc.

FINGER-JOINTING AND EDGE LAMINATION

In this set up, facilities are available for finger-jointing of timbers especially wood sections from short length and small girth plantation timbers and for producing timber of wider size by edge lamination techniques and for making beams by

Plywood Plant

Saw Mill

Pneumatic clamp carrier

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gluelam techniques. The vital machines in the section are Finger-shaping machine, Finger-gluing machine, Finger-pressing machine, Pneumatic clamp carrier, etc.

SAWDOCTORING

The servicing and maintenance work for tools used in wood working machines such as knives, saws, cutters are carried out in saw-doctoring shop which was set up under FAO/UNDP/Govt. of India funded project for training purpose and it is one of the largest in South East Asia. The important equipment installed in saw-doctoring are Leveling and tensioning machines, Band saw and Circular saw sharpening machines, Satellite tipping machines, Tungsten carbide Tipping and Grinding machine, Cutter grinding machines, MIG welding machine, Brazing equipment, Grinders for Peeling knife and Planer knife etc. These facilities are also open to Industries for servicing of wood cutting tools.

CENTRE FOR BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT (CBD)

The centre has machinery for primary processing of bamboo and machines for developing bamboo laminates and bamboo mat based panel products. The main machines concerned with these activities are Bamboo cross-cutting machine, Bamboo splitting machine with knife and circular saws, two side planer, four side planer, Slivering machines, Bamboo mat corrugated press, Bamboo laminate press, External Knot Removal machine, Splitting machine, flattening cum Internal Knot Removal machine, Edge Cutting machine etc.

Bamboo splitting machine Internal Knot Removing cum Flattening Machine

Saw doctoring Shop

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MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP AND CARPENTRY SHOP

The Institute has a maintenance workshop for taking care of repair and maintenance works of machines installed in various plants and mills and also for fabrication of small equipments, instruments, jigs, fixtures, accessories etc. There is a carpentry shop which caters to the development of furniture, joinery and other housing components as needed under different R&D projects. The test specimens as per BIS standards required for testing various types of panel products are also prepared in the carpentry shop.

ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY LAB

The lab has facilities to undertake development of synthetic resin system, evaluation of resin characteristics, testing of resin as per relevant BIS standards, analysis of raw materials used in resin preparation and preservative chemicals etc. The main equipment available in the lab are Resin reactors, Brookfield viscometer, pH meter, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Humidity chamber, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), Formaldehyde Emission Testing Chamber, Liquid Chromatography Mass spectrometer (LCMS) etc.

Maintenance Workshop Carpentry shop

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Resin Kettle

Instrumentation lab Differential Scanning Calorimeter

High Pressure Liquid Chromatography

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION TEST CHAMBER

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber has been established and the testing of emission of particle board and plywood of 1m2 surface area as per the international standards requirements EN 717-I and ISO/DIS 12460-1 can be carried out.

MECHANICAL TESTING LAB (CENTEC)

Facilities are available in the lab for testing wood, plywood and other panel products from lignocellulosic materials as per relevant BIS specification.

The major equipments are UTM [25T, 10T, 5T],

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber

Mechanical Testing Lab

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Door testing equipment, Temperature & Humidity control chamber for door testing, Ovens, Hot water bath, Vacuum pressure test apparatus, NDT equipments such as Modulus sonic and ultrasonic equipments, Abrasion tester, Acoustic Pulse Tester, Shear/Scratch Tester, Fire resistance test apparatus, Thermal conductivity apparatus, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Digital Multigloss meter, etc.

SHEAR/SCRATCH TESTER

Scratch tester is specialized equipment used to measure the relative resistance or susceptibility of a material surface to shearing, gouging, scratching, scraping, and engraving and other physical damage not classified as ordinary wear.

DIGITAL MULTI GLOSS METER

The facilities have been established at IPIRTI for testing glossiness of surfaces suitable for laminates, overlays and films used by panel and other industries and is ideally suited for measuring flat, non-textured surfaces.

Gloss measurement is essential where an aesthetic appearance of the coating/finish is required and it is measured at an angle of 20O, 60O or 85O.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL CHAMBER (CLIMATIC CHAMBER)The facilities have been established at IPIRTI for measuring the dimensional changes caused by temperature and humidity for different kinds of wooden door shutters. At a time 6 doors can be accommodated in the chamber and can simulate the conditions inside the chamber mentioned as per IS 4020 (part 12). Temperature & Humidity Controlled Chamber works at temperature range of 10º C to 85º C and humidity 20 to 95 % RH, can be operated through a direct LAN connecting through Ethernet port.

Temperature and Humidity Control Chamber

Digital Multi gloss meter

Scratch tester

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COMPUTER IMAGING DIGITAL MICROSCOPE WITH IMAGE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Facilities have been established at IPIRTI for Identification of wood samples by studying wood anatomical feature using computer imaging digital microscope with image analysis software system.

STEREOMICROSCOPE WITH IMAGE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY THE WOOD SAMPLES

A facility has been established at IPIRTI, Bangalore for identification of wood samples by studying wood anatomical structures using

TIMBER IDENTIFICATION & WOOD PRESERVATION

The lab has facilities to take up investigations on preservatives for protection of wood and other panel products from Fungi, Borers, Termites, etc. It has also facilities for wood identification. The important equipments available are Incubation chamber, Humidity chamber, Ultraphot microscope, Binocular microscope, Microtome, etc.

In addition, for large scale application of preservatives, vacuum/pressure impregnation plant and Boucherie process plant are also available for research and training.

Pressure Impregnation Plant

Olympus Bx41 microscope with software analysis system

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computer imaging digital microscope with image analysis software system by a new stereo discovery stereomicroscope. This digital microscope has Stereo discovery V 20 zoom optics with SYCOP control panel. This is very much useful to identify the wood samples without cutting into thin sections.

PARTICLE BOARD PLANT

Particle board is an alternative panel to plywood. Manufacture of particle board can be done with any type of wood and other lignocellulose material and conversion ratio is higher than plywood.

The plant of 1 ton per day capacity is set up with entirely indigenous machinery which will encourage the industry to set up bigger plant with indigenous machinery. This helps in exploration of the suitability of various timber species, soft and hard for particle board manufacture, HRD through training for supporting the industry and in R & D for product development.

SHORT CYCLE LAMINATING PRESS

A Short cycle laminating hot press of 1200 Tons capacity and 2.6 m x 1.4 m platen size with conveyor system was installed in the Pilot Plant for laminating panel products.

WIDE BELT SANDER

A three head Wide belt sander specially designed to calibrate Particle board for obtaining smooth surfaces and thickness uniformity of panel size 1330 mm x 2500 mm and panel thickness of 2.5 mm to 150mm was installed in the pilot plant.

A view of Particle Board Plant

Wide belt sander

Short cycle laminating press

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PILOT PLANT FACILITY FOR ULTRAFILTRATION OF BLACK LIQUOR/LIGNIN

A new pilot plant facility consisting of three columns to house three different size ceramic membrane having different molecular sieve with two Stainless Steel (SS) tank, of 40 liter capacity has been recently established at IPIRTI. The three vertical membrane is connected with feed pump (3HP.) The equipment is meant to fractionate chemical in mixture into definite molecular fractions by passing through micro-sieve of ceramic column. Using this equipment various molecular mixtures, present in waste black liquor was fractionated into various molecular weight range and the same were used for manufacture of adhesive for wood based panel products.

XENON WEATHER -O-METER

To upgrade the accelerated weathering studies with actual weather effect like sun spectrum with all range of irradiance, lower and higher range of relative humidity and also the rain effect, Xenon weather-o-meter was procured. The sample holding rack was modified with two racks keeping the bigger sizes of panel products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials. This higher version of accelerated Xenon Weather-o-meter is capable to generate data on simulated conditions as per all the national and international standards related to weathering.

Ultrafiltrationequipment

Xenon Weather-o-meter

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PAPER IMPREGNATION PLANT

Paper impregnation plant with all accessories are available for making Film face for panel products. The working width of the plant is 1,500 mm with overall width of 10 ft and overall length of 60 ft. The plant is operated for the development of paper impregnated with different types of resins.

FIRE DOOR TESTING EQUIPMENTThe salient features of the door testing setup are the Vertical front open furnace structure with refractory bricks & ceramic wool blanket for best heat insulation. The chamber is fitted with Computer programmable Automated LPG burners, hot gas exhaust system with automated dumper, pillar mounted I beam jib crane with electric hoist, Test frame to hold door under test with trolley and roller skid, Thermocouple assembly with good measurement accuracy, PC based multi-channel data logger, etc.

NATURAL WEATHER STATION

Natural weather station was installed with accessories which is capable to record the actual weather datas like sun light irradiance, rain fall, temperature and wind speed. Each day data will be summarized to the server at 23.59 hours. Sample holding rack can be tilted to any degree as per choice.

Natural Weather Station

A view of Fire Door Testing Equipment

Record of Actual Weather Data

A view of Paper Impregnation Plant

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REFINER

Refiner for Medium density fibre board plant was installed in the Institute. Refiner is needed to make fibres for the manufacture of MDF from wood and other lignocellulosics material.

TOXICITY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Toxicity measuring instrument installed at IPIRTI, Bangalore has the capability to precisely analyze 14 toxic gases which are liberated when burnt from different types of panel products.

PLANETARY BALL MILL

In short grinding times and finest grinding results down into the nano range. Planetary ball mills are all-rounders and are suitable for wet and dry grinding of hard, medium-hard, brittle and fibrous materials. The ball mill is a key piece of equipment for grinding crushed materials, and it is widely used in production nano coatings. Presently our institute is facilitating planetary ball mill with particle size below 50nm. By using this facility we are developing fire retardant Nano coatings for wood panel which protect from fire.

PRE–PRESSFORPILOTPLANT

1000 tons capacity Pre-press was installed in plywood pilot plant with automatic chain conveyor system Pre-press is also called cold-press which is used in prepress process of plywood/compreg production. This press is used for both R & D activities and training.

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LIMITED OXYGEN INDEX TEST-ING MACHINE

Limited Oxygen Index is the minimum concentration of oxygen that will just support flaming combustion in a flowing mixture of oxygen and nitrogen expressed as percentage. This helps us to investigate the flammability of polymers or composites. It is particularly used to investigate the effectiveness of a fire retardant material. Higher the LOI value the safer is the material.

FATIGUE TESTING MACHINE

Fatigue testing machines was installed in the CENTEC Lab to evaluate the performance of panel products under cyclic loading to predict the life span of the product under repeated loading conditions. Fatigue testing machines apply cyclic loads to test specimens. Fatigue testing machine is a dynamic testing machine and can be used to simulate how a component/material

will behave/fail under real life loading/stress conditions. It can incorporate tensile, compressive, bending stresses.

LCR METER FOR TESTING OF DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES

LCR meter was installed in CENTEC lab to study and analysis of dielectric and electrical (conductivity & Impedance) properties of wood and Bamboo based panel products. LCR meter is used to measure the inductance (L), capacitance (C) and resistance (R) of a component. Usually the specimen is subjected to an AC voltage source. The meter measures the voltage across and the current through the specimen. From the ratio of these the meter can determine the magnitude of the impedance.

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HOT PRESS

120 tones hydraulic hot press of platen size 600mmx 600mm was installed at the institute for pilot plant trials on MDF. The specialty of this hot press is the thickness of the panels can be well controlled within our requirement including customized controlling of temperature. Multi level pressure control with predetermined time.

BAMBOO PROCESSING UNIT

The outreach field station of this institute located at Kolkata has infrastructural facilities for mechanized processing of bamboo which is a renewable source. Bamboo in panel form is best opted to replace timber in many applications. To overcome all the limitations of manual slivering, the field station has established full fledged facilities for processing of bamboo for cross cutting, splitting, knot removal, sliver making, double side moulding, preservative treatment tank, lab scale hot press, resin applicator, resin kettle and glue mixer. To cater the need of people living in north eastern parts of India working for handicraft sectors and bamboo composite based industries, the institute now full facility to conduct special short term courses on mechanised processing of Bamboo.

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ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETER

Accurate analysis of metal components in wood preservative at PPM level can be determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Utilization of this process will not only be accurate in addition it saves the time spent in the classical method of analysis.

NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES ADDED DURING THE YEAR 2014-15

FIBRE ANALYSER

An automatic fibre size analyzer from Optest equipment Inc. Canada is installed in the Institute to study the morphology, i.e. the structural appearance, of fibers i.e.: length, width, coarseness, kink, and curl.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

It is a unique library with exhaustive collection of publications connected with wood and wood products for dissemination of information in wood science and technology. About 3000 bound volumes of Indian and Foreign journals published in the field of wood science and technology and more than 4000 books in relevant subjects are available for reference. The library has collections of both National and International Specifications and Code of Practices of Indian and Foreign Standards.

HOSTEL AND CANTEEN

A modern hostel and canteen are provided in the campus for comfortable stay & study for trainees of one year Post Graduate Diploma and short term courses. The rates are subsidized for the trainees.

Hostel

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TRAINING AND TEACHING AIDS

Class rooms with modern amenities including audio and video facilities for conducting classes for the trainees of One year PGDC and short term courses are available for training purpose.

STAFF RECREATION

In order to facilitate the recreation for scientists and other staff of the Institute, a staff recreation club is functioning which provides indoor games, reading section with magazines and novels.

Periodical section

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Sl. No. Project Title

1. Establishment of Pilot Scale Facilities for R & D and Training in MDF

2. Polyurethane based adhesive for bonding wood and bamboo based products

3.Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface coating of Wood and Bamboo Based Products

4.Studies on anatomical variation in plantation grown Melia dubia including selected clones of Populus deltoids and its suitability for plywood manufacturing

5. Development of Fire Retardant Particle Board

6.Development of Fire retardant cum Preservative Coating of Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites

7. Development of PUMF resin for plywood

8.Innovative and Competitive Technology for Manufacture of Fire Retardant Wood Adhesive for Wood based Panel Products

9. Flush Door with Engineered Core Infill

10. Study and Analysis of Nano Coating as Fire Retardant on Wood Panel Products

11.Effect of Catalyst to Achieve Lower Formaldehyde Emission Values for Wood Composites

13.Review of method of testing fire resistance of plywood and optimization of test procedure

14.Development of Medium density Fibre board (MDF) from Plantation grown timber Species Grevillea robusta (Silver Oak) and Casuarina-Phase I

ANNEXURE IV

ONGOINGIN–HOUSEPROJECTS

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15. Exploratory studies on development of nano-biocide for wood preservation

16.Assessment of relative toxicity of various panel products and study the toxicity index behavior of treated and untreated wood based panel products

17. Development of light weight composite panel products

18. Development of Medium density fiber board–Phase 1–Wheat Straw

19. Study on trend analysis of wood based panels in India

20.Study on suitability of Melia dubia for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) manufacturing

21.Evaluation of Multicomponent biocide for protection of plywood and other panel products

22. Development of cement bonded fibre composite panels for housing applications

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ANNEXURE V

SHORT-TERM COURSES CONDUCTED During the year 2014-2015

Training courses April 2014 - March 2015

Sl No. Name of the Course Duration

No of Cand-idates

Sponsored by

IPIRTI, Bangalore

1 Plywood Manufacturing Technology-II

18 - 22 August 2014 9 Plywood Industry

2 Testing of plywood and block board as per IS: 303,IS:710,IS:1328,IS:4990 and IS: 1659

18 - 22 August 2014 1 Plywood Industry

International course/ Special course, IPIRTI, Bangalore

3 IFS Training Course: Contribution of forests plantation in livelihood support and industrial production

26-27 June 2014 10 MoEF&CC, RT Division, New

Delhi

4 Special Training: Sawmilling & Saw-doctoring and Wood working and wood finishing

14 July -24 July 2014 8 Kannur University

5 International Nepal’s Training course: Plywood Manufacturing Technology-I

15-19 Dec 2014 3 Ganpati & Shikhar

Plywood, Nepal

6 International Nepal’s Training course: Plywood Manufacturing Technology-II

15-19 Dec 2014 3 Ganpati & Shikhar

Plywood, Nepal

7 IPIRTI-NID Bamboo Training Workshop

16-20 March 2015 35 IPIRTI & NID, Bangalore

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IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata

1 Plywood manufacturing Technology

20 Aug to 19 Sep 2014 7 Plywood Industry

2 Low cost and special Resin for manufacture of plywood

24-28 Nov 2014 6 Plywood Industry

3 Testing of Plywood Blockboard and Flush Door

22-26 Dec 2014 8 Plywood Industry

4 Plywood Manufacturing Technology

10 Feb-13 March 2015 5 Plywood Industry

IPIRTI Centre, Mohali

1 Testing of block board and flush door As per IS: 1659& IS:2202and Resin manufacturing conventional PF & UF resin

14-23 July 2014 1 Plywood Industry

Total 12 No. of trainings 96 part- icipants

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Shri. Ashok Lavasa, IASSecretary to Govt. of India &Chairman, IPIRTI, BoGMinistry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan,Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. S. S. Garbyal, IFSDirector General of Forests &Spl. Secretary to GoI, Vice-Chairman, IPIRTI, BoG, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate ChangeIndira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. S. S. Negi, IFSAdditional Director General of Forests (FC),Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, IFSDirector GeneralIndian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)New Forest P.O., Dehra Dun – 248 006Uttarakhand.

Shri M. Madangopal, IASAddl. Chief SecretaryGovernment of KarnatakaForest Ecology and Environment Department, Room No.448, 4th Floor, 3rd Stage, M.S.Building,Dr. Ambedkar Road, Bangalore-560 001.

Shri. S. S. Mohanty, Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser,Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbagh Road, New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. Brakaspathy,Adviser & Head, SERC,Min. of Science & Technology19, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli RoadNew Delhi-110 016.

Shri. B. K. SinhaHead, Civil Engg. Divn.,Bureau of Indian StandardsManak Bhavan, 9,Bahadur Shah Zafar MargNew Delhi-110 002.

Dr. M. R. NarayanaDirector Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) P.O. Nagarbhavi,Bangalore-560 072.

Shri Sajjan Bhajanka,President,Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry (FIPPI), 404, Vikrant Tower4, Rajendra Place New Delhi-110 008.

ANNEXURE VI

LIST OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF IPIRTI

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Shri. Mohd. Zakaria Khan Yusuf Zai,Senior Development Officer,Dept. of Industrial Policy and Promotion,Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Room No. 268 , Udyog Bhavan,New Delhi-110 011.

Shri. KanwerpalManaging Director,Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Ltd."Vana Vikas", III Floor, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560 003.

Shri. Kuldip Kumar, IFSManaging Director,Punjab State Forest Development Corporation Ltd.Forest Complex, Kumbra Road, Sector-68, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab

Shri. Moiz S. Vagh,Managing Director,M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd.,Post Box No.2, B.M.Road, Hunsur-571 105, Mysore Dist. Karnataka State, India.

Shri. S. P. Mittal,Chairman,M/s. Greenply Industries Ltd.,Vill. Kriparampur P.O. Sukdevpur Dist.24 Parganas South, West Bengal – 743503

Shri. Rakesh Agarwal,Managing Director,M/s. Amul Boards Pvt. Ltd.,Goyal Avenue, Plot No.318, Ward 12-B,Opp: LIC Block, Gandhidham – 370 201, Gujarat. (Kutch)

Dr. D.N. Tewari,President,Utthan-Centre for Sustainable Development& Poverty Alleviation,18-A, Auckland Road, Civil Lines,Allahabad – 211 001 (U.P.)

Ms. D. Sujatha,Scientist, IPIRTI, Bangalore-22.

Shri. Amit Agarwal,Managing Director,M/s. Gujarat Woodlam Products Pvt. Ltd.,8/2453, ARRA Street,Kotsafil Road,Wadifaliya, Surat – 395 003 (Gujarat)

Shri V. S. Raju,Chairman,M/s. Ecoboard Industries Ltd.,“ECO HOUSE”, 65/1A, Akarshak Bldg., Opp. Nal Stop,Karve Road, Pune – 411 004. (India)

Shri. Arun K Bansal, IFS (Retd.)Former Addl. DG Forests, India,304, New Green Wood, CGHS,GH6, Sector-52, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122001Dr. Ranjana Yadav,Officer-In-Charge, IPIRTI Centre, B-65, Phase 7, Industrial Area,Mohali, Punjab – 160 055

Dr. B. N. Mohanty, IFSDirector & Member Secretary,IPIRTI, Bangalore-22.

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ANNEXURE VII

LIST OF RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) OF IPIRTI FOR THE YEARS 2014-2015

The research, development and training activities of the Institute are carried out under the supervision and with the approval of the Research Advisory Committee having following composition.

A. Institutional

Sl. No. Name Designation

1

President,Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industries (FIPPI), 404, Vikrant Tower, 4, Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110 008.

Chairman

2 Director, IPIRTI. Co-Chairman

3

Director & Head (Civil Engg.)Bureau of Indian Standards,Manak Bhavan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002.

Member

4

Director or Nominee (Sc.F. or above)Institute of Wood Science & TechnologyP.O. Malleswaram,Bangalore – 560003.

Member

5

Scientist F or aboveDepartment of Science & TechnologyTechnology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road,New Delhi – 110 016.

Member

6

Prof.G.JagadeeshDepartment of Aerospace Engineering,Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore – 560012.

Member

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7

Director or NomineeInstitute for Socio-Economic Change,P.O. Nagarbhavi,Bangalore – 560072.

Member

8

Dr. K.V.S.N. Raju, Scientist F, HOD, OCP Division,Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR),Uppal Road, Hyderabad – 500 007.

Member

9 DIG (RT), MoEF&CC,GOI, New Delhi. Member

10 Joint Director, IPIRTI Convener

B. Members representing State Forest Department /Corporation :

11 PCCF, Karnataka or his Nominee Member

12 PCCF, Punjab or his Nominee Member

13 MD, Tripura Forest Development Corporation, Tripura Member

14

Shri. S.P.Mittal, Chairman,M/s. Greenply Industries Ltd.,15A, Shakespeare Soveam,New B.K. Market, 2nd Floor,Kolkata, West Bengal.

Member

15

Shri. Pushpendra Mohan, M.D.M/s. Shiv Hari Plywood Limited,4th Mile Stone, Jaspur – 244 712,Dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.

Member

16Shri. MoizWagh, M.D.M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works (P) Ltd.P.O. Bag No. 2, Hunsur – 571105, Karnataka.

Member

C. Representatives from Panel and Allied Industries :

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17

Managing Director,M/s. ARCL Organics Ltd., 13, Camac Street, 2nd Floor, Kolkata – 700017.

Member

18 Ms. Sujatha.D, Scientist E Member

19 Officer In Charge, IPIRTI, field station, Kolkata. Member

20 Officer In ChargeIPIRTI Centre, Mohali. Member

Invitees: All Scientists of IPIRTI

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ANNEXURE VIII

IPIRTI REPRESENTATION ON COMMITTEES/SUB-COMMITTEES OF BIS

1. Dr. B. N. Mohanty, Director Chairman, Wood Products Sectional Committee CED 20 Principal member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9

2. Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist E Alternate member, Civil Engineering Divisional Council (CEDC) Principal member, CED 20 Sectional Committee Alternate member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9 Principal member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11 Principal Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windows and shutters CED 11:1.

3. Smt. D. Sujatha, Scientist E Alternate member, CED 20 Sectional Committee Principal member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1 Alternate member, Sub-Committee, Building Boards CED 20:6

4. Shri. Uday D. N., Scientist E Principal member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning, preservation, grading and testing CED 9:1

5. Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist D Principal member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13 Alternate Member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11 Alternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P3, Panel for Building Materials Alternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P6, Panel for Timber

6. Shri. Vipin Chawla, Scientist D Alternate member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning, preservation, grading and testing CED 9:1

7. Shri. Narsimhamurthy, Scientist C Alternate member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1

8. Shri. M. C. Kiran, Scientist C Alternate member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13 Alternate Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windows and shutters CED 11:1.

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The Managing Director M/s. Ajay Plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd., Near Buria Chowk, Chaneti Road, Jagadhri, Haryana State-135003.

The Managing Director M/s.Akolite Synthetic Resins Plot No. 192C, Industrial Area, Baikampady,, Mangalore, Karnataka State-575011.

The Managing Director M/s.Ambi Ply Panels and doors 678/3, Kurumbanur, Dasanoor Post, Mettupalyam , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State-641305.

The Managing Director M/s.Amrit Enterprises Khajuri Road,, Yamunanagar, Haryana State-135001.

The Managing Director M/s.Amul Boards Pvt Ltd. "GOYAL AVENUE" Plot No. 318, Ward 12/B, Opp. LIC Block, Gandhidham(Kutch), Gujarat State-370 201.

The Managing Director M/s.Anutone Acoustics Ltd., 3A, Visvesvaraya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka State-560 048.

The Managing Director M/s.Assam Timber Products Pvt. Ltd., Rupai Siding, Doomdooma, Assam State-786153.

The Managing Director M/s.Baba Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Delhi Road, Village: Damla Yamuna Nagar, Haryana State-135 001.

The Managing Director M/s.Bayer MaterialScience Pvt. Ltd., Business Unit: Polyurethane, Bayer House, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West), Maharashtra State-400607.

The Managing Director M/s.Bokaro Timber Seasoning Plant C-38, City Centre, Sector - IV, Bokaro Steel City, , Dist. Bokaro, Jharkhand State-827004.

The Managing Director M/s.Century Plyboards ( I ) Ltd. Diamond Harbour Road, Kanchowki, Bishnupur, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal State.

The Managing Director M/s.Door Decor "SANTI BHAVAN" P-43, S. N. Roy Road,, Kolkata, West Bengal State-700038.

The Managing Director M/s.Elegant Products (P) Ltd., # 1-4-6, Flat No. 301, III Floor, Street No. 7, Bliss Apartment, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh State-500 007.

ANNEXURE IX

LIST OF MEMBER FIRMS OF IPIRTI SOCIETY 2014-2015

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The Managing Director M/s.Everest Ply and Veneers Pvt. Ltd. 8, Khairu Place, 4th Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal State-700072.

The Managing Director M/s.Faith Lumber Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 90, Plot No. 112-121, N. H. - 8, Padana-Gandhidham-Kutch, Gujarat State-370201.

The Managing Director M/s.Fine Wood Products Pvt. Ltd. R.S. No 99/2 & 99/3, Madukarai, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu State-605 105.

The Managing Director M/s. Gattani Industries Mariani Road, Cinnamara, , P. O. Jorhat, Assam State-785001.

The Managing Director M/s.Gayatri Industries H. No. 1-4-6, F-301, 3rd Floor, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh State-500 007.

The Managing Director M/s.Geeta Plyboards Pvt Ltd. Sy No. 90, Yamnampet (Vill), Ghatkesar (Man), R.R Dist., Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh State-501 301.

The Managing Director M/s.Gokul Enterprises Khurdi Road, Damla,, Yamuna, Haryana State-135001.

The Managing Director M/s.Greenply Industries Ltd. Vill - Kriparampur, P. O. Sukdevpur, Dit-24, , Paraganas (S) , West Bengal State-743503.

The Managing Director M/s.Hero Plywoods & Boards Manchal, Kurumathur P. O, Thaliparamba, Kannur, Kerala State-670142.

The Managing Director M/s.Indian Timber Products (P) Ltd Sy.No.55/A, Dundigal Air Force Academy, Narsapur Road, Annaram Village, Medak Dist, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh State-502 313.

The Managing Director M/s.Jagdamba Plywood Industries (Kashipur) Pvt. Ltd. Village Bhogpur, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur, Uttaranchal State-244713.

The Managing Director M/s.Jai Dayal Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Village : Naharpur, Khajuri Road,, Dist. Yamuna Nagar, Haryana State-135001.

The Managing Director M/s.Kailash Hi-Tech Timber Industries Ltd. Plot Nos.121 & 122, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Kakkalur, , Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu State-602 003.

The Managing Director M/s.Kalyan Industries Jagadhri Road, , Yamuna Nagar, Haryana State-135 001.

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The Managing Director M/s.Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries Ltd., Jeppu,, Mangalore, Karnataka State-575002.

The Managing Director M/s.Lucky Ply & Laminates Survey No. 29/3, P-1/P-1, National Highway No. 8, Village - Talwada, Tal. Umargaon,, Dist. Valsad, Gujarat State-396195.

The Managing Director M/s.Madras Chipboard Ltd., "Sri Bhavanam", 1089/20, P.S.K Nagar, P.B. No. 59, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu State-626 117.

The Managing Director M/s.Mak Plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd., #1, The Presidency, 1/8, Ground Floor, St. Marks Road, Bangalore, Karnataka State-560 001.

The Managing Director M/s.Mars Plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mauza-Panchghara, P. O. - Panchagha Bazar, P. S. Chanditala, Dist. Hooghly, West Bengal State.

The Managing Director M/s.Mayur Ply Industries Pvt Ltd. 46C, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, 2nd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal State-700016.

The Managing Director M/s.Merino Panel Products Ltd., No. 5, Alexendra Court, 60/1, Chowringee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal State-700 020.

The Managing Director M/s.Metro Plywood Pvt. Ltd. Damla, Delhi Road, Yamunanagar, , Yamunanagar, , Haryana State-135 001.

The Managing Director M/s.Natural Wood and Veneers Pvt. Ltd., Vettickal, P. O., (Via) Mulanthuruthy,, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala State-682314.

The Managing Director M/s.Raavela Door & Decors A-13, Road No. 9, I.D.A., Nacharam , Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh State-500 076.

The Managing Director M/s.Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd., Rajkot Gondal Highway, P. O. Shapar, , Dist - Rajkot,, Gujarat State-360024.

The Managing Director M/s.Shivhari Plywood Pvt. Ltd. 44Km stone, Kashipur Road, Dist.Udham Singh Nagar, Jaspur, Uttaranchal State-244712.

The Managing Director M/s.Shree Gopal Udyog Vill. Shadipur, Khajuri Road, Yamunanagar, Haryana State.

The Managing Director M/s.Shree Jalaram Timber Depot Pvt. Ltd., Agar Bazar, S. K. Bole Road, Dadar (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra State-400028.

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The Managing Director M/s.Star Plywoods Pathankot Road, Vill. Raowali, P. O. Nurpur,, Dist. Jalandhar, Punjab State-160055.

The Managing Director M/s.Sylvan Plyboard (India) Pvt. Ltd., NH-2, Delhi Road, Chinamore and Champsara, P.O. : Baidyabati, Hoogly, West Bengal State-712 222.

The Managing Director M/s.Timpack Pvt. Ltd. 15th Mile, G. S. Road, Byrnihat, Meghalaya State-793101.

The Managing Director M/s.V. K. Patel & Co. Plot No. 19 & 20, M. S. S. I. D. C., At - Gandhre, Near Vaitarna River, Taluka - Wada, , Dist. Thane, Maharashtra State-421 303.

The Managing Director M/s.Venus Plywoods Pvt. Ltd., Vill Raowali, P. O. Nurpur, , Pathankot Road, Jalandhar,, Punjab State-144004.

The Managing Director M/s.Vidya Ply & Board Pvt. Ltd. Vill. Lalpur, Post-Dadraul, Jalalabad Road, , Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh State-242001.

The Managing Director M/s.Virgo Panel Products Haryana Road, Daulowal Village, , Hoshiarpur, Punjab State-146208.

The Managing Director M/s.Rajkripal Exim Pvt. Ltd., 295/2, Gandhidham, Gujarat State-370201.

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ANNEXURE X

SERVICES OFFERED BY IPIRTI TO MEMBER INDUSTRIES

1. Preference in providing trained man power to the plywood and panel industries through One year Post Graduate Diploma Course and Short term Course.

2. Arranging Training and education for the candidates sponsored by the factories through regular short term vocational courses as well as specially conducted courses as per the request of sponsors.

3. Providing solutions to common problems of the industries and their needs through regional workshops/meetings. A free visit to the member firms in the region will be made after the workshop by a group of scientists to solve their floor level problems.

4. Extending technical support services related to processing and production of plywood in the form of Telephonic advice or direct contact, through correspondence, or visit to factories, etc., are provided.

5. Granting concession to member firms in testing and training fees.

6. Focusing the problems and needs of the industries in R&D projects.

7. Formulating Specifications for the new products developed by the industry and issue of draft amendments to existing standards.

8. Highlighting the problems of the industry at Ministry/Government level.

9. Undertaking sponsored projects given by the factory for their process and product development.

10. Enlightening the Members as well as non-Members from the Wood and Wood-based Industries regarding the significant achievements and other important events conducted in the Institute during the quarter, as well as research and training planned for the following quarter, through Quarterly IPIRTI NEWS.

11. Furnishing references of the selected articles on wood and wood products chosen from a wide range of National/International Journals which are of interest to the user groups are provided as “Wood Products Research Update” through e-mail service (E-mail ID to be provided by the interested users). In addition, direct web links have also been provided for more detailed information.

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AUDIT REPORT 2014-2015

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AUDITORS REPORT

We have audited the Balance Sheet of “ Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute” # 2273, Tumkur Road , Bangalore -22 . as at 31st March 2015 and the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on that date, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information annexed thereto.

Management’sresponsibilityforthefinancialStatements

This executive Committee Members of Indian Plywood Industries Research &Training Institute responsible for the Preparation of these financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Karnataka societies Registration Act, 1960. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance of Internal control relevant to preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the Assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessment, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Associations preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design

H.R.Ramaswamy, B.Com, FCAPartnerS.R.R.K. SHARMA ASSOCIATESChartered Accountants

The Members ofINDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTEP.B. No. 2273, Tumkur Road,Banagalore - 560 022.

Date :

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audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting estimates made by the management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Opinion

In our opinion and to the best of our information, and according to the explanation given to us, the said accounts read with the schedules and notes thereto, are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Karnataka Societies registration Act, 1960 and give true and fair view:

1. In case Balance sheet, of the State of Affairs of the above named Institute as at 31st March 2015.

2. In case of the Income and Expenditure Account, of the surplus, being the Excess of Income over Expenditure of its accounting year ended 31st March 2015.

During the current year grants received and accumulated unspent grants of previous years is fully utilized towards Research Project and working of the Institute.

During the year, Special Land Acquisition Office of Bangalore Metro has made TDS Rs.1,98,25,326/- on the compensation payable towards the land acquisition of the Institute on the amount of Rs.19,82,53,260/-. The amount has shown as receivable in the accounts of the Institute and it is subject to Capital gains.

FOR S.R.R.K.SHARMA ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants Firm registration No: 003790S

Sd/- H.R.Ramaswamy Partner, Membership No. 207116

Place : BangaloreDate : 11.09.2015

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ANNEXURE-I

TO THE AUDIT REPORT DATED 11TH September 2015

1. Accounts are generally maintained on Accrual Basis.

2. Institute has during the year ended 31st March 2015 received grants from Government of India of Rs. 3,00,94,000/- and Rs. 1,15,00,000/- towards Plan and Non Plan Expenditure respectively.

3. Interest receivable is to be quantifiable and accounted.

FOR S.R.R.K.SHARMA ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants Firm registration No: 003790S

Sd/- H.R.Ramaswamy Partner, Membership No. 207116 Place : BangaloreDate : 11.09.2015

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ANNEXURE - II

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH TRAINING INSTITUTE,BANGALORE–560022STATEMENT OF FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

AS AT 31ST MARCH – 2015

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ON ACCOUNTS

OVERVIEW

The IPIRTI is registered in the year 1962 under the Mysore Societies Act, 1960 (Mysore Act No.17 of 1960) vide No. S.6/1961-62 dated 24th October 1961.

It is registered under section 12A (a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Vide no. DIT(E)/12a/Vol.III/T-168/W-2/02-03 dated 06.01.2003

GOVERNANCE

The Executive Committee has the overall responsibility for the general control, administration and management of the activities of the association. The responsibility is joint and several. The internal control system in operation provides reasonable assurance against errors frauds.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basic of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements are prepared and presented under the historical cost convention on the cash basis of accounting, unless otherwise stated elsewhere.

1. Revenue Recognition

a. life Membership fees received is credited to send fund. This practice has been followed by the Society consistently from the past.

b. Interest on term Deposits held as investments is recognized on accrued basis.

c. Interest on SB Accounts is recognized as income when received.

2. Expenses

All expenses are accounted on accrual basis

3. Allocation/Transfers to restricted funds

a. The Society has a policy to allocate/transfer interest to Restricted Fund Accounts to recognize the amount received attributable to those Funds like Research Growth Fund, Upgradation of Scientist Skills Fund

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b. Allocation/Transfer of interest to restricted funds are made on the basis of Proportionate interest attributable to the balance standing in the respective fund account at the end of the year.

c. The practice to allocate/transfer interest to the Restricted funds has been consistently followed by the Society from the past.

4. Prior Period Items

Prior period items, being any income or expense, which has arisen in the current period as result of errors or omissions in the preparation of the financial statements of one or more prior periods are recognized as and when they are noticed and shown separately.

5. Fixed Assets

a) The fixed assets have been capitalized at acquisition cost, with all identifiable Expentifiable expenditure incurred to bring the asset into present condition.

b) The assets acquired for specific usage are accounted as its full value.

6. Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided on the fixed assets except on land on written Down Value basis in accordance with the rates prescribed under Income Tax Act, 1961 read with Income Tax Rules 1962.

7. Investments

Investments amounting to Rs. 15, 27,71,717/-and other investments to Rs. 2,75,83,205/- towards R & D Growth Fund has been classified in Term Deposits under investment.

8. Income Tax

The Society is registered under Section 12(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and hence no provision has been made towards income tax.

9. Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

A Provision is recognized when the Society has present obligation as a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resource will be required to settle obligations, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made Contingent Liabilities, if any, not provided for are disclosed by way of Notes.

Contingent Assets are neither recognized not disclosed.

Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

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NOTES FORMING PART OF ACCOUNTS AS ON 31-03-2015

1. The balances as reflected in the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2015 of Receivables, Payables, Loans and Advances and Deposits, are subject to confirmation and subject to any adjustments And reconciliation after confirmation.

2. In the opinion of the Director, the amounts shown in the Balance Sheet are reflected at their realizable values, unless stated otherwise.

3. Contingent Liability – Nil (Previous Year – Nil)

4. Miscellaneous Provision Establishment charges provision amounting to Rs. 39,45,233/- provided for the year.

5. The Director/Administrative Officer has assessed the Fixed Assets for any impairment as on 31.03.2015 and has concluded that there has been no significant impairment in any of the Fixed Assets that needs to be recognized in the books of accounts.

6. Figures have been rounded off to nearest rupee value.

7. Previous year figure have been regrouped /rearranged to be in conformity with the current years’ presentation.

FOR S.R.R.K.SHARMA ASSOCIATES For INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES Chartered Accountants RESEARCH TRAINING INSTITUTE

Sd/- Sd/- H.R.Ramaswamy Dr.B.N.Mohanty Partner, Director Membership No. 207116

Place : BangaloreDate : 11.09.2015

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SCHEDULE CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND AND LIABILITIES CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND 1 342,738,743 373,857,379 RESERVES AND SURPLUS 2 204,102,392 5,253,963

EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 3 45,855 47,655

SECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS 4 18,437,419 15,855,831 UNSECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS 5DEFERRED CREDIT LIABILITIES (Deposit Received)

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CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS 7 4,153,295 4,056,788 TOTAL 569,477,705 399,071,617 ASSETS FIXED ASSETS 8 174,697,725 158,854,315 INVESTMENTS- FROM EARMARKED/ ENDOWMENT FUNDS

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INVESTMENTS- OTHERS 10 180,889,727 199,431,911 CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES ETC 11 213,890,253 40,785,391 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE (to the extent not written off or adjusted)TOTAL 569,477,705 399,071,617 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND N0TES ON ACCOUNTS

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

for INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE

IN TERMS OF OUR REPORT ATTACHED FOR S.R.R.K. SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Sd/- Sd/- Director AdministrativeOfficer CharteredAccountants Firm Registration No.003790S

Sd/- H.R.Ramaswamy Partner, Membership No.207116

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SCHEDULE1 - CAPITAL FUND: 31.03.2015 31.03.2014Balance as at the beginning of the year 343,778,996 335,123,921 Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital FundAdd/(Deduct): Balance of net income (expenditure transferred from the Income and Expenditure Account

(33,546,322) 8,655,075

310,232,674 343,778,996 CORPUS FUNDBalance as at the beginning of the year 30,078,384 27,568,189 Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital Fund 253,829 Add/(Deduct): Balance of net income (expenditure transferred from the Income and Expenditure Account

2,380,677 2,256,366

Add : Interest 47,008 32,506,069 30,078,384

BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END 342,738,743 373,857,379

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE 2- RESERVES AND SURPLUS CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

1. Capital Reserve: As per last Account Addition During the year Less: Deductions during the year

2.Revaluation Reserve: As per last Account Addition During the year Less: Deductions during the year

3.Special Reserves:Upgradation on Scientific SkillsOpening Balance 5,187,363 4,559,815

Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital Fund 63,457 Add/(Deduct): Balance of net income (expenditure transferred from the Income and Expenditure Account

595,169 564,092

5,782,532 5,187,363 4. a) General Reserve: Entrance Fee Fund

As per last Account 66,600 66,600 Addition During the year Less: Deductions during the year

TOTAL D 66,600 66,600

4 b) General Reserve: Special Land Acquisition (Based on Metro Compensation & TDS thereon Subject to realisation)

198,253,260

198,253,260 TOTAL D 204,102,392 5,253,963

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SCHEDULE4- SECURRED LOANS AND BORROWINGS CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

1. Central Government 2. State Government (Specify) 3. Financial Institutions

a) Term Loans b) Interest accrued and due

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Old Students Taining FundRunning Projects 14839559 11806134Deposit Received 3597860 4049697TOTAL 18437419 15855831

Note: Amounts due within one year

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SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE 5- UNSECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS

CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

1. Central Government 2. State Government (Specify) 3. Financial Institutions 4. Banks:

a) Term Loans b) Other Loans (Specify)

5. Other Institutions and Agencies6. Debentures and Bonds7. Fixed Deposits8. Others (Specify)

TOTALNote: Amounts due within one year 0 0

SCHEDULES6- DEFERRED CREDIT LIABILITIES CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

a) Acceptances secured by hypothecation of capital equipment and other assets

b) OthersTOTAL

Note: Amounts due within one year

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE7- CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS

CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

A. CURRENT LIABILITIES 1.Acceptance2.Sundry Creditors

a) For Goods and Services 100000 25937b) Others

3. Advances Received4. Interest accrued but not due on:

a) Secured Loans/ borrowingsb)Unsecured Loans/ Borrowings

5. Statutory Liabilities:a) Overdue 42700b) Others 108062 95247

6. Other Current LiabilitiesTOTAL (A) 208062 163884

B.PROVISIONS1. Taxation2. Gratuity3. Superannuation/Pension4. Accumulated Leave Encashment5. Trade Warranties/Claims6. Others (Specify) 3945233 3892904

TOTAL (B) 3945233 3892904TOTAL (A+B) 4153295 4056788

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SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE9- INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Current Year Previous Year

1. In Government Securities2. Other approved Securities3. Shares4. Debentures and Bonds5. Subsidiaries and Bonds6. Others TOTAL 0

SCHEDULE10- INVESTMENTS- OTHERS Current Year Previous Year1. In Government Securities2. Other approved Securities3. Shares4. Debentures and Bonds5. Subsidiaries and Bonds6. Others (to be specified) Fixed Deposits 180354922 198897106 Statutory Deposits with various Govt Organisation 533144 533144 UNESCO Coupons 1661 1661TOTAL 180889727 199431911

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE 11- CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES ETC

CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

A. CURRENT ASSETS:1. Inventories

a) Stores and Spares 521525 488254b) Loose Toolsc) Stock-in-trade

Finished GoodsWork-in-ProgressRaw Materials

2. Sundry Debtorsa) Debts Outstanding for a period exceeding six months 20437 20437b) Others from Metro-Special Land Acquisition Office 178427934

3. Cash Balances in hand (including cheques/drafts and imprest)

170972 79440

4. Bank Balances:a) With Scheduled Banks

- On Current Accounts 10876817 36674991- On Deposit Accounts (includes margin money)- On Savings Accounts 1000 96751

b) With non- Scheduled Banks- On Current Accounts 24948 24948- On Deposit Accounts (includes margin money)- On Savings AccountsIPIRTI Branch 1360957 1541311

5. Post Office SavingsTOTAL (A) 191404590 38926132

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE11–CURRENTASSETS,LOANS, ADVANCES ETC. (Cont.)

Current Year

Previous Year

B.LOANS,ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS 1.Loans: a)Staff 1828829 1658919 b)Other Entities engaged in activities/objectives similar to that of the Entity

c)Other(Specify)2.Advances and other amounts recoverable in cash or in kind or for value to be received: a)On Capital Account b)Prepayments c)Others from Staff 206490 200340 d) TDS for 14-15 204503443.Income Accrued: a) On Investments from Earmarked/Endowments Funds IPIRTI Benovelent Fund-(B) b) On Investments-Others

c) On Loans and Advances d) Others (includes income due unrealized - Rs......) Interest on FD Accured

4.Claims Receivable Grants ReceivableService TaxTOTAL(B) 22485663 1859259TOTAL(A+B) 213890253 40785391

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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INCOME SCHEDULE CURRENT YEAR

PREVIOUS YEAR

Income from Sales/Services 12 4,472,658 3,688,491 Grants/Subsidies (Plan & Non Plan) 13 41,594,000 75,150,000 Fees/Subscriptions 14 1,849,507 2,066,991 Income from Investments( Income on Investment.from earmarked/endow. Funds transferred to Funds)

15 - -

Income from Royalty, Publication etc 16 - 62,855 Interest Earned 17 19,061,101 15,178,638 Other Income 18 288,719 2,845,172 Increase/(decrease) in stock of Finished Goods and WIP

19 - -

TOTAL(A) 67,265,985 98,992,147 EXPENDITURE Establishment Expenses 20 56,896,650 48,257,961 Other Administrative Expenses (Plan & Non Plan)

21 13,932,405 14,333,036

Expenditure on Grants, Subsidies etc. 22Interest 23Depreciation (Net total at the year end- corresponding to Schedule 8)

27,068,470 24,925,618

TOTAL (B) 97,897,525 87,516,615 Balance being excess of Expenditure over Income (A-B)

(30,631,540) 11,475,532

Transfer to / from General Reserve Transfer to Special reserve (R&D Growth Fund) 2,331,825 2,256,366 Transfer to Special reserve (upgradation of Sci Skills

582,956 564,092

BALANCE BEING SURPLUS/(DEFECIT) CARRIED TO CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND

(33,546,322) 8,655,074

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNT POLICIES 24CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

25

Grand Total (33,546,322) 8,655,074

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE AS AT 31-03-2015

SCHEDULE12–INCOMEFROMSALES/SERVICES Current Year

Previous Year

1)Income from Sales a)Sale of Finished Goods b)Sale of Raw Material c)Sale of Scraps

2)Income from Services a)Testing Charges 4214333 3401075b) Hostel & Lodging Charges 144400 162636c)Professional /Consultancy Servicesd)Agency Commission and Brokeragee)Maintenance Services(Equipment/Property)f) GSLI 93665 30

g) Application fees 20260 22550Transfer of Technology 540000Car Charges Recovered 5280 e)Others(Specify)TOTAL 4472658 4131571SCHEDULE13–GRANTS/SUBSIDIES(Irrevocable Grants& Subsidies Received)

1)Central Government Grants Receivable Plan 1)Central Government Grants Received Plan 30094000 57900000 1)Central Government Grants Received Non Plan 11500000 17250000 2)State Government 3)Government Agencies 4)Institutions/Welfare Bodies 5)International Organisations

6)Others(Specify)TOTAL 41594000 75150000

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SCHEDULE14–FEES/SUBSCRIPTION Current Year

Previous Year

1) Entrance Fees3) Seminar/Program Fees4) Consultancy Fees (transfer of technology) 145846 1189585) Others (specify)

Vocational Training Fees 1147163 1226797SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES(STAFF CLUB) 330RTI INFORMATION 20

SBI, JALAHALLI 927Testing Charges (Accruals) 15101AG (CGEGIS) BNM 120Contributions from Members 540000 721236 Total 1849507 2066991

Note – Accounting Policies towards each item are to be disclosed

SCHEDULE 15-INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

(Income on Invest .from Earmarked/Endowment funds transferred to Funds)

1.Interest

a)On Govt. Securities

b)Other Bonds/Debentures

2.Dividends:

a)On Shares

b)On Mutual Fund Securities

3.Rents

4.Others(Specify)

TOTAL 0 0

TRANSFERRED TO EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS

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SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

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SCHEDULE16–INCOMEFROMROYALTY,PUBLICATION ETC.

Current Year

Previous year

1) Income from Royalty 628552) Income from Publications3) Others (specify)TOTAL 0 62855

SCHEDULE17–INCOMEFROMROYALTY,PUBLICATION ETC.

1) On Term Deposits:a) With Scheduled Banks 18452297 15002688b) With Non-Scheduled Banksc) With Institutionsd) Others

2) On Saving Accounts:a) With Scheduled Banks 212871 53636b) With Non—Scheduled Banksc) Post Office Savings Accountsd) Others

3) On Loans:a) Employees/Staff 144337 122314b) Others

4) Interest on Debtors and Other Receivables 251596TOTAL 19061101 15178638Note–Taxdeductedatsourcetobeindicated

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION) INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR ENDED 31-03-2015

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SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR ENDED 31-03-2015

SCHEDULE18–OTHERINCOME Current Year

Previous Year

1) Profit on Sale/disposal of Assets: a) Owned assets

b) Assets acquired out of grants, or received free of cost 2) Export Incentives realized 3) Fees for Miscellaneous Services 1,38,719 1,92,407

4) Miscellaneous IncomeParliamentary Committee MembersVisit of Parliment MembersIFS Office Training NPBCentury Plyboard Pvt LtdLife Cycle AssessmentGreenply (Gold Medal)RTI Information NPAccured Interest reconciliation Difference 25,79,924Others credit no longer required 72,841Transfer of Technology 1,50,000 TOTAL 2,88,719 28,45,172

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SCHEDULE 19 – INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN STOCKOFFINISHED GOODS & WORK IN PROGRESS

Current Year

Previous Year

a) Closing stock- Finished Goods- Work-in-progress

b) Less: Opening Stock- Finished Goods- Work-in-progress

NET INCREASE(DECREASE) [a-b] -

SCHEDULE20–ESTABLISHMENTEXPENSESa) Salaries and Wages ( Non Plan) 12,737,101 12468090

Salaries and Wages ( Plan) 27,895,219 25166144Salaries and Wages ( Accured) 3,960,334 3823864

b) Allowances and Bonus 99,015 86350c) Contribution to Provident Fund 2,695,991 3271275d) Contribution to other Fund (specify) Contribution to Family 1,162,564 443836e) Staff Welfare Expensesf) Expenses on Employees’ Retirement and Terminal Benefitsg) Other (specify)

EDLIS Charges 27,895 28028Reimbursement of Tution Fees 789,307 749749Reimbursement of Telephone bills 114,405 82784Gratutity 2,093,788 346275Leave Salary 2,468,855 230460LTC 1,621,362 1101253Liveries 13,448 Medical Expenses (non plan) 1,217,366 459853

TOTAL 56,896,650 48257961

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Audit Fees 12250Bank Charges 9539 7495

Building Maintenance 153293 98947

BUILDING MAINTENANCE PLAN 5483

EDLIS CHARGES (NP) 16245

Administration Charges on EDLIS 8518 213

Conveyance Allowance 14915 15766

E-Governance 362172

Electricity Charges 898832 854488

General Expenses 150584 256257

Information & Publicity 39132 1910

Inspection Charges on PF 8960 16676

Internal Audit Fee 11000

Meeting Expenses- 11035 11812

NABL Charges 291765 585521

Overtime Allowance- 5049 2978

Paper and Periodicals 17318 8269

Postage & Telegram 109485 62566

Printing & Stationary 96711 74259

Rent and Taxes 16682 28283

Repairs and Renewals 67014 17055

GSLI BANGLR 3850

HINDI RAJBHASHA 20170

Telephone Charges 186208 174721

Travelling Expenses 266220 875268

TRANFER TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE( NON PLAN) 198642

Vehicle Maintenance 64654 89794

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Advertisement 176885 1325Caliberation Charges 48861 175943LIVERIES F.S.K 2213Security Services 1274530 1388194Water Charges- NPK 69558 35822Other Consumables 13782 5873Lab Expenditure 99559 251309SUBSCRIPTION FROM MEMBERS 32,659TDS 249 All India Sports Meets K 270684 36233CGEGIS(DR.BNM) 120LEGAL CHARGES 20,000 Parliamentary Committee Members 105800MAINTAINENCE OF EQUIPMENTS FS MOHALI 32565 30922Life Cycle Assessment 1154IPIRTI MEET(KOLKATA) 51420Hindi Rajbhasha 3600IFS Office Training NPB 4 1500WC/112/SURVEY/2013 57487WORKSHOP EXPDN FSM 22336Sales Tax Piad 15484IPIRTI STAFF BENEVOLENT FUND 80

TOTAL Non Plan Expenditure 4797360 5656795

Administration Charges on EDLIS 21004 349Advertisement Charges 527144 388786Bonus 69083 88365

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Canteen Maintenance 88078 44500Audit Fees- 18032 12250Building Maintenance- 589966 559056Campus Maintenance 546796 206386Conveyance Allowance 27460 15542Electricity Charges 714067 593494Hostel Maintenance 127529 32130Information and Publicity 445530 270662Inspection Charges on PF 21065 37437Internal Audit Fee- 11000Maintenance of Equipment 2173202 1495740Postage and Telegram 77327 37388Printing and Stationary 64817 78220Sundries 481017 502609Telephone Charges 167623 172580Travellinge Expenses 978826 1255853Vehicle Maintenance - 90348 137184Wages 1163333Papers & Periodicals 24972Patents 54400Honararium for Guest PB 750.00 39218I.F.S. Officer Training PBLab Expenses Bangalore PB 270481Medical Expenses-Plan 520061Meeting Expesnes Plan 184201 160144EGOVERNACE 206583SECURITY SERVICES 285600

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Water Charges 9126WC/112/PANEL/2014 PROJECT 86969GSLI -KolkataOther consumables 477913 223715WORKSHOP/SEMINAR EXPENDITURE 330108 75878C V RAMAN FELLOWSHIP 374TRAVELLING EXPENSES(FOREIGN TOUR) 259479TRANSFER TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE(PLAN) 269536TOTAL Plan Expenditure 9135045 8676241

TOTAL Other Administrative Expenses 13932405 14333036

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SCHEDULE22–EXPENDITUREONGRANTS,SUBSIDIESETC..

Current Year

Previous Year

a) Grants given to Institutions/Organisationsb) Subsidies given to Institution/Organisations

TOTALNote - Name of the Entities, their activities along with the amount of Grants/Subsidies are to be disclosed

SCHEDULE23–EXPENDITUREONGRANTS, SUBSIDIES ETC.

a) On Fixed Loansb) On Other Loans (including Bank Charges)c) Other (specify)

TOTAL

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