Overpowered by the Unforeseen

Slow Persuasion THE Chairman of Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has reason to 'feel happy about the performance of the largest electrical plant in the country and the ninth biggest public sector project. In 1971-72 BHEL's production increased by 23 per cent to Rs 59.33 crores and, against a modest profit of Rs 65 lakhs in 1970-71, profit improved to Rs 319 lakhs in 1971-72. Both the Tiruchi heavy boiler plant and the Hyderabad heavy power equipment plant recorded profits, while the heavy electrical equipment plant a Hardwar