TOTAL VALUE OF ORDER PLACED ON ANCILLARY INDUSTRIES:

i)     2011-12: Rs.819.88 Lakhs.
ii)    2010-11: Rs.754.12 Lakhs.

Steps taken for ‘e’-procurement:

ECL started e-procurement in the year 2009-10 for all items with a full fledged Cell within Materials Management department, catering to the need of e-procurement activities of Purchase Department. All open/global tenders are being processed through e-tenders with e-price bids. Infrastructure support for successful implementation such as access to internet through broadband, LAN, updated software and other facilities for a safe and secure network has also been set up. As a latest development, e-payment has also been made compulsory in all e-procurements.

However, earnest money deposits and tender fees are still being submitted offline by way of Demand Draft. Accepting EMD/Tender Fees through net banking facilities    like NEFT/RTGS is under study for its implementation in true spirit and the same will be implemented as soon as programme is ready.