Screen Reader TAMIL NADU SALT CORPORATION LIMITED
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Enterprise) LLA Building, 735, Anna Salai, 4th Floor, Chennai - 600 002.
CIN-U14220TN1974SGC006668, PAN-AAACT2482L, GST- 33AAACT2482L1Z9
Ph. 91 44 28418344, 28517088, MD- 28522113, Fax - 28525846.
Toll free # 1800 425 00022 : CIN – U14220TN1974SGC006668
website - www.tnsalt.com
Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation Limited herein referred to as (TNSC) was registered under the Companies Act 1956 with the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu on the 22nd July of 1974 as a Company. 56% of the equity shares is held by the Government of Tamil Nadu and 44% of equity shares is held by M/s. TIDCO. TNSC is a Government of Tamil Nadu undertaking i.e. State Public Sector Undertaking (SPSU).
- The TNSC was established with the following main objectives among others:
(i) To manufacture salt from sea water or from brine or from bitterns or by undertaking mining operations and trade or otherwise deal in all varieties of salt, salt based chemicals and by-products thereof and marine chemicals of all kinds.
(ii) To manufacture, buy, sell, import, export or otherwise deal in salt, marine and allied chemicals of all kinds, organic or inorganic.
- TNSC has been allotted with 5504.12 acres of Government land, on long term lease basis and started its commercial operations during the year 1974-75 and it has successfully completed more than four decades of its effective business operations and growing steadily over the years.
- Main activities of TNSC are as follows:
TNSC manufactures Industrial Grade Salt (IGS) and supplies to industrial customers namely Chlor alkali industries. During the year 2016, TNSC had achieved highest ever production of 218,450 tonnes of IGS. TNSC also manufactures other edible fortified Salts namely Crystal Iodized Salt, Refined Free Flow Iodised Salt, Double Fortified Salt (Iodine and Iron) and Low Sodium Salt.
TNSC supplies quality edible Salt varieties” viz. Crystal iodized Salt and Refined Free Flow Iodised Salt at affordable price for the benefits of millions of rural population through PDS & Co-operative Stores in Tamil Nadu.
Double Fortified Salt (containing Iron & Iodine) distributed to the Noon Meal Programme (NMP) for the benefit of School going children in Tamil Nadu. The neighbouring States like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and other northern States are also interested in buying this double fortified salt from TNSC as and when they require.
- Quality Certification:
a). The edible Salt varieties have been certified for ISI mark. TNSC obtained IS 7224:2006 certificate for the manufacture of Iodised salt; and IS 16232:2014 certificate for manufacturing Double fortified salt (Iron & Iodine) from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS);
- b) TNSC obtained central License from Food Safety Standard Association of India (FSSAI) No.10012042000676 for the quality production of Iodised salt and double Fortified salt.
- c) TNSC is an ISO certified organisation since 2007. It has upgraded and obtained ISO 9001:2015 standard certification for the Quality Management system for its production and supply of Industrial grade salt (IGS) and edible Fortified salt products.
- d) The Industrial Grade Salt (IGS) is well accepted by the industrial customers. TNSC is having Laboratory facilities for necessary quality checks at MVSC, Valinokkam. Our Products have received above quality Certificates and pass through strict quality checks.
6(1) Social Obligation:
In order to eradicate the Iodine deficiency disorders among the rural mass living under below poverty line:
- a) TNSC is distributing adequately Iodised Salt through the PDS at an affordable cost in Tamil Nadu.
- b) To eradicate Iodine and Iron deficiencies among the school going children, TNSC plays a major role in health programme of the government by supplying the Double Fortified Salt (DFS) to all districts in Tamil Nadu through PT MGR Noon Meal Programme at the rate of 1.9 gm/child/day covering for a total number of one million children beneficiaries under this scheme.
- c) To give thrust to develop the backward region of Ramanathapuram District, by creating and providing employment opportunities for the weaker segments of the society,
- d) To uplift of the socio economic conditions of the region and to exploit the potential resources of the sea for the production of salt and salt based by-products:
- e) To control and eliminate the commonly prevailing micronutrients namely Iron and Iodine deficiencies disorders among the School going children, women and other general population in Tamil Nadu and others State(s) by the supplementation of this micronutrient through Iodised and Double Fortified salt for their schemes.
- f) TNSC produced and supplied salt fortified with Di-ethyl Carbomycine Citrate (DEC) through health department to eradicate filariasis in Kanyakumari District. During 2015-16, TNSC supplied 24 tonnes of DEC salt to Andaman & Nicobar Islands through Vector Control Department, GOI. During 2019-20, supplied 60 tonnes of DEC salt to Anthaman.
6(2) Universal Salt Iodisation programme (USI)
TNSC engaged in the active participation of World Health Organization’s programme on creating awareness of Iodised salt. TNSC supplied 7.48 lakhs MT (approx.) of Fortified salt (including CIS, RFF, DFS) from 1991 to 2022 (31.3.2022) for the benefit of the common public.
6(3) Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)
As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, during 2020-21, TNSC provided computers to the Govt. High School, Melakidaram, Ramanathapuram for a value of Rs.1.3 lakhs. TNSC contributed Rs. Two lakhs towards Chief Minister’s Public Relief fund (CMPRF) in April 2020 towards COVID-19 pandemic.
- Providing employment opportunities to the people living in Ramanathapuram District.
(a) This project Mariyur Valinokkam Salt Complex (MVSC) was established in Ramanathapuram District in Kadaladi Taluk to generate employment opportunities and to develop the socio economic conditions of the poor villages living in the coastal area.
(b) The project provides employment directly to about 1250 NMR workers and about 200 Nos. of indirect workers belonging to 15 villages in Kadaladi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District. Earlier these labour forces were getting employment only in the neighbouring districts by their migration. In the view of establishment of the salt project, the above local labour force is getting employment locally without migration.
(c ) Labour Welfare Activities
TNSC has extended various Labour welfare measures like providing purified RO (reverse osmosis) water, Tea & Biscuits at their work spot to the workers, besides safety items like Sun goggles, light weight gumboots are also provided to the workers to protect them from the hot sun during salt season. TNSC has been extending all statutory benefits to its salt workers and conducting periodical medical health camps to take care of the health condition of the salt workers.
- Future Plan
- To combat both Iron and Iodine deficiencies among the school going children, TNSC will continue to supply Double Fortified Salt to PT MGR Noon Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
TNSC has entered into MOU with NIN (National Institute of Nutrition), Hyderabad, to use the formula developed by them for manufacturing of DFS (Double Fortified Salt) to supply to the noon meal scheme. Government of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have requested DFS (Double Fortified Salt) manufactured under NIN, Hyderabad formula for their Mid-day meal scheme.
The TNSC is exploring the possibilities of supplying Double Fortified Salt to other Government schemes in States like Telangana, Chhattisgarh; Supply of adequately iodized Salt at affordable price for the welfare of the common people through retail outlets of the PDS in Kerala & other northern States.
- Considering the scope to increase the market share for edible Iodised salt in all Southern States, the TNSC has taken steps to upgrade the existing manufacturing facilities for increased production of Iodised Salt and the Double Fortified Salt through the new Salt Refinery Project. The production of DFS with Iron and Iodine using the technology developed by NIN, Hyderabad will eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders and Iron deficiencies like Anaemia etc. among the common population.
- TNSC planned to increase the production to 4.00 lakh tonnes of Industrial Grade Salt and around 2.50 lakhs tonnes of fortified salt per annum in next five years period.
- Development of Thiruporur Salt Works:
The Government vide G.O.No.291 (Revenue and Disaster Management (NM6(1) Department), dt.10.08.2018 has allotted 3,010.48 acres of land at Thiruvidanthai and its 9 surrounding villages in Thirupporur Taluk of Chengalpattu District for salt production.
Govt. accorded approval to implement the Phase-1 Development for developing salt works and production of salt in 500 acres of land at a cost of Rs. 5.90 crore as per the DPR. The production of salt is by the method of solar evaporation process and to utilize the sea water and subsoil brine for the production of salt. M/s. TIDCO has extended their financial support through equity participation to the extent of Rs.5 crore for the said development of salt works.
- Assistances availed by TNSC from NGO
TNSC installed Salt Refinery at Valinokkam, Ramanathapuram Dist. to produce 30,000 tonnes of refined free flow Iodised salt and 10,000 tonnes of Double Fortified salt per annum. The Salt Refinery was commissioned on 20.04.2017 at MVSC, Ramanathapuram. M/s. TATA Trust granted Rs. Four crores for setting up of machineries of salt refinery.
- Board of Directors:
TNSC, is managed by the Board of Directors headed by the Chairman. The Board of Directors comprises of IAS officers representing Government of Tamil Nadu from (i) Industries Department, (ii) Finance Department, (iii) Social Welfare Department (iv) Managing Director and (v) Deputy Salt Commissioner, Salt Department, GOI (vi) TIDCO nominee Director. The day to day management of TNSC is looked after by the Managing Director who is also an Indian Administrative Service Officer assisted by the various Heads of Department.
- The Paid up Share Capital of the Company is Rs.11,34,02,780/- divided into 1,13,40,278 Equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up. With effect from 9.4.2021, 44% equity shares held by M/s. TIDCO and 56% of equity shares held by Government of Tamil Nadu. The activities of TNSC are carried out in the following address:
- Registered Office:
LLA Building, 735, Anna Salai, IVth Floor, Chennai 600 002.
- Project Office;
Mariyur Valinokkam Salt Complex (MVSC), Kadaladi Tk, Sikkal, Ramanathapuram – 623 528.
Thiruporur Salt Works (TSW):
Thiruporur Nemmili Road, Thiruporur,
Chengalpattu District – 603 110.
12. In addition to the above, the following information is also furnished:
- The particulars of organization, functions and duties:
TNSC is governed by its memorandum and articles of association of the company. TNSC has major salt works in Ramnathapuram District in Tamil Nadu and it is a second largest salt manufacturer in India as a whole. TNSC is now engaged in the manufacture of Industrial Grade Salt, Fortified Salt in the brand name of ARASU salt varieties viz. (i) Crystal Iodised Salt, (ii) Double Fortified Salt, and (iii) Refined Free Flow Iodised Salt.
- The powers and duties of the Officers and employees:
TNSC is managed by the Board of Directors and the day to day management being looked after by the Managing Director. The overall management of TNSC is vested with the Board of Directors headed by the Chairman. The Board delegates its powers suitably to the MD for the smooth and efficient functioning of the organization. The other Officers and employees perform their duties with such powers as may be delegated by the Managing Director from time to time.
- The procedure followed in the decision-making process including channels of supervision and accountability:
(a) The Managing Director looks after the overall management of TNSC on a day to day basis. The various Heads of Departments in TNSC are 1. Company Secretary 2. Manager (Marketing) 3. Manager (Accounts) on deputation from Treasury Department; HOD's are supervising the respective Departments and they are accountable for the performance of the Departments under their control.
(b) Special Officer is looking after overall functions of Production & Development Department assisted by S.O.( QC P&D); 2. Company Secretary looking after the Secretarial functions; 3. Manager (Marketing) looking after all the marketing Dept. activities and Admn. Department functions. 4. Manager (Accounts) is on deputation from Treasuries Department looks after the entire accounts of TNSC assisted by Section Officer (Finance);
(c) The project office is managed by Project Manager for operations of Fortified Salt plant and Industrial Grade Salt production assisted by
- Deputy Manager (Sales);
- Deputy Manager (Production) and
- Deputy Manager Finance on contract
for the project activities at Mariyur Valinokkam Salt Complex (MVSC) and coordinate with Corporate office.
(d) All purchases and works are finalised as per the provisions of Transparency in Tamil Nadu Tender Act, 1998 and its Rules.
(iv) The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions:
Efficiency, integrity, speed in response, Team work for evolving as a model organization. Periodical reports are submitted to the management.
(v) The rules, regulations, manuals and records held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions:
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, Service Rules for the employees, instructions issued by the Government from time to time and Standing Orders for labourers at MVSC.
(vi) A statement of categories of documents that are held by it are under its control;
The documents held by the company are the various correspondence between the Company with the Government/parties coming in contact during the course of business both commercial and Technical Agreements, data relating to officers and employees.
(vii) The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof:
The suggestions/complaints received from the Public or parties dealing with TNSC are given due consideration and the views so expressed are considered in formulation of Policies or Implementation thereof from time to time.
(viii) A statement of the Boards, Councils, Committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public:
The Board of Directors is the highest authority comprising of Directors and headed by the Chairman appointed by the Government from time to time. There are various Committees of Officers constituted from time to time and the Minutes are not open or accessible to the Public.
(ix) A directory of its officers and employees:
The name, address and contact Nos. of the key officials are as follows:
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CORPORATE OFFICE, Chennai |
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Chairperson & Special Secretary to Govt. |
Tmt. Pooja Kulkarni, IAS |
Ph. +91-44-25677607 |
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Managing Director |
Thiru K. Rajamani, I.A.S., |
Ph:+91-44-28522113 |
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Special Officer (Nodal Agency) |
Thiru P.K. Dillikumar |
Mobile:09840908627 |
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Company Secretary |
Thiru P.T. Dayanandan |
Mobile:9940115444 |
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Manager (Marketing) & Manage (Admn.) i/c |
Thiru J Prem Anand |
Mobile:08754489846 |
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Manager (Accounts) on deputation from Treasury Dept. |
Tmt. C. Thangam |
Mobile: 9789118064 email: dmf@tnsalt.com |
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Factory at MVSC, Valinokkam :
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Project Manager |
Thiru D. Vijayan |
Mobile: 09500091468 |
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Deputy Manager(Sales) |
Thiru A. Venkatesan |
Mobile: 09677745877 |
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Deputy Manager (Production) |
Thiru D. Ramakrishnan |
Mobile: 09940005980 |
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Deputy Manager (Accounts) on contract |
Thiru K. Bharanidharan |
Mobile: 9884142836 |
Thiruporur Salt Works (TSW):
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AEE (Civil) |
Thiru M. Periamuthu |
Mobile: 09994135795 |
There are totally 40 employees as on 1.6.2023 including the above said officials. At the MVSC project site, there are about 1250 NMR labourers are engaged during salt season every year.
(x) The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations:
The monthly remuneration is determined by the respective Scale of Pay, Dearness and other allowances and there are two systems of compensation.
- At the rates of pay and allowances applicable to Government Servants in respect of regular employees in the time scale of pay.
- As per the minimum wages applicable to salt industry to the labourers engaged in the Project.
(xi) The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made.
The financial highlights of the years 2020-21 and 2021-22 are furnished as follows:
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Particulars |
For the Fin. Year 2020-21* |
For the Fin. Year 2021-22* |
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Revenue from operations |
3576.12 |
1967.98 |
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operating Profit before charging interest and Depreciation |
391.44 |
(169.19) |
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Interest |
34.83 |
27.76 |
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Depreciation |
159.27 |
157.64 |
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Profit earned / (Loss) incurred |
197.34 |
(354.60) |
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Profit before tax |
197.34 |
(354.60) |
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Tax expenses: Current year (MAT) |
35.40 |
-- |
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Deferred Tax / (credit) |
1.87 |
(14.98) |
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Profit / (Loss) |
160.06 |
(339.62) |
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Dividend on Equity Share |
-- |
-- |
- Figures are re-grouped wherever necessary due to Ind. A.S.
(xii) The manner of execution of subsidy programme, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programme:
Not applicable.
(xiii) Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it:
Not applicable.
(xiv) Details in respect of the information available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form: Information related to Company Profile/Business is available at www.tnsalt.com & www.tnsaltcorp.tn.gov.in www.tnsalt.com
(xv) The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room if maintained for public use:
Company does not maintain any public library.
(xvi) The name, designation and other particulars of the Public Information Officers:
Company Secretary, TNSC
735, Anna Salai, LLA Building,
4th Floor, Chennai 600 002
Ph.: 044 28418344
Fax: 044 28525846
APPELLATE AUTHORITY:
Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation Limited
735, Anna Salai, LLA Building, 4th Floor,
Chennai 600 002
Ph.: 044 28522113
Fax: 044 28525846
(xvii)
Covid-19 had impacted the ability to do more business in the past; Safety of Labourers, employees and Customers was paramount importance and will always be so. TNSC has put in place safety measures including sanitization, fumigation procedures and entry-checks, wearing face masks etc.
