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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY January-February 2018
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Jodhpur Furniture Hub: struggle and optimism
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MARKET BUDGET supports domestic furniture producers Imported Sawn Timber gains Furniture E-Retailers hope for rise in FDI Rushil Decor orders for MDF Plant to SIEMPELKAMP Growing application of High Gloss Panels
Rising Chair design by Robert Van Ebricqs
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DESIGN STORY The ‘Design-stories’Behind 5 Iconic Furniture Designs HARDEEP SAWHNEY
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editorial Growth in Furniture ManuFacturinG is touGh at present, but rewardinG ahead The scaling up in furniture manufacturing in India has been a point of debate for majority of manufacturers who still remain in the same size where they were a decade ago. There are hardly hundreds who have scaled up from a small venture to a big company by expanding plant, machinery and larger market footprints. While talking to furniture manufacturers, we at FDT see a huge absence of entrepreneur’s names or brands that have successfully set an example others could follow or gain inspiration from. On the contrary, in just five years, the mushrooming start-ups on e-format or e-commerce market place have attained a pleasant rise and size. Probably the ground reality in furniture manufacturing is more than tricky and troublesome than it does when you are getting into online start-up business. Furniture Manufacturing and making its successful and scalable depends on many factors like, the type of furniture you produce, the target customers, the production capacity and production efficiency, then identifying markets and setting up distribution. When you aspire to become big, one certainly need a professional approach. Probably ‘market researched data-based info that can offer, aware and propel to lead you to right direction has been either remotely available or people have ignored that factor’. During our research at FDT, I believe that ‘In India, probably 95 percent of the furniture ventures stay where they start because they focus on higher margins, personalised retailing and practically remain and retain themselves as a customised furniture provider for the walking customers or referral base marketing. That is why the “custom made wooden furniture” seems a good fit for the contractors where they thrive on margins but fail to upscale, grow big or become organised. On the contrary panel-based office furniture makers remain fragile due to very low margins and competition from imports. For modular furniture makers, Orders, Margins and payment 8
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issues pose a big challenge and here they fail to grow. The very few who adopt professional thinking, dare to borrow and go ahead in market to set up a distribution channel do it with plenty of difficulties. With make in India initiative, higher customs duty on furniture, returning sentiments among new home buyers from budget segment, growing online purchases hold possibilities that can offer a whole new market and scalable opportunities if one dare to take furniture manufacturing on a bigger and targeted scale. The Furniture design and Technology magazine is on its way to present ground reality driven content and to bring continuity in its issues steadily. In this issue we have informative content related to 5M (Men, Material, Machine, Markets & Management) that we are going ahead with. India wood offers huge opportunity to see, learn and grow. See you all at Hall no 4, stall no E506. Take the plunge.
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Jodhpur Furniture hub, struggle and optimism It is widely known in international markets that Jodhpur is the key hub for crafted furniture manufacturing. Everything needed for production of solid wood furniture is available in its ecosystem built around. Being a hub, manufacturers and suppliers get frequent opportunities for supporting the whole business at ease. The weather around this region suits to wood furniture and handicraft work. The generation of artisans and carpenters from Rajasthan are known across the country for their wonderful skill and hence the entire region has Man, Material and Machine combination at its best. ‘There is a huge attraction and demand for crafted wood furniture that is produced in Jodhpur and Jaipur. But scarcity of wood and ‘need of capital are halting the momentum’, a report by FDT magazine.
Jodhpur Furniture CLuSter; An opportunitY Jodhpur is world famous place of producing high quality crafted wood furniture, which exports approximately 2000 containers every month. The buyers in developed countries like US, UK and across Europe are regular customers for the Shekhawati belt produced furniture. Jodhpur based furniture and handicraft made furniture designs, looks as antique and exotic are made with solid wood in such a manner that gives a natural look and feel. The companies working in this region are often guided by international furniture 10
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Mr. Rajendra Mehta, Lehriya Art Palace Pvt Ltd designers that keep the artisans producing new things. Mr Deepak Jakhar of Umaid Art Gallery said, “Being a dry environment, Jodhpur facilitates a better climate for wood seasoning and drying due to which the carving of wood comes perfect. Mr. Rajendra Mehta of Lehriya Art Palace
The manufacturing of Antique and Ethnic look furniture is the main advantage of Jodhpur and it has become a Mandi so that it facilitates each and every activity and material of all needs for furniture making.
Pvt Ltd said, “The manufacturing of Antique and Ethnic look furniture is the main advantage of Jodhpur and it has become a Mandi so that it facilitates each and every activity and material of all needs for furniture making”. Mr. Mayank Rathi of Mayank Exports says that the advantages of Jodhpur
furniture is that it is hardwood furniture with its own style which is very much in demand at international market because it gives a rich look and feel of imperial appeal. Secondly the working men are basically from this region that has ancestral relations with the kings and the kingdom of Rajasthan which is world famous even at present. Being an artistic trade practitioners’ hub, Jodhpur is popular for hand worked furniture. Mr. Mahendra Chhajer of Bhaval Export tells that Solid wood furniture made in Jodhpur is different from other places like Saharanpur. It is made with Shisham, Mango and Babool wood and seasoned wood is used for making furniture. Being a dry weather the finishing is good and the effect of environment comes very little so that in the changing weather condition the furniture manufactured at Jodhpur gives a good result.
TIMBER PROCUREMENT IS NOW A HERCULEAN TASK The new norms under CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) also known as Washington Convention, which came into effect from January 2, 2017) has jeopardized the handicraft makers operations. Jodhpur based handicrafts and furniture producers are staring at a risk to loose volumes of their exports business because the law forces them to obtain compulsory tree certificate for handicraft and furniture exports. The handicraft furniture factories and artisans are dependent on locally available timber like Shisham, Mango, Babool and like hardwood which is available in Bihar, Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh etc. These forest plantation driven states has hardwoods that are grown by individual growers and sold with transport permits issued by local authorities. Uttar Pradesh is the only state
provides certified timber through auction time-to-time. UPFC earned FSC forest management certification in 2015. Due to less availability of certified wood and increasing demand, handicraft manufacturers are facing problem in obtaining certificates and documents. Obtaining all documents from timber cutting to reaching to the factory is a major task for them, due to that they are losing their business correspondingly to the volume of non
availability of the raw material required. Mr. Neeraj Sethia of Sethia Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd. says, “Presently the total business has shifted to Mango wood due to scarcity of certified ‘Shisham wood’ which has resulted as Mango wood prices have shot up by 10-12 percent. This is unorganised procurement model in terms of rate and quality. If one needs a specific size and he shows its requirement, hence the price goes further up Jan-Feb 2018
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The raw material procurement is very tough now. The new certification clause has created an obstacle for us thus we are facing big losses now. The government needs to make a strong base and then implement any regulation. The international pressure has been pushed to us to get certification for timer legalisation and certificate generation to produce at international authorities. EPCH is providing ‘Briksh Certification’ but they require all paper work and information done before offering certification. In today’s time a person who want to do business of 10 -15 containers they will have to appoint at least 5 persons for managing all paper works. We would like to say that this is all good but make it more easy process so that a small player can also obtain that very easily.
Mr. Mohit Mahnot, Trupti Expo Craft instantly for that particular size. So the manufacturers are feeding their production in the market irrespective to the actual demand. If the suppliers are organised then we can ask them to supply that particular size and can save a lot of time.” The shifting to Mango wood is basically due to the CITES regulation. Mr. Arvind
Kalani of Thar Art Export opines that Wood is a major part which has become around 10 percent costlier during last two months. After legalisation of Shisham wood and the manufacturers who want work on Shisham wood has to obtain certification due to which only a few or we can say just two or three players are doing on Shisham.
Deepak Jakhar of Umaid Art Gallery said, “We are losing at our margin due to increasing price of wood in local markets. Government does not give any support and the exporters are on their own to compete in the international market, whereas in other countries things are very supportive for exporters.”
INDIA’S STRENGTH lIES wITH ARTISANS AND MENPOwER The artisan and Skilled manpower availability is good but there is no such formal sourcing of them. The industry itself makes them skilled by facilitating them to work under the older carpenters and with time they also become expert. There is no other option, only the local manpower is involved in this. They are more dependent on hands carving and use of machines are very less so the requirement of machine operators are less. The ITI students start working in the factories under the skilled carpenters and later they get knowledge. Mr Chunilal Godhara of Hastkala Handicrafts said, “They have inherently skilled to copy any of the design and produce that even better to that adding their own skill into it.” Secondly any international designers come and give their idea to them a little which is done here with hundred percent which is a speciality of Jodhpur 12
They have inherently skilled to copy any of the design and produce that even better to that adding their own skill into it.
Mr Chunilal Godhara, Hastkala Handicrafts Industry. Their skills are coming from their forefathers’ who were serving in the Havelis’ of ancient times. It is a
heritage culture. International market observes it the best place for such output which was making impact at international level. So we can say Karigari yhan ke khoon mein basi hui hai.”
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Mr Bharat Dinesh of Bharat Art and Craft says to ‘FDT’ that Manpower procurement is easily done locally and other states. For skill development there is no such infrastructure but they get trained working with us. Machine operations are increasing but we are still using small pneumatic tools. Mr. Nirmal Bhandari of Bhandari
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Manpower procurement is easily done locally and other states. For skill development there is no such infrastructure but they get trained working with us. Machine operations are increasing but we are still using small pneumatic tools. Mr Bharat Dinesh, Bharat Art and Craft Exports says that Skilled manpower is mostly based in Rajasthan and they learn by doing. We provide over 2 lakh
employments around Jodhpur alone where wealso arrange skill development programmes some time’. Mr. Rajendra
Mehta of Lehriya Art Palace Pvt Ltd opines that exporters in other countries are getting several government supports like subsidies, incentives, single window clearance facility, easy imports and exports norms. They are having good infrastructure and good education which facilitate with skilled labour unlike India where the education is poor that only produce unskilled labour and the cost of training goes to the shoulders of industry only.
EXPORTERS SUFFER DUE TO CAPITAL CRUNCH POST GST GST has also retarded the work momentum because as per new GST law, exporters have to pay GST before export of materials. The delay in their input credit amount has created a huge pressure on capital requirements in this export driven industry. Initially Furniture was levied on 28 % GST although it was reduced to 18 % after 3 months in October but it has created lots of pressure on furniture exporters due to huge capital investment in exports, which they are supposed to get through input credit immediately but they did not get even after 6 months, as they reported to FDT correspondent. Jodhpur alone exports approx 2000 containers of furniture every months and report says that due to high capital investment in GST regime, the shipment has dropped by 30 % per month. “After GST we are getting our 100 % working capital blocked in last six months due to no input credit receive till now, due to which the manufacturers are facing a lot of problems. They have to take loans and their margin has been squished out, said Mr. Deepak Jakhar of Umaid Art Gallery.
refund yet and our total working capital has been blocked that is why small and medium players are facing stiff challenge for their survival and run their business. The high rate of GST has vanished the local market; sales have dropped by nearly 40 %. GST on Furniture should be 5%. If the government supports our industry then Rs. 2000 crore worth Jodhpur furniture market would be fetched Rs 10,000 crore.”
Mr. Nirmal Bhandariof Bhandari Export said, “We have not received input
After GST, Jodhpur furniture exporters are facing a tough time for their
working capital due to inventory paymentsbefore shipment. Earlier, they had levied 6 percent tax which is now 18 percent under GST which has badly affected the local demands and the sales have dropped by 30 percent. Mr. Chunilal Godhara of Hastkala Handicrafts said, “We are facing the shortage of working capital. We have invested a huge amount in the process and there is no input credit available to any one of the manufactures. We request to the government to make it tax free as it was 10 years before so Jan-Feb 2018
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that there would not be any situation like present condition of shortage of capital. We have done all the process right from production to export and have invested a lot but the amount paid to the government has blocked. Sooner or later they will give that amount but at present we are not giving proper attention to our business due to the shortage of capital.” He further adds that their major competitors are China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia in international market. China and Vietnam are giving a good incentive to their exporters while India government has decreased their incentive from 5 percent to 1.3 percent. Since Jodhpur industry is totally a labour based manufacturing process so government should increase incentive so that the industry can compete at international front. Indian furniture is world famous in terms of material and aesthetics but it is being beaten at the price front. If the government support comes good the industry can do even ten times better.
are scarcity of infrastructure like road, transport, electricity, and export mechanism, industrial land. Next is GST which has blocked the working capital and industry is at a verge to face financial scarcity resultantly small players are unable to survive and middle players are more of struggling for capital generation. Our incentive has also come down after GST to 1.3 percent from nearly 5 percent on exports was earlier.” Presently the export order is good and the market will pick up in a month or two when season start with.” Mr. Mohit Mahnot of Trupti Expo Craft said, “Government is not much supportive to us, while the other country like China gets too many perks and support from their government. Earlier we were exporting a container for Rs 10 lakh and earning Rs 1 lakh, now, the situation has changed and in that condition we have to pay for 1 lakh 80 thousand as GST, it means in each container, we have to pay Rs 80,000 from our pocket, hence how long we can sustain?”
Mr. Mayank Rathi of Mayank Exports said, “The major challenges of Jodhpur
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CONCLUSION: In a nutshell the Handicraft and Furniture Industry is set to witness change in procurement of raw material and selling furniture. It has to adopt and adhere to the new norms according to international certification and domestic needs. Though there is plenty of export demand and new avenues if a factory owner streamline its process and bring efficiency and modernisation in plants, because increasing volumes and quality is the only way to beat the escalating cost of any product. It is observed by FDT team that ‘few well known plants in North have revamped their manufacturing process by modernising layout and adding machines and have taken their marketing approach a bit professionally which is helping them to beat the changes without any hurdle’. Look around beyond Rajasthan and one can spot the plants that will give you learning and earning both.
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Budget proposes hike in customs duty to support domestic furniture producers With an aim to push Make in India programme to boost manufacturing in the country, there have been announcement of increasing the import duty on certain items. During the Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that to incentivize domestic value addition, he is proposing an increase in customs duty on certain items with a focus on creation of more jobs in the country. Customs duties have been significantly increased in more than 10 sectors to discourage imports, most of it from China and other Asian countries. Imports of furniture, lamps and lighting fitting will be costlier with the proposed duty, in many categories is now doubled to 20 per cent.
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With Government priority on Affordable housing, new houses are being built across the country and with RERA there is an improvement in deliveries and residential space absorption. With 18 percent GST on furniture and reducing gap between organised and unorganised sectors, there is certainly a better possibility of healthy growth in volume ready layers like Durian, Spacewood to name a few and other furniture makers that are queued up for similar play. “With higher import duty on imported furniture there will be a space for domestic manufacturers though it is not enough opines a Jodhpur based furniture makers�. In the coming years for housing industry and furniture industry which trend synonymously.
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New Zealand Pine log prices have been maintained entire 2017 in India market and reported to jump almost 35 % during a year. The high priced pine logs have been giving a way to sawn timber imported from Canada, America and some European countries. Timber importers say that the price gap between Pine logs and sawn timber has been narrowing with increasing prices of logs, so the customers prefer to buy sawn timber. A Chennai based Importer says that the quality of sawn timber is better and ready to use because it is available in almost required sizes. Apart from these, the imported sawn timbers are dried and kilned also. Timber import data also confirmed that growth in sawn timber imported from Canada and America to more than 25 percent, and there is good demand in future as well. The British Columbia, Canada based companies along with FII India has
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regularly working for the awareness of Canadian Timber in India market through exhibitions, seminar, publication and personal meeting that is also helping the growth Canadian timber among Indian users. The members and representatives of American Softwood and American Hardwood Export Council are also keep driving awareness program among Indian users. Importers say that New Zealand has receiving huge orders from China in 2017, because China government has clamped down on harvesting its own forests and reduced tariffs on imported logs to meet local demand. In the first 11 months of 2017, New Zealand exported a record $1.81b of logs to China, accounting for 75 per cent of softwood exports. The huge demand from China, has forced exporters to increase prices of logs in India market, confirmed a Kandla based Timber importer.
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e-retailers hope For rise in FDi Online retailers are anticipating a boost in overseas investments that will allow them to expand faster and in new categories, but also increased competition, after the Union Cabinet approved 100% foreign direct investment in single-brand retail through the automatic route. Online furniture retailer Urban Ladder, which was recently granted a single brand licence, expects to now be able to expand more smoothly into categories beyond furniture using foreign capital without having to seek the government’s approval. But it also anticipates more competition from overseas entering the domestic market. “There are a lot of single brand retailers who have wanted to foray into the Indian market,” said Urban Ladder chief executive Ashish Goel. “This move will make it easier for them
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and invoke healthy competition in the market.” Urban Ladder last raised Rs 102 crore in funding from Kalaari Capital, SAIF Partners, Steadview Capital and Sequoia Capital in February 2017. Until now, only 49% FDI was allowed in single-brand retail via the automatic route, and anything above that required government approval—a tedious process.
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Rushil DecoR places oRDeR foR a complete mDf plant to siempelkamp The Indian wood-based materials manufacturer Rushil Decor commissions Siempelkamp as the single-source supplier of a MDF plant in India. With the new plant in Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh, the manufacturer will produce MDF from eucalyptus grown in plantations and from over mature mango trees. To meet local market needs Rushil Decor will significantly expand its production capacities above its current 3.5 million sq m. Rushil Decor Limited, under the brand names VIR Laminates, VIR MDF, and Signor Decorative Laminates, offers high-quality products primarily to the Indian market. By complying with BIS standards, ISO certifications, and EN standards Rushil Decor is meanwhile able to export a share of its woodbased panel production to 36 countries. The scope of work for Siempelkamp for this order includes the wood as well as fiber preparation system, the resin blending and application system, the fiber dryer and sifter, the forming line, an 8 ft. x 28.8 m ContiRoll press, the cooling and stacking line, the intermediate storage, the sanding line, and the cut-to-size line. The equipment will be partially supplied from China, 22
With the new MDF plant Rushil Decor will increase its daily production capacities by 760 cbm. The start of delivery is scheduled for the last quarter of 2018; the startup of the plant is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.
for example, from both Siempelkamp production locations in Qingdao and Wuxi. The press line will be equipped with the mat preheater ContiBooster. By preheating the mat before it enters the press it can be heated quicker inside the ContiRoll press resulting in production increases of up to 20%. With the new MDF plant Rushil Decor will increase its daily production capacities by 760 cubic meters. The start of delivery is scheduled for the last quarter of 2018; the startup of the plant is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019. The Siempelkamp Group is a technology supplier operating internationally. Siempelkamp is a systems supplier of press lines and complete plants
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Malaysian Furniture Fair grow by 25%
companies while the rest are from 12 countries – China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, India, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the United States. “The home furniture segment makes up 59% of the trade event, followed by office furniture – 26%, materials and fittings – 11%, and the remaining 4% from other segments. “A third of the exhibitors are participating in MIFF for the first time so trade visitors can expect to see more product variety,” inform Goi.
THE Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) returns for its 24th edition and this time, it is bigger and bolder. Organizing from March 8 to 11, this year’s fair spreads across 100,000 sq m area in two venues – the new Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) and Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). With the addition of Mitec, the exhibition space is 25% bigger, with 18 halls spread over two locations. MIFF 2018 carries a new tagline, “Design Connects People” to inspire greater design and innovative ideas on the trading floor to drive businesses. MIFF general manager Karen Goi said as the largest furniture trade show in South-East Asia, MIFF will see over 600 exhibitors, of which 70% are local
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More than 20,000 trade buyers from 140 countries and regions are expected, including 40 delegations from Japan and for the first time, American Society of Interior Designers and Interior Designers of Canada. “As of January, the number of attendees recorded a 10% increase and 34% of the total figure are new buyers,” added Goi. Among the new highlights at MIFF 2018 are design Rena, an exclusive 15,000sq m space curated for 80 top Malaysian manufacturers to showcase their products in lifestyle settings. MIFF Office will feature the largest office solutions exhibition in South-East Asia with 120 exhibiting companies while MIFF Timber offers a one-stop wood and wood-related materials sourcing and trading platform for global buyers and suppliers.
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IndIan fuRnItuRe maRket gRowth
offeRs huge oPPoRtunIty The Indian furniture market, which is expected to grow in worth to over $27 billion by 2022, represents a huge opportunity for furniture exporters across Asia, according to a report by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). “With demand set to outstrip supply, this is seen as representing a huge opportunity for furniture exporters across Asia,” the HKTDC said in a press release. According to the report, the country’s furniture market was worth $18 billion
in 2015 and, currently, India is the 14th largest such market in the world. “With 75,930 tonnes, China was the largest single source of Indian imports of furniture and home furnishings,” the HKTDC research note said. “In second place was Malaysia with 13,004 tonnes, while Italy took third place with 9,441 tonnes,” it added. According to HKTDC, there is a huge demand in India of “consumers keen to purchase the more contemporary designs that characterise the imports in the sector”.
“As a result of such demand, some $1.49 billion worth of furniture and homefurnishing items were imported in the financial year 2015- 16.” “India is also one of the largest importers of office furniture, with the country accounting for just under onefifth of global imports in the sector,” the report added. In this connection, it noted that Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced plans to establish India as the global manufacturing hub for its furniture and sofas.
Ikea to Invest Rs. 870 cR. In buIldIng Its
dIstRIbutIon centRe at Pune Ikea India is getting ready for the launch of its first retail store in Hyderabad and has started stocking products at its first distribution centre in Chakan, Pune. This is a central distribution centre that will supply to stores across the country. Ikea has announced plans to set up 25 stores at an investment of Rs 20,000 crore. According to news reports there will be around 2000 products at the leased warehouse space at the IndoSpace Industrial Park. According to news reports IKEA has already invested Rs 20 crore for 2.7 lakh sq ft area.Another bigger distribution center of three lakh sq ft, again in partnership with IndoSpace, is coming up in Chakan with an investment will be of Rs 100 crore. While these are leased properties, Ikea will be building its own distribution centre as the retail network grows and the company starts e-commerce operations. As per report appeared in Financial express, IKEA will be investing 26
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around Rs 750 crore at Punecentre, which will be over 20 lakh sq ft and will be a typical Ikea-standard facility that will be fully racked, have automation, sustainability and ability to handle online operations. According to Mr Bimal Patel, distribution manager at Ikea India, who oversees supply chain logistics, transportation and logistics and distribution center“As we procure in bulk, we need to store in bulk as we are a volume-driven company and
need to store high-volume of products. They will serve both offline and online requirements and would need two separate operations at the distribution centers to support this”. For Ikea, Pune is an ideal location. Pune’s proximity to the JNPT port as well as access to the markets where Ikea plans to open stores make it attractive for Ikea to set up the distribution center here.
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GrowinG application of HiGH Gloss panels for Cabinet and ShutterS
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High gloss finishes for cabinet, shutters and interior finishes are becoming a popular choice with architects, designers and customers wanting a flat, reflective, scratch resistant finish without the weight or expense of glass. With an appreciation for clean lines and the subtle appeal of classy surfaces, modern interior design has given rise to the demand of high gloss finishes and High Gloss Panels becoming one of the leading choices at present. Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) talked to some of the solution providers and found that the acceptance of high gloss panels for kitchen cabinets and shutters. According to them its markets are expanding at a rapid pace across the country. The companies are currently focusing on urban area; but some markets are still untapped and even some are not exposed to this product. Industry experts say that there is a huge scope for High Gloss Panels everywhere in the country to those untapped and virgin markets as well as exports. 28
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Acting upon the vision, Decora Group offers variety of gloss panels with ‘Ornare’ brand for every application and at every price-point. Ideal for several interior design applications & inspired by latest European trends, these panels can be used for Home & Kitchens, Office & Retail, Entertainment units & Exhibitions alike. Mr Gaurav Jain, Director, Decora Group said, “We are launching new colours every day and the demand of Ornare High Gloss Panels is very good because the market size is very big and the market potential is very high. We are currently catering almost 200 OEMs and Kitchen manufacturers and focusing more on NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochi, and entering into Gujarat and Maharashtra. Some of the markets are still untapped in the states like Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and there are huge potential there. North East is a virgin market for High Gloss Panels; people are unaware about that. We are now planning to focus to reach to those markets also which are still not exposed to this product.” He added further, “The market is so big that currently we are selling can be double if one can work rigorously, so
We are launching new colours every day and the demand of Ornare High Gloss Panels is very good because the market size is very big and the market potential is very high. We are currently catering almost 200 OEMs and Kitchen manufacturers and focusing more on NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochi, and entering into Gujarat and Maharashtra. Some of the markets are still untapped in the states like Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and there are huge potential there. North East is a virgin market for High Gloss Panels; people are unaware about that. We are now planning to focus to reach to those markets also which are still not exposed to this product. Mr Gaurav Jain, Director, Decora Group
people can grow much better in this segment. Ornare is having one of the largest ranges of high gloss panels currently in the world which had been showcased in the Interzum, Germany last year. In Indiawood 2018 we are launching completely new range of gloss panels. That would be textures of Ornare panels – a new product line. Currently we are having 35 colours and addition is going on every day.” ORNARE - ‘Premium Acrylic High Gloss
Panels’ offers sophisticated decors with immaculate finish. Decora Group also offers high gloss acrylic panel with superior scratch resistant qualities and a mirror-like finish. According to Praveedh Décor’s Managing Director and CEO Mr. Pankaj Chandak, the new in the market is scratch proof acrylic high gloss panels in Plywood. Acrylic is a very high gloss surface which is very much sensitive to scratch and in Indian conditions it is not perfect to
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In todays scenario when going out of the box is the need of the demanding interior industry, Gloss finish has been trending as the star, Be it any space from living to kitchen, from commercial to Residential, Gloss has an additional role to play. Gloss finishes have been creating exceptional highlight areas making the shine create wonder in the interior space & sometime tweaked with a pinch of creative vision, gloss can create masterpieces. Ms Aastha Chadha, AGM Marketing of Merino Gloss Meister.
be used. With increasing awareness people want high scratch resistant material and that is on plywood. “Scratch resistant material on plywood is the latest demand and that is what we are experiencing in the market. Scratch resistant super matt has also started a bit on plywood. Thirdly acrylic glass has bypassed all those things and is light in weight and doesn’t crack, break, and there is low hardware requirement for its application. One can use regular panel processing with machines on it,” he said.
not aware in this region. But in the rest of the country specially south and western region it is very much liked and demand is increasing day by day. “India is a huge market for High Gloss Panels as for example Turkey
“High Gloss panels overall market is increasing and our premium brand Opulux is doing very good in the concerned market. We are filling the gap with Opulux acrylic range which is in high gloss, glass, super matt and mirror finish which can be used as per the requirement by cutting and panel processing technique. We offer it on various materials like Plywood, MDF, Birch Ply, HMR but we are getting better response on plywood and Birch Ply with ABS as the base material for the panel on the back side. We are the first company in the world who is giving ABS backer,” he explained. According to him High gloss panel is growing pan India and there is a huge potential in the market. The Eastern part is a bit slow because people are 30
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is a small country who is having over 35 big manufacturers and everyone is producing 1000 boards every day and selling it. In that respect India is having just four five quality players so in this category there is a huge scope. Other than that the exports potential is substantial to the Indian manufactures. “Now people are observing the quality after getting a burn from the Chinese acrylic suppliers and appreciating our products. We are offering several brands in high gloss panels as ‘OPULUX’ is the premium range and ‘NIVESA’ is the mid segment range products,” he added further. In todays scenario when going out of the box is the need of the demanding interior industry, Gloss finish has been trending as the star, Be it any space from living to kitchen, from commercial to Residential, Gloss has an additional role to play. Gloss finishes have been creating exceptional highlight areas
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Asking about the growth potential of high gloss panels, she explained, “The growth potential is huge, from Hospitality to Residential to Retail space, Gloss Panels have been creating wonders in all spheres, being a unique solution to the world of architectural & interior design “
High Gloss panels overall market is increasing and our premium brand Opulux is doing very good in the concerned market. We are filling the gap with Opulux acrylic range which is in high gloss, glass, super matt and mirror finish which can be used as per the requirement by cutting and panel processing technique. We offer it on various materials like Plywood, MDF, Birch Ply, HMR but we are getting better response on plywood and Birch Ply with ABS as the base material for the panel on the back side. We are the first company in the world who is giving ABS backer. Mr. Pankaj Chandak, Managing Director and CEO, Praveedh Décor’s
making the shine create wonder in the interior space & sometime tweaked with a pinch of creative vision, gloss can create masterpieces said Ms Aastha Chadha, AGM Marketing of Merino Gloss Meister. She further adds that the PU+ coating is modified to overcome the limitation
of existing PU coated High Gloss panels. The PU+ layer is modified to make it more elastic and flexible, thereby making Gloss Meister panels easy to cut and drill without chipping the board. “Yellowing Effect” associated with especially light coloured PU panels is completely avoided in Gloss Meister.
Also playing a big role in defining the look of kitchens, Gloss Meister gives you a chance to make your kitchen the key attraction of your house without being worried about the stains or scratches as it is High Abrasion & Stain Resistance,Impact Resistance. Also Merino PU+ Coating Layers are highly flexible and accommodates all environment related stretching and shrinking resulting from seasonal temperature variation whereas other coated panels stay inflexible and brittle, she adds.
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Mr HArDeeP SAWHney,
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IF FUNDAMENTALS ARE STRONG THEN YOU CAN GROW HUGE IN INDIA MARKET Kitchen business in India is growing at faster rate which was never before. In this modular furniture industry segment the overall growth rate is around 20 percent. The modern life style and rapid urbanisation supported with Government projects like housing for all and renovation work in houses supported with replacement of goods have facilitated a vast opportunity for this segment to grow many folds. In consequence to understand the industry and know the latest trends, requirements for the industry Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) talked to Bangalore based Mr Hardeep Sawhney, Managing Director, Interwood Kitchens Pvt Ltd. Mr. Sawhney in 1989 introduces India to the first home-grown custommade modular kitchen, setting the foundation for what is today Interwood kitchens. The pioneering made-in-India brand with an Indian soul, grew over the years with dedicated sales outlets in south and north India. At the heart of Interwood’s growth and visibility was intelligent engineering. Constant upgradation of technology in production and design processes meant that Interwood’s products are intuitively intelligent to suit the evolving needs of its customers. World class products, environment sensitive materials, stringent quality control and high focus on design have remained the hallmark of Interwood through the years. 32
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The heart of furniture is joinery and without using efficient European machines one cannot get wonderful joinery. Some of the machines we are using from Australia, and some of them we are adding. It is continuously evolving process and one should keep him self-updated according to the need.
How did you come into ‘Kitchen’ manufacturing business? It was 1987 when I started experimenting in this segment after my 16 years of service with Blue Star at different ranks. During my search to do something big on my own I was introduced to a person who had purchased some machines from Germany for making kitchens, but was not able to market them. That’s when in 1988-89, we made a contract and I began marketing of kitchens when nobody knew about modular kitchens in the country. I began selling kitchen concepts instead of just a kitchen.
How did you explore this untapped market? It was a period when people were using stoves and I began selling kitchen concepts with gas burners, so we sold the concept to the client first. Later I learnt more about machines, panel working and then we put a small assembly machine in Bangalore back in 1990. We started selling kitchens in the name of Interwood and slowly by 1995 we began producing wardrobes. Slowly the market also started accepting the product line and improved gradually.
What were the issues you had to face in the beginning? Standardization is very important for Kitchen manufacturing. The
Germans always focused that key to your success is ‘standardization and joinery’. We concentrated on both, and today also we are learning Joinery and standardizations. In 1995 we commissioned another small factory and later in 2013 we put another factory with the capacity of 25 kitchens & 25 wardrobes a day. All I can say is ‘it is a steady process to learn and grow’ and we are doing exactly that.
What is your plan for setting up manufacturing facility in other parts of India? We have no immediate plans of setting up any new production facility outside of Bangalore, because the culture is different, and I didn’t like that. I have seen the culture of manufacturing even in Mumbai and North as far as the modular industry and panel products are concerned. It is different as they still don’t know what panel processing is. The other issue in North and West is that they are still using plywood whereas in my 28 years of production experience I have used only Chip Boards or MFC which is largely imported or Indian boards too.
What are the focused regions you concentrated on in India? With Interwood we are focusing on South India because of our production and market. We want to concentrate more on retail and the projects in Bangalore and Chennai. Now we have
We want to concentrate more on retail and the projects in Bangalore and Chennai. Now we have expanded our production capacity for fitted kitchens like all German kitchens, because the moment we go outside Bangalore to places like Gujarat, Mumbai, Punjab or Delhi, we will be selling only fitted kitchens, high-end wardrobes and sliders.
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expanded our production capacity for fitted kitchens like all German kitchens, because the moment we go outside Bangalore to places like Gujarat, Mumbai, Punjab or Delhi, we will be selling only fitted kitchens, high-end wardrobes and sliders.
What are the new challenges right now besides standardization? Earlier the big challenge was the small units who were not paying Excise, VAT and using cash for raw materials but after GST we feel better. We are surprised and equally happy with getting 14 percent boost and hope that markets become more systematic.
Which machines whether European, Taiwanese or Indian would you suggest for others? The heart of furniture is joinery and without using efficient European machines one cannot get wonderful joinery. Some of the machines we are using from Australia, and some of them we are adding. It is continuously evolving process and one should keep him self-updated according to the need.
Apart from joinery what are the important things? Sourcing of the material is very important. The quality of materials you buy and the specifications required
for the product must be ascertained. We randomly send the material to an independent laboratory for testing apart from our regular test in the factory. We don’t use plywood, [even the calibrated ply] because nobody knows the meaning of calibrated plywood. High end kitchens in US use calibrated plywood made of beech wood that I intend to use but is not available or affordable for large volumes here. In our country they always say waterproof plywood and BWP plywood but this is not to be used in joinery. We always use technologies of Europeans that are melamine face chipboard for Carcasses and MDF.
India market is very diversified in terms of colors, designs, sizes etc, how do you standardize? In India if you take into the market what people have done, like if you see South or West or North, the challenges in colors may be different. But if you know your customers choice and design your product well then, I think all the colors and designs grow throughout the country in same manner. There may be changes in choice region-wise but it is just 5 or 10 percent and we always consider it, while making products for a particular region. In a year you may see taking out six colors and add eight colors. The new trend is matt with combination of high gloss, it all depends how good your designers and
Green revolution is taking place in a big way now so anybody such as good builders are looking for green certification. We have aspects which is totally ecofriendly and green certified. And for every builder we give our specs portfolio to them very clearly. For example we are preferred vendors for entire ITC projects for last ten years basically for kitchen and wardrobes.
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in-house designing team can make your products presentable and unique.
Which are the real drivers for kitchen sector, machinery, buyers, retail or architectsdesigners? I believe one must have well established retail counters because they offer good exposure about the need and the product. Secondly one should promote one’s products to realtors and developers as well but high-end developers want imported kitchen where price is another issue. Though things are changing and developers are now looking for good products so they may later switch on to Indian kitchens due to various benefits. Actually, one shall have to target each of the key factors mentioned to get bigger orders. We are doing projects with in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and now getting lot of orders from Punjab also.
How do you manage the trend and competition and demand for eco-friendliness? Coming to that now green revolution is taking place in a big way now so anybody such as good builders are looking for green certification. We have aspects which is totally eco-friendly and green certified. And for every builder we give our specs portfolio to them very clearly. For example we are preferred vendors for entire ITC projects for last ten years basically for kitchen and wardrobes.
How big is the kitchen market in India including organized and un-organized? I think, the market of modular is just 15 percent compared to 85 percent still with carpenters. In kitchen it could be 20:80. Now among that 20 percent only 1/5th are established and rest are just
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managing to assemble different panels to different hardware. That 5 percent is prevalent because of Bangalore, as it is the Manchester of Modular furniture. The product Bangalore can view, no other place in country can view as of now because people out here have sound technical knowledge to give a good joinery and finished product unlike other places. Western India is catching on the concepts of joinery and giving good products. In the North, except Delhi, Punjab is also doing well now. I think, the things will improve with time.
What is your opinion about WPC, as it is being well accepted in kitchen? WPC is not meant for making carcasses. We are using WPC for over 25 years for making Sink area only that is water prone area. It does not make a good joinery, does not hold much weight, so it’s not a product which can be used as a shutter.
How do you see the role of Designers, Architects for Kitchen? We have very few kitchen designers in the country and there are a very few who know what to do with a kitchen. They leave it to do for the experts like us. When they design they stick to the colors and all but architects are still not deep into the modular industry and a lot of architects are still into the plywood and with certain de-facto. What we do in our company here, every month we call junior architects who have just passed in a year or two in a group of eight and ten and explain that what all machines can do because their perceptions are always in carpentry work. But, today things are changing.
How do you see the entry of IKEA? As a manufacture we should not be worried of IKEA. We are launching a
One must have well established retail counters because they offer good exposure about the need and the product. Secondly one should promote one’s products to realtors and developers as well but high-end developers want imported kitchen where price is another issue. Actually, one shall have to target each of the key factors mentioned to get bigger orders.
separate brand for people of tier two and three towns, who buy a flat of around Rs. 20-25 lakh, even in big cities there are small budget buyers to whom we want to give two wardrobes and a kitchen for a lakh of rupees. IKEA is to offer ‘do it your self practice’ what they practice everywhere. IKEA is other format coming in the country which is much suitable for youngsters who are into IT industry, Call Centre who are educated in such manner. But people in B and C class towns are not so acquaint of such practices or going to go for such materials which last for one year. They are going to see products which can last for at least ten to twelve years. That is what our Arizona brand will be and for that a manufacturers will be given a warranty of ten years which will be delivered and installed as well.
Is there any opportunity of joint venture kinds of thing with other European brands? We were talking to a lot of people in the past on it. I think such things will certainly happen in this segment in coming time but not at present.
How would you see the entry of E-commerce in this sector? E-commerce is good but the model of selling furniture to customers does not seem to happen without physical or offline presence. Many came and many
went and many are struggling because they didn’t study the basics of kitchens or residential furniture properly. This sort of work will not offer much in our country.
How you sell and how much growth do you expect in 2018? As far as selling is concerned we have referral customers instead of any advertising. Interwood brand has reached to Punjab, Mumbai and others places as well just in a year apart from its popularity in South. Being known to architects and builders, we are spreading the chain pan India. We have around dozen franchisees or business partners across India with 11 showrooms across the country. Now we are going to have two more showrooms one in North and another in South. We are seeing a growth of about 30 percent by next year 2018 and if we see a sign of healthy demand then we will plan for advertising and promotion too. We are a customer-oriented company who believe on trust of customers as a judgment of our very good quality. We never compromise on our raw material quality to reduce cost, no matter whatever challenges we face. The other key strength is we are very transparent in our pricing. Our customers who really come to us and compare to others in Bangalore do know this. You can say that our fundamental is very strong.
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Design Does not aDD cost, Design aDDs value Mr. AyuSH KASLIwAL,
DESIgn DIrEcTOr, AyuSH KASLIwAL DESIgn PvT LTD, JAIPur
In search of solutions to the challenges before designed/crafted furniture and its status in furniture industry in India, FDT (Furniture Design & Technology) visited Jaipur and interacted with one of the leading furniture designers Mr Ayush Kasliwal. He is having a design studio at Sitapura Industrial Area in Jaipur. The studio showcasing well designed furniture and other many products to be used in interior purposes itself tells its story that how much dedication and effort has been put on to obtain such looks and aesthetics. During that interaction with FDT, Mr Ayush Kasliwal, Design Director and Owner of Ayush Kasliwal Design Private Ltd spoke on different issues of Furniture Industry in India. Excerpts. 36
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The challenge lies in including the craft based manufacturing processes. While it had been the backbone for the furniture industry in the past (both for domestic as well as exports), it has currently been waylaid due to a mix of reasons. Part being the low wages offered (and therefore the best people opting for other things) and low quality production processes coupled with unreliable delivery schedules. The hardest blows have come from the import of cheap furniture, and this has been detrimental to the local furniture makers (carpenters).
Where the crafted furniture segment exists among the overall Furniture Industry in India? The Furniture industry in India is very vibrant. With a good mix of specialized industries with bespoke manufacturing abilities on one hand, and mass market manufacturers on the other, the industry is poised for great growth. The challenge lies in including the craft based manufacturing processes. While it had been the backbone for the furniture industry in the past (both for domestic as well as exports), it has currently been waylaid due to a mix of reasons. Part being the low wages offered (and therefore the best people opting for other things) and low quality production processes coupled with unreliable delivery schedules. The hardest blows have come from the import of cheap furniture, and this has been detrimental to the local furniture makers (carpenters).
What are the challenges for the growth of solid wood crafted furniture in India, as it is more dependent on exports market? The first and foremost is the availability of quality raw material- solid wood is not an easy material to deal with, and the quality of the raw material forms a very important part. This also, invariably
means that the costs of the furniture are high (as compared to furniture made by panel processing). This is definitely a challenge for the local markets. In the export sector, since solid wood furniture has a high perceived value, it works well. This particular segment is still largely dependent upon exports. Recent legislation in the foreign countries has limited the kinds of woods that can be used, and this is a call for our industry to organise not only itself, but also the prevalent forestry practices.
What’s the contribution of AKFD for the growth of this industry in India? AKFD stands for good design that is well made and original. Originality is very important for us. We try to interpret the clients’ requirement or the situation and the circumstances of use to develop products that answer them. While doing so, we are very conscious of the environmental impact, and focus on using material in an optimal way. Often people compensate poor construction with excessive sections of wood, which is a wasteful process. At other times, one can combine solid wood with panel products/metals of other materials that create not only interesting products, but also ones that are environmentally justifiable, and are
beautiful. AKFD effortlessly combines different materials, techniques and processes to make original products. The products we make appeal, not only to the international markets, but also to the domestic one, and currently 50% of our business is overseas, and the rest within the country.
The overseas demand especially from Europe is decreasing, what are your strategies to move forward? Export furniture business is reactive and typically, one waits for clients to approach them. This might need to change, with Indian businesses taking the leap and opening offices overseas, and start creating a global footprint for the Indian products, much the way as Italian companies do it. We have our offices overseas, and are able to address a very different market segment from there. Additionally, our focus on design and sustainability is very strong, and these are the two things that most importers are looking for.
From where you actually procure raw materials like wood and other? We procure from all over the world. We Import and buy from the local vendors as well. We are very flexible in terms of
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material and use a vast variety of the same, and often give the clients options of material, whether it is being made in Shisham wood or Mango wood or Teak or Oak. As a design company we are able to do the most with whatever material is at hand, and therefor work within the client’s specifications of product and price.
What manufacturers should do to improve local demand? The local market need options, it needs good prices since it is very typical unlike many parts of the world where houses are homogenous. The needs of the Indian household vary considerably from region to region. The suggestion to the Indian market would be to look at what India needs and design quality products for it. We can consider having homes which are simpler and more in sync with our ways of living. This might mean taking a lot of design risks and challenging the norms of the industry.
After GST implementation what opportunity actually you observed? After GST, the national markets have opened up. Earlier we were under excise and had to settle with huge disadvantage to any other person who was not in excise. So, on that front it has become a great levelling with similar taxation everywhere. Now selling products in Jaipur or in Bangalore or Chennai is the same. Secondly, the e-way bill coming in will facilitate us the easy transportation of goods, which will be much easier with time. So, it’s a long delayed, but a great move the Government has taken up and would be very positive for our industry.
What is your expansion plan as there is a better opportunity ahead in India supported with many ongoing Govt. projects? Expansion is actually very carefully handled because we are not a capital rich company. And furniture business does not yield quick. So, it will be taken one by one. In India to remain in high 38
In an industry, which has typically not used designers, one cannot expect it to adopt design practices overnight. However, the ease with which the industry copies, undervalues design, and the possibilities that we as designers bring to the market. quality segment working on projects, working with architects, in other words we can say, if a person what to buy one piece for their house which is special buy from here. I want to stay in that specialised segment.
In terms of furniture designs, India is lacking behind doing R&D in design, do you think it is the lack of training or institutional support in this area? Design and research are not easy things to adapt to. In an industry, which has typically not used designers, one cannot expect it to adopt design practices overnight. However, the ease with which the industry copies, undervalues design, and the possibilities that we as designers bring to the market. On the other hand, design is not cheap, and it takes a lot of time to develop original products, and it takes a lot of time for a designer to understand the nature of the manufacturing and markets. In the near future, I see that manufacturers will not have an option other than investing in design and research, as that is what will differentiate them in the industry.
How a manufacturer or the industry can improve at this front? It is a very long call, it doesn’t happen easily. First of all design needs to become the culture of a company. Design comes in services, communications, and at almost every other point in the company. To look at design in a holistic way would be critical for it to survive within the company itself. At the same time, Design has to come at a strategy level, and not only a product level.
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For example if the design strategy says we need multifunctional furniture for the dining area, then the company should start investing in research of what multifunctional means and where they need to invest in design. Little strategic planning is happening right now.
What is your practice, how do you observe the designs? It requires a massive amount of R&D, secondly investment in new technologies, new materials, new designs, etc. It’s huge, and that is what our company does. Even if I got to make one piece for a client, it would be properly researched, properly made with the highest design and production values.
What is your opinion about IKEA India? IKEA will be a much needed market mobiliser. With sophisticated systems and processes, it will bring about significant changes within the organised furniture industry, and will help existing manufacturers (who work with IKEA) to invest in long term facilities. It will also start becoming a barometer for quality( as existing options are not very good either) There will also be greater appreciation of quality design and products as the value that is added into making something unique will get recognised. I look forward to IKEA changing the game.
What is your suggestion to the industry to get organised? Long term investments in design and marketing will hold good for the company. A lot of market consolidation is needed to be done, with different companies focusing on design, manufacturing and
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Born in Jaipur, India in 1974, MrAyushKasliwal studied Industrial design at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India (1997). He started his own design studio, AKFD in Jaipur, with the primary objective of working with the various artisans and crafts people of the city to develop contemporary objects of simple everyday use. Contributing to the industry at large he has won several accolades in the field of design including the UNESCO seal of excellence, and the EDIDA designer of the year (2013) awards amongst many others. He has collaborated with artists, designers as well as other profit, and not for profit organisations for bringing together contemporary design and the skill of the crafts people he has been serving the industry with total dedication since last 20 years.
marketing. For a single company to do this is difficult and also fraught with risk. Mapping out a larger ecosystem will be critical for us to make our industry thrive amidst stiff competition.
If mobile phone can be made so far inroads into a small village in Bihar and also get a mobile phone repair, then the furniture industry can also go that far, if done smartly.
What opportunity you see after 5 years in this industry?
How industry can educate people in this regard?
I see enormous potential in the near future, with markets opening up, improved and simplified logistics, and people open to using furniture in their homes (in a massive, largely untapped market).
The best way to educate the market is presenting products in a way that it can be used. A lot of magazines are doing that and showing how other people live such as design magazines, interior magazines, etc. It will take some time for people to apply it in their homes. The magazines also need to reflect on how people live so that the average person can think about using the same. People who live in small spaces do not need so much furniture. They need smaller, more useful and more beautiful furniture rather than furniture itself. In my opinion a person having less space should use multifunctional furniture, and this needs to be reflected in the media.
I would personally like growth to get slower because we cannot afford to consume what we are consuming right now; that is bringing, using, breaking and throwing. Materials are getting more and more expensive and resources are getting fewer and fewer. In a way, it will be good to see lesser growth in terms of volume, but greater revenues that come with enhanced design and quality. Growth is not everything. What we need is sensible growth.
What should be taken care of while producing furniture?
Urbanisation is going on at fast pace supported by Government projects like ‘smart city’ and ‘housing for all’. What opportunity you see in that context? There is lower end market (like buyers of bed worth Rs 2000 or Rs 3000) still which is not taped at all. That is where the real opportunities are. So people who can manufacture at low cost at larger scale and distribute at larger scale will be key players of the future industry. Eighty to 90 percent demands are from there and that is not been addressed.
What should manufacturers do to grab that market? It will be important to invest in technology, design, machines and equipment that will help us to meet those kinds of price points. Investing in knock-down systems would be useful to cut down transportation costs. One has to look at all avenues to deliver quality at a good price in the current competitive environment.
The quality of construction, coupled with attention to detail, the ergonomics (comfort) and the longevity are to be considered before producing anything. The visual appeal, I would say should be secondary and a matter of personal choice (this is ironical as I am a designer, and making something visually beautiful is what we do)
What is the latest trend according to you? .. Am not much into ‘trends’ per say, as the markets are very fragmented and different things work in the different market segments.
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Dr. Bimal Patel, President – CEPT University and Tim Sheldan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development, British Columbia (centre) with a delegation of B.C. lumber companies at the CEPT University workshop
First-oF-a-kind commercial demonstration oF Douglas-fir glue laminateD beams at cePt centre oF excellence WorkshoP - The building also showcases varied B.C. wood species in other structural and interior applications British Columbia (B.C.), Canada’s wood product technology and building expertise is now being used in a new building built at the CEPT University, Ahmedabad. This is a result of a MOU signed between Forestry Innovation Consulting India (FII India) and CEPT University in 2016 wherein FII India provided the University with 56 cubic meters of wood to build the workshop. Additionally, FII India’s support on technical assistance and procurement support went a long way in making this vision a reality. Named as the “Centre of Excellence Workshop”, the building spread across 13,000 sq.ft. houses workshops for students of architecture and design across seven disciplines. The workshop extensively uses Douglas-fir, western hemlock and yellow-cedar. It is arguably one of India’s first largescale commercial demonstrations of long-spanned 28 cubic meters of Douglas-fir glued laminated beams. The successful introduction of Douglas40
fir glue laminated beams (glulam), a product not previously used in India was made to order for CEPT. Specifically 33 glulam arches, each 11 metres in length were shipped from B.C. and installed by a local builder. Each beam had to be individually unpacked from its container by crane, stored onsite, prepared and installed in sequence as roof arches via onsite crane. This innovative wood technology uses timber that is joined together end-to-end, then glued together in laminations using waterproof, state-of-the-art adhesives, creating nearly unbounded possible beam depths and lengths in curved and straight configurations.
Tim Sheldan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development, British Columbia addresses the audience at the CEPT University workshop
Dr. Bimal Patel, President – CEPT University said, “CEPT emphasises the method of learning by making. For our students, this building provides a very good example of the innovative and sustainable use of materials. We will continue to explore new ways of using wood for our future projects.”
Designed by Gurdev Singh, Principal Architect says, “We started with a brief of making a place which inspires students to explore. It became essential for us to introduce new materials and technology. To us there was no better sustainable material as timber combined with the glulam technology.”
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33 Douglas-fir glue laminated beams (glulam) arches, each 11 metres in length
The workshop uses B.C. wood species in not only structural use but also in interiors. This encompasses structural and appearance elements such as furniture, beams, purlins, fascia, partitions, doors and door frames, window frames, trims, wall framing, false ceilings and wall panelling. Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, FII India said, “Canada has over 10% of the world’s total forest cover with B.C. alone accounting for over 50% of Canada’s total lumber exports with zero deforestation over last two decades. This makes B.C. well positioned as a long term reliable source. The CEPT Centre of Excellence Workshop is an outstanding example of how British Columbia’s innovative wood technology and materials can be used effectively in a building of this size. It demonstrates Exterior view of the CEPT University workshop featuring 33 Douglas-fir glue laminated beams (glulam) arches
Spread across 13,000 sq.ft. the workshop features 56 cubic meters of western hemlock, yellow cedar and Douglas -fir
how innovative construction techniques are expanding opportunities for wood far beyond just interior woodworking. Douglas-fir and western hemlock are perfect for post & beam structures, pre-fabricated homes and even crosslaminated timber (CLT).” FII India has been funded by the government of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada represents “Canadian Wood” in India for all its five species viz. western hemlock, Douglas-fir, yellow cedar, western red cedar and spruce-
pine-fir (SPF). FII works closely with architects, manufacturers, importers and real estate developers to provide technical and procurement assistance for their requirements free of any cost. Established since 1962, CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats. Its teaching programs aim to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements. CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more liveable. Through its education, research and advisory activities, CEPT strive to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people in India’s villages, towns and cities.
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FurnIture major
Godrej InterIo looks at 20% Growth Furniture major Godrej Interio is looking at a 20 per cent growth this fiscal, thanks to a rapidly expanding market. Last year, it clocked revenues of Rs 2,000 crore. Of the Rs.50,000-crore furniture market in India, the organised sector accounts for 20 per cent, while the balance is held by unbranded players. However, the market is getting consolidated as consumers are consciously looking at quality, said Anil Mathur, Godrej Interio’s Chief Operating Officer. “Consumer insights have shown a remarkable increase in the adoption of branded furniture, thus increasing the potential of this market,” he said. The
organised furniture market has registered a 3-4 per cent growth, which is likely to go up both in B2B and B2C segments.
instance, it is handling the interiors at the new terminal at Cochin International Terminal Ltd.
Mathur recently launched the company’s largest store in South India. The southern market contributes 20 per cent of the brand’s overall business revenue, with about 20 exclusive outlets for furniture, kitchens and mattresses, he said.
Asked if the project business has been impacted by the economic slowdown, Mathur said the office segment (B2B) is slowly picking up after demonetisation and GST related issues. However, the domestic segment (B2C) is very positive. He said the company plans to launch five more exclusive outlets in Kerala.
He further said the company is betting big on project business, providing interior solutions to office spaces. For
PePPerFry Partners wIth QuIkr For Its FurnIture exchanGe ProGram
Home and furniture marketplace Pepperfry has partnered with online classifieds portal Quikr to bolster its furniture exchange program. The 4 month old program which was launched in partnership with Zefo, the online marketplace for pre-owned furniture has been extended to Hyderabad and Pune through the tie-up with Quikr, beyond the existing cities of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Through this partnership, customers can sell their old furniture on Quikr’s consumer platform Quikr Bazaar in exchange for gift cards that can be redeemed on Pepperfry. Customers will receive a fair value for their old furniture across a range of furniture pieces like beds, sofas, dining sets, tables, storage and office chairs. 42
“We are always looking at a deeper engagement with our customers and furniture exchange is one of the key services that will drive this. We are looking forward to a 5-10% volume increase in our user base through this program over the next couple of months,” said Hussaine Kesury, Vice President & Business Head - Furniture Category, Pepperfry. In order to avail the service, customers can choose the option to sell on Quikr while accessing the furniture exchange program on the website. The Quikr team will evaluate, offer fair market price and
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complete the pick-up service for the furniture, post the sale. “Through this program we are able to provide one channel to consumers who want to buy or sell their furniture at the best price when they are looking to upgrade their lifestyle. On top of it, our pioneering doorstep service is able to close the transaction with hassle-free logistics across the country,” said Sarath Chandra Gudlavalleti, VP Quikr Bazaar.
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Action tESA HDMR BoARD iS now MoSt pREfERRED pRoDuctS in BotH HoME & officE fuRnituRE SEgMEnt
Action TESA has always been frontrunner in foresighting the latent needs of modern interior infrastructure industry thus introducing innovative products to meet the aspirations. Inspired by Eco-Friendly ethos, complimented with astute R&D team and latest technology Action TESA has succeeded in introducing HDHMR (HIGH MOISTURE RESISTANT HDF) substitute of plywood.
now, we invite you to be a part of this revolution and take the panel industry to next step towards the future. HDHMR is indigenously and exclusively manufactured and supplied by Action TESA in India.
Action TESA HDHMR is now the most preferred products in both home & office furniture segment. We have initiated the revolution with our HDHMR Boards and
Action TESA HDHMR is not only tougher than any available plywood in market but is also highly moisture resistance as well, which makes it a popular choice in extreme moist climatic conditions or areas. These boards are Borer & Termite Resistant which makes it a wise choice over plywood. These boards have uniform density gradient & compact core, achieved by using special German Technology for MAT formation, thus imparting best routing characteristics.
Action TESA HDHMR is manufactured using hard wood hence it’s density is greater than any other products available in the market. Uniform density gradient & compact core gives it the best routing characteristics. This is achieved by using special German Technology for MAT formation & 8 cylinders, 18 daylight press-the 1st in India.
Action TESA HDHMR Boards have revolutionized interior infrastructure industry by extending aforestated inherent properties at a very nominal cost, thus is replacing plywood rapidly across PAN India. Excellent performance of these boards has succeeded in overcoming the traditional myth regarding plywood pertaining to toughness & longevity amongst the masses. Oct-Nov 2017
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Green Panelmax mDF Gives you the Power to save more! and are strongly positioned as worldclass, superior quality products.
With increasing urbanization, India is witnessing a sea change in the building and construction segment with the interiors and furniture industry being one of the fastest changing industries. Affordable housing and the culture of ready-to-move-in offices/retail outlets, with low-cost modular furniture which are comparatively new to India, are fast gaining popularity. Today’s discerning consumer with a busy lifestyle, is increasingly looking for interior products which save time, are convenient to use and cost-effective while being stylish. Green Panelmax MDF, the offering from India’s largest interior infrastructure company, Greenply Industries Limited, is uniquely poised to provide all this and more. Being manufactured with state-of-the art European technology at Greenply’s plant at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, these boards undergo stringent quality testing 44
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Green Panelmax is the first manufacturer in India to offer MDF boards in a larger and more economical size of 8’ X 6’. The larger size enables you to utilize these boards more efficiently and increasing your profitability. The fact that Green Panelmax MDF offers a range of thickness and comes in a number of sizes leads to 0% wastage. For example a conventional 5’ X 5‘ L-shaped table top can be created with the Green Panelmax 8’ X 6’ MDF board in a single piece with 0% wastage. Moreover Green Panelmax plain MDF and Pre-Laminated MDF being readily available products, save time and trouble of sticking laminate sheets on MDF boards and hence one can save considerable time and money. Green Panelmax is now expanding its business operations by setting up another state of the art facility for manufacturing MDF Board in Routhusurmala village, Thottambedu Mandal, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. This plant spread across 200 acres with an annual capacity of 3,60,000 CBM will be the largest MDF plant in Asia.
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WPC BOARDS fOR mODulAR kitChenS
with WPC can be laser engraved and CNC carved. You can digitally print the surface as well as you can Varnish/ Polish/lacquer it for surface decoration. Paints are also possible. Most upcoming application and markets for WPC boards are into Digital printing Panels for designer kitchen segment. Same format will become popular for office & home furniture, cabins, toilet cubicles, partitioning systems etc. for designer furniture. Complete interior can be conceptualised with WPC boards with digital printing technology. WPC boards can be directly printed with flat-bed printing technology with high resolution and long lasting UV ink based.
WPC mODulAR kitChen Courtesy: Hardy Smith
Best practices witnessed in last several years for modular kitchen manufacturing is with MDF or Plywood panels because of its engineered structure and dimensions. These panels are in practice to be used with mandatory laminations of HPL/Paint on front and back surfaces. This is not only for decoration but also to protect the wooden material from moisture and termite. For high end applications PU laminations are in practice. But the basic structure of the panel is still wood and cannot be considered 100% water proof or termite proof. WPC BOARDS a new generation panels derived technically from Polyvinyl chloride polymer and natural fibre (saw mill dust or agriculture fibre e.g. rice husk) composite. Globally it is termed as natural fibre polymer composite or wood polymer composite. These panels are made with a vast thickness range from 5 mm to 40 mm. Furniture makers can ask for any odd or even thickness to us for the same. WPC BOARDS are available in different density range e.g. 500 kg/ cum, 600 kg/cum, 700 kg/cum and 800 kg/cum. 700 kg/cum and 800 kg/cum is the best product from HARDYPLAST known as HYPER WPC boards. It carries higher wood contents for best screw
holding and dimensional stability. Apart WPC BOARDS are available in 3 layer variant for ready to fix applications in furniture like ‘WPC Prelam boards’. Made with co-extrusion technology 3 layer WPC Boards are having surface density of 1400 kg/cum and shore D hardness more than 85. Plain colour furniture requirements e.g. Hospital furniture can be completely made with 3 layer WPC boards in any colour. These panels are available in any colours based on MOQ.
ARtiCleS mAkinG fROm WPC WPC boards can be used for making various applications, apart from modular furniture and doors. This is the best material for quick fixing with Cyanoacrylate binder. One can make small articles/gift articles/utility articles very fast with this material. Taking from small containers, boxes, pads, storage utilities, pen stands to chairs and shoe racks can be made with WPVC in almost no time. Importantly all the products made are water proof, termite proof, borer proof and recyclable. You can use it for restoration of old images, sculptures and historical things. Products made
A waterproof, termite proof, clean & hygienic set up for homes Modular Kitchen — a necessity in today’s world for each and every homes. Well designed, engineered, customized and user friendly kitchens are made in modular format with conventional wood panels like MDF and Plywood. Most favoured panel for kitchen was water proof ply before WPC panels. Now WPC PVC panels are becoming the most favourable panel material, replacing wood, plywood and MDF. Be it a carcass or shutter, WPC panels are used for both the applications vigorously. Indian system for ‘mopping with water’ leaves moisture in the atmosphere as well as on the furniture panels. This incurs into well-known problems of decay, fungus, delamination of HPL, bubbling, bending, de-layering etc in case of plywood. WPC panels have a homogeneous structure throughout made with PVC polymer. Being a polymerised product, it doesn’t have tendency for moisture absorption, delayering, termite attraction, fungus attraction, borer growth platform. These all are the prominent and promising characteristics for modular kitchen application. Thus a versatile water proof and termite proof WPC BOARD is ready to fit to kitchen furniture requirements.
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Mr Aneesh sAini,
Adsons doors & ModulAr systeMs, new delhi
Plywood based Modular Furniture is trusted For strength and durability that’s why it sells the usage and demand of plywood are increasingly growing in modular furniture making, and furniture/oeMs are looking for good quality calibrated plywood for producing high-end furniture. in an interaction with Fdt, delhi based Modular furniture producer Mr. Aneesh saini, director of Adsons doors & Modular systems says that plywood is become first choice for premium class users for their home furniture and its usages are improving gradually. he sees bright future of high quality calibrated plywood in india.
What changes in trend do you observe in application of wood panels such as MDF, Particle Board and Plywood for manufacturing modular furniture? Plywood made modular furniture is becoming choice of luxury class users. There is a growth in demand of Particle Board, MDF and HDHMR grade boards but the usages of plywood by modular furniture makers has also grown even in educated people who have high income. It has been observed in last three years that trend is catching up. If we talk about ratio, the consumption of plywood seems up every day. Actually, this is being witnessed in this industry during last fifteen years but now it is evident. Despite of growth in day to day consumption of particle board and MDF, there are good number of people who ask for plywood based furniture fit outs specially those who are premium grade buyers.
Do you get adequate quality of plywood for smooth function with CNC machines? The quality of plywood manufactured in India is not up to the mark for smooth functioning with CNC operated machines. 46
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It is majorly used in homemade furniture because office furniture are largely using MDF and Particle board though at special requirements like few customisation needs, plywood is used. Earlier plywood was used everywhere, even builders were also using ply in homes but slowly they are moving towards PB and MDF due to cost factor. But even the same builder prefers plywood when he makes a home for himself. It is a truth that if you can afford, plywood will be your most trusted material.
at affordable cost. Earlier there was only Godrej or other few but now it is spreading as many of the manufactures putting up machines for modular furniture.
How do you see the future of laminate (HPL) in OEMs?
The precision does not come to level and the furniture made with these plywood shakes and comes unbalanced for example of we need to do edge banding and if there is variation then machine can’t operate with that. I believe, if producers manufacturereal calibrated ply of 15 mm or higher thickness because CNC panel saw requires uniform thickness for cutting, the demand would grow steadily.
Which are the areas do you see growth in plywood is being preferred? It is majorly used in homemade furniture because office furniture are largely using MDF and Particle board though at special requirements like few customisation needs, plywood is used. Earlier plywood was used everywhere, even builders were also using ply in homes but slowly they are moving towards PB and MDF due to cost factor. But even the same builder prefers plywood when he makes a home for himself. It is a truth that if you
can afford, plywood will be your most trusted material.
Why offices or builders shifted from ply to MDF/PB? The finishing problems as well as the delay in carpentry work along with increasing cost and affordability are the main reason for the shift. OEMs manufactured products are economical, have good finishing and better aesthetics and above all they deliver to the site after making modular in their factories on time, they do not work and delay on the site itself and that makes the whole point.
Do you see this shift in big cities or even in smaller cities as well? This change is going on everywhere. Many of the tier 2 and 3 cities like Meerut, Lucknow etc are witnessing this change and in these cities, there are many big establishments who have come up to give readymade furniture. Everybody is shifting to this sector and willing to offer modular furniture
It has bright future in OEMs but it depends on customisation or the requirements of clients, as many new materials like HDHMR grade boards have come up. We use normal laminate, high gloss laminate or other such material if we use plywood. Secondly, if there is termite prone area, we recommend WPC/PVC boards.
South India is known for Modular furniture making hub, how do you see future of North for this sector growth? As I know that in the North India there was only one OEMs ‘Harmony Systems’ in 2004 except for a few smaller ones. But today around 20 companies are functioning to that strength in this area. This number itself suggests that there is demand, and consumption is increasing. In coming days North will definitely be a major market for OEMs as it poses competition to all over India.
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HOMAG Offer tHeir SOLUtiONS
WitH 675 SQM Of DiSPLAY At iNDiAWOOD With intelligent solutions from entry-level machines for craftsmen to networked, integrated industrial machines, software solutions and IOT platform, Homag will be in its elements in Hall 1. In the entry level segment HOMAG displays their entire range of “Made in India” Machines and In the industry segment, they will have on display, both in terms of machine and plant technology, and in Networking – several solutions – 5 Axis CNC, High Speed Edge Banders and Wide Belt Sanders in the CNC, Edge and Surface Segments. In addition, they are presenting “tapio”, a powerful IoT-platform for the wood processing sector at INDIAWOOD. Technology of HOMAG covers the entire process chain of the wood processing trade and industry. The range of machines stretches from panel manufacture, sawing and drilling, format and edge processing, CNC machines, through sanding machines, surface processing or centers for beam processing (timber house construction) right up to machines for handling, automation, assembly, and packaging. 48
Machines on display: description and benefits Venture 113/114/115 processing centers | BMG 110 series It is a Freestyle technology with 3-, 4- and 5-axis solutions. This series offers high levels of performance and versatility to small and medium-sized carpentry and joinery companies. The new machine concept is based on compact technology, a reduced installation area and operation directly at the machine. The BMG 110 series
Tapio: the digital future within the wood industry Tapio is the digital future within the wood industry - and this future begins now. Tapio combines sophisticated digital products for the wood industry with thousands of production machines and the highly varied supply of production material and tools in an Internet of things (IoT) platform. In short: This digital platform covers the wood industry value chain in its entirety. Tapio pools knowledge from the areas of mechanical engineering, servicing, software and consulting for businesses of all sizes worldwide to make your work easier. It supports with uniform solutions for a diverse range of process stages to make business processes faster, more efficient and more reliable than ever before. Whether it is machine-based, non-machine-based, business process, production process – nowadays it is more important than ever to harmonise all details and parameters along the value chain. So it is essential to coordinate the entire process – from the production phase to the processes and the data streams Tapio can do this.
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includes 3-, 4- and 5-axis solutions for the processing of kitchen, office and solid wood furniture, as well as for the construction of stairs, windows and doors. The Benefits include: Freely accessible from all sides due to bumper safety technology, Fast and precise with synchronous drive and linear guide system, Innovative powerTouch operating concept and convenience package enables operation. Edge banding machines Ambition 2400 For higher performance requirements with and without empty slots. The single-sided Ambition 2400 models offer precise gluing and perfect postprocessing of edges. PU and airTec can be used if required. A feed rate of up to 25 m/min enables demandbased productivity for businesses with
MACHINES & TECHNOLOGIES FDT
SOLUTION for surface processing With their finishing technology, HOMAG offers a new product range for coating of furniture, interior fittings & stair components Spray machines Type GSF 100
higher performance requirements. Automation and further functionality can be added on an individual basis for these edge banding machines. The Benefits include: High level of flexibility — processing of high-gloss, melamine, PVC, nesting work pieces with, for example, hinge holes, solid strips and, in the case of Ambition 2470/2480 machines, veneer (roller), Precise work piece guide — belt-type top pressure unit made from steel; Controlled chip removal — trimming tools with I system; Intuitive operation, Profile changes can be completed in seconds — patented solution for profile trimming (Ambition 2474/2484); Trimming quality of the highest standard — profile trimming unit with a linear servo drive (Ambition 2482/2492); and Individual tool configuration with a grooving or belt sanding unit — Ambition 2480/2484/2492. CNC Gantry-Processing Center NBP082/Vantech 480 This is a compact nesting machine in gantry design. The nesting machines enable cutting-optimized processing and dividing of plate-shaped materials. We divide the typical
It is a manual spray coating to automated finishing equipment. It’s Trends change, often within short periods of time. However, the demand of many end customers for high-quality furniture surfaces remains. As a manufacturer, the best way to meet customers’ demand for first-class furniture and well-made interior fittings is with spay coated surfaces. Painted workpieces set themselves apart with their excellent properties. Whether you manufacture furniture, kitchen or office furniture, interior fittings, stair components... With the new GSF 100 series of spray
machines, HOMAG offers the appropriate and reliable solution for high-quality surfaces. The Benefits include: Space-saving compact machine, exhaust air unit and switch cabinet integrated in the machine frame; Efficient - precision parts detection enables exact control of spray guns and therefore optimum paint saving; Reliable - Monitoring of paper tension, paper breakage and paper winding and User-friendly and easily accessibilityoptimal view of the interior due to glazing on all sides. Wide-Belt Sanding Machines SWT 300
nesting areas into four areas. The carcass production, the dividing and refining of furniture fronts, the processing of frame furniture as well as the very interesting possibilities for “advances materials” (e.g. plexiglass, aluminium, alucobond). Various possibilities for the automation of the material handling ensure a high time saving and an even more effective work. The Benefits include: Highest precision over the total working width by gantry style; Long-life cycle by linear guiding system; Highest processing quality by 2 synchronised digital servo-drives in X-direction; High speeding up by vector speed X/Y 96 m/min; and High flexibility of the positioning of the clamping elements by MATRIX table PRO.
The machine offers Calibration, veneer sanding and paint sanding including high gloss. This series offers an all-round solution for small and medium-sized carpentry and joinery companies. One can choose from seven sanding units for a configuration that suit and fulfil every sanding requirement from calibration to high gloss. Drive outputs of up to 30 kW are available to suit the requirements. This series also features automatic unit locking for safety and convenience. The Benefits include: Excellent sanding results thanks to acp, eps and mps pressure beam systems; Easily adjustable due to infinitely variable feed speeds (2.5-13 m/min); High drive outputs of up to 30 kW; High level of flexibility due to independently driven sanding units; Simplified handling due to automatic workpiece thickness measurement and independent adjustment of the machine; Constant processing height due to movable machine stands and prepared slots for retrofitting various brushing and cleaning units.
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FELDER GRoup To Focus on pRoviDinG cnc
wooDwoRkinG soLuTions aT inDiawooD At FELDER, Customer Centricity has always been at the forefront in their entire decision making. It originates from the philosophy of providing the exact woodworking solution to all their customers. With almost two decades of experience in the Indian woodworking industry, Felder Group India now has established itself as one of the fastest growing organisation in the woodworking industry. Felder Group India with their constant endeavour to grow which is a result of making conscious decisions keeping customers in mind. This year one such conscious decision is to showcase their growing strength and establish their vision of providing everything from a single supplier. At Indiawood 2018, Felder Group India shall be focusing on providing CNC woodworking solutions which shall bring in a new perspective to the woodworking industry and shall help woodworkers across the country explore multiple possibilities! At Indiawood 2018, Felder shall be displaying their finest technology keeping in mind the Indian consumers. With such an approach they are proud to display the revolution in the Edgebander series, CNC Drilling & Workstations and Sawing Technology. A few of the highlights of the show are:
FORMAT-4 “tempora� 60.06 | 60.06L edgebanders PRODUCTIVITY, FLEXIBILITY AND EASE OF USE NOW WITH ZERO-LINE AGGREGATE Time, the most important resource in a modern workshop, was the focus in the development of the tempora machine concept. Processing edges needs to be as quick, easy and efficient as possible. To achieve this, the tempora models combine the core skills of speed, productivity, flexibility and ease of use in a convincing complete package. The final finishing results when processing both coiled and strip material convince with incredibly high standards, that fulfil the ever increasing demands of edgebanding complete processing. Modern and optimised edge processing aggregates and a flexible machine body guarantees absolute stability and reliability even at the highest of processing speeds. You can equip your tempora with a single or dual motor corner rounding unit and there are three free spaces for your choice of finishing units. 50
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NEW: smartouch control unit The smartouch control unit with network connection reduces the manual settings to a minimum and enables a quick, easy and intuitive selection and control of the aggregate as well as the complete monitoring of all machine functions from the screen. The features of the smartouch include:
NEW: Format-4 advantEdgefor an optical zero-joint The patented advantEdge aggregate from Format-4 enables the optical zero joint when processing co-extruded edge and laser edge material. The aggregate is controlled by the workpiece and can be activated and deactivated directly from the control unit. advantEdge offers the homogenised optic finish of the workpiece with the panel and edge material, in particular with high gloss material. An edge material suited exactly to the material ensures a zero-joint line and as no time-consuming glue change of various colours is required, you profit from considerably reduced changeover times. The user-friendly control options “m-motion” and “x-motion plus” ensure absolute repetition accuracy and individually configurable operating programs enable quick manual change of the aggregates as well as control via the smartouch control panel.
Easy, self-explanatory representation of the units and their functions Selection of the aggregate and exact fine adjustment of the motor positionable aggregates (accuracy of up to 1/100 mm) all from the main control panel Glue temperature setting and automatic temperature reduction of the glue whilst in standby mode Unlimited data memory for user-defined edge banding programs Maintenance plan, odometer for total meters of material used Available now in 10,4” and 16” screen size
FORMAT-4 vertical panel saw kappa V60 classic POWERFUL, ACCURATE AND SPACE-SAVING The vertical beam saw from Format-4 ensures a large increase in your productivity. A robust and compact design guarantees highest precision and efficiency with minimum space requirements. The solid, single-piece frame construction with a saw carriage running on steel rails guarantees a cut accuracy to one tenth of a millimetre. The scoring unit with two carbide blades ensures splinter-free cutting of coated panels without compromising the cutting height. A wide range of accessories that assist the user with improved handling and operation are already included in the standard equipment of the machine. The new kappa V60 classic range offers performance at attractive introductory prices with three models: kappa V60 16.25 classic, kappa V60 19.32 classic and kappa V60 22.42 classic. Jan-Feb 2018
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PRODUCT INSPIRATION
What went on the Designer’s Mind?
The ‘Design-stories’ Behind 5 Iconic Furniture Designs of All Times They say there’s a story behing every face, we believe the same for every furniture. FDT always wondered about the state-of-mind the curator must’ve had while designing the pieces which went on to become the most-talked-about furniture of the world. Read what we found...
The most challenging aspect when designing it was to ensure the piping was invisible and would meet at one single joint.
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Design sTories FDT
THE LEAF SEAT:
A balance between function and design? Not everyone lives in a big house nowadays, so this seat works perfectly singularly or a number grouped together. For example, seven tessellated Leaf Seat can make a daybed. Most foot stools come in rather predictable shapes and forms and are regarded merely as an accessory to a chair. The aim in designing the Leaf Seat was to create a foot stool as an object of desire in its own right.
Inspiration Waart took inspiration from nature and graphic patterns. The idea emerged during her years living in Singapore. The lack of seasonal weather inspired the designer to bring a bit of the outdoors indoors.
Context During creation of the Leaf Seat, her aim was to create a unique and functional piece of furniture but also beautiful to look at. The single modular shape offers flexibility for residential, offices and public spaces, creating seating arrangements to stimulate communication and interaction between users.
The Design Process The initial sketches were developed quite quickly but finding the right manufacturer took quite some time as she had to change it a few times to guarantee high quality, volume and costs. The Leaf Seat might seem easy to make but it is rather complex to upholster, in particular the intricate vein pattern. The most challenging aspect when designing it was to ensure the piping was invisible and would meet at one single joint.
Furniture Type Upholstered wool pouf Material Used Wool Designer Nicolette de Waart
Technical Specifications Beautifully made in cooperation with highly qualified craftsmen, the 100% Kvadrat wool-covered Leaf Seat is a modular concept. The Leaf Seat’s dimension and shape enables it to be interlocked in a variety of combinations. Imagine creating one big leaf on the floor made up of seven seats; or connecting them in a linear form to make a daybed. A host of Leaf Seats could be combined to create a forest effect and work effectively well in public spaces such as reception area’s and galleries. The latest addition in black and off-white with contrasting pipings enlightens the veins like an x-ray of a leaf, creating a new and a unique effect.
Dimensions: H40xL57xW39 cm H35xL57xW39cm
Available in: Black/off-white piping, Off-white/black piping Dark green, Plant green, Light green Dark brown, Red brown, Ochre, Taupe www.designbynico.co.uk
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Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018 Winner: JIN, 100% Biological Chair Japanese designer Jin kuramoto has created a bio-based chair for swedish manufacturer OFFECCT, presented during Stockholm Furniture Fair. Winner of the editors’ choice for best product during the city’s annual design week, the chair is the result of a long research and development project that has concluded in a feather light, super strong and 100% biological seating object.
Context The chair is what OFFECCT Lab and their ‘life-circle’ philosophy is all about: engineers and designers working closely to explore new and sustainable horizon of the furniture industry.
The Design Process Though, Jin tried and worked on such prototypes before, in order to realize the ‘jin’ chair for OFFECCT, Jin Kuramoto used flax fiber — a biological material, that, if successfully industrialized, can make furniture both extremely light weight and with high performance features. The body of the chair is defined by shaping thin layers of this material on top of each other, forming a strong shell around a core of air, making the surface the actual structure of the chair. The structure of the chair is achieved by shaping thin layers of flax fiber. He devised a method that involves building and shaping thin flax fiber layers on top of each other to form both the seat and frame. A resin is then used to solidify the structure. The resin is bio-resin too, so it can be burned and will biodegrade. The Jin chair was showcased at the Stockholm Furniture Fair until 10 February 2018, alongside a carbon-fiber version also designed by Kuramoto. www.jinkuramoto.com
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The Indigo-Dyed Bamboo Chair
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Classic Chair Material Used
Bamboo Designer
Chialing Chang
By combining both the handmade bamboo bending process to the natural indigo-dyed technique normally applied to textiles, the Japanese designer Kuramoto has conceived a new kind of furniture typology. Employing bamboo, which is certainly one of the highest quality in Taiwan– thanks to the bamboo forests – Kuramoto tailors a new kind of seating.
Context & Technical Details Kuramoto’s elegant and refined chair is also simplified in terms of bamboo weaving and refresh the traditional look of the Asian furniture style. It reinforces the aesthetics and sustainability of the chair and introduces a sense of tactility and comfort. Using 1,20 m long bamboo pieces that are bended and assembled, it has a height of around 80,3 cm, a
width of 114 cm and a diameter of 76,6 cm.
The Design Process Bamboo is an environmental friendly, natural composite material which has been used in Asia for centuries. The bending technique that has been applied to the designs. It has been explored in a more artistic style applying heat to bend the slender pieces of bamboo. By picking up the right bamboo, removing the knots and the oil, drying and preserving it, by cutting, sawing, carving, gouging, heating, inserting, gluing, assembling and nailing, the pieces of furniture have been achieved in a very artisanal way. www.jinkuramoto.com
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Herman Miller’s Aeron® Chair Design Context The latest of Herman Miller’s Aeron chairs retains the distinctive silhouette of the iconic chair, but every component of the design has been updated to raise the bar for performance seating. With the input of original co-designer Don Chadwick, and a dedicated team of scientists, engineers, materials specialists, and researchers who worked on the project for over two years, Herman Miller has enhanced the chair by combining the latest insights in anthropometrics and ergonomics with two decades of advancement in materials, manufacturing, and technology. The resulting chair is recognizably an Aeron, but features stronger and smarter materials, better adjustment capabilities, intuitive controls, enhanced aeration, and a health-positive, more comfortable sit.
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Mesh Office Chair Material Used
60% recycled materials including steel, polypropylene, glass filled nylon; 30 glass filled PET & aluminum Designers
Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick
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Aeron offers a completely new experience of sitting—with a reengineered tilt mechanism, adjustable PostureFit SLTM spinal support, and groundbreaking 8Z PellicleTM zoned suspension working in concert to deliver enhanced comfort. For individuals, the chair accommodates the widest possible range of activities and postures people adopt while sitting— from intense upright focus to relaxed contemplative recline. For organizations, cross-performance design makes Aeron suitable for a wide array of workplace settings. The new Aeron performs better than ever before—so that a new generation of users and organizations can too. www.hermanmiller.com/aeron
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Wood & Glass Designer
Isamu Noguchi
Noguchi Table: An Iconic yet Minimal Design The Noguchi Table is iconic in its simplicity. Using just three pieces, Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi created something that’s at once an artistic sculpture and a utilitarian surface; it’s both a sleek accent and a functional place to display a favorite book or gather around. And while Noguchi’s designs ranged from theatrical sets to garden landscapes, this table is one of his favorite creations. Its features include: Noguchi once said, “Everything is sculpture,” and the Noguchi Table reflects that idea perfectly. It’s comprised of two interlocking base pieces and a transparent piece of glass that allows the impressive design to be completely visible no matter what angle you’re viewing it from.
Design Context The story behind the Noguchi table is a fascinating one, and Noguchi tells it in his autobiography. “I went to Hawaii in 1939 to do an advertisement (with Georgia O’Keefe). As a result of this, I had met (T.H.) Robsjohn-Gibbings, the furniture designer, who had asked me to do a coffee table for him. I designed a small model in plastic and heard no further before I went west.”
Technical Specifications The table is just three pieces. A 3/4-inch plate-glass top rests on two curved, solid wood legs that interlock to form a tripod for self-stabilizing support. This delicate balance is not
surprising, given that from 1942 until his death in 1988, Noguchi designed all of choreographer Martha Graham’s sets. Although it looks delicate, it is solid, perfectly balanced, durable.
Dimensions 15-3/4 inches high, 50 inches wide, 36 inches deep. The table is made even more versatile with its different base options. Choose between walnut, white ash and natural cherry finishes for a table that seamlessly complements your preferred design style. www.hermanmiller.com/noguchitable www.noguchi.org/noguchi
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Setting Furniture Trends with F9 Furnichair An exclusive Interview with Mahipal Mistry
With the boom in the real estate industry and educated urban youth enriched with design sense has increased consciousness among them for stylish interiors and beautiful indoors. Stylish foreign furniture brand may seem very expensive and we often look out for something that is readily available, stylish, trendy yet affordable. Considering the need of the hour, leading kitchen and bedroom design brand Modufurn Enterprise Ltd is coming up with their trendy furniture brand “F9 Furnichair”. The brand is said to have the potential to serve the Indian market with design, quality and service. Furnichair brings perfect proposition for the end customers in terms of value for money. F9 Furnichair core team consists of Mahipal Mistry, Sanjay Punjabi & Ar. Himanshu who has tried to create value proposition to bring forth range of furniture products for new India. Mahipal Mistry having wide experience in the field of Modular Kitchen and projects helped to establish state of art infrastructure for furniture manufacturing, Designer Sanjay Punjabi brought brand concept and core strategy on the table which enrich the core brand values. Architect Himanshu did material study along with R&D for prototypes which truly helped to bring forth real marketable products. Many associates and partners have come together to force this momentum. Overall F9 Furnichair team has worked hard to make paradigm shift for Indian furniture market. In an exclusive interview with FDT-Furniture Design and Technology Mr. Mahipal Mistry spoke about his new brand and Namastè Collection, future collection, consumer behavior and lot more.
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Mahipal Mistry Founder, Modufurn and F9 Furnichair
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Indian Architecture is widely accepted, adopted but Interior products particularly furniture need special attention and at F9 Furnichair we try to study cum R&D memetics (study of society trends) in reference to furniture and will try to imply this in best possible way to widen our furniture products.
Tell us something about the furniture brand F9 Furnichair. How did the idea conceptualized? India is huge market for interiors with market size of 3 lakh crores, there is very small niche market (less than 9 %) for top end furniture mainly catered by imported furniture but large chunk (app 54%) of furniture market is catered by not so great standard furniture where customer design sense has improved and they seek for VALUE FOR MONEY furniture. F9 Furnichair brand is conceived to serve this huge market. Furniture is selected, improvised, curated, tested and delivered with core objective of DESIGN as central idea. It will be WIN WIN situation for manufacturer, s pecifiers & end users. F9 Furnichair will continue R&D and bring more furniture & accessories for Indian market in next few years.
There is a wide variety of furniture available in the market right now. What is your USP? Price performance index is USP for F9 Furnichair, it means at given Price & Quality F9 Furnichair products stand at unique proposition. Most of the time, designer furniture that customer select has very high price and premiums of being imported while most of available standard furniture may not have satisfactory quality & workmanship. F9 Furnichair try to bring perfect Jan-Feb 2018
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equilibrium between Quality & Price. Other USP, F9 Furnichair is creating Omni Channel (hybrid approach) for market penetration, it will not come from large or medium format standalone stores for its brand but rather consider to have classic blend of Online ecommerce market and visibility at various selected counters across country. Youth being exposed to social media & travel can understand this phenomenon better and shall bring new momentum of brand experience.
Tell us more about your ‘Namastè’ collection. F9 Furnichair decided to launch various collections at regular intervals. We study, discuss, curate products based on many parameters, closely following trends at international and local level that can give different insight about developing furniture collection for filling in gap for the market. Namaste collection has Indian flavour, finetuned delicately in contemporary style. This collection will surely fetch your 60
attention as form & finish having Indian taste. Namaste collection will create beautiful aura and warmth in the space, same as Indians create warmth and love in their hearts while welcoming guests saying Namaste!!
You offer a lot of vintage furniture, what is the current market scenario for vintage or reclaimed wood furniture? We do offer modified vintage furniture with functional & aesthetic aspects in our Namaste collection. We plan to come up with GLOCAL Collection. We will try our best to understand Furniture and Indian Market where we blend both with lot of understanding. We need people like you and initiative like yours who understand and appreciate our sincere efforts.
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F9 Furnichair associate/communicate itself with educated urban youth enriched with design sense who could decide fast as he understand/relate F9 Furnichair products. for the growing Indian market of furniture? Indian market has been different for centuries. While many furniture styles and décor try to invade Indian mindset but truly speaking, Indians have many regions and their taste are peculiar. Furniture market is flooded mostly by traders and very few structurally study furniture & design market. MNC Study conducted for luxury products does not carry furniture weightage and hence
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indicate bias for knowing Indian mind set for furniture demand. Indian Architecture has widely accepted & adopted but Interior products particularly furniture need special attention and at F9 Furnichair we try to study cum R&D memetics (study of society trends) in reference to furniture and will try to imply this in best possible way to widen our furniture products.
Do you have specific target audience? As discussed earlier, we look for middle of pyramid (C K Prahlad sir theory) where there is dearth need to provide value proposition and there is a huge market which will be catered by number of good brands. F9 Furnichair associate/ communicate itself with educated urban youth enriched with design sense who could decide fast as he understand/relate F9 Furnichair products.
What’s one piece of advice you would like to give to new furniture makers? We welcome MAKE IN INDIA concept where Indian skills can be navigated using strategic use of natural resources to blend Indian crafts and new age DESIGN principals amalgamated with TECHNOLOGY and MANAGEMENT in order to have Value addition for Indian Furniture market.
Where do you see the future of Furniture segment in India? Many Multinational companies have adopted India as Design HUB so as there is huge scope and possibilities to market and brand INDIA for international destination for Designer Furniture & Accessories. Lot of work need to be done in this segment to make this a reality.
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FDT EXPLORING RAW MATERIALS
With an objective to provide raw material for furniture making and composite panel production, we at Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) magazine, have been receiving information’s regarding plantation of Poplar, Eucalyptus, and Rubber etc from domestic plantation clusters of North and South India. We have seen an increasing effort by scientist at IPIRTI to promote and aware about producing Melia Dubia in past few years. With a looming scarcity of wood for construction related work, furniture production, manufacturing of fibre boards like Particle board and MDF, Mr. T. Gopi, MD, WoodTech Consultants, a leading machinery manufacturer and service provider has started a project in plantation in the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border. Aiming to create a movement with Melia Dubia, Mr T Gopi has begun his dream project in 2016 about which he has shared his thoughts and the published views with Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) on Melia Dubia.
‘Melia Dubia (NeeM) is a proMisiNg specie that holD the key to fill the gap’ T Gopi, MD,
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Convinced with the fact that there is widening gap in timber supply for the plywood, fibre board and furniture industry in India, Mr Gopi expressed the urgent need of taking some steps when undoubtedly the demand-supply gap is getting more acute with each passing year. His concerns are often echoed among industry pioneers, trade experts, industrialists and business analysts that there is severe need to promote agro forestry across the country if wood panel and furniture manufacturing industry India intend to go long way. Mr T Gopi views on the timber and raw material issue, point finger towards greedy traders and suppliers who often exploit manufacturers by demanding unfair high prices thus pushing
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the panel manufacturers and furniture makers to look elsewhere. Gopi view point is absolutely correct if one is investing big time and money in this sector that ‘If raw material availability is in question then its price can never be reasonable, hence ‘Make in India for woodworking industry will remain a distant dream’. The observation is often talked by MDF and PB manufacturers who are heavily dependent on Eucalyptus species. Mr Gopi expresses that ‘to do something meaningful and directional in this area, he begun cultivation of Melia Dubia on a land of 16 acres 2 years back. With high hopes he is working in this direction to expand and experiment with the industry acceptance in coming time. Expressing his feeling Mr Gopi says “If this project spread over 16 acres is successful, there could be many people who will join the plantation business with Melia Dubia. According to him it is an opportunity for plantation start-ups, investors and industries to make India green and self-sufficient in timber. Agro-forestry is not a new concept but it need to be taken up as a success
Agro-forestry is not a new concept but it need to be taken up as a success story. Agro-forestry can be a big contributor to farm income by adding value with traditional crops and even replace them for many especially in semi-arid areas to yield higher economic returns
story. Agro-forestry can be a big contributor to farm income by adding value with traditional crops and even replace them for many especially in semi-arid areas to yield higher economic returns adds Gopi, the experienced technocrat serving wood working industries from more than two decades. Mr. T. Gopi, Managing Director of Bengaluru-based WoodTech Consultants Pvt. Ltd, has been a keen observer to changing needs of Indian consumers in the field of wood related items that has helped him to analyse the needs and gaps the wood industry might face in present or coming time. He says, “India has great agronomic climate and vast tracts of uncultivated or semi-arid land that can be put to good use to sustainably generate its own timber resources.” “In the West, especially in New Zealand, agro-forestry is a very big contributor to their GDP (gross domestic product),” he notes.
Profit for Planters is unmatchable in melia Dubia: According to Mr T Gopi, “Planting Melia Dubia is the simple and easy way to increase agricultural income because there is demand and hence regular buyers from industry.” The plantation not only fetch good price but also incur low expenditure on planting and
melia Dubia (malabar neem) grows in tropical moist forests on elevations of 600 to 1800 metres in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the South, to the Himalayan foothills, Sikkim and Assam in the North, as well as in the hills of Odisha. The wood from Melia Dubia is being used in match-stick, pencils, paper and plywood manufacturing. It is very suitable for plantations and agro-forestry. Its leaves are also useful as feed for cattle and goats. Eight years of cultivation offers mature and good quality timber and this quality of wood can be used even for furniture and construction. Interiors, doors and windows, packing pallets, Tables, racks and stools or planks anything can be made from the 8 year matured wood of Malabar Neem. As happens with poplar plantation in North India like mixing plantation with wheat etc, Melia Dubia grows with vegetables, bananas, groundnut, etc in the first year of planting and spices in later years. This gives farmers the sustenance they need in the initial years after planting. In addition, Melia Dubia plantations increase the green cover and act as natural carbon sequestration reservoirs in the rural landscape.
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Planting Melia Dubia is the simple and easy way to increase agricultural income because there is demand and hence regular buyers from industry. The plantation not only fetch good price but also incur low expenditure on planting and maintenance.
maintenance. Preparation of a1-acre plantation and saplings cost Rs.20,000 in the initial year and according to Mr Gopi estimates, “It will take Rs. 30,000 per year to maintain the land, water and prune the trees thus an estimated input cost of Rs. 1.7 lakh over five years.� An acre can have around 450 trees and each tree yield 1 tonne of timber that means a sale price of Rs. 20 lakh at the end of 5 years. The output is far better 64
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than any other investment because there will be consistent growing demand for timber as raw material and hence the prices are going to be even better. A Melia Dubia tree achieves full growth in about 8 years, it touches a height of 20 metres with a straight trunk of 10 metres and a girth of about 1.2 metres, after which its branches spread to support its foliage. Because it grows so rapidly it is often used for reforestation of degraded lands. The sapwood is greyish white. The heartwood is light pink, turning pale brown on ageing. After peeling it gives good quality veneer that dries faster and has excellent adhesion properties. It produces good quality, light weight plywood, comparable to Okume plywood. The Indian Plywood Industries Research Institute (IPIRTI) recommends Melia Dubia plantations over Eucalyptus
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An acre can have around 450 trees and each tree yield 1 tonne of timber that means a sale price of Rs. 20 lakh at the end of 5 years. The output is far better than any other investment because there will be consistent growing demand for timber as raw material and hence the prices are going to be even better.
cultivation. Since Eucalyptus plantation soaks too much of below ground water, IPIRTI recommend Melia Dubia compared to Eucalyptus. It is true that problems in agriculture in India is big due to fragmented land sizes, holdings, increasing cost of fertilisers, pesticides, transportation and labour. Volatile weather, role of middlemen, and rising price of land are forcing farmers to look for other options. Counting the requirement of the industry and the opportunity the plantation industry opening to is in-fact offering much better return than any other investment.
The basics of planTing Melia Dubia
taken for propagation. Thin shoots are easily susceptible to root rot, so they should be placed in a sandy medium and watered twice a day. Provision for drainage is a must.
In nurseries, the seeds are sown in March-April, in raised beds by treating the seeds with cow dung solution. It takes two months for the seeds to germinate; but the percentage of seeds growing into saplings is as low as 10%. The seedlings need to be cared for in the nursery for the first six months.
Melia Dubia can also be successfully grown in dry regions with supplemental irrigation. It is a forest species and need no chemical supplement to grow. Organic manure made from cow dung, dry leaves and sugarcane straws make for ideal nutrient source for the tree. Instead of chemical pesticides, Neem and Citrus oils, garlic and salt sprays are recommended.
Juvenile stem cuttings and coppice from older trees respond better to rooting and the pencil-thick cuttings need to be
Preparation usually begins soon after the onset of the South-West Monsoon, with each sapling requiring a pit of 2’x2’ treated with farm manure. Planting begins 10 days later, after fortifying the soil with Phospho bacteria, Azospirillum, Trichoderma Viride, Pseudomonas and vesicular arbuscular mycoriza. The recommended spacing between each sapling is 3.5 metres and regular irrigation is required in the first year, followed by drip irrigation every 15 days in non-rainy days, application of fertilizers once in three months for the first 3 years, and pruning of low branches every six months.
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esa “kh”ke oqM ds çek.ku ds dkj.k dqy dkjksckj eSaxks oqM esa LFkkukarfjr gks x;k gS] ftlds ifj.kkeLo:i eSaxks oqM dh dher 10&12 çfr”kr c<+ xbZ gSA ;g nj vkSj xq.koÙkk ds ekeys esa vlaxfBr [kjhn e‚My gSA vxj fdlh dks fof”k’V vkdkj dh vko”;drk gksrh gS rks bldh dher ml fo”ks’k vkdkj ds fy, rqjUr c<+ tkrh gSA blfy, fuekZrk okLrfod ekax ds ckotwn cktkj esa vius mRiknu QhM ugha dj ik jgs gSaA vxj vkiwfrZdrkZ v‚xZukbTM gksa rks ge muls fo”ks’k vkdkj ds oqM dh vkiwfrZ ds fy, dg ldrs gSa vkSj viuk cgqewY; le; cpk ldrs gSaA eSaxks oqM esa fodYi <w¡<uk ewy :i ls lhvkbZVhbZ,l fu;eu ds dkj.k gqvk gSA Fkkj vkVZ ,DliksVZ ds Jh vjfoan dkykuh us dgk fd QuhZpj dsy fy, ydM+h ,d cM+k fgLlk gS tks fiNys nks eghuksa ds nkSjku yxHkx 10 çfr”kr egaxk gks x;k gSA “kh”ke oqM ds ekudhdj.k ds ckn fuekZrk dks çek.ku çkIr djuk iM+rk gS] ftlds dkj.k dsoy dqN gh ;k ge dg ldrs gSa fd flQZ nks ;k rhu Iys;lZ gh “kh”ke ij dke dj jgs gSaA mehn vkVZ xSyjh ds nhid tk[kM+ us crk;k fd LFkkuh; cktkj esa ydM+h dh dher c<+us ds dkj.k ge vius ekftZu xoka jgs gSaA ljdkj fdlh çdkj dk enn ugha ns jgh gS vkSj fu;kZrdksa dks varjjk’Vªh; cktkj esa çfrLi/kkZ djus ds fy, Lo;a ij Hkjkslk djuk iM+rk gS] tcfd vU; ns”kksa esa fu;kZrdksa ds fy, ljdkj cgqr lg;ksx djrh gSA r`Irh ,Dliks Øk¶V ds Jh eksfgr eguksr us crk;k fd dPps eky dh [kjhn vHkh cgqr eqf”dy gks xbZ gSA u;k çek.ku gekjs fy, ,d ck/kk gS] blfy, ge vc cM+s uqdlku dk lkeuk dj jgs gSAa ljdkj dks igys ,d etcwr vk/kkj cukuk pkfg, Fkk fQj fdlh Hkh fofu;eu dks ykxw djuk pkfg,A vf/ kdkfj;ksa us varjkZ’Vªh; ncko esa fVEcj ds çek.ku dh ftEesnkjh ge yksxksa ij /kdsy fn;k gSA bZihlh,p ^o`{k* lfVZfQds”ku çnku dj jgh gS ysfdu mUgsa çek.k i= çLrqr djus ls igys lHkh isij odZ vkSj lwpuk dh vko”;drk gksrh gSA vkt ds le; esa tks O;fä 10&15 daVus j dk O;olk; djuk pkgrk gS] mls de ls de 5 O;fä;ksa dks isij ds dk;ksZa ds çca/ku ds fy, fu;qä djuk gksxkA ge ;g dguk pkgrs gSa fd ;g
lc vPNk gS] ysfdu bls ,d vklku çfØ;k cuk;k tkuk pkfg, rkfd ,d NksVk O;kikjh Hkh bls vklkuh ls çkIr dj ldsA
dkjhxjh vkSj eSauikoj dh rkdr dkjhxjksa vkSj fLdYM eSua ikoj dh miyC/ krk cgqr vPNh gS ysfdu muds fy, dksbZ vkSipkfjd lksflax Z ugha gSA m|ksx [kqn gh mUgsa iqjkus dkjhxjksa ds lkFk dke djus ds fy, j[k dj fLdYM cukrs gS vkSj le; ds lkFk gh os Hkh fo”ks’kK cu tkrs gSAa blds vykok dksbZ vU; fodYi Hkh ugha gSA bl {ks= esa dsoy LFkkuh; eSua ikoj yxs gq, gSA os gkFk dh uDdk”kh ij fuHkZj gSa vkSj e”khuksa dk de mi;ksx djrs gSa blfy, e”khu v‚ijsVj dh vko”;drk Hkh de iM+rh gSA vkbZVhvkbZ ds dq”ky Nk= dkj[kkuksa esa dke djuk “kq: djrs gSa rc mUgsa bldh tkudkjh feyrh gSA gLrdyk gsM a hØk¶V ds pquhyky xks/kkjk crkrs gSa fd os fdlh Hkh fMtkbu dh çfrfyfi cukus esa LokHkkfod :i ls dq”ky gSa vkSj dgha blls Hkh csgrj gS tks blesa vius fLdy tksMd + j csgrj cukrs gSA nwljk] tc dksbZ varjjk’Vªh; fMtkbuj vkrs gSa rks os FkksM+k vkbfM;k nsrs gSa vkSj ;s dkjhxj lkS çfr”kr djds mUgsa [kq”k djrs gS ;gh tks/kiqj m|ksx dh fo”ks’krk gSA mUgsa fLdy vius mu iwoZtksa ls feyk gS tks igys gosyh esa dke djrs FksA ;g ,d fojklr dh laL—fr gS vkSj varjkZ’Vªh; cktkj bl rjg ds vkmViqV ds fy, tks/ kiqj dks lcls vPNk LFkku ds :i esa ns[krk gS tks igys Hkh varjjk’Vªh; Lrj ij çHkko iSnk dj jgk FkkA rks ge dg ldrs gSa fd djhxjh ;gka ds [kwu esa clh gqbZ gSA Hkkjr vkVZ ,aM Øk¶V ds Hkjr fnus”k us crk;k fd eSuikoj vklkuh ls LFkkuh; Lrj ij miyC/k gS vkSj dbZ ckj vU; jkT;ksa ls Hkh fey tkrk gSA dkS”ky fodkl ds fy, ,slk dksbZ cqfu;knh <kapk ugha gS] ysfdu mUgsa gekjs lkFk dke djus ds fy, ekSdk nsdj gh çf”kf{kr fd;k tkrk gSA e”khuksa dk mi;ksx c<+ jgk gSa ysfdu ge vHkh Hkh NksVs U;wefs Vd Vwy dk mi;ksx T;knk dj jgs gSAa HkaMkjh ,DliksVl ~Z ds fueZy HkaMkjh dk dguk gS fd dq”ky eSuikoj T;knkrj jktLFkku ds gh gksrs gS vkSj os dke djrs djrs lh[krs gSAa
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ge vdsys tks/kiqj ds vkl ikl ds bykdksa esa gh 2 yk[k ls vf/kd jkstxkj çnku djrs gS]a tgka le; le; ij dkS”ky fodkl ds dk;ZØeksa dk Hkh vk;kstu fd;k tkrk gSA ysgfj;k vkVZ iSyl s çkbosV fyfeVsM ds jktsæa esgrk dk ekuuk gS fd vU; ns”kksa esa fu;kZrdksa dks lfClMh] çksRlkgu] flaxy foaMks Dyh;jsl a dh lqfo/kk] vklku vk;kr vkSj fu;kZr ekunaM tSls dbZ ljdkjh lgk;rk fey jgh gSAa muds ikl vPNh cqfu;knh <kaps vkSj vPNh f”k{kk Hkh gS tcfd Hkkjr esa f”k{kk dk Lrj de gS] tks dsoy vdq”ky Je dk mRiknu djrh gS vkSj çf”k{k.k dh ykxr vkSj ftEesnkjh dsoy m|ksx ds Åij gh gSA
vkdj ds Iys;lZ dks muds vfLrRo ds fy, dBksj pqukSrh dk lkeuk djuk iM+ jgk gSA th,lVh dh Åaph nj us LFkkuh; cktkj dks lekIr dj fn;k gSA fcØh esa djhc 40 Qhlnh dh deh vkbZ gSA QuhZpj ij th,lVh 5 Qhlnh gksuk pkfg,A vxj ljdkj gekjs m|ksx dks enn djs rks ;g 2000 djksM+ #i;s dk tks/kiqj QuhZpj cktkj 10]000 djksM+ #i;s gks ldrk gSA th,lVh ls igys] mUgksaus 6 çfr”kr VSDl nsuk iM+rk Fkk tks vc 18 çfr”kr gS] ftlds pyrs LFkkuh; ekax cqjh rjg çHkkfor gS vkSj fcØh esa 30 çfr”kr dh deh vkbZ gSA
th,lVh ds ckn iwath dh deh ls fu;kZrd ijs’kku
gLrdyk gSaMhØk¶V ds pwuhyky xks/kjk us dgk fd ge ofdaZx dSfiVy dh deh dk lkeuk dj jgs gSaA ge bl fofuekZ.k çfØ;k esa cM+h jde dk fuos”k dj Pkqds gaS vkSj fdlh dks dksbZ buiqV ØsfMV vc rd miyC/k ugha gqvk gSA ge ljdkj ls bls 10 lky igys dh rjg VSDl Ýh djus dk vuqjks/k djrs gSa] rkfd iwath dh deh dh orZeku fLFkfr tSlh dksbZ ijs”kkuh u gksA geus mRiknu ls fu;kZr djus rd lHkh çfØ;k iwjh dj yh gS vkSj cgqr T;knk fuos”k fd;k gS ysfdu ljdkj dks nh xbZ jkf”k :dk iM+k gSA os tYn ;k ckn esa ml jkf”k dks ns nsaxs ysfdu fQygky ge iwath dh deh ds dkj.k vius O;olk; ij mfpr /;ku ugha ns jgs gSaA mUgksaus vkxs dgk fd muds çeq[k izfrLi/khZ ns”k phu] baMksusf”k;k] fo;ruke vkSj eysf”k;k tSls ns”k varjjk’Vªh; cktkj esa gSA
th,lVh us dke dh xfr dks jksd fn;k gS D;ksafd u, th,lVh dkuwu ds eqrkfcd fu;kZrdksa dks fu;kZr ls igys th,lVh dk Hkqxrku djuk gksrk gSA buiqV ØsfMV feyus esa nsjh ls fu;kZr m|ksx esa iwath dh vko”;drkvksa dk Hkkjh ncko gSA QuhZpjh mRikndksa us ,QMhVh laoknnkrk dks crk;k fd “kq: esa QuhZpj ij 28 Qhlnh th,lVh Fkk] gkykafd 3 eghus ds ckn vDVwcj esa ;g ?kVdj 18 Qhlnh gks x;k] ysfdu fu;kZr esa Hkkjh iwt a h fuos”k ds dkj.k QuhZpj fu;kZrdksa ij cgqr ncko gS] ftls os buiqV ØsfMV ds ek/;e ls rqjra çkIr djuk pkgrs gS]a tcfd 6 eghus ds ckn Hkh ;g ugha feyk gSA tks/kiqj vdsys gj eghus QuhZpj ds 2000 daVus jksa dk fu;kZr djrk gS vkSj fjiksVZ dgrh gS fd th,lVh esa vf/kd iwt a h fuo”k ds dkj.k] f”kiesVa esa çfr ekg 30 Qhlnh dh deh vkbZ gSA mEehn vkVZ xSyjh ds nhid tk[kM+ us dgk fd th,lVh ds ckn fiNys Ng eghuksa ls gekjs 100 Qhlnh ofdax Z dSfiVy #ds gq, gSa D;ksfa d vc rd dksbZ buiqV ØsfMV çkIr ugha gqvk gS] ftlds dkj.k fuekZrkvksa dks dbZ leL;kvksa dk lkeuk djuk iM+ jgk gSA vc mUgsa _.k ysuk gksxk vkSj mudk ekftZu fudy pqdk gSA HkaMkjh ,DliksVZ ds Jh fueZy HkaMkjh us dgk fd geus vHkh rd buiqV fjQaM çkIr ugha fd;k gS] bl otg ls NksVs vkSj e/;e 68
phu vkSj fo;ruke vius fu;kZrdksa ds fy, ,d vPNk çksRlkgu ns jgs gS]a tcfd Hkkjr ljdkj us viuk çksRlkgu 5 ls ?kVkdj 1-3 Qhlnh dj nh gSA pwfa d tks/kiqj m|ksx iwjh rjg Je ij vk/kkfjr gS blfy, ljdkj dks çksRlkfgr djuk pkfg, rkfd m|ksx varjjk’Vªh; ekspZs ij çfrLi/kkZ dj ldsAa Hkkjrh; QuhZpj esVfs j;y vkSj lkSna ;Z ds ekeys esa fo”o çfl) gS ysfdu ;g dher ls çfrLi/kkZ ugha dj ik jgk gSA vxj ljdkj dk vPNk liksVZ feys rks m|ksx nl xquk csgrj çn”kZu dj ldrk gSA e;ad ,DliksVZ ds Jh e;ad jkBh us Hkh dgk fd tks/kiqj dh çeq[k pqukSfr;ka lM+d] ifjogu] fctyh] fu;kZr ra=] vkSj vkS|ksfxd Hkwfe tSls cqfu;knh <kaps dh deh gSA th,lVh ds
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pyrs dk;Z”khy iwt a h vo#) gS vkSj m|ksx foÙkh; deh dk lkeuk djus ds dxkj ij gS] blds ifj.kkeLo:i NksVs Iys;lZ viuk vfLrRok cpk ugha ldrs gSa vkSj e>ksys Iys;lZ] iwt a h ds fy, vf/kd la?k’kZ dj jgs gSAa orZeku esa fu;kZr v‚MZj vPNk gS vkSj lhtu “kq: gksus ij cktkj ,d&nks eghus esa vkSj c<+sxkA^ fr#ifr ,Dliks Øk¶V ds eksfgr eg.kkSr us dgk fd ljdkj gekjs fy, T;knk lg;ksxh ugha gS] tcfd phu tSls nwljs ns”kksa dks mudh ljdkj ls dbZ HkÙksa vkSj leFkZu Hkh feyrs gSaA igys ge 10 yk[k #i;s ds daVsuj ds fu;kZr ij 1 yk[k #i;s dekrs Fks] vc fLFkfr cny xbZ gS vkSj gesa th,lVh ds :i esa 1 yk[k 80 gtkj #i;s dk Hkqxrku djuk gksrk gS] bldk eryc gS fd çR;sd daVsuj esa gesa 80]000 #i;s dk Hkqxrku djuk gksxk tks gekjh tsc ls tkrk gS] ,slh gkyr esa ge fdrus le; rd cktkj esa fVd ldrs gSa\
fu’d’kZ% la{ksi esa dgsa rks gSM a hØk¶V QuhZpj m|ksx dPps eky dh [kjhn vkSj QuhZpj cspus ds fy, cM+s cnyko ls xqtjus ds fy, rS;kj gSA ysfdu] bls varjkZ’Vªh; çek.ku vkSj ?kjsyw t:jrksa ds vuqlkj u, fu;eksa dks viukuk vkSj ikyu djuk gksxkA gkykafd fu;kZr ds i;kZIr ekax vkSj u, volj gS]a ;fn dkj[kkuksa ds ekfyd viuh çfØ;k dks ljy cuk;s vkSj IykaV dSifs lVh esa n{krk vkSj vk/kqfudhdj.k yk;s]a D;ksfa d fdlh mRikn dh xq.koÙkk vkSj mRiknu c<+kuk gh c<+rh dher dks de djus dk ,dek= rjhdk gSA ,QMhVh Vhe dk ekuuk gS fd mÙkj esa dqN çfl) IykaV us ysvkmV ds vk/ kqfudhdj.k vkSj e”khuksa dks tksMd + j viuh fofuekZ.k çfØ;k dk csgrj fd;k gS vkSj muds ekdsfZ Vax –f’Vdks.k esa Hkh FkksMk+ is”ksoj cnyko fd;s x, gS tks mUgsa fcuk fdlh ck/ kk ds cktkj esa gks jgs cnyko dks ekr nsus esa enn dj jgk gSA jktLFkku ls ckgj pkjksa vksj ns[ksa vkSj oSls IykaV ls lh[ks]a tks vkidks tkudkjh ds lkFk lkFk dekbZ esa Hkh enn dj ldrs gSAa
FDT PRODUCT FEATURE
dSfcusV vkSj ’kVj esa gkbZ XykWl iSuy ds bLrseky dk c<+rk :>ku dSfcusV] “kVj vkSj baVhfj;j fQfu”k ds fy, gkbZ Xy‚l fQfu”k vkfdZVDs V] fMtkbuj vkSj oSls miHkksäkvks]a tks fcuk dksbZ otu vkSj “kh”ks dk mi;ksx fd, ¶ySV] fj¶ysfDVo] vkSj LØSp jks/kh fQfu”k pkgrs gS]a muds chp yksdfiz; gks jgk gSA Dyhu ykbu vkSj Dyklh ljQsl dh mR—’V vihy ds fy, ç”kalk ds lkFk] vk/kqfud baVhfj;j fMtkbu us gkbZ Xy‚l fQfu”k dh ekax dks tUe fn;k vkSj orZeku esa gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy] vxz.kh fodYiksa esa ls ,d cu x;k gSA ,QMhVh us bl lsxesVa ds esVfs j;y cukus okyh dqN daifu;ksa ls ckr dh vkSj ik;k fd fdpu dSfcusV vkSj “kVj ds fy, gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy dh Loh—fr ns”k Hkj esa rsth ls c<+ jgh gSA daifu;ka orZeku esa “kgjh {ks= ij /;ku dsfa ær dj jgh gSa ysfdu dqN cktkj vHkh Hkh vNwrs gSa vkSj dqN vc rd bl mRikn ds laidZ esa Hkh ugha gSAa m|ksx fo”ks’kKksa dk dguk gS fd ns”k esa gj txg gkbZ Xy‚l iSuyksa ds fy, mu cktkjksa ds lkFk&lkFk fu;kZr esa Hkh ,d cgqr cM+h xqt a kb”k gSA Msdksjk xziq ds funs”kd Jh xkSjo tSu dk dguk gS fd ge gj fnu u, jaxksa dks yk jgs gSa vkSj gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy dh ekax cgqr vPNh gS D;ksfa d cktkj dk vkdkj cgqr cM+k gS vkSj {kerk cgqr vf/kd gSA orZeku esa ge yxHkx 200 vksb,Z e vkSj fdpsu fuekZrkvksa dks lIykbZ dj jgs gSa vkSj ,ulhvkj ds lkFk lkFk] cSx a yksj] gSnjkckn] dksPph] xqtjkr vkSj egkjk’Vª esa ços”k dj jgs gSAa dqN cktkj tSls >kj[kaM] vksfM”kk] if”pe caxky tSls jkT;ksa esa vHkh Hkh dkQh laHkkouk, gSa D;ksfa d mRikn ;gka igqp a h gh ugha gSAa mÙkj iwoZ gkbZ Xykl iSuyksa ds fy, ,d ,slk cktkj gS tgka yksx blds ckjs esa vutku gSAa vc ge mu cktkjksa 70
rd igqp a cukus ij /;ku dsfa ær dj jgs gS]a tks vHkh Hkh bl mRikn ds laidZ esa ugha gSAa mUgksaus vkxs dgk fd cktkj bruk cM+k gS fd orZeku esa ge tks fcØh dj jgs gSa og nksxquk gks ldrk gS] ;fn dksbZ esgur ls dke djsa rks yksx bl lsxesaV esa dkQh csgrj dj ldrs gSaA v‚jujs nqfu;k Hkj esa orZeku esa gkbZLV Xy‚l iSuy esa ls ,d gS tks fiNys lky teZuh esa baVjtwe esa çnf”kZr fd;k x;k FkkA bafM;koqM 2018 esa ge gkbZ Xy‚l iSuyksa dh ubZ Js.kh y‚Up dj jgs gSa tks vkWjukjs iSuy dk ,d u;k mRikn ykbu dk VsDlpMZ jsat gksxkA orZeku esa gekjs ikl 35 dyj gSa blds vfrfjä çfr fnu dbZ tksM+s tk jgs gSaA v‚jujs & ^çhfe;e ,sØsfyd gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy^ csnkx fQfu”k ds lkFk cstksM+ Msdksj çnku djrk gSA Msdksjk xzqi gkbZ Xy‚l ,sØsfyd iSuy dks csgrj LØSp jks/kh xq.kksa ds lkFk ,d niZ.k tSlh fQfu”k çnku djrk gSA çoh/k Msdksj ds eSusftax Mk;jsDVj vkSj lhbZvks iadt pkaMd ds vuqlkj] IykboqM esa LØSp çwQ ,sØsfyd gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy u;k VªsaM gSA ,sØsfyd ,d cgqr gh gkbZ Xy‚l dh lrg gS tks [kjksap ds çfr cgqr laosnu”khy gS vkSj Hkkjrh; ifjfLFkfr;ksa esa ;g ç;ksx djus ;ksX; ugha gSA vktdy tkx:drk c<+us ds lkFk yksxksa dks IykboqM ij gh gkbZ LØSp jsftLVsal esVsfjvy pkfg,A mUgksaus dgk fd IykboqM ij LØSp jks/kh esVsfj;y lcls uohure ekax gS vkSj ;gha og cktkj gS ftlesa ge vuqHko j[krs gSaA IykboqM ij LØSp jsftLVsal lqij eSV fQfu”k dh ekax FkksM+h c<+h gS] ftls geus “kq: fd;k gSA rhljs ,sØsfyd Xykl us mu lHkh phtksa dks ckbZikl dj fn;k gS
Jan-Feb 2018
vkSj otu esa gYdk gS vkSj blesa njkj Hkh ugha iM+rh] blds ,Iyhds”ku ds fy, de gkMZos;j dh vko”;drk gksrh gSA dksbZ Hkh bl ij e”khuksa ls fu;fer iSuy çkslsflax dk mi;ksx dj ldrk gSA gkbZ Xy‚l iSuYl dk cktkj c<+ jgk gS vkSj gekjs çhfe;e czkaM vksiwyDl lacaf/kr cktkj esa cgqr vPNk dj jgk gSA ge vksiwyDl ,sØsfyd jsat ds lkFk bl deh dks iwjk dj jgk gS tks Åaps ped] dkap] lqij eSV vkSj vkbZuk tSls fQfu”k esa gS] tks dkVus vkSj iSuy çlaLdj.k rduhd }kjk vko”;drk vuqlkj bLrseky fd;k tk ldrk gSA ge bls IykboqM] ,eMh,Q] cpZ IykbZ] ,p,evkj tSls fofHkUu esVsfj;y ij çnku djrs gSa] ysfdu gesa ihohlh vkSj cpZ IykbZ ftldk ,ch,l dk csl esVsfj;y gS] ij csgrj çfrfØ;k fey jgh gSA ge nqfu;k dh igyh daiuh gSa tks cSd lkbM esVsfj;y esa ,ch,l ns jgs gSaA muds vuqlkj gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy Hkkjr esa c<+ jgk gS vkSj cktkj esa dkQh laHkkouk,a gSaA iwohZ Hkkx FkksM+k /khek gS D;ksafd yksx bl {ks= esa
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^fufolk^ e/; lsxesaV jsat ds mRikn gSA esfjuks Xy‚l ekbLVj ds ,th,e ekdsfZ Vax vkLFkk pïk dk dguk gS fd vkt ds ifj–”; esa vkmV v‚Q nh c‚Dl dh ekax baVhfj;j m|ksx dh t#jr gS] Xy‚l fQfu”k LVkj ds :i esa VªM as cu x;k gS] pkgs ;g fyfoax Lisl gks ;k fdpsu] ;k def”kZ;y Iysl] Xy‚l lHkh txg ilan fd;s tk jgs gSAa Xy‚l fQfu”k vlk/ kkj.k vkd’kZ.k yxrs gS]a vkSj ;g jpukRed –f’V dh ,d ped ds lkFk mR—’Vrk iSnk djrh gSA og vkxs dgrh gSa fd ih;w+ dksfVax ekStnw k] ih;w gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy dh lhek ls vkxs rd la”kksf/kr fd;k x;k gSA ih;w ys;j dks bls vkSj vf/kd yphyk cukus ds fy, la”kksf/kr fd;k tkrk gS] ftlls cksMZ dks fcuk fpfiax ds Xy‚l ekbLVj iSuy dks dkVuk vkSj fMªy djuk vklku gksrk gSA fo”ks’k :i ls gYds jax ds ih;w iSuyksa esa ^^ihyk çHkko^^ Xy‚l ekbLVj esa iwjh rjg ls cpk tk ldrk gSA Pix by Ornare
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voxr ugha gSaA ysfdu ns”k ds ckdh fgLlksa esa fo”ks’k :i ls nf{k.k vkSj if”peh {ks= esa ;g yksxksa dks cgqr ilan gS vkSj ekax fnu&o&fnu c<+ jgh gSA Hkkjr] gkbZ Xy‚l iSuyksa ds fy, ,d cM+k cktkj gS] mnkgj.k ds fy, rqdhZ ,d NksVk ns”k gS] tgka 35 ls vf/kd fuekZrk mRiknu dj jgs gS vkSj gj dksbZ çfr fnu 1000 cksMZ dk mRiknu dj bls
csp jgs gSaA blds foijhr Hkkjr esa flQZ pkj ik¡p xq.koÙkkiw.kZ Iys;lZ gSa] blfy, bl Js.kh esa ,d cM+h laHkkouk gSA blds vykok Hkkjrh; fu;kZrdksa ds fy, fu;kZr dh {kerk dkQh egRoiw.kZ gSA vc yksx phuh ,sØsfyd vkiwfrZdrkZvksa ls nwj gksus yxs gSa vkSj gekjs mRiknksa dh xq.koÙkk ds ckn ljkguk dj jgs gSaA ge gkbZ Xy‚l iSuyksa esa dbZ czkaM dh is”kd”k dj jgs gSa ftlesa ^vksiwyDl^ çhfe;e Js.kh gS vkSj
gkbZ Xy‚l iSuy ds xzksFk ds ckjs esa iwNus ij mUgksaus crk;k fd g‚fLiVsfyVh ls fjVsy Lisl rd vkSj vkoklh; mi;ksx esa] Xy‚l iSuy lHkh {ks=ksa esa vn~Hkqr o vkd’kZd cukus ds fy, dkQh mi;ksx fd;k tk jgk gS] ;g vkdhZVsDV~l vkSj baVhfj;j fMtkbu dh nqfu;k dk ,d vuwBk lksY;q”ku gSA fdpsu ds yqd dks ifjHkkf’kr djus esa Hkh ,d cM+h Hkwfedk fuHkkus esa Xy‚l ekbLVj vkidks vius fdpsu ds nkx ;k [kjksap ds ckjs esa fpafrr fd, fcuk vkd’kZ.k cukus dk ekSdk nsrk gS D;ksafd ;g gkbZ vczs”ku vkSj dkQh T;knk nkx çfrjks/kh gSA eSfjuks ih;w dksfVax ys;j Hkh cgqr yphys gSa vkSj lHkh okrkoj.k ls lacaf/kr LVªsp vkSj fldqM+us ds ekSleh rkieku fHkUurk dks cnkZ”r dj ldrk gS tcfd vU; iSuy VwVrs vkSj ØSd gksrs jgrs gSaA
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?kjsyq QuhZpj mRikndksa ds Qk;ns ds fy, lhek ’kqYd esa o`f) dk çLrko ns”k esa fofuekZ.k dks c<+kok nsus vkSj esd bu bafM;k dk;ZØe dks cy çnku djus ds mís”; ls dqN oLrqvksa ij vk;kr “kqYd c<+kus dh ?kks’k.kk gqbZ gSA ctV Hkk’k.k ds nkSjku foÙk ea=h v#.k tsVyh us dgk fd ?kjsyw oSY;w ,sfM”ku dks çksRlkfgr djus ds fy,] os ns”k esa jkstxkj ds vf/kd volj ij /;ku nsus ds lkFk dqN oLrqvksa ij lhek “kqYd esa c<+krs jh dk çLrko fd;k gSA vk;kr dks grksRlkfgr djus ds fy, 10 ls vf/kd {ks=ksa esa lhek “kqYd esa mYys[kuh; :i ls o`f) gqbZ gS] buesa T;knkrj phu vkSj vU; ,f”k;kbZ n”kksa esa gSAa QuhZpj] ySia vkSj ykbV fQfVax dk vk;kr çLrkfor “kqYd ds varxZr egaxk gksxk] dbZ Jsf.k;ksa esa ;g vc nksxuq k gksdj 20 çfr”kr gks x;k gSA lLrh vkokl ij ljdkj dh çkFkfedrk
ds lkFk] iwjs ns”k esa u, ?kjksa dk fuekZ.k fd;k tk jgk gS vkSj jsjk ds lkFk forj.k vkSj vkoklh; Lisl ds [kir esa lq/kkj gq, gSA QuhZpj ij 18 çfr”kr th,lVh] laxfBr o vlaxfBr {ks=ksa ds chp varj dks de djus ds lkFk] QuhZpj fuekZrkvksa tSls Mîwfj;u] LisloqM ds fy, vkSj leku :i ls dke dj jgs vkSj dbZ
Iys;lZ ds fy, fuf”pr rkSj ij vPNh laHkkouk, gSA vk;kfrr QuhZpj ij vf/ kd vk;kr “kqYd ds lkFk ?kjsyw fuekZrkvksa ds fy, ,d txg gksxh] gkykafd ;g tks/kiqj fLFkr QuhZpj fuekZrkvksa ds fy, i;kZIr ugha gSA gkmflax m|ksx vkSj QuhZpj m|ksx ds fy, vkus okys o’kksaZ esa laHkkouk,a vPNh gksxhA
ikbu ykWXl ds Åaph dherksa ls lkW fVEcj dk vk;kr c<+k ds fy, dke fd;k gS tks fd Hkkjrh; mi;ksxdrkZvksa ds chp dSusfM;u oqM dks Hkh enn dj jgk gSA vesfjdh l‚¶VoqM vkSj vesfjdh gkMZ oqM ,DliksVZ dkSafly ds lnL; vkSj çfrfuf/k Hkh Hkkjrh; mi;ksxdrkZvksa ds chp tkx:drk dk dk;ZØe pyk jgs gSaA
U;wthySM a ikbu y‚x dh dhersa esa Hkkjr esa iwjs 2017 rd rsth cuh jgh vkSj ,d lky esa djhc 35 Qhlnh rd c<+h gSA ikbu y‚x dh Åaph dher ds pyrs dukMk] vesfjdk vkSj dqN ;wjksih; ns”kksa ls vk;kr fd, tkus okys l‚ fVEcj ds fy, jkgs vklku gks jgh gSAa fVEcj vk;krdksa dk dguk gS fd ikbu y‚Xl vkSj l‚ fVEcj ds chp dherksa esa varj y‚x ds c<+rs dherksa ls de gks jgk gS] blfy, xzkgd l‚ fVEcj [kjhnuk ilan djrs gSAa psUubZ fLFkr ,d fVEcj vk;krd dk dguk gS fd l‚ fVEcj dh xq.koÙkk 72
csgrj gS vkSj mi;ksx ds fy, rS;kj gS D;ksafd ;g yxHkx vko”;d vkdkjksa esa miyC/k gSA buds vykok] vk;kfrr l‚ fVEcj lw[ks vkSj ids gq, gSaA fVEcj ds vk;kr ds vkadM+ksa ls Hkh iqf’V gksrh gS fd dukMk vkSj vesfjdk ls 25 Qhlnh ls vf/kd l‚ fVEcj dk vk;kr c<+k gS vkSj Hkfo’; esa Hkh vPNh ekax gSA fczfV”k dksyafc;k] ,QvkbZvkbZ Hkkjr ds lkFk dukMk vk/kkfjr daifu;ksa us fu;fer :i ls çn”kZfu;ksa] lsfeukj] çdk”ku vkSj O;fäxr cSBd ds ek/;e ls Hkkjr ds cktkj esa dSusfM;u oqM dh tkx:drk
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vk;krdksa dk dguk gS fd U;wthySaM dks 2017 esa phu ls Hkkjh v‚MZj feyk gS] D;ksafd phu ljdkj us vius Lo;a ds ouksa dh dVkbZ ij jksd yxkbZ gS vkSj LFkkuh; ekaxksa dks iwjk djus ds fy, vk;kfrr y‚x ij VSfjQ dks de fd;k gSA 2017 ds igys 11 eghuksa esa] U;wthySaM us phu dks 1-81 vjc M‚yj ds ykWx dk fjd‚MZ fu;kZr fd;k] tks dqy l‚¶VoqM fu;kZr dk 75 çfr”kr gSA daMyk fLFkr fVEcj vk;krd us iqf’V dh gS fd phu dh Hkkjh ekax us fu;kZrdksa dks Hkkjr ds cktkjksa esa y‚x dh dherksa esa o`f) djus ds fy, etcwj fd;kA
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vkbfd;k iq.ks esa fMLVªhC;w’ku lsUVj ds fy, 870 djksM+ #i;s dk fuos’k djsxk vkbfd;k] gSnjkckn esa viuk igyk [kqnjk LVksj y‚Up djus ds fy, rS;kj gS vkSj pkdu] iq.ks esa vius igys forj.k dsæa esa LV‚fdax “kq: fd;k gSA ;g ,d dsæa h; forj.k dsæa gS tks iwjs ns”k esa LVksjksa dks vkiwfrZ djsxkA vkbfd;k us 20]000 djksM+ #i;s ds fuos”k ds lkFk 25 LVksj LFkkfir djus dh ;kstuk dh ?kks’k.kk dh gSA lekpkjksa ds eqrkfcd baMksLisl baMfLVª;y ikdZ esa yht ij fy, xksnke esa yxHkx 2000 mRiknksa gksx a As vkbfd;k us igys gh 2-7 yk[k oxZ QqV {ks= ds fy, 20 djksM+ #i;s dk fuos”k fd;k gSA baMks Lisl ds lkFk lk>snkjh esa fQj ls rhu yk[k oxZ QqV dk nwljk cM+k forj.k dsæa pkd.k esa LFkkfir gksxh ftlesa 100 djksM+ #i;s dk fuos”k fd;k tk,xkA gkykafd ;s yht laifÙk;ka gS]a vkbfd;k ds [kqnjk usVodZ c<+us ds lkFk lkFk os [kqn ds forj.k dsæa dk Hkh fuekZ.k djsxk vkSj daiuh bZ&d‚elZ lapkyu Hkh “kq: djsxhA Qkbusfa l;y ,Dlçsl ds fjiksVZ ds vuqlkj] vkbfd;k] iq.ks dsæa esa
yxHkx 750 djksM+ #i;s dk fuos”k djsxh] tks 20 yk[k oxZ QqV ls vf/kd gksxk vkSj ;g ,d fof”k’V vkbfd;k LVS.MMZ QSflfyVh gksxh] tks iwjh rjg ls Lopkfyr] fLFkjrk vkSj v‚uykbu v‚ijs”ku laHkkyus dh {kerk ds lkFk gksxhA vkbZfd;k bafM;k ds fMLVªhC;w”ku eSut s j fcey iVsy ds vuqlkj] tks lIykbZ y‚ftfLVd] ifjogu vkSj forj.k dsæa dh ns[kjs[k djrs gS]a tSlk fd ge Fkksd esa [kjhnrs gSa rks gesa Fkksd esa LVksj djuk iM+rk gS D;ksfa d ge ,d o‚Y;we okyh daiuh gSa vkSj mUgsa LVksj djus dh
t:jr gSA os nksuksa v‚Qykbu vkSj v‚uykbu nksuksa ekaxksa dh vkiwfrZ djsx a s vkSj blds fy, forj.k dsæa ksa ij nks vyx&vyx vkijs”ku dh vko”;drk gksxhA vkbfd;k ds fy,] iq.ks ,d vkn”kZ LFkku gSA iq.ks dh ts,uihVh canjxkg dh fudVrk vkSj mu cktkj rd igqp a ] tgka vkbfd;k us LVksj [kksyus dh ;kstuk cukbZ gS] vkbfd;k ds fy, ;gka forj.k dsæa LFkkfir djus ds fy, vkd’kZd cukrs gSAa
fu;kZrdksa ds fy, Hkkjrh; QuhZpj cktkj ,d cgqr cM+k volj 75]930 Vu ds lkFk] phu QuhZpj vkSj gkse QfuZf”kax ds fy, Hkkjrh; vk;kr dk lcls cM+k ,dy lzksr FkkA nwljs LFkku ij eysf”k;k 13]004 ls Vu Fkk] tcfd bVyh ls 9]441 Vu ds lkFk rhljs LFkku ij FkkA ,pdsVhMhlh ds eqrkfcd] Hkkjr esa miHkksäk vf/kd ledkyhu fMtkbuksa dks [kjhnus ds fy, mRlqd gSa] tks bl {ks= esa vk;kr dks vkdZf’kr djrs gSA bl rjg dh ekax ds ifj.kkeLo:i] foÙkh; o’kZ 2015&16 esa 1-49 vjc M‚yj dk QuhZpj vkSj ?kjksa ds lkeku vk;kr fd;s x,A
gkaxdkax VªM s MsoyiesVa dkmafly ¼,pdsVhlhlh½ dh ,d fjiksVZ ds eqrkfcd] Hkkjrh; QuhZpj cktkj 2022 rd 27 vjc M‚yj ls vf/kd rd c<+us dh mEehn gS] tks iwjs ,f”k;k esa QuhZpj fu;kZrdksa ds fy, ,d cM+k ekSdk gSA ,pVhlhvkbZMhlh us ,d çsl foKfIr esa dgk fd vkiwfrZ ls vf/kd ekax ds
lkFk] ;g iwjs ,f”k;k esa QuhZpj fu;kZrdksa ds fy, ,d cMs volj dh vksj b”kkjk djrk gSA fjiksVZ ds vuqlkj] ns”k dk QuhZpj cktkj 2015 esa 18 vjc M‚yj dk Fkk vkSj orZeku esa] Hkkjr nqfu;k esa 14 oka lcls cM+k cktkj gSA ,pdsVhlhlh fjlpZ uksV ds vuqlkj]
fjiksVZ esa dgk x;k gS fd Hkkjr] v‚fQl QuhZpj ds lcls cM+s vk;krdksa esa ls ,d gS] lkFk gh bl {ks= esa Hkkjr dk oSf”od vk;kr ds ikaposa fgLls dk ;ksxnku gSA bl lac/a k es]a ;g mYys[kuh; gS fd LohfM”k QuhZpj esa vxz. kh vkbfd;k us vius QuhZpj vkSj lksQs ds fy, Hkkjr dks oSf”od fofuekZ.k dsæa ds :i esa LFkkfir djus dh ;kstuk dh ?kks’k.kk dh gSA
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#f’ky Msdksj usa fn;s iwjs ,eMh,Q IykaV ds fy, flEisydSEi dks vkMZj Hkkjrh; oqM csLM esVfs j;y fuekZrk #”khy Msdksj] Hkkjr esa ,eMh,Q IykaV ds flaxy&lkslZ lIyk;j ds :i esa flEiydSEi dks vkMZj fn;k gSA vka/kz çns”k ds vpqriqjee esa ,d u;s la;= a ds lkFk] os IykaV”s ku fVEcj ,D;wfyIVl vkSj vke ds fVEcj ls ,eMh,Q dk mRiknu djsxkA LFkkuh; cktkj dh t:jrksa dks iwjk djus ds fy, #f”ky Msdksj vius ekStnw k 3-5 fefy;u oxZ ehVj dh mRiknu {kerk dks c<+k,xkA ohj ySfeusV] ohj ,eMh,Q] vkSj flXuspj Msdksjfs Vo ysfeusVl ~ ds rgr #f”ky Msdksj fyfeVsM] eq[; :i ls Hkkjrh; cktkj esa mPp xq.koÙkk okyh mRiknksa dh is”kd”k djrk gSA chvkbZ,l ekudks]a vkbZ,lvks çek.ki=ksa vkSj b,u ekudksa ds rgr] #”khy Msdksj] bl le; vius oqM csLM iSuy mRiknksa dks 36 ns”kksa esa fu;kZr djrs gSA
Mrs. Krupa Thakkar; Mr.Krupesh Thakkar, Mr Samiron Mondal, Mr Bert Kehr, Mr Keyur Gajjar; Mr. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh, Mr. Rananjoy Mitra, Mr Sebastian Eickhoff, Mr N.M Chacko, Mr. Rama Ganapathy; Mr H.K Modi, Mr. Dharmik Kumar Thakkar.
bl vkns”k ds rgr fleisydSEi ds fy, dke dk nk;jk] ydM+h vkSj lkFk gh Qkbcj fççs”ku flLVe] jsftu feDlpj] vkSj ,Iyhds”ku çksll s ] Qkbcj Mªk;j vkSj lhQVj] Q‚feax Z ykbu] ,d 8 QhV x 28-8 ehVj dafVjksy çsl] dwfyax vkSj LVSfdax ykbu] lkFk gh baVjehfM,V LVksjt s ] lSfa Max
ykbu] vkSj dV&Vw&lkbt ykbu “kkfey gSA u, ,eMh,Q la;= a ds lkFk #”khy Msdksj ds viuh nSfud mRiknu {kerk esa 760 D;wfcd ehVj dh o`f) gksxhA e”khu fMyhojh dh “kq#vkr 2018 dh vafre frekgh esa fu/kkZfjr gS] vkSj la;= a 2019 dh pkSFkh frekgh esa “kq: fd;k tk,xkA
xzhu iSuyeSDl ,eMh,Q dh mi;ksfxrk c<+rs “kgjhdj.k ds lkFk] Hkkjrh; fcfYMax vkSj fuekZ.k {ks= esa cM+k cnyko gks jgk gS ftlesa baVhfj;j vkSj QuhZpj m|ksx lcls rsth ls cnyrs m|ksxksa esa ls ,d gSA fdQk;rh vkokl vkSj jsMh&Vw&ewo&bu v‚fQlsl@fjVsy vkmVysV~l dh laL—fr] vkSj de ykxr okyk e‚Mîwyj QuhZpj tks Hkkjr ds fy, vis{kk—r u;k gS] rsth ls yksdfç; gks jgs gSaA ,d O;Lr thou “kSyh ds lkFk vkt ds miHkksäk] baVhfj;j MsdksjsVj oSls mRiknksa dh ryk”k dj jgs gSa tks le; cpk ldrs gSa] LVkbfy”k gksus ds lkFk ;g mi;ksx ds fy, lqfo/kktud vkSj ykxr çHkkoh gSaA xzhuIkSuyeSDl ,eMh,Q] xzhuIykbZ baMLVªht fyfeVsM dh Hkkjr dh lcls cM+h baVhfj;j baÝkLVªDpj daiuh dh is”kd”k ds rgr] ;g lc dqN vkSj blls Hkh vf/kd çnku djus ds fy, [kkl gSA mÙkjk[kaM ds iaruxj fLFkr xzhuIykbZ la;a= esa ;wjksfi;u rduhd ds lkFk fufeZr gksus ds ukrs ;s cksMZ dfBu xq.koÙkk ijh{k.k ls xqtjrs gSa vkSj fo”o Lrjh; csgrj
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xq.koÙkk iw.kZ mRiknksa ds :i esa LFkkfir gSaA xzhu iSuyeSDl Hkkjr esa igyk ,eMh,Q fuekZrk gS] tks 8x6 oxZ QhV ds cM+s vkSj vf/kd fdQk;rh vkdkj esa ,eMh,Q cksMZ dh is”kd”k djrk gSA cM+s vkdkj ls vki bu cksMZ dks vf/kd dq”kyrkiwoZd mi;ksx dj ldrs gSa vkSj vius equkQs dks c<+k ldrs gSaA rF; ;g gS fd xzhu iSuSyeSDl ,eMh,Q eksVkbZ dh ,d lhek çnku djrk gS vkSj dbZ vkdkjksa esa miyC/k gS ftlesa viO;; ugha gksrk gSA mnkgj.k ds fy,] ijaijkxr 5x5 oxZ QhV ,y&vkdkj okyh Vscy V‚i dks xzhu iSueSDl 8x6 oxZ QhV ,eMh,Q cksMZ ls “kqU; Qhlnh viO;; ds pyrs ,d VqdM+s esa cuk;k tk ldrk gSA blds vykok xzhu iSuyeSDl ,eMh,Q vkSj çh&ysfeusVsM ,eMh,Q vklkuh ls miyC/k mRikn gSa] tks ,eMh,Q cksMZ ds fpidk, tkus dh ijs”kkuh ls cpkrs gSa ftlls dkQh le; vkSj iSlk cpk, tk ldrs gSaA xzhu iSuyeSDl vc vka/kz çns”k ds fpÙkwj ftys fLFkr #Fkqlmjekyk xkao esa ,eMh,Q cksMZ ds fuekZ.k ds fy, ,d vkSj QSflfyVh dh
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LFkkiuk djds vius O;kikj dk foLrkj dj jgk gSA ;g la;a=] 200 ,dM+ esa QSyk gS] tks 3]60]000 lhch,e dh okf’kZd {kerk ds lkFk ,f”k;k esa lcls cM+k ,eMh,Q IykaV gksxkA
RNI No. DELBIL/2016/68066