Guest, Keen, Williams, Limited-Statement by the Chairman, Mr K C Maitra

not been conscious of these social objectives in the past. Our dairy project, technology, both in the construction of the plant and on a continuing basis, it is our intention to associate with the project firms of international repute in the field of fertilisers. We have, we for instance, was located in one of the most backward areas of Uttar Pradesh and is making a significant contribution to raising living standards in its neighbourhood, although the cost to us has been heavy. Likewise, as a part of our purchasing policy, we are encouraging and giving technical guid- ance to a large number of smalland medium-scale firms.