EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Welfare of employee and his family members is an effective advertising and also a method of buying the gratitude and loyalty of employees. Employee welfare is a comprehensive term including various services, benefits and facilities offered by the employer. The basic purpose of labour welfare is to enrich the life of employees and keep them happy and contented. Welfare facilities enable workers to have a richer and more satisfying life. It raises the standard of living of workers by indirectly reducing the burden on their pocket. Welfare means improving, faring or doing well. It is a comprehensive term, and refers to the physical, mental, moral and emotional well-being of an individual. Further, the term welfare is a relative concept, relative in time and space. It therefore, varies from time to time, region to region and from country to country. Labour welfare is an important aspect in every organization with some added incentives which enable the workers to lead a decent life. There are several agencies involved in the labour welfare work namely the central government, employers trade union and other social service organization. Welfare services may broadly be classified into two categories:1) Intramural 2) Extramural In order to get the best out of a worker in the matter of production, working condition is required to be improved to large extent. The work place should provide reasonable amenities for the workers essential need. Today various medical services like hospital, clinical and dispensary facilities are provided by organizations not only to the employees but also to their family members. Normally welfare and recreational benefits includes canteens, housing, transportation, education etc. Some large organizations set up welfare organizations with a view to provide all types of welfare facilities at one centre and appointed welfare benefits continuously and effectively to all employees fairly.

Sree Soundamman Textiles Mills (P) Ltd, P. Puliampatti was recognized that welfare of employees by improving their quality of life and their familys well being in general will help thrust to the objectives of Sree Soundamman Textiles Mills (P) Ltd. directly and indirectly thereby increasing and improving production and productivity. This task is carried on ceaselessly by involving employees, workers, representatives and management representative. Sree Soundamman Textiles Mills (P) Ltd is spending lots of money on the employee welfare. Welfare facilities provided by this organization are unique for all the employees. The only difference is that the top level officers receive some additional facilities along with routine one. With the help of the project an attempt is made to study the welfare measures provided to employees, what is the procedure, time required for sanctioning welfare facilities and such other basic policies of the organization. The study is based on the information collected from respondents through questionnaire. The data analyzed is presented in the form of graph and on the basis of that conclusions are made. At last the required suggestions are given. After analyzing the data it is found that the employees are satisfied with the welfare facilities provided to them by Sree Soundamman Textiles Mills (P) Ltd.

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1.1. INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE STUDY
Labour plays an important role in the economic development of any country. Labour includes all the efforts made by man to a living. There fore it is necessary to safeguard the interests of the labours in order to enhance their productive efficiency. The purpose of adopting the welfare measures to bring about the development of the whole personality of the worker, his social, Psychological, Economic, Moral, Culture and intellectual excellence. This will shape him to be a good worker and a responsible citizen of this country.

1.1.1. LABOUR WELFARE

Labour Welfare is a broad term which includes Social security, Medical facilities, Crches, Canteen facilities, Recreation, Housing facilities, Educational facilities and Transport facilities. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have made employees dependent on capitalists. Inflation has made their lot poor and they find it difficult to maintain their standard of life. In such situation employee welfare facilities enable workers to live a richer and more satisfactory life. Labour comprises all human efforts of body and mind, which is exchanged for a consideration in cash or kind or both. Labour has an important role to play in the economic development of any country. Labour includes all the efforts made by man to earn a living. Therefore it is necessary to safeguard the interest of the labour in order to enhance their productive efficiency. Welfare in a broad concept, it refers to a condition of living of an individual or group, in a desirable and happy state of relationship with the whole environmentecological, economical and social. Ecological welfare means environment friendly Social

existence, ecological balance, pollution free existence and proper sanitation.

welfare is the prevention of discrimination based on caste, creed, sex, establishment of equity and earning safety, health and social security. Economic welfare means increasing

individual earning and at the same time promoting economic development of society by increasing production, productivity, and quality of product and services. The productivity and quality of production in country depend upon the availability of efficient labour force. Generally the efficiency of labour depends on the attitude of the management and the welfare measures extend to them. Labour welfare is a broad term which includes social security, medical facilities, canteen facilities, housing facilities, educational facilities, transport facilities, etc.,

1.1.2. VARIOUS DEFINITIONS OF LABOUR WELFARE

To Chambers dictionary, it is a state of faring or doing well, freedom from calamity, enjoyment of health prosperity, etc., Therefore welfare denotes a condition of well being, happiness, satisfaction, conservation and development of human resources. The concept of welfare is necessarily elastic in character. It varies in its

interpretation from country and from time to time, depending on the industrialization and general level of social and economic development. The efforts to make life worth living for workmen. Oxford Dictionary.

Labour welfare means anything done for the comfort and improvement, intellectual or social, of the employees over and above the wages paid which is not necessity of the industry. Arthur James Todd.

1.2 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE INDUSTRY

The textile and apparel industry is one of the leading segments of the Indian economy and the largest source of foreign exchange earnings for India. This industry accounts for 4 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), 20 percent of industrial output, and slightly more than 30 percent of export earnings. The textile and apparel industry employs about 38 million people, making it the largest source of industrial employment in India. The study identifies the following structural characteristics of Indias textile and apparel industry: India has the second-largest yarn-spinning capacity in the world (after China), accounting for roughly 20 percent of the worlds spindle capacity. Indias spinning segment is fairly modernized; approximately 35 to 40 percent of Indias spindles are less than 10 years old. During 1989-98, India was the leading buyer of spinning machinery, accounting for 28 percent of world shipments. Indias production of spun yarn is accounted for almost entirely by the organized mill sector, which includes 285 large vertically-integrated composite mills and nearly 2,500 spinning mills. India has the largest number of looms in place to weave fabrics, accounting for 64 percent of the worlds installed looms. However, 98 percent of the looms are accounted for by Indias power loom and handloom sectors, which use mostly outdated equipment and produce mostly low-value unfinished fabrics. Composite mills account for 2 percent of Indias installed looms and 4 percent of Indias fabric output. The handloom and power loom sectors were established with government support, mainly to provide rural employment. These sectors benefit from various tax exemptions and other favorable government policies, which ensure that fabrics produced in these sectors are price competitive against those of composite mills. The fabric processing (dyeing and finishing) sector, the weakest link in Indias textile supply chain, consists of a large number of small units located in and around the power loom and handloom centers. The proliferation of small processing units is due to Indias fiscal policies, which favor small independent hand- and power-processing units over composite mills with modern processing facilities.

1.3 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Soundamman Textiles (P) Ltd., is a spinning mill manufacturing cotton yarn. The mill located at Nallur Punjai Puliampatti 638459, Sathyamangalam taluk, Erode district. About 45 Kms away from Coimbatore. The company commenced its operation in 1998 with about 3000 spindles. Over a period of time, the installed capacity has been increased to 10,232 spindles as on date.

1.3.1. PRODUCTS
Soundamman Textiles has been manufacturing 100% pure cotton yarn. The present count pattern is as follows; 30s and 40s carded DHPR warp cotton yarn. 60s super combed cotton DHPR / Cone yarn. 80s Super combed cotton DHPR / Cone yarn. 2/60s Carded DHPR/ DHCR Cotton yarn. 2/80s Super combed cotton DHPR / Cone yarn.

1.3.2. LOCATION
Area of the Unit is Located is 11.1425 acres at Nallur Punjai Puliampatti 638459 Sathy Taluk, Erode District about 45 Kms away from the city of Coimbatore. The location is ideally suited for textile mills. Many medium and small size textile mills are located nearby to the unit.

1.3.3. MACHINERY
The machinery and equipment are of respected make and are used in the manufacture of various counts of cotton yarn. All the machines are well maintained so that the quality and quantity of yarn produced from such machines match that of by the other leading Mills.

1.3.4. POWER
The unit has been sectioned 830 KVA HT Electric power. This is adequate for its operation. In addition to, the unit as stand-by, the generating capacity is sufficient to meet 100% of the power requirements at present.

1.3.5. WATER
Water is mainly required for the humidification plant, drinking and washing purpose. The unit has sunk bore-wells and wells for drawing water and the quantity of water is satisfactory. The company also has a drinking water connection for 7500 liters daily.

1.3.6. LABOUR
As a no of textiles mills are located within the radiuses of 10kms from the unit, labour -both skilled and unskilled-is available in plenty in nearby P.Puliyampatty town. The availability and the efficiency of the labor force are major forces responsible for the unit achieving more than 95% capacity utilization all though the year. The unit has a total stuff and worker strength of around 70.

1.3.7.TRANSPORT
The mill is situated on the side of NH 209 connecting Coimbatore and Mysore. Frequent town and mofussil buses connect the place of location of the unit with various place like Sathy, Coimbatore, Annur, Avinasi, Mettupalayam etc.

1.3.8. POLLUTION CONTROL CLEARANCE

The unit holds clearances from the Tamilnadu Pollution Control board (TNPCB) under the air (Prevention and ctrl of pollution) Act, 1981 and water (Prevention and ctrl of pollution) act 1974

1.3.9. GENERAL PERFORMANCE

The mill gives employment opportunity of more than 70 workers. The mill is providing staff welfare expenses such as pickup and draping by buses, marriage assistance, medical treatments etc. this strength of the company is instrumental for a creation of favorable and smooth industrial relationship.

1.3.10. SHIFT TIME

Full Night Day Shift Of Night = = = 10:30 Pm to 7:30Am 7:30Am to 3:30Pm 3:30Pm to 11:30 Pm

1.4. PROFILE OF THE COMPANY

Name Of The Company Date Of Commencement Registered office P.F. Code number Factory Office Soundamman Textiles (P) Ltd 22-02-1997 Coimbatore TNSLM 35113 S.F. No. 344/2,345/2, Sathy Main Road, Nallur Village, Punjai Puliampatti - 638459 Sathy TK, Erode Dt. Phone Number 04295 268281 268282, 268283 Tele Fax Nature of the product Permanent Employees TIN NO CST No PAN NO Address Details Rs. IN LAKHS A. Land B. Building C. Other Assets TURN OVER (3Years) RS IN CRORES 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 18.75 18.00 18.50 17.66 14.96 12.71 04295 268300 Yarn 70 33392981463 674975/20-06-1997 AABCT 1285C

CHAPTER II

2.RESEARCH METHODOLODY
2.1. AN INTRODUCTION: Research is the process of systematic and in-depth study or search for any particular topic, subject or area of investigation, backed by collection, compilation, presentation and interpretation of relevant details or data. Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problem. It may be understood as a science of studying how research is done scientifically. Research may develop hypothesis and test it. In it we study the various steps that are generally adopted by the researcher in studying his research problem along with the logic behind them. Research must be based on fact observable data forms a sound basis for research inductive investigation lead better support to research finding for analyzing facts a scientific methodology of analysis must be developed and result interpreted logically. It is necessary for the researcher to know not only the research method or techniques but also the methodology. Thus, when we talk of research methodology we not only talk of the research methods but also consider the logic behind the methods we use in the context of our research study and explain why we are using a particular method or technique and why we are not using others so that research results are capable of being evaluated either by the researcher himself or by others. Research problems would result in certain conclusions by means of logical analysis which the decision-maker may use for his action or solution.

2.1.1.OBJECTIVES OF STUDY:
1) To study the welfare facilities provided to employees by Nagpur Area Office WCL. 2) To study how the organization motivate the employees by identifying and satisfying their unsatisfied needs. 3) To know which special facilities are provided to reserved class categories like SC, ST, OBC etc.. by the organization.

2.1.2.HYPOTHESIS
Employees of Soundamman Textiles (P) Ltd are found to be satisfied with the welfare facilities provided by their organization. 2.1.3. RESEARCH PROCESS In research process, the first and foremost step is selecting and defining a research problem. A researcher should at first find the problem. Then he should formulate it so that it becomes susceptible to research. For a systematic presentation, the process of research may be classified under three stages- primary stage, secondary stage, and the tertiary stage. The primary stage includes:i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Observation Interest Formulating research problem Documentation Preparation of a bibliography & Research design

The secondary stage includes:i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Project planning Data collection Analysis of data Testing of hypothesis Interpretation Questionnaire preparation

The tertiary stage includes:i) ii) iii) Report writing Observation, suggestions, and conclusions. Preparation of a bibliography

OBSERVATION
Research starts with observation, which leads to curiosity to learn more about what has been observed. While observation leads to research the research results in elaborate observations and conclusions; or even further research. The observation method is widely used mainly because of its simplicity, usefulness in the framing of hypothesis, its accuracy; the possibility of getting convincing results, the possibility of the test of validity etc. to be precise, observation tends to be the basic of any research.

INTEREST
The observation of certain occurrences creates an interest and inquisitiveness in the mind of the research to study it future. This is the basis of interest to study the subject matter of observation. The interest is the guiding force behind any research. FORMULATING RESEARCH PROBLEM The research problem undertaken for study must be carefully selected. The problem must be defined thoroughly and should be framed into meaningful terms from the analytical point of view. The area of working must be decided. I have defined my problem as To study the welfare facilities provided to employees by Nagpur Area Office WCL. I had got the information from the HOD of HR department and from some of the employees. Industrial progress largely depend on committee labour force the benefits which go under this nomenclature are of great importance to the employee and which he is enable to secure by himself. The scheme of labour welfare may be regarded as a wise investment which should on usually does brings profitable return in the form of greater efficiency. Thus we can say that welfare facilities are the base of effective and efficient working of the employees in the organization in my opinion welfare has a great importance in the organization.

DOCUMENTATION
The documentary source is an important source of information for a researcher. A document is any thing in writing a record, files or diaries, published or unpublishedwhich can be extracted and used in research. It is a very valuable source of information for a research. Documentation is the process of collecting & extracting the documents which are relevant to research.

RESEARCH DESIGN
After formulating the problem the research design has to be prepared. Preparation of research design involves selection of means of obtaining information, time available for research and selection of method of tabulation & presentation of data. The research of my project is descriptive study. I have obtained information by the HOD of the HR Department and some of the employees of the organization & also from annual reports of company, newspapers, magazines and websites. PROJECT PLANNING Project planning is the first step in actually conducting & directing a research project. It is one of the most important tasks of a researcher. This includes formulation of the research objectives & goals and determining ways of achieving them. DATA COLLECTION Data collection is one of the most important aspects of research. For the success of any project accurate data is very important and necessary. The information collected through research methodology must be accurate and relevant. The data collection method can be classified into two methods:Primary Data Secondary Data

PRIMARY DATA Data collected by a researcher is known as primary data. It is collected by a person for his own use obtained from findings. This is considered as first hand information. This is that data which is collected by us to meet our own specific purpose. The data is collected by the means of questionnaire filled in by the employees at different posts of

Nagpur area office. This method of data collection is very popular particularly in big organizations. THE RESEARCH APPROACH Survey Method THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT Questionnaire THE RESPONDENTS The employees of the organization. SECONDARY DATA Secondary data means data that are already available ie, they refer to data which has already been collected and analyzed by some one else. This type of data information can also be used by the researcher for his use as second hand information sources through which secondary data can be collected. Secondary data may either be published data or unpublished data. Published data used here is from:i) ii) iii) Magazines Annual reports of the company Newspapers etc.

The sources of unpublished data are diaries, letters, unpublished internal records made available by staff members etc. Thus, the primary source of data collection was the interview and questionnaire methods. The secondary data was collected through magazines, annual reports of the company, internal records of the organization and through websites. ANALYSIS OF DATA Once the collection of data is complete, it should be analyzed and processed through classification tabulation etc in accordance with the subject matter. A careful planning of the analytical framework should therefore be done by the researcher. Data analysis is carried out by arranging the data received by the employees in an excel sheet.

This data is then converted into graphical forms. Pie charts have also been used for the tabulation and interpretation of data collected. HYPOTHESIS TESTING After analyzing the data hypothesis testing is done. It will result in either accepting the hypothesis or rejecting it. INTERPRETATION After testing the hypothesis the researcher comes out with his conclusions. The explanation of theory can also be considered as interpretation. QUESTIONNAIRE PREPARATION The basic requisite of any research study is the appropriate data which can be collected with the help of a schedule or a questionnaire. With the help of questionnaire it is easy to determine the satisfaction level of so many employees in the organization. SAMPLING SIZE The sampling size on which the analysis is based is 72. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES The sampling technique used for carrying out this study is RANDOM sampling technique. PREPARATION OF REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF REPORT Finally the researcher has to prepare a final report along with conclusion and suggestions. PREPARATION OF A BIBLIOGRAPHY At the end of any research report a bibliography is generally added. This is the list of books, publications, periodicals, journals, reports, etc which are used by the researcher in connection with the study.

2.2 AIMS OF LABOUR WELFARE

The employee welfare activities seek to achieve the following objectives. To give expression to philanthropic and paternalistic feelings. To win over employees loyalty and increase their morale. To combat trade unionism and socialists ideas. To build up stable labour force, to reduce labour turnover and absenteeism. To develop efficiency and productivity among workers. To save oneself from heavy taxes on surplus profits. To earn good will and enhance public image. To reduce the threat of further government intervention. To make recruitment effective (because these benefits add to job appeal).

2.3.IMPORTANCE OF LABOUR WELFARE ACTIVITIES: Labour welfare has a special significance as the constitution provides for the promotion of welfare of the labour for human conditions of work and securing to all workers. The various welfare measures provided by the employee will have immediate impact on the health, physical and mental efficiency, alertness, morale and overall efficiency of the workers and thereby contributing to the highest productivity. Social security measure provided by employer will act as a protection to the workers. Labour welfare means activities designed for the promotion of the economic, social and cultural well being of the employees. Labour welfare includes both statutory as well as non-statutory activities undertaken by the employers, trade unions and both the central and state governments for the physical and mental development of the workers. Labour welfare enables workers to have richer and more satisfying life. It raises the standard of living of workers by indirectly reducing the burden on their pocket. Welfare measures improve the physical and physiological health of the employees, which in turn enhance their efficiency and productivity.

2.3. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The subject of Welfare Facilities is thus fairly wide and is not limited to any one country, one region, one industry or occupation. The scope Welfare Facilities has been described by writers and institutions of different shades in different ways and from different angles. Welfare Facilities, by its very nature, must necessarily be elastic, bearing a some what different interpretation in one country from another, according to different social customs, the degree of industrialization and educational development of the workers. In the repot of the Committee on Welfare Facilities, 1969, the scope of welfare facilities covered such services, facilities and amenities as adequate canteens, rest and recreational facilities, sanitary and medical facilities, arrangement for travels to and from work, for the accommodation of workers employed at distance from their homes, and such other services, amenities and facilities, including social security measures as contribute to improve the conditions under which workers are employed. While offering its own interpretation of the meaning of the scope of welfare, the International Labour Organization observes the term is one which lends itself to various interpretations, and it has not always the same significance in different countries. The scope of Welfare Facilities however cannot be limited to facilities within or near the undertaking. Nor can it be so comprehensive as to embrace the whole range of social welfare or social services. If follows, therefore, that all extra mural and intra-mural welfare activities as well as statutory and non-statutory welfare measure under taken by employers, Government, Trade Unions or Voluntary Organizations fall within the scope of Welfare Facilities. These services are not statutory in the strict sense of the term and the employees who are the main beneficiaries will refuse to work in case of untimely supply or service.

2.4.LIMITATIONS
This study has some inherent limitations: The sample size is very large and its very difficult to collect the data from large number of employees. Accurate data may not be available from all the employees because there may be threat/fear from the Management. There is no chance of interacting with all the employees because they are working in different shifts. Due to the vast subject and various statutory measures prevailing for Health and Safety measures. Hence the study is limited to a certain sample size of the employees. Most of the respondents are not ready to give the personal details.