APPENDIX Questionnaire for Cotton Textile Industry

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1 APPENDIX Questionnaire for Cotton Textile Industry Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad Research Topic: Growth of Cotton Textile Industries in Maharashtra Rajendra N. Shelar (Research Student) Dr. Pramod P. Deo (Research Guide) (Note: This information is only for research purpose) (Please write or mark ( ) on appropriate options) Date: [A] Identification & Basic Information: Name of the Mill: Place/ Location: Taluka: District: Tel/cell: Year of Establishment No. of Spindles No. of Roters No. of Looms Types of Looms No. of Workers No. Staff Units Belong to Mills: Units Production capacity Ginning Spinning Weaving Processing Nature of Yarn Production: 1. Cotton Yarn 2. Blended Yarn 3. Both 286

2 Types of Fabric Produced: Types of Fabric/cloth Grey Cloth Shutting/ Shirting Dress Material Dhoties Sarees Knitted Fabrics (Hosiery) Form of Spun Yarn: 1. Hank Yarn % 2. Cone Form % 3. Both Quality of Yarn/Counts: From To [B] Difficulties/Problems in Procurement of Raw Material: Difficulties Poor Quality of Cotton Shortage of Raw Cotton High Prices of Raw Cotton Any Other [C] Reasons/Causes of Drop in Production: Causes Absenteeism of Labour Shortage of Raw Material Shortage of Working Capital Lack of Modernization/ Frequent Machine Break-Down & Poor Maintenance Shortage in Power Supply Others (if any) [D] About Finance: Amount Spending on Following Factors (In %): Items % of total cost of production Procurement of Raw Material 287

3 Electricity Staff/Labour Salary & Wages Financial Problems Facing By Mill: Financial Problems Shortage of Working Capital Delay in Refunds Excess Rate of Interest on Loan Delay in Subsidy Excess Rate of Electricity Rate of Electricity: Average Rate Per Unit Duty Charged on Electricity Refund or Subsidy on Electricity [E] About Government Policies: Rebates/ Subsidy or Refunds on Following Items from Govt. (In %): Items Subsidy / rebates (In %) On Electricity bill On TUF scheme On Interest [F] About Marketing: Channel Used For Distribution (Selling Method): 1. Commission Agent/ Dealer 2. Direct to Customer 3. Both ways Market Range of Products: Market range Sale in Domestic Market Sales in International Market Sales in Domestic + Exports (Both) 288

4 Is There Separate Department For Sale/Marketing With Staff? 1. Yes 2. No Which are the Problems in Marketing? Problems Quality competition Seasonable demand Price fluctuation [G] About Human Resource: Wages Rate from Rs. to Number of Employees Engaged in Unit: Skilled Unskilled Male Female Male Female Total How Many Shifts Have Conduct? 1. Two 2. Three Nature of Training: 1. on Job Training 2. Arrange Special Training Workshop 3. Any Other Programme Facilities Availed for Labour Security: Facilities provide for labour Transport allowance House rent allowance Quarters Canteen Medical facilities Health checkup 289

5 Bonus (in %) Rewards for regularity Mask, hand gloves etc. (please mention) Is there any Labour Union? 1. Yes 2. No Problems about Labour: Problems Absenteeism Demand for more wages demand for bonus Lack of skilled labour Others Any Strike by Labour Union? 1. Yes 2. No [H] About Weather: Is there Suitable Weather Condition for Manufacturing? 1. Suitable 2. Fluctuated (seasonable) 3. Bad [I] Other Questions: Which are the Strong/Favorable Factors for Your Mill? Factors Modern machineries Availability of quality cotton Adequate skilled labour Government subsidies Bank co-operation Far-sighted leadership Favourable climate s 290

6 What is Your Expectation from Government? Expectations Control on Prices of Cotton And Yarn Reduction in Electricity Rate Special Package For Excuse The Loan Rebate in Interest of Loan Reduction in Compulsion of Hank Yarn Object Present in the Mills Presence of Modern Objects Fully Partly Absent Modernised Quality Testing Lab Modern Cotton Contamination System Yarn Conditioning Plant (YCP) Modernised Humidifier System Automatic Autoconer Machine Modern Looms Major Problems faced by the Mills Major Problems Fully Partly Absent Labour Absenteeism High Production Cost Affected by Global Recession (2007 to 2009) More Debt on Equity Lack of Modernization Shortage of Required Cotton Excess Stock 291