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important role in the MSP operations for compressing COVID-19 was also developed and are being
and packing of raw jute in bale form as it’s a strictly followed. Thermal scanning introduced
laborious activity. The existing BPMs of JCI are old in HO and sanitizers are used. Social distancing
and cumbersome and worn out and involved large maintained in all other offices.
number of labors. Due to the old operating techniques, Awareness Campaigns
its packing efficiency is very poor as these machines
in use were constructed with century old design, and • Safety protocols being printed and displayed in
there is no standard manufacturer available to supply prominent position of all Departmental Purchase
the same and to repair when required. Centres (DPCs).
• Also, awareness was spread through Video
To overcome these problems, Corporation had Conference to take precautions and avoid panic.
approached CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Any Other Significant Measures taken by the
Institute, Durgapur, WB, to develop a suitable model Company
of the bales press machine which will be using less
manpower, much easy to operate, less maintenance • Taking the COVID-19 situation as an opportunity
cost and high rate of production. The same is in the all employees were encouraged to do various
design finalization stage at CMERI. online trainings which significantly enhanced
the skills, competencies and positive attitude of
Preventive Measures (for the Organization the employees.
and Employees)
• While Working from Home the much-needed
• At first JCI developed and implemented a operations manual was drafted and the syllabus
COVID-19 protocol for distribution of certified for the apprentices in trade of Jute Inspectors
seeds, and the entire supply was done following drafted and finalized. The Finance manual and
it during the first five weeks of the lockdown, the IT Policy is in the pipeline.
the entire seed distribution window. • There was no disruption, business continuity
• All safety protocols were followed as per executed seamlessly through relentless virtual
MHA guidelines and those with co-morbidities meets, even Board Meetings.
allowed to Work from Home. • No contingents and casual employees have been
• Employees were called to office only when laid off during COVID-19.
required and according to roster in sanitized cars. • There has been a zero incidence of COVID-19
• Further an SOP for DPC operations post cases in JCI.

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