COMPANY PROFILE HISTORY : "Let us work up the embers of national pride latent in all of us and build up our morale so that we can confidently aim high and achieve greater goals" Dr. A.S.Rao, Founder MD of ECIL Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao, the founder managing director of the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), died on Friday night at Nims after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 89. He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters. Rao, born in Mogallu in West Godavari district in 1914, obtained his engineering degree from Stanford University in 1947 and
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COMPANY PROFILE
HISTORY :
"Let us work up the embers of national pride latent in all of us and build up our morale so that we can confidently aim high and achieve greater goals"
Dr. A.S.Rao,Founder MD of ECIL
Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao, the founder managing director of the Electronics Corporation of India
Limited (ECIL), died on Friday night at Nims after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He
was 89.
He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters.
Rao, born in Mogallu in West Godavari district in 1914, obtained his engineering degree from
Stanford University in 1947 and joined the Department of Atomic Energy as a nuclear physicist
to work with the likes of Homi J Bhabha. He was the director of radiation health protection and
electronics groups at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Barc) and later played a key role in
setting up ECIL in the city in 1967 when the DAE decided to go commercial in its electronics
research.
ABUOUT ECIL
ECIL was setup under the Department of Atomic Energy on 11th April, 1967 with a view to
generate a strong indigenous capability in the field of professional grade electronics. The initial
accent was on total self-reliance and ECIL was engaged in the Design, Development,
Manufacture and Marketing of several products with emphasis on three technology lines viz.
Computers, Control Systems and Communications. Over the years, ECIL pioneered the
development of various complex electronics products without any external technological help
and scored several 'firsts' in these fields prominent among them being country's
First Digital Computer
First Solid State TV
First Control & Instrumentation of Nuclear Power Plants
First Earth Station Antenna
First Computerized Operator Information System
First Radiation Monitoring & Detection Systems
First Automatic Message Switching Systems
First Operation & Maintenance Center For E-108 Exchange
The company played a very significant role in the training and growth of high caliber technical
and managerial manpower especially in the fields of Computers and Information Technology.
Though the initial thrust was on meeting the Control & Instrumentation requirements of the
Nuclear Power Program, the expanded scope of self-reliance pursued by ECIL enabled the
company to develop various products to cater to the needs of Defense, Civil Aviation,
Information & Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Insurance, Banking, Police, and Para-
Military Forces, Oil & Gas, Power, Space Education, Health, Agriculture, Steel and Coal sectors
and various user departments in the Government domain. ECIL thus evolved as a multi-product
company serving multiple sectors of Indian economy with emphasis on import of country
substitution and development of products & services that are of economic and strategic
significance to the country.
VISION
To contribute to the country in achieving self reliance in strategic electronics.
MISSION
ECIL's mission is to consolidate its status as a valued national asset in the area of
strategic electronics with specific focus on Atomic Energy, Defence, Security and such critical
sectors of strategic national importance.
OBJECTIVES
To continue services to the country's needs for the peaceful uses Atomic Energy. Special
and Strategic requirements of Defence and Space, Electronics Security Systems and
Support for Civil Aviation sector.
To establish newer technology products such as Container Scanning Systems and
Explosive Detectors.
To explore new avenues of business and work for growth in strategic sectors in addition
to working for realizing technological solutions for the benefit of society in areas like
Agriculture, Education, Health, Power, Transportation, Food, Disaster Management etc.
To progressively improve shareholder value of the company.
To strengthen the technology base, enhance skill base and ensure succession planning in
the company.
To re-engineer the company to become nationally and internationally competitive by
paying particular attention to delivery, cost and quality in all its activities.
To consciously work for finding export markets for the company's products.
SYMBOL
SLOGAN
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In terms of Sec 617 of the Companies Act, 1956, ECIL is a Government Company. Presently, the
entire paid up capital of the Company is held by the President of India, including 3 shares held
by his nominees. The Board, as on 31.03.2010 comprises of nine Directors - Chairman &
Managing Director, three Whole-time Director and five Non-Executive Directors. The Board
meets at regular intervals and is responsible for the proper direction and management of the
Company.
Shri Y.S. Mayya Outstanding Scientist & Chairman & M. D.
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Sanjeev Loomba Director(Personnel)
to execute the design, develop, manufacture, install, test and commission the country’s 1st
INTELSAT Class-A Earth Station Antenna at ARVI, Pune for providing the gateway for
overseas communications for the traffic originating around Mumbai region.
ASCOM Group has designed the 97ft Earth Station Antenna with a king post Elevation over
Azimuth pedestal, servo system and antenna control unit. The station was installed and
commissioned in 1968. The Feed was imported. The control and servo system was developed
by BARC. After the completion of the above project, Microwave Antenna System Engineers
Group {MASEG (ISRO)} was formed to further the R&D activities on Microwave and satellite
earth station antennas for providing communication facilities in the country.
The MASEG group got merged with ECIL in 1972, and Antenna Products Division was
formed in ECIL with the aim of taking up commercial production of Microwave and Earth
station antennas. In 1975, ECIL delivered another 97ft Earth Station Antenna with king post
pedestal (similar to ARVI Antenna) at Lachhiwala in Dehradun for providing the International
gateway to the traffic originating from Delhi region. The expertise gained during the execution
of above two projects has firmed up the knowledge base at ECIL to take up design and
production of various types of communication antennas. Communication antennas per se can
broadly be classified into 3 types.
1. for Terrestrial Communication a. Troposcatter antennas b. Line of Sight (LoS ) antennas 2. for Satellite Communication c. Ground/Earth Station Antennas
Troposcatter Antennas :
Large Bill Board antennas focus a high power radio beam at the troposphere mid way between the transmitter and receiver. A certain portion of the signal is refracted and received at a similar antenna at the receiving station.
Earth Station Antennas :
On the earth station front, ECIL continued its progress
and delivered and installed 3 Nos. of 8m earth station
antennas at Port Blair, Kavaretti and Aizwal with
indigenous design to bring the far flung areas of
Northeast into country’s telecom network. When the
INSAT programme was initiated, ECIL developed and
delivered 2 Nos. of reflectors required for 14m
diameter Antennas for TTC application at MCF,
Hassan with control system by jointly working with BARC. During the same period, ECIL also
successfully absorbed the limited know-how from NEC, Japan in productionising medium sized
Earth station antennas of diameter 11M, 7.5M and 4.5M.Several of these antennas were
delivered to various users like DOT, ONGC, NTPC and MCF.
In 1987, ECIL successfully designed, developed, manufactured and
installed the 11M diameter full motion antenna for TTC application at
MCF, Hassan. The 32m diameter Wheel & Track antenna was installed
at ARVI, Pune which was executed jointly in collaboration with NEC,
Japan. During this period, ECIL acquired know-how for the indigenous
realization of a 32M Wheel & Track antenna employing the beam wave
guide feed from NEC, Japan. A full fledged Design Center exists, where more than 30
engineers work in the Antenna design involving various disciplines of Structural, Mechanical,
Microwave and Control systems aspects. The center is well equipped with various software like
NASTRAN, PATRAN, SIMULINK, Auto CAD, CATIA for Structural and Mechanical designs,
WASPNET for RF design etc. to provide cost effective solutions, many pre and post processing
support routines for verifying design compliance with regard to surface accuracy, pointing error,
system performance predictions, both for structural and RF are available in the design center.
SECURITY
In the present world, security became a prime issue for the safety of life and property. Keeping
in view the importance and business potential in this sector, ECIL has designed a variety of
equipment to be used in for security. Also ECIL has designed an Integrated Security Systems,
which include :
1. X-ray Baggage Inspection Systems
2. Container Scan Systems
3. Closed Circuit Television Systems
4. Fire Alarm Systems
5. Access Control Systems
6. Latent Finger Print Finder
7. Finger Print Matching Software
8. Signature Scanning and Verification Systems
ECIL has installed variety of security equipment at various VVIP locations like Parliament
House, PM’s Office and PM’s Residence and important institutions / establishments like Units of
DAE and Defence establishments. Recently the Governtment of India assigned the Prestigeous
and Challenging task of Providing integrated security solutions for the Common Wealth Games
2010 to be held in Delhi.
NUCLEAR
Electronics Corporation of India was created essentially to meet the Control & Instrumentation
requirements of the Nuclear Power Programme of India by productionising the R&D efforts in
the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Right from its inception in 1967, it has been
totally supporting all the plans, programmes and endeavours of the Department of Atomic
Energy in the chosen areas of Electronics, Instrumentation, IT and Security. ECIL significantly
facilitated India’s Nuclear Energy Programme to reach greater heights. Today the company is
proud to claim that all the operating Nuclear Power Plants in the country are supported by the
Instrumentation and Control Systems engineered & manufactured by ECIL for the safe and
reliable operation of the Reactors. These offerings cover diverse Reactor technologies with the I
& C footprints in the entire Nuclear Fuel Cycle, starting from Ore extraction to the Spent-fuel
management. It is a matter of pride that the company made the country self-sufficient in this
vital area of electronics, which is significant in the context of technology denials clamped on the
nation from time to time. ECIL thus contributed towards creating a strong and dependable
indigenous Technology base in the Nuclear Power area. Products and Services: ECIL
supplied hard wired relay logic systems for older power generating plants like those in Rajasthan
and Tamilnadu. As newer technologies became available, ECIL graduated to supply partly
computerised systems for plants at Narora and Kakrapara. ECIL provides Programmable Logic
Controller and Computer based Control and Information systems for the newer power generating
units at Tarapur, Kaiga and Rawatbhata, Rajasthan. ECIL manufactures and supplies a wide
range of equipment which include
Control Room Panels .
Operator Information Systems .
Programmable Controllers .
Operator Training Simulators .
Dual Processor Hot Standby Systems (DPHS) .
Reactor Regulating Systems .
Electrical SCADA.
Nuclear Instrumentation Modules like HV and Spectroscopy Amplifier, Module Bins and
Power Supplies .
Hand Held Survey and Contamination Monitors to detect Alpha, Beta and Gamma
Radiation .
Spectroscopy Systems using HP Germanium and Scintillation Detectors coupled with
Multi Channel. Analyzer to perform an array of lab experiments .
PC based Whole Body Contamination Monitors .
For Home Land Security applications, ECIL has developed a variety of radiological
security systems like .
Vehicle Monitoring System .
Limb Monitor and Portal Monitors .
Smart Radiation Monitors are under development to meet the needs of Reprocessing
Plants and Nuclear Power. Plants for integration into Plant environment.
The corporation has drawn out plans to expand its operations in design, development,
manufacturing and supply of highly advanced products.
Radiation Detectors like Boron Lined Counters, BF3 Counters, High Temperature Fission
Counters and Ionization Chamber.
DEFENCE
ECIL has played a pioneering role in spurring the growth of Electronics Industry in the country.
Spanning miniature components to mammoth systems and encompassing control,
communication & computer technologies, today, ECIL is a multi-product, multi disciplinary and
multi technology organization providing cutting-edge technology solutions in the strategic areas
of Atomic Energy, Defence, Space and Electronic Security systems. Multidisciplinary
capabilities ECIL’s expertise harnesses electronics & communication technologies to meet
India’s defence needs on land, sea and air. Some of the areas in which ECIL has contributed
significantly to the Defence Sector are:
1. Secure and Jam- resistant communications
2. Electronic Warfare Systems & Simulators
3. COMINT & Interception Systems
4. Antenna, Satellite Communication Systems (SATCOM Systems), networks
The Company has initiated measures to adopt CSR as a tool for systematic growth. All measures,
initiated in this regard in accordance with the ‘Guidelines and CSR’ issued by the Department of
Public Enterprises are well integrated in the business processes of the Company rather than being
mere ‘stand-alone’ activities.
1. Societal applications of Technology : Community Development
The Company has been addressing inclusively contemporary technological solutions for the
benefit of society, more so to the rural masses, particularly the poor that reflect its commitment
to CSR activities.
A few relevant ones are enumerated below.
a. High technology Health Care Solutions :
– Digital Radiology System, Tele-radiology Consultancy and Tele-medicine
– Hospital Management System
b. Education :
– Tele- education, Rural IT education
c. Agriculture:
– Farmer-friendly Market Yard Systems
In addition, as a significantly beneficial application of technology for the citizen of the Nation,
the Company has executed the pilot phase of Multipurpose National Identity Card (MNIC)
Project.
2. Implementation of Environmental Management and other Systems
The Company achieved EMS Certification as per ISO-14001:2004. The beneficial outcome
includes :
o Increasing the green belt in and around the factory premises
o Tree plantation by VIPs visiting ECIL and development of lawns etc.
o Installation of solar power in place of conventional heating mechanisms in areas like
Canteen and Guest House.
o Installation of effluent treatment processes on scientific lines for disposal of used
hazardous chemicals and other effluents.
All the above initiatives resulted in ensuring an eco-friendly organizational climate to the
external world.
The Company also achieved Certification for Occupational Health & Safety OHSAS 18001 :
2007 from British Standards Institution that serves as a benchmark in respect of concern for
health and safety of the concerned stakeholders.
The Company also achieved Certification for Occupational Health & Safety OHSAS 18001 :
2007 from British Standards Institution.
3. Encouraging Academic Pursuits
As part of Industry-Academia synergy efforts, the Company has instituted specific measures that
would encourage academic pursuits and result in competency building.
A few such important measures are :
MoU with premier Institutes like Institute of Public Enterprise and Universities like JNTU,
Osmania University etc. for supporting academic pursuits including M.Tech (sponsored)
programmes.
Providing Project work facility for Graduates / Post Graduates / Engineering Students.
Following are the statistical details of such training provided. Year No. of Students 2005-06 2383 2006-07 1836 2007-08 1464
Offering scholarships to the children of employees belonging to SC/ST pursuing Engineering
courses.
Creating Dr. A.S. Rao (founder MD of ECIL) Endowment Awards for best students of IETE.
Providing Grants-in-Aid for conducting special programmes by the Institution of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers, Hyderabad.
Highly subsidised schooling to the children of employees. Recognising and rewarding
meritorious children of the employees.
4. Citizen’s Charter
The Company has formulated a CITIZENS’ CHARTER in line with the guidelines provided by
the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, Govt. of India. This is aimed at enhancing the public awareness of the
organization, its policies, various services provided and grievance redress mechanism focusing
on the general expectations of the clients / citizens. The Citizens’ Charter has since been
approved by the Prime Minister’s Office, released and also hosted on the Company’s website
www.ecil.co.in. The Charter has since been adopted by the Company.
5. Health Care Benefit Schemes
The Company instituted a mechanism of extending health care to the spouses of Employees in a
streamlined manner. Also, a post-retirement medical benefit insurance scheme was approved by
the Board for operationalisation in the Company.
AWARDS
BEST HOUSE KEEPING AWARD for SERVO
SYSTEMS DIVISION (SSD) presented by Shri Y S
Mayya, C&MD on 15th August 2010 to Shri R
Mahendran, Offtg. Head -SSD.
Mr. Y.S.Mayya, Chairman & Managing Director, ECIL receiving MoU Excellence Award for the Year 2007 -08 from the Honorable Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh
Mr. Y.S.Mayya, Chairman & Managing Director, ECIL receiving SCOPE Excellence Award for the Year 2007 -08 from the Honorable Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh
Shri S Hanumantha Rao, Director (Personnel) & Chairman, OLIC of ECIL is receiving the Rajbhasha Shield for 2006-07 from Major General (Retd) Rajneesh Gosai, C&MD of BDL at the Annual Function and 26th Half Yearly meeting of TOLIC(U) and others can also be seen